Dan's Papers - July 18, 2008

Playground of the rich and famous, the Hamptons is known worldwide for setting fashion trends. Harmont & Blaine with its luxurious Italian fabrics, vibrant colors and patterns, and sheer comfort has become a popular fashion choice for confident stylesetters on the East End. The logo for this Italian sportswear design house is the little brown dachshund which has been seen on guys at Mercedes Benz Polo, bonfire lit beach parties in Southampton, and the hottest clubs.

Another style classic is the Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, in Southampton. The Greek revival-style home built in 1843 for whaling captain Albert Rogers is currently the home of the Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center.

Actor Kerry Aissa was photographed on the Museum's beautiful grounds, taking a break after completing his first feature film. Growing up in Forest Hills, New York, Kerry always knew he wanted to be an actor. Upon graduating from St. Johns University, he decided to follow his dreams, taking classes at the famed HB Studios in New York City where he studied with Austin Pendleton and Edward Morehouse. After years of working by day and doing "black box" theater by night, he landed a national commercial for Betty Crocker followed by roles on the "King of Queens" (Pete); "The Andy Dick Show" (movie executive); "General Hospital" (Trevor Lansing); and "One Life to Live" (A.D.A Jenkins). Kerry makes his film debut this fall in an independent feature directed and written by Jake Cashill. Inspired by a true story, the film is a thriller about a woman whose obsession with her dentist drives her down a dark path.