It’s not just the incredible parties that garner so much attention on the east end social scene—so do the style setters who regularly attend, revealing fashion-forward ensembles and impeccable taste. Our panel of five noteworthy experts pinpoint those who cut a most fashionable cloth this summer.
June Ambrose
The stylist, designer, and author always achieves an effortless glamor.
Hilaria and Alec Baldwin
The newlywed yoga instructor and actor looked smashing at events throughout the season, including Guild Hall’s Summer Gala and the Searching for Sugar Man screening in July.
Ireland Baldwin
The teenage beauty and daughter of Alec Baldwin mixes elegance with youthful charm.
Debbie Bancroft
This season, the philanthropist impressed with gorgeous gowns at events including the Fourth Annual Best Buddies Hamptons Gala and the Parrish Art Museum’s Midsummer Party.
Sofía Sanchez Barrenechea
The graphic designer adores bold patterns, striking accessories, and unusual design details, showcased in her attire for Acria’s Cocktails at Sunset.
Daniel Benedict
Whether in an edgy black ensemble or a casual, beach-chic outfit, the designer always looks dashing.
Nate Berkus
The interior designer and host of The Nate Berkus Show looked classically cool at the Fourth Annual Best Buddies Hamptons Gala.
Delfina Blaquier and Nacho Figueras
Polo royalty, this power couple always dress impeccably.
Peter Brant II & Harry Brant
The sons of Interview publisher Peter M. Brant and model Stephanie Seymour looked dashing at this year’s Watermill Center Summer Benefit.
Christie Brinkley
The ageless beauty stunned in blue when she was honored by the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center in June.
Hannah Bronfman
This girl-about-town has quickly won favor for her original, youthful style sense.
Chris, Finn, and Callum Brown
Chris and his sons looked handsome in all-white ensembles at the 2012 Bridgehampton Polo Challenge Opening Day.
Tory Burch
Whether at the beach or a black-tie function, the designer always looks perfectly put together.
Olivia Chantecaille and Ren Grady
This power couple lean toward tailored, classic styles, particularly at standout events such as the Parrish’s Midsummer Party.
Andy Cohen
The new author and Watch What Happens: Live host and executive producer impresses in perfectly tailored ensembles with bold touches of color.
Katie Couric
The journalist and author’s classic, feminine style is always charming.
Gabby Karan De Felice
The restaurateur’s staples are simple but stunning summery dresses.
Cecilia Dean
The cofounder/editor of Visionaire adores artistic, fashion-forward ensembles.
Beth Rudin DeWoody
The philanthropist and art collector/curator is the epitome of sophistication, which she showed at Acria’s Cocktails at Sunset.
Rocsi Diaz
The BET beauty is a stunner with effortless style, whether on-air or at this summer’s 13th annual Art For Life benefit.
Adelina Wong Ettelson
The Director of Residences Marketing for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group makes summer chic with bold accessories and eye-catching color choices.
Whitney Fairchild
Fairchild stunned in gowns at this year’s Parrish Art Museum Midsummer Party and Southampton Hospital benefit.
Mark Feuerstein
The Royal Pains actor looks most handsome in classic, casual ensembles.
Judith Giuliani
The philanthropist always arrives looking impeccably chic.
Jamee Gregory
The author and Southamptonite shined at events throughout the season.
Mariska Hargitay
The actress struck a Western note at the Theodora & Callum Shopping Event.
Jessica Hart
Beach-chic, the Australian model was memorable in her sweet ensemble at Super Saturday 15.
Grant Hill
Whether rocking a Clippers jersey or dressing up in suits, the professional basketball player consistently looks cool.
Billy Joel
The singer chose a classic suit for the Group for the East End’s 40th Anniversary Benefit and Auction.
Donna Karan
The always gorgeous designer looked lovely at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Paddle & Party for Pink.
Liya Kebede
The model and maternal health advocate stuns in even the simplest ensembles.
Kelly Klein
The photographer looked naturally lovely throughout the summer and at events like Bridgehampton Polo.
Aerin Lauder
The East Hamptonite and makeup mogul defines modern glamour.
Matt Lauer
The Today show host epitomizes beach casual style.
Ricky and Ralph Lauren
The always impeccably dressed couple coordinated neutrals at the Hamptons party to celebrate her book and cover appearance.
