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Street Style: Haute in The Hamptons

"Hampton’s-chic" was the dress code for Russell Simmons’ annual ART FOR LIFE benefit: a fashionable fundraiser celebrating the creativity of New York’s inner city youth.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Coral Cool

DJ Kiss’ nuetral accents balance out a bold dress.

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Abstract Dressing

A casual tank makes a ballroom bottom look even cooler on Aoki Lee Simmons.

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Cold Shoulder

A casual maxi dress is transitioned into a dinner-worthy style when you throw in a asymmetrical neckline.

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Billowy Black

Like Oshun, keep accessories at a minimum with voluminous shapes.

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Ivory Fresh

When in doubt, white is purely chic.

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Tropic Touch

Thelma Golden makes like a walking work of art with the right print mix.

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Effortless Style

Neutral shades attract.

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Class Act

Black and white make the perfect pairing for Gale.

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Well Red

A pop of red adds a chic Parisian twist.

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Ebony

Keep it completely cool in black.

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In The Navy

A pattern piece tossed over your shoulders ups the cool factor.

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Golden

Hints of gold liven up Michelle’s black look almost instantly.

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Print Power

Minimal accessories make Aisha’s jumpsuit a hot moment.

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Breezing

Borrow from the beach and belt an island-feeling caftan.

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Bright Thing

Mellow out in yellow.

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Blown Away

Another cool caftan moment.

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Simply Sheer

Make white anything but boring with texture and shape.

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Dressed to Impress

Russell Simmons & Pamela Willis.

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