Tired of the Hamptons? Fashion Isn’t

The Hamptons — a splattering of ritzy beach towns at the east end of New York’s Long Island — have become the official centre of fashion’s race to the top this summer.

According to Kate Bartlett, a Manhattan-based content creator and fashion student who has worked with brands including Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera and Mango, the vast majority of the 10 or so events she’s invited to weekly have been in the area. It’s not just the sheer volume of happenings on the rise, but the…