Hi Everyone,

If you follow along with me here or on my social channels, you've probably already picked up on the fact that I love the Hamptons. It is such a quintenssenial American getaway, and I look forward to kicking summer off there every year. Today, I have the extreme honor of celebrating my cover issue of Hamptons Magazine (out right now)in a beautiful event hosted by Editor in Chief,Samantha Yanks and the magazine's Publisher,Debra Halpert.

THE EVENT

Held at a private estate in Watermill, the weather was absolutely perfect for an outdoor event.

Here I am kicking the evening off with Debra and Samantha, who truly out did themselves with this celebration! From the sips of rosé to the fun tunes provided by the night'sDJ to delicious lobster roll appetizers, the night couldn't have been better if I had planned it myself.

The pool was filled with lovely floaties, and we had special sunglasses made for the event, which featured the cover image - The Hamptons, Horizontal. Theyreally made for an encompassing celebration, as well as lots of fun photo moments!

I also loved getting the chance to share my new collaborationsfrom Ladurée and Sperry. All in all, I loved every moment of this night, and I couldn't be more proud to have my work featured on the cover of a Hamptons Magazine summer issue.

THE INTERVIEW

Aside from the stunning beaches and luxurious homes and hotels in the Hamptons, the thing that I really valuethe most is how the community has embraced me. In fact, this is not the first event that Hamptons Magazinehas supported me. Last year, Samanthawas my shiny star, celebrating with me during aBEACHESbook signing at Serena & Lilly. Then, just a few short weeks later, I was so excited to come across the party snaps!

To read the article inside this week's issue, also known as, my cover issue..haha.. you can check it out in it's entirty right here. For fun, I thought I'd share some of my favorite excerpts...

When asked about what I have hanging in my home..

Malin admits that while he could of course have any of his photos hanging in his bedroom, the one he chose is a Hamptons piece: a grouping of beautiful beachgoers, surfboards, quintessential wooden fencing, rocks, and people on the water. “I haven’t gotten such a rich shot anywhere else, and I get to see it every day.” The surfers have been the greatest surprise for him; he had no idea the East End had such surf culture.

Here's an answer to a question about one of my most dangerous photo shoot experiences...

The projects can also be hair-raising. Antarctica proved dangerous for one of his lighthearted balloon-word shoots, when a gust of wind sent an N flying over a distant bluff, leaving the team in a snowy wilderness with no N for ANTARCTICA. An assistant managed to recover it while everyone else held down the remaining letters. (Since then, Malin has brought ample amounts of tape to his balloon shoots.) The incident reminded him that he can’t do this alone, and he heaps praise upon his team: “I help them grow, and they help me grow. We all push each other.”

Last but not least, when asked about my favorite spots in the Hamptons..

Malin has spent most of his time at Fowler Beach, but last summer he discovered energetic places like Gurney’s and The Surf Lodge. He was thrilled when he received a commission from The Surf Lodge for a permanent installation. His playful work is perfect for the venue’s recent Fiona Byrne refresh: With its minimalist rooms—stark white with hints of color—the art is extremely important. When it comes to interior design, he recommends choosing a piece of art that moves you, then fashioning the interior around it.

Thank you so much to Hamptons Magazine for this incredible opportunity. It was such an honor to see my image, The Hamptons Horiztontal, grace your cover this month. And, as always, thank you all for following along, to see more of my interview with Hamptons Magazine, be sure to click here.

Cheers

xx

GM