Social Survival Guide
Miss these summer parties at your own risk.

Parties
Our latest offerings include the Amaryllis Farm Equine Resue Fund, the Dolce & Gabana luncheon, Tony Hawk's "Stand Up For Skateparks," The Giving Tree's "Rock the Farm," Jackie Rogers' Trunk Show, Wild Wild West Family Day Carnivale, Mark Gilbertson's summer cocktail party, and Mercedes-Benz Polo in Bridgehampton.

Food
CLAMBAKES
A culinary tradition steeped in salty New England air, clambakes have evolved to encompass high-brow catered affairs and roasting hotdogs on the beach. So pull out a sweater and let this delicious occasion lead you into Fall.
By Fiona Murray

Cover Story
NAOMI WATTS AND THE MOVIE-STAR MOMS
Our newest crop of glamorous residents, full-time moms and A-list Hollywood actresses, bring their families here for sun and solace.

THE LIST
ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY
The industries of music, television, theater and film are all represented by impressive ambassadors here, including Alec Baldwin, Nora Ephron, Chris Martin, Jerry Seinfeld, Julie Andrews and Paul McCartney.

Historic Hamptons
PEGGY GUGGENHEIM'S SURREALIST COTERIE
The art (and artist)-loving millionairess used her money and influence to rescue scores of artists from war-torn Europe, gathering them on our shores in an historic union of creativity.

Fall Fashion
MADAME CHAPLIN
The stylized Charlie Chaplin spent time on our shores, as do some of his progeny (Kiera Chaplin among them). Enter a world inspired by the fashionable little tramp.

Profile
DENNIS BASSO
The designer began with a penchant for fur and glamorous women. Now 25 years later, it appears to have been a winning combination.

Town Spotlight
SAG HARBOR
It turns out that our shortlist of the town’s top shopping, dining and lodging isn’t so short after all.

Real-Estate Smackdown
The most expensive real estate The greatest hits; high-end real estate from the past and from the current listings.

The Buy-In
Sexy Gadgets
The cult of the new is never so slavishly indulged as in the world of high-tech gadgets.
By Alison Brokaw