Pathways paved a welcome through sun-dappled lawns. Guests embracing the garden party dress code arrived in designs from our latest collection, the Austria-inspired Elsewhere Palace, their laughs and kisses gently underscored by music from violinist Mikaila Gaffey. A breeze carried that particular scent of cut grass, salt, and citrus that only exists for a few weeks a year. Stems in blush, white, and verdant green waited patiently in a bouquet station where attendees were invited to create bespoke posies. An afternoon of colour, creativity, warmth, and nowhere but there to be.
Summer showed up as her most beautiful, as did our guests draped in their garden party attire, when CAMILLA opened the doors of The Hedges in East Hampton on Thursday, July 23 for an intimate lunch.
Parasols lent shade to tablescapes bedecked with bespoke linen, adorned with wild floral displays and personalised fans. Over poached salmon, filet mignon, and chocolate orange tart, refreshing custom-made cocktails were served for the occasion: Elsewhere Elixir, Wildflower Wanderlust, and Call Me A Carriage, heady mixes of strawberry-infused Aperol, citrus gin, botanical liqueur, and fresh fruits.
We were honoured to have New York–based celebrity stylist Elizabeth Sulcer introduce Elsewhere Palace to our gathered collective. A close friend of CAMILLA, Elizabeth has worked with Bella and Gigi Hadid, Elsa Hosk, many A-listers, and collaborated with Vogue and Vanity Fair.
Looking luminous and graceful in the Wildflower Wunderland Asymmetrical Spliced Lace Frilled Dress and jewellery from the collection, Elizabeth exemplified what to wear in the Hamptons. Key looks were unveiled, among them, limited-edition prints inspired by Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace, Imperial Carriage Museum and fine art archives.
Our beautiful guests provided endless inspiration for summer outfit ideas and garden party style.
@bambilegit appeared in the Chamber Of Blooms Asymmetrical Multi Frill Dress,
@polina.isadora wore the Sisi Society V Neck Full Length Bias Slip Dress,
@thesmolkate in the Chamber Of Blooms Corset Dress With Long Flared Skirt,
@cocoschiffer in the Dandelion Skies Side Split Shirt + Wide Leg Waisted Pant,
@sydneysadick wore the Wildflower Wunderland Trapeze Tiered Dress With Lining,
@simplicatedsteph in the Wildflower Wunderland V Neck Bias Slip Dress With Back Frill,
@taetaetots in the Leotigra Land Cap Sleeve Twist Front Midi Dress,
@itsgeorgiasumner arrived in our Sisi Society Ruffle Hem Halter Dress,
@dileinybaron in our Midsummer Masterpiece Corset Crop Top + Corset Waist Wide Leg Pant,
@cargriff in the Dandelion Skies Button Front Midi Shirt Dress,
@chasemariee in the A Meeting Of Masterpieces Hardware Detail Slip Dress,
@alexaschimel in our Midsummer Masterpiece V Neck Full Length Bias Slip Dress,
@jennelombardo in the Butterfly Bohemia Hardware Detail Slip Dress,
@wattupphoto in the Palace Zoology Short Sleeve Camp Collared Shirt,
@cameronsilver in our Wanderlust Empire Short Sleeve Camp Collared Shirt,
@claudiali wore the Night Garden Corset Dress With Long Flared Skirt,
@listerlikes in our A Tiled Wonderland Long Sleeve Hidden Placket Shirt and
@wallisday in the Wildflower Wunderland Reversible Halter Neck Back Tie Top + the Corset Waist Wide Leg Pant.
Days in the sun do come to an end. Petals became souvenirs as guests drifted towards doorways, each holding a unique, handmade bouquet. Flowers to brighten a room for a time, or be dried and held as keepsakes. A memory of shared creativity, sun-drenched moments, and unhurried hours spent with friends.
