Diptyque debuts in East Hampton.
In September 1961, Desmond Knox-Leet, Christiane Montadre-Gautrot and Yves Coueslant procured an old store at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris that became the fi rst Diptyque boutique, epitomizing an eclectic, cosmopolitan spirit that has endured. Each boutique has since echoed this ethos. Singular and unexpected, East Hampton’s incarnation reimagines the original “34” concept by celebrating Diptyque’s decorative vernacular and the artisanal savoir-faire behind its collections. Amid jubilant references to the maison’s codes, furniture and objects are carefully curated for their evocative character, conjuring a sophisticated yet eclectic vision. Inspired by the coastal spirit of the seaside homes in white weatherboarding and salt-washed dove gray, a medley of wood and plaster in sand and sea tones pays homage to the Hamptons. The buzzy brand’s comprehensive array of scents is on off er with special spotlights on the New York candle from the City Candle collection (a state exclusive) and its new Slow Summer collection—that begs us all to slow down and savor the season. 11 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, diptyqueparis.com
Photography by: PHOTO BY EUGENE GOLOGURSKY/GETTY IMAGES/COURTESY OF BRAND
