John Varvatos wanted to open a store that was just like his line of clothing: different. With wood-planked walls and hundreds of loose light bulbs hanging from the celling, this store is bold and has character. It features select merchandise from the John Varvatos collection, John Varvatos Star USA and even Converse by John Varvatos. In addition, you can find lighting fixtures and furniture, as well as books and vintage records.
A one-stop place for errands, Wilson Express Cargo sells packaged foods, women's and men's clothes, jewelry, and even has a salon in the back. The staff speaks Spanish, and Wilson sells phone cards and has video chat available.
Melissa and Billy Lawson have been offering the finest in footwear since 1971. They opened this Shoe-Inn outpost in East Hampton 13 years ago. In addition to shoes, customers can find accessories, hats, and handbags here. Other stores are located in New Jersey, upstate New York, Connecticut, and Palm Beach, and the owners travel to Europe twice a year to stock them with the finest merchandise, from stilettos to UGGs. Don't forget to check out Shoe-Inn East's annual August sale to get the best of the best at a fraction of the cost.
Known for its celebrity clientele, Blue & Cream caters to the jet set lifestyle. Entertainment marketer, Jeffrey Goldstein, opened up shop in 2004 to a niche market, and he has been a force to be reckowned with ever since. This multi-label retail shop has a unique product mix, from high heels to skateboards.
Now with another location in downtown Manhattan, Blue & Cream has launched its own label to include t-shirts, sweatpants, skateboards and footwear. Divided into men's and women's sections, the space is small but welcoming. Stop by to pick up your one-of-a-kind, "The Lamptons" hoodies.
Owned by Gary Dworetz, Sneakerology is a shoe store with locations in Greenvale, Manhasset and East Hampton, on Main Street. Sneakerology offers a selection of footwear for men, women and children and specializes in rare and limited edition sneakers.
Walking into this L.A.-based designer's East Hampton store and you begin to think you are walking into someone's beach house: with the white-washed walls, wide-board wooden floors and white modern chairs.
The furniture, as well as the clothing, are James Perse designs. He sticks to simple, casual but chic, with clean-cut designs and neutral colors. He keeps it close to home on the East End, offering t-shirt and rash guard pattern that represents all of the villages within East Hampton town.
