Before the annual migration south, we pay homage to the fowl that descend on the East End in late summer. From the mute swans ruling the waters of Georgica Pond to the rarefied elegance of Truman Capote’s Hamptons crowd or Eothen’s keepers, birds of a feather certainly flock and party together. In this closet edit, surrealist bird motifs, liquid silk tailoring, and buoyant whites evoke the visceral sensation of a mid-afternoon swan dive—where high leisure meets high-summer motion.
Late-Summer Scene by Leo Lin
For those looking for a “mate for life,” this jacquard dress featuring an impressionistic late-summer scene is a perfect match.
SHOP NOW: Leo Lin Ava Maxi Dress
SHOP SIMILAR: Bec + Bridge Strapless Dress ($80)
Midcentury Feel by Golden Goose
Borrow a styling trick from the midcentury with a vintage silk scarf loosely tied around the handle of your bag of choice.
SHOP NOW: Golden Goose Silk Scarf ($290)
SHOP SIMILAR: Chloé Silk Scarf ($294)
Glassy Aquatic Lines by Dries Van Noten
This structured essential riffs on glassy aquatic lines, elevated with a heritage silhouette and perfect arc of resin.
SHOP NOW: Dries Van Noten Clutch
SHOP SIMILAR: Nili Lotan Clutch ($1,120)
Elevated Pastime by Zoë de Givenchy
A nod to Hubert de Givenchy’s storied friendship with Bunny Mellon, this design object elevates a weekend pastime into a modern art form.
SHOP NOW: Zoë de Givenchy Watering Can & Brass Spritzer ($165)
SHOP SIMILAR: Negishi Industry Copper Watering Can ($261)
Whimsical Lift by Loewe
Affix this calfskin and resin hoopoe bird charm to your favorite daytime tote for a whimsical lift.
SHOP NOW: Loewe Hoopoe Bird Charm ($790)
SHOP SIMILAR: Prada Bird Key Ring Charm ($1,490)
Artful Touch by Louis Vuitton
Flock to the dining terrace with these detailed bread plates from Louis Vuitton. The hand-painted foliage adds an artful touch that brings to mind the long lunches of Eothen’s most legendary hostesses.
SHOP NOW: Louis Vuitton Jungle Plates ($350)
SHOP SIMILAR: Hermes Bread and Butter Plate ($170)
Modernist Edit by Loewe
These butterfly sunglasses offer a modernist edit to the oversized, architectural frames favored by Truman Capote’s midcentury circle.
SHOP NOW: Loewe Butterfly Sunglasses ($440)
SHOP SIMILAR: Alaïa Butterfly Sunglasses ($370)
The Ultimate Pivot by Khaite
Consider this the ultimate pivot from a long terrace lunch to an impromptu evening swim—a glazed leather wedge built for both.
SHOP NOW: Khaite Mules ($1,214)
SHOP SIMILAR: AGL Flip-Flops ($470)
Soft Glamour by Fforme
Tactile plissé and fluid lace from Fforme’s spring runway mirror the ripples of a swan gliding across estate waters, bringing soft glamour to evening dressing.
SHOP NOW: Fforme Dress ($1,695)
SHOP SIMILAR: Ulla Johnson Dress ($990)
Avant-Garde Wink by Chanel
These cascading black-and-white jewels from Chanel offer an avant-garde wink to Capote’s storied party dress codes.
SHOP NOW: Chanel Earrings ($1,075)
SHOP SIMILAR: Anna Sheffield Earrings ($2,200)
Sun-faded Elegance by Eleventy
The classic suit jacket, made for the weekend in a Himalayan pink hue, channels the sun-faded elegance of Capote’s intellectual uniform.
SHOP NOW: Eleventy Jacket ($1,895)
SHOP SIMILAR: Buck Mason Jacket ($268)
Signature Nonchalance by Khaite
Here, a classic bustier top is reworked with Khaite’s signature nonchalance. Frayed organza trim evokes the elegance of feathery plumage.
SHOP NOW: Khaite Top ($4,735)
SHOP SIMILAR: Balenciaga Top ($2,390)
Taking Flight by Valentino
Whether you’re flying solo or with a flock, you’ll float right through the late August night in this airy number from Valentino.
SHOP NOW: Valentino Feathers Scarf ($4,400)
SHOP SIMILAR: Ann Demeulemeester Scarf ($390)
High-Octane by Tove
This electric blue skirt in textured jacquard catches the eye with every step.
SHOP NOW: Tove Skirt ($471)
SHOP SIMILAR: Toteme Skirt ($690)
Sleek Motion by Issey Miyake
Channel the sleek motion of birds inflight with Issey’s signature technical precision and an eccentric wing-like drape.
SHOP NOW: Issey Miyake Adventitious Top ($995)
SHOP SIMILAR: Paloma Wool Top ($140)
Elegant Ease by Miu Miu
Miu Miu delivers the ultimate crisp, gabardine layer, best styled with the top button left open in a graceful nod to Babe Paley’s elegant ease.
SHOP NOW: Miu Miu Coat ($5,600)
SHOP SIMILAR: American Vintage Trench ($168)
Old-World Romance by Beni x Michael Bargo
For the ultimate hostess, entertaining starts from the ground up. Hand-woven in Morocco from Atlas Mountain wool, this striking pattern brings an old-world romance to a modern salon interior.
SHOP NOW: Michael Bargo Beni Rug ($690)
SHOP SIMILAR: Nordic Knots Rug ($1,295)
Eye-Catching Anchor by Altuzarra
A surrealist bird motif wraps around the neckline of this silk piece, an eye-catching anchor for an evening out East.
SHOP NOW: Altuzarra Dress ($1,245)
SHOP SIMILAR: Jill Sander Dress ($2,130)
Quintessential Summer Companion by Loewe
A quintessential summer companion, this raffia bag is reimagined with a botanical twist featuring hand-embroidered artichoke flowers.
SHOP NOW: Loewe Raffia Puzzle Fold Tote ($2,550)
SHOP SIMILAR: Zimmermann Tote ($795)
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