“That is most likely essentially the most stunning spot in East Hampton,” mentioned David Lauren, surveying the grounds at Mulford Farm in East Hampton on Thursday night time. Close by, the property’s wildflower backyard was in peak bloom. “They solely come in the summertime, and it’s life affirming,” he mentioned of the assortment of colourful flowers.
He and spouse Lauren Bush Lauren had been greeting visitors as they made their approach by the entrance gate of the historic colonial farmstead. Ralph Lauren had teamed with Web-a-porter and Mr Porter to host an intimate dinner out east, and Mulford Farm, seen from the principle highway main into city, was a becoming dinner location. Overseen by the East Hampton Historic Society, Ralph Lauren has been a companion within the property’s restoration and ongoing preservation.
“It simply feels prefer it’s a part of our tradition. It’s been right here. It’s worn and weathered and it’s one thing that has historic which means to the neighborhood,” mentioned Lauren of the importance of Mulford Farm. “It’s fantastic to come back again right here and really feel like part of it and to maintain it alive. In any other case folks overlook about it, which is the actual challenge. I believe typically these items are so stunning and [people] take it with no consideration. However while you come right here, you understand simply how particular it’s.”
The placement additionally holds private resonance for Web-a-porter and Mr Porter president Alison Loehnis, who described the night because the “excellent embodiment of summer season.”
“It’s actually a full-circle second for me,” Loehnis mentioned throughout cocktail hour. “That is the place I grew up. I began my vogue retail profession right here, throughout the road, working for Ralph Lauren. My first job within the trade was working within the retailer right here after I was in faculty,” she added. “It was a rustic retailer, so I’d be sporting my western gear, park across the nook with my cowboy boots, and begin work.”
The farmstead took on a mid-summer glow because the solar set and visitors made their approach throughout the garden towards the 18th century Mulford Barn, which had been outfitted with a quintessential Ralph Lauren tablescape and chandeliers dangling from the beams. The Polo Bar had additionally traveled east for the occasion, bringing its signatures — polo cocktail stirrers, the restaurant’s beloved burger and ice cream sundaes — with them.
“This property is wonderful,” remarked Rupert Pal, heading over to dinner with spouse Aimee Mullins and Dianna Agron. Different visitors included Emma Roberts and Barbara Sturm, each wearing crimson; “The Summer time I Turned Fairly” star Christopher Briney; Kate Love and Kevin Love; Nike grasp coach Joe Holder; Tinx, and Coco Baudelle.
Rupert Pal, Aimee Mullins and Alison Loehnis.
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