New and Notable Design Objects from the Hamptons and Beyond: Throwing in the Towels
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1/12The ocean is calling, the sun is strong, and it’s time to stake your place in the sand. Make sure you do it stylishly with a beach towel that means business, such as this cotton velour. Bronte towel, kitted out in graphic diagonal lines and a stunning optical grid. $55, at J. Crew at the Beach, 17 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-324-5034, J.crew.The ocean is calling, the sun is strong, and it’s time to stake your place in the sand. Make sure you do it stylishly with a beach towel that means business, such as this cotton velour. Bronte towel, kitted out in graphic diagonal lines and a stunning optical grid. $55, at J. Crew at the Beach, 17 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-324-5034, J.crew.
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2/12Available in five vibrant colors, the ornate Geo Jacquard towel will have a kaleidoscopic effect on beach lovers everywhere. $39.50, at Pottery Barn, 1 Hampton Rd., Southampton, 631-283-0141, potterybarn.comAvailable in five vibrant colors, the ornate Geo Jacquard towel will have a kaleidoscopic effect on beach lovers everywhere. $39.50, at Pottery Barn, 1 Hampton Rd., Southampton, 631-283-0141, potterybarn.com
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3/12The Tuile beach towel looks fashionably great, whether draped around your shoulders or stretched out on a chaise longue. $125, at Tory Burch, 47 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-907-9150, toryburch.comThe Tuile beach towel looks fashionably great, whether draped around your shoulders or stretched out on a chaise longue. $125, at Tory Burch, 47 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-907-9150, toryburch.com
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4/12A Greek-key motif meets bright coral hues and orange piping in this funky, fresh towel from Garnet Hill’s new Hamptons pop-up. $48 (monogramming additional), 2424 Main St., Bridgehampton, 800-622-6216, garnethill.com.A Greek-key motif meets bright coral hues and orange piping in this funky, fresh towel from Garnet Hill’s new Hamptons pop-up. $48 (monogramming additional), 2424 Main St., Bridgehampton, 800-622-6216, garnethill.com.
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5/12Bring a bohemian vibe to the beach with this ikat-motif towel from Roberta Roller Rabbit, adorned with light blue trim and pops of yellow. $150, 21 Main St., East Hampton, 631-329-5828, robertarollerrabbit.com.Bring a bohemian vibe to the beach with this ikat-motif towel from Roberta Roller Rabbit, adorned with light blue trim and pops of yellow. $150, 21 Main St., East Hampton, 631-329-5828, robertarollerrabbit.com.
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6/12What more could a stylish beachgoer ask for than a Rufus towel, woven with Missoni’s classic colorful zigzag? $237, at Pomme, 94 Main St., Southampton, 631-353-3700, pommenewyork.com.What more could a stylish beachgoer ask for than a Rufus towel, woven with Missoni’s classic colorful zigzag? $237, at Pomme, 94 Main St., Southampton, 631-353-3700, pommenewyork.com.
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7/12Tomas Maier’s neutral palm-print towel will make sunbathers feel as though they’re adrift in their own private desert oasis. $195, at Tomas Maier, 74 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton, 631-604-6700, tomasmaier.com.Tomas Maier’s neutral palm-print towel will make sunbathers feel as though they’re adrift in their own private desert oasis. $195, at Tomas Maier, 74 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton, 631-604-6700, tomasmaier.com.
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8/12Made in New York from Irish linen, this beach blanket is large enough for impromptu picnics or as a substitute tablecloth. $175, available by appointment at Made in Montauk, 631-668-1334, montaukdesigns.com.Made in New York from Irish linen, this beach blanket is large enough for impromptu picnics or as a substitute tablecloth. $175, available by appointment at Made in Montauk, 631-668-1334, montaukdesigns.com.
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9/12Get cleaned up and polished off with the Red and Blue Sunny Life beach towel, featuring whipstitching at each end. $75, at Copious Row, 27 Washington St., Sag Harbor, 631-808-3600, http://www.copiousrow.com/.comGet cleaned up and polished off with the Red and Blue Sunny Life beach towel, featuring whipstitching at each end. $75, at Copious Row, 27 Washington St., Sag Harbor, 631-808-3600, http://www.copiousrow.com/.com
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10/12Need a pareo? The Tangiers Stripe towel, designed by Marcia Bayard of Shelter Island’s 8knots, includes hand-knotted tassels for easy tying around the waist. $58, at Good Westhampton, 141 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 631-998-4444, goodwesthampton.net.Need a pareo? The Tangiers Stripe towel, designed by Marcia Bayard of Shelter Island’s 8knots, includes hand-knotted tassels for easy tying around the waist. $58, at Good Westhampton, 141 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 631-998-4444, goodwesthampton.net.
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11/12These whimsical map towels—illustrating beaches on the Riviera and in the Caribbean and the Hamptons—will stoke the dreams of jet-setting beachgoers everywhere. $100 each, at Ralph Lauren, 41 Jobs Ln., Southampton, 631-287-6953, ralphlaurenhome.com.These whimsical map towels—illustrating beaches on the Riviera and in the Caribbean and the Hamptons—will stoke the dreams of jet-setting beachgoers everywhere. $100 each, at Ralph Lauren, 41 Jobs Ln., Southampton, 631-287-6953, ralphlaurenhome.com.
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12/12A preppy striped towel is a preppy striped towel—always fun, but even more special when you put your stamp on it. $65 (monogramming additional), at the Monogram Shop, 7 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-329-3379, themonogramshops.com.A preppy striped towel is a preppy striped towel—always fun, but even more special when you put your stamp on it. $65 (monogramming additional), at the Monogram Shop, 7 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-329-3379, themonogramshops.com.
This article appears in the July-15 2015 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).
