Golden hour. Artistic expression. Star-studded glamour. Saks celebrated summer in signature style at the Watermill Center in the Hamptons, hosting an unforgettable evening filled with art, elegance, and effortless fashion energy.
At the heart of it all? Sarah Catherine Hook, who glided into the event with the kind of poise and presence that instantly said: Main Character Energy.
Hosted by Emily Essner, Saks Fifth Avenue’s global president and chief customer officer, the event welcomed guests into a private viewing of Upside Down Zebra—a thought-provoking art exhibition created by children aged 3 to 5. A tribute to imagination, the show captured the essence of youthful creativity, setting the tone for an evening that was just as playful as it was refined.
Essner shared, “It’s such a beautiful evening, and we’re so lucky to be here at The Watermill Center. This year feels transformative for Saks Fifth Avenue—full of fresh momentum and exciting energy.”
Fresh off her announcement as the lead in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling novel, The People You Meet on Vacation, Sarah Catherine Hook was the epitome of understated glamour.
Dressed in a fluid ivory gown that danced in the breeze, Hook radiated modern romanticism. Her look—paired with barely-there makeup and soft waves—proved that quiet style doesn’t mean blending in. And if you recognize her from The White Lotus, you know that blending in was never the point.
She’s The Girl You Want To Be Friends With, And The One The Camera Can’t Stop Watching.
Forget everything you know about a typical Hamptons dinner. This was something else entirely. Curated by celebrity chef Flynn McGarry, the menu itself was an Interactive Art Experience.
Guests used Paintbrushes And Edible Powders to plate their dishes like artists—swirling sauces, brushing flavors, and transforming each course into something personal. Think Montauk lobster over tomato base, reinvented tableside into visual poetry.
As the sun dipped lower, the tables—dressed in minimalist florals and linen napkins—began to glow with candlelight. A Fireside Cocktail Hour With S’mores closed the night, but the buzz lingered far beyond.
There was a guest list like a fashion lover could only dream of: industry icons were to be seen, but also up-and-coming talents. Among them:
They mingled with names like Joseph Altuzarra, Laura Kim, Tinx, Tommy Dorfman, and more—all gathered in celebration of fashion, art, and that undeniable Hamptons magic.
Despite the high-wattage guest list and designer gowns, the night never felt over-produced. It was relaxed, creative, and intimate—a celebration of artistry in all its forms. Guests wandered the exhibition barefoot in the grass, wine in hand, laughing in that effortless way that only happens when everything else fades into the background.
Saks Didn’t Just Host A Dinner. They Hosted A Moment.
The true brilliance of the night wasn’t just in the details (though there were many). It was in the balance: a summer dinner that paired fashion with meaning, art with play, and celebrity with sincerity.
Sarah Catherine Hook was the perfect face for this new era of Saks Fifth Avenue—one that blends polished aesthetics with a refreshingly grounded energy. Whether she’s leading a rom-com or leading the style charge, she does it with grace, confidence, and something hard to define—but easy to feel.
If you weren’t at this dinner, you missed fashion history in the making. Sarah Catherine Hook didn’t just show up. She set the tone. And with style players like Elle Brooke, Elle Lee, Grace Gummer, and Louisa Jacobson in the mix, the evening blurred the line between red carpet and real art.
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