The Hamptons have always been a premier vacation destination, but the area has only grown in popularity in the past few years. Hamptons homes for sale are still incredibly desirable as New Yorkers look to flee the concrete jungle and spend time by the water.
Hamptons houses for sale also enjoy some incredible luxury dining and shopping. If you’re on vacation or you’re just moving in and realize you need a few things, there are plenty of great shopping destinations without going back to the city.
These are the best high-end shopping centers, boutique stores, and shopping excursions you can check out. There’s plenty to do, see, and buy near most Hamptons houses for sale - you don’t have to give up anything you love on vacation.
Aerin
83 Main Street, Southampton
7 Newtown Lane, East Hampton
There are a handful of Aerin stores across the US, but only in high-end shopping destinations, like near the Hamptons homes for sale or Miami. Aerin has perfected the Hamptons design aesthetic, and it’s a great place to shop if you’re looking to outfit a new room or redesign what you currently have, you can find what you’re looking for here. Both stores in the Hamptons are great, but the East Hampton shop is a particular favorite due to the location, just off Main Street.
Clic General Store
60 Newton Lane, East Hampton
Clic started its journey as a bookstore in East Hampton, a small, independently owned shop. It was a great place to stop after looking at Hamptons houses for sale and before you hit the beach. Clic still sells books, but they also sell art, home decor items, and a small selection of Hamptons staple fashion items. Everything in the space is carefully curated, and it’s hard to leave with nothing.
Kirna Zabete
66 Newton Lane, East Hampton
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Kirna Zabete Boutique sells designers that can be hard to find near most Hamptons houses for sale, or really outside the city at all. Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs, Valentino and more are all featured here. The staff work hard to produce the best pieces from each designer, but there is also an exclusive Kirna Zabete collection as well available here. It’s all very Hamptons-chic.
Blue & Cream
60 The Cir, East Hampton
Just down the street from the East Hampton location of Aerin is Blue & Cream, a boutique shop that is a little off-brand for Hamptons. This boutique stocks A.P.C., Phillip Lim, and other edge-y designers that you can’t always find near Hamptons houses for sale. There is also an in-house collection that has great wardrobe staples and beach favorites.
Joey Wolffer
11 Madison Street, Sag Harbor
Step outside of East Hampton and into Sag Harbor shopping. Joey Wolffer is a designer specializing in a free-spirited, bohemian style. She doesn’t just sell her own unique designs, though; she also has a curated selection of vintage and designer clothes and accessories. That means that there are things you simply can’t find anywhere else because they don’t exist. The Hamptons homes for sale have great access to this unique shop year-round.
Brunello Cucinelli
39 Newton Lane, East Hampton
Photo courtesy of UnsplashIf you’ve never heard of Brunello Cucinelli, he is a legendary luxury fashion designer from Italy that has designed some incredible pieces over the years. He’s best known for his cashmere, but his store in East Hampton has a great selection of home goods, luxurious clothing choices, and hard-to-find pieces from recent collections.
Intermix
87 Main Street, East Hampton
Intermix doesn’t sound like the name of a fashionable boutique with a huge variety of designers, but it actually is. This curated shop has designers like Jimmy Choo, Alexander Wang, and Valentino, and it is near some of the best East Hamptons houses for sale. There’s always something new, so if you don’t find what you’re looking for at first, just keep checking back.
Katherine Tess Boutique
69 Main Street, Southampton
This boutique located in Southampton is named for designer and owner Katherine Tess, and the store features her own designs, along with a handful of other select designers that fit the aesthetic. The store has a colorful, bright vibe and feels positive when you walk in. It’s a great place to pick up something new, and there is even a small selection of household items. If you’re looking at The Hamptons homes for sale, you can get unique or interesting designer pieces for your home without going into the city.
London Jewelers
2 Main Street, East Hampton
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London Jewelers have been located near Hamptons houses for sale since 1920, and have continually sold some of the best high-end jewelry outside of the city. They sell the brands and designers you expect as well as custom pieces from their in-house team, and can handle repairs, cleaning, and more. This is a one-stop jewelry shop for everything you need to feel and look your best.
Still searching for your dream Hamptons home?
When you’re ready to stop renting your Hamptons vacation home and start looking at a permanent solution, reach out to the Lori Schiaffino Team. Lori has 25 years of transaction experience, and she – along with her team – works with some of the best Hamptons homes for sale. They also use some of the best technology available, so you always have up-to-date information on availability, the market position, and more. Call today and make your Hamptons dream a reality.
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*Header photo courtesy of Unsplash
