Photos: Crowd Turns Out for 2016 East Hampton Antiques Show's Kickoff Preview Benefit Cocktail Party

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography, soniboy@aol.com.

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A highlight of summer in the Hamptons unfolded Friday night as a preview benefit cocktail party kicked off the 2016 East Hampton Antiques Show on the bucolic grounds of Mulford Farm in East Hampton Village.

Guests had the opportunity to meet with designer Aerin Lauder, who served as the honorary chairperson, as well as enjoy an early buying opportunity of the impressive array of antiques, art, jewelry, and collectibles.

Ticket proceeds benefitted the East Hampton Historical Society.

Among the guests were Jo Carole and Ronald Lauder, Eric Zinterhofer, Kelly Klein, Charlotte Moss, Richard Meier, Susan Wood, Kendell Cronstrom and Alejandro Saralegui.

The East Hampton Antiques Show runs through Sunday.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the East Hampton Antiques Show a highlight of the East Hampton arts and social calendar.

More than 50 art and antique dealers signed on to participate in the event, offering a dazzling array of rare and unique items for the home and garden. The show draws thousands of visitors each year.

The 2016 East Hampton Antiques Show was born in part by the generous support of BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Domaine Franey Wines & Spirits, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, and Charlie & Sons.

Managed by Ferguson & D’Arruda of New England, with catering by Brent Newsom, the show is a must-see for visitors from across the international canvas.

Live music at the preview cocktail party was performed by Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss.

Reporting by Richard Lewin.