The Hamptons may have an image of luxury, but in this seaside playground for the rich and famous, many of its upper class residents prefer to dress casually.
Fashion trends come and go, but the clothes worn by East End celebrities remain mostly the same: classic, comfortable staples perfect for strolling the beach.
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Read on to see how stars from the 1970s to present day have graced the Hamptons in style.
1972
Gloria Vanderbilt posed with her husband Wyatt Emory Cooper and sons Carter and Anderson Cooper at their Southampton home in 1972. She wore head-to-toe white with a high-collared top that featured nautical details like navy stripes at the cuffs and a matching silk scarf tied at the neckline.
1973
Lee Radziwill teamed her look with pleated wide-leg trousers, a lightweight knit sweater, and open-toed heels for a cocktail party in Montauk, while Andy Warhol teamed a military jacket with a turtleneck and jeans.
1977
In this photo, taken at their East Hampton home, Ralph and Ricky Lauren exude western vibes in plaid shirts, denim and, in the designer's case, cowboy hats.
1981
Paul Newman attended a car race in Bridgehampton wearing a graphic t-shirt, denim shorts, Keds and a Rolex watch.
1990
Christie Brinkley dropped by the Montauk party in a country-inspired look that consisted of high-waisted jeans, a blue button-up shirt, and an olive green cowboy hat. She also accessorized with turquoise jewelry and a belt featuring a statement buckle.
1997
Cindy Crawford brought '90s supermodel style to the Bridgehampton polo match in a black slip dress with minimal jewelry and a straw hat.
2005
At a charity event in East Hampton, Angelina Jolie exuded quiet luxury before it was trendy in a white knit tank top and matching column skirt, which she also accessorized with a taupe shawl and diamond-encrusted watch.
2008
Gwyneth Paltrow beat the summer heat in Amagansett in a see-through V-neck T-shirt dress with rolled up sleeves.
2015
Sarah Jessica Parker paired a collarless blouse with skinny jeans for dinner in Bridgehampton. The Sex and the City star accessorized with a black leather handbag and a gemstone necklace.
2022
Paltrow brought her popular style to the Hamptons again in 2022, attending a Goop event wearing sunny yellow satin Olivia von Halle pajamas and gold jewelry.
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