Designer Alex Papachristidis Curates the Perfect Hamptons Shopping List
Highlighting everything from gourmet treats to classic summer styles, the dashing interiors expert knows where to find the best the East End has to offer
Alex Papachristidis. Photo: Donna Newman
A virtuoso at artfully layering exuberant textiles, ornate gilding, and expressive artworks, designer Alex Papachristidis demonstrates a flare for taking the gloriously traditional and making it sing with contemporary flare. His genteel approach to interiors has enlivened spaces from New York to the Hamptons and beyond, and been collected into fabulous tomes, including his recent monograph The Elegant Life: Rooms that Welcome and Inspire (Rizzoli).
A celebrated tastemaker, Papachristidis also lends his discerning eye to Everyday Elegance, a curated destination for chic tableware, mixing exciting dinnerware of their own design with irresistible finds from the finest makers around the globe. With such a talent for discovering and layering the chicest pieces, the designer is of course one to ask for shopping advice, particularly for what to wear, buy, and gift in the Hamptons, where he’s been a long-time summer resident.
Here, a look a few of Papachristidis’s favorites for a stylish East End summer.
J.Crew 484 Slim-fit stretch chino pant. Photo: Courtesy of J.Crew
J.Crew White 484 Men’s Pants
“Comfortable, great for every occasion, and machine washable. My go-to pants in the summer.”
Loaves & Fishes Brownie Pudding. Photo: Courtesy of Alex Papachristidis
Loaves & Fishes Brownie Pudding
“Always a crowd pleaser. Loaves & Fishes makes my favorite desserts in the Hamptons. Everybody likes chocolate.”
Scotstyle camera bag. Photo: Courtesy of Scotstyle
Scotstyle Camera Bag
“Stylish, its the perfect size to carry sunglasses, a cell phone, and a wallet. It’s also great to wear as a crossbody when running around in the Hamptons.”
Ceramic topiaries by Zachary Zimmerman. Photo: Courtesy of Liz O'Brien
White Ceramic Topiaries by Zachary Zimmerman
“This divine set of topiaries from Liz O’Brien is perfect for everyday use on your coffee table or dining table, or it can be used as an accessory for entertaining.”
D Porthault linens. Photo: Courtesy of D Porthault
D. Porthault Linens
“Fresh, crisp and cheery. I love D. Porthault. It adds another layer to your bedroom.”
Mottahedeh Blue Canton baking dish. Photo: Courtesy of Everyday Elegance
Mottahedeh Blue Canton Baking Dish
“From oven to table, this Mottahedeh dish is so good looking. I like to make my homemade cobbler in this beautiful dish and bring it as a hostess gift.”
Hermès Cape Cod watch. Photo: Courtesy of Hermès
Hermès Cape Cod Watch
“Sporty, elegant, and a timeless classic. I love it. It’s the perfect accessory to finish a Hampton outfit.”
Santa Barbara Double Decker umbrella. Photo: Courtesy of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Umbrella
“Whimsical and glamorous, it’s the perfect shade for a high-style pool or seating area.”
Floral arrangement from Sag Harbor Florist. Photo: Courtesy of Sag Harbor Florist
Handwoven basket from Everyday Elegance. Photo: Courtesy of Everyday Elegance
Floral Arrangement from Sag Harbor Florist
“My absolute favorite florist in the Hamptons, there is nothing better than beautiful, fresh flowers displayed in an Everyday Elegance basket.”
Scallop border napkins and placemat set from Everyday Elegance. Photo: Courtesy of Everyday Elegance
Scallop border napkins and placemat set from Everyday Elegance. Photo: Courtesy of Everyday Elegance
Everyday Elegance Place Setting, Placemat, and Napkins
“I love round placemats. They’re good for lunch or dinner, inside or outside, and always makes a table look so pretty.”
