Chanel Celebrates the Opening of its Hamptons Summer Salon With an Incredibly Chic Soirée

This weekend, Chanel celebrated the grand opening of its Hamptons Summer Salon at the historic Hedges Inn in East Hampton with an unforgettable evening of elegance and exclusivity. Nestled at 74 James Lane, the Chanel Hamptons Summer Salon transforms the Private Residence at The Hedges Inn into a sophisticated showcase of Chanel’s latest creations, offering an appointment-only shopping experience that’s already the talk of the Hamptons.

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The evening began with a chic cocktail reception, where clients, creatives, influencers, and press mingled in the thoughtfully curated salon. Guests were immersed in Chanel’s newest collections, including the Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear, Coco Beach 2025, and 2024/25 Métiers d’art, with the Fall-Winter 2025/26 pre-collection making its debut this July. The space, spanning the ground floor of the iconic bed and breakfast, exudes timeless elegance, featuring ready-to-wear pieces, handbags, shoes, accessories, and a curated selection of Watches & Fine Jewelry that embody Chanel’s signature craftsmanship.

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Following the cocktail hour, an intimate seated dinner at Swifty’s, located on the property, brought together a star-studded guest list, including Ali Wentworth, Aliza Pressman, Amy and John Griffin, Carlotta Kohl, Colby Mugrabi, Derek Blasberg, Eileen Kelly, Gucci Westman, Isabella Massenet, Kelly Burns, Max Ortega, Natalie Massenet, Natasha Poniatowski, Nell Diamond, Pamela Hanson, Selby Drummond, and Tamron Hall, among others. The night concluded with a captivating performance by American singer-songwriter Ashe, who stunned in an orange and pink silk muslin dress from Chanel’s 2019/20 Métiers d’art collection, complemented by Chanel shoes and makeup.

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The Hamptons Summer Salon marks Chanel’s triumphant return to East Hampton, building on the success of previous activations in the area. This exclusive retreat, open through July 28th, is a must-visit for those seeking an unparalleled shopping experience steeped in the House’s legacy of innovation and elegance. Appointments can be made to explore the collections by visiting Chanel’s official site.

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Don’t miss your chance to step into Chanel’s world at The Hedges Inn—a summer destination that redefines luxury in the Hamptons.