Alexandra Lebenthal
Whether at casual events or elegant galas, the author always makes a statement with feminine ensembles.
Katie Lee
The chef and author always strikes a youthfully elegant note.
Carey Lowell
The actress turned heads with her floral frock at the screening of Arbitrage and now is showing her artistic skills at Celadon Gallery.
Julie Macklowe
The investor and Vbeauté founder wowed in a Matthew Williamson-designed outfit at Acria’s Cocktails at Sunset event.
Fern Mallis
The former executive director of the CFDA donned a laid-back but elegant dress at the screening of Robot & Frank in East Hampton.
Zosia Mamet
The Girls actress dressed up a simple white dress with red platforms at the Cinema Society’s screening of Robot & Frank.
Jay McInerney
The writer donned a classic East End ensemble at this year’s Watermill Center Summer Benefit.
Robin Meltzer
The Southamptonite stunned with her understated glamour at the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala kickoff party.
Debra Messing
The always-stunning Smash actress shone at events out East throughout the season.
Michael Michele
The actress turned heads in a white dress at the Bridgehampton Polo Challenge Opening Day.
Heather Mnuchin
The classic beauty dazzled at benefits throughout the season.
Bridget Moynahan
The stunning Blue Bloods actress was feminine and flirty in pink and white at the 23rd Annual Albert Einstein College of Medicine Family Day.
Mark Mullett
Out East, his signature style is preppy, with a sense of humor.
Ne-Yo
The R&B singer looked impossibly dashing in a fedora at his Compound Foundation Fostering a Legacy benefit.
Brooke Garber Neidich
The jeweler continues to impress with her perfectly accessorized ensembles.
Soledad O’Brien
The Starting Point anchor looked ravishing at the New Orleans in the Hamptons benefit.
Lisa Perry
The clothing designer shined in her mod-inspired dresses everywhere including The Watermill Center benefit.
Tatiana Platt
The Internet entrepreneur was a standout at events throughout the season.
Hilary Rhoda
She’s a face of fashion with a flair for casual chic, which she flaunted at Love Heals.
Kelly Ripa
The Live with Kelly host playfully finished off her Super Saturday 15 outfit with Hunter wellies.
Eric Ripert
The chef rocked culinary whites and great style at the Hayground School Great Chefs Dinner.
Charlotte Ronson
The designer looked sun-kissed and sophisticated at Love Heals.
Susan Sarandon
The actress shone in an all-white outfit at the Cinema Society screening of Robot & Frank.
Lesley Schulhof
Her vibrantly patterned frock stood out at the special screening of The Odd Life of Timothy Green.
Rosanna Scotto
Always elegant, the news anchor was a standout at events throughout the season.
Matthew Settle
The handsome Gossip Girl actor turned heads with his classic suits.
Jean Shafiroff
The philanthropist’s gorgeous gown was the talk of the evening at the Southampton Hospital’s 54th Annual Summer Party.
Jeffrey Sharp and Dr. Douglas Steinbrech
Whether they’re dressed in black tie or casual beach-chic attire, this couple always look dapper.
Russell Simmons
The music mogul was perfectly suited for this year’s Art for Life Gala.
John Slattery
The Mad Men actor kept it casual in jeans and a crisp white shirt at the Robot & Frank screening.
Emily Smith
The “Page Six” editor looked sexy in blue at the Parrish Art Museum’s Midsummer Party and cool in tennis whites at Venus Williams’ EleVen launch garden party.
Laura Spencer
The GMA lifestyle anchor looked pretty in pink at this year’s Super Saturday 15 to benefit the OCRF.
Jill Stuart
The fashion designer—who summers in Sagaponack—donned a romantic look at Acria’s Cocktails at Sunset event.
Nicole Trunfio
The model donned a sexy ensemble at the 13th Annual Love Heals at Luna Farm.
Liv Tyler
The actress wore a sexy black cocktail dress for the Cinema Society screening of Robot & Frank.
Ingrid Vandebosch
The model made motherhood chic when she stepped out with her children at Super Saturday 15.
Barbara Walters
The journalist looked sharp at the Cinema Society screening of Robot & Frank.
Joey Wolffer
The Styleliner founder rocked a bohemian look at her family’s vineyards and out on the town.