CULTURED celebrated KHAITE's summer experience at the Watermill Center.

Presented by KHAITE

Brigitte Kleine pose for a portrait in Water Mill
Brigitte Kleine and Sarah Harrelson. All photography by Chris Roman and courtesy of KHAITE.

On a heated, sunny Thursday afternoon, Water Mill’s most suave residents found cool repose with KHAITE at their summer shopping experience in Water Mill. Between light bites of lobster and champagne toasts, the aperitivo unfolded against a backdrop of the brand’s latest looks, ahead of the packed fashion season coming up this fall.

The Locale: KHAITE’s invitation-only retreat offered a private shopping experience centered on the brand’s latest ready-to-wear and accessories collections, with the added opportunity to preview and pre-order select pieces from the Fall/Winter 2026 collection.

The Occasion: The festive cocktail kicked off the brand’s summer experience in Water Mill, where private clients can experience the broad array of summer-forward offerings on view.

KHAITE bag at the Water Mill cocktail

Food and Drink: Guests snacked on lobster rolls and crispy rice with tuna, alongside ice-cold martinis and spicy margaritas.

Parting Gift: Copies of CULTURED‘s latest Hamptons issue—featuring iconic chef Ina Garten and actor Morgan Spector—were available to peruse throughout the proceedings, with take-home issues closing the night’s poised revelry.

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