Alan Shipnuck at Bookhampton

On Friday, July 24th, Daniella Vitale, CEO of Ferragamo Americas, and Gabrielle Union-Wade hosted an intimate dinner in the orchard at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton to celebrate Ferragamo’s return to the Hamptons.

There’s a stop on my Montauk map, and it might be my new favorite.

Montauk General Store just opened its first permanent storefront at 805 Montauk Highway, and walking in felt like stepping into a memory I didn’t know I had. Think ’80s Malibu surf shack meets midcentury design, driftwood textures, stainless steel finishes, and vintage coastal Americana all layered together in the most effortless way.

The designs themselves are intentionally versatile, and the personal part comes from the person wearing it. Some clients customize a piece, some choose a meaningful gemstone or charm, and others simply make it their signature. I love creating jewelry that gives people the opportunity to make it their own.