Figue [pronounced “fig”] is a new luxury collection for women created by stunning Stephanie von Watzdorf [below]. Named for the ancient fruit she enjoyed as a child in Italy, Stephanie shares that, “Figue is defined by a global gypsy-meets-jet-set spirit—bringing together the urban energy of Paris and London, with the natural beauty of the Mediterranean and my passion for travel.” KDH is crazy for this new collection~ this is how haute Hamptonites should [and will] dress this summer: looking effortless, unique, comfortable, and chic.

Stephanie has emerged with her own collection that is a natural extension of her personal style, which she has curated over years of globetrotting. The result is Figue: a seasonless brand for women who travel—or dream of traveling—to exotic destinations and who enjoy a lifestyle that is every bit as luxurious as it is bohemian. Come summer, you will find Stephanie in the Hamptons, spending time with family at her brother’s Water Mill home. [See her Hamptons “LOVE LIST” further below…]

Figue’s core items consist of: tunics, kaftans, shirtings, dresses, denim and accessories in colorful, global-inspired prints. One-of-a-kind items—such as reclaimed military jackets, embellished with hand beading, and found limited-edition jewelry and bags—recreate the experience of finding those unique treasures on one’s travels. Here are just a FEW of my favorite Figue looks~ I could seriously order this whole collection!

STEPHANIE SHARES HER “HAMPTONS LOVE LIST WITH KDH READERS BELOW:

♥ Adam Dell’s reggae party on the beach in Water Mill, dancing in the rain. I am the first to arrive and the last to leave. I stay until the bitter end.

♥ Walking on the beach in the morning with our Jack Russell, Dash, off-leash before 9am. The walk clears my mind and soothes my soul. I love the deserted morning beach.

♥ Dinner at Sunset Beach with friends.

♥ My friend, Christina’s, house in Sag Harbor and dinner with her family.

♥ Sushi Sen in Sag Harbor.

♥ Watching my brother paddle board and surf in the ocean in front of his house.

♥ Big, long lunches at my brother’s Water Mill home, on the deck overlooking the beach and the sea.

♥ We are usually beach-bound all day and rarely leave my brother’s house in Water Mill.

♥ Dinner at Vine Street Café on Shelter Island.

Want to know more about Stephanie? She has a pretty cool~ and impressive~ back story: Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine to a German/French father and a Russian mother, she moved to New York at age six for school, while continuing to travel back and forth to Europe. After graduating from Parsons School of Design—where she was awarded the prestigious Golden Thimble award by Calvin Klein—she landed her first role as an intern at Yves Saint Laurent in Paris. She spent the next twenty years working with some of the most respected fashion luxury brands including: Giorgio Armani, Ann Taylor and Ralph Lauren. In 2004, Stephanie joined Tory Burch where she guided design development and ready-to-wear accessories for over seven years before launching Figue.

*To shop the looks featured here please go to www.figue.com