Have you noticed the new teepee trend happening in the Hamptons? At a few fabulous events last summer, KDHamptons was charmed by the incorporation of teepees [also tipi, or tepee] as part of the decor. Love Shack Fancy designer Rebecca Hessel Cohen added an eclectic twist to her teepee by adding a lace overly and Moroccan carpet at a party she threw for Julia Restoin Reitfeld at her stunning Sagaponack home [above]. Traditionally made of animal skins upon wooden poles by American Indians, teepees are now offered in a variety of styles and fabrics for kids and adults.  Montauk design legend Ralph Lauren may have started the teepee trend at his iconic Double RL ranch in Colorado, but haute Hamptonites are popping up teepees by the pool, as playhouses for the kids, or for a romantic beach BBQ.  Here’s a few of our faves:

The Land of Nod Lace Teepee with Garlands, $159.97: Everything looks better in lace. That’s why we adorned this teepee with lace. This five-sided teepee includes colored poms and yarn decoration at the top, making it as elegant as it is playful. [image via Land of Nod]

Atelier Sukha custom teepee, price upon request; Sukha is a cozy warehouse in the center of Amsterdam and well known for their eco-friendly mindset. Practically all the items have a sustainable background, are Dutch designed or produced and all carefully selected. Most products are created in small quantities some of which are produced by the Atelier Sukha label. [image via Sukha]

 HearthSong 12′ Family-Sized Cotton Canvas Teepee with Wooden Poles, $49.98 – $399: Crafted from heavy-duty cotton canvas material that’s both flame retardant and mildew resistant, our children’s teepee comes with sturdy wooden poles that insert into plastic sleeves for easy assembly. [image via HearthSong]

Nomadics Tipi Makers, [prices vary according to design]: This company has been making tipis since 1970, over 25,000 custom made tipis to be exact.  Nomadic Tipis (teepees) are constructed in the authentic Sioux style with reinforcing and design variations which can withstand snow, below zero temperatures, coastal rain forests and hurricane force winds. [image via Nomadics Tipi Makers]

Pottery Barn Silver Metallic Dot Teepee, $225: In this shining play space, kids can create an imaginative world all their own. Designed after a traditional Native American teepee, it makes a wonderful sleepover tent. [image via Pottery Barn]