Richie Akiva brought his annual Fourth of July celebration, “The After,” to the Hamptons on July 2, hosting one of the weekend’s most talked-about parties on Sagaponack beach.
The beachfront soirée, presented by Resorts World New York City and Boukét, welcomed more than 1,000 guests from early evening into the late-night hours. Akiva, one of the most recognized names in nightlife and international party culture, partnered with Elie Tahari creative director Jeremey Tahari for the Hamptons edition of “The After,” drawing a crowd of fashion insiders, athletes, actors, models, and social figures.
Guests arrived by golf cart before entering a fully designed beachfront setting with lounge seating, bars, lighting, and beachside décor. The evening carried the energy of Akiva’s signature “The After” events, which have appeared around major cultural moments from the Met Gala and Cannes to Capri, St. Barth, Saint-Tropez, Paris, Milan, and beyond.
Notable guests included Alix Earle, Ashtin Earle, Tate McRae, Laura Harrier, Tobey Maguire, Alex Rodriguez, Landon Barker, Alabama Barker, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods, Will Makris, Kyle Kuzma, Mike Tyson, Anastasia Karanikolaou, Ava Dash, Chloe Hockersmith, Gigi Burk, Anika Torgerson, Zach Bia, Ava Parker, Justine Skye, Erica Honin, Colin Darretta, Carter Gregory, Georgia Hassarati, Amy Zouyi, Rena Wang, Daiane Sodre, Eyal Hen, and more.
Music by DJ Vanjee carried the party through the night, while a large fireworks show lit up the beach. Akiva also surprised special guest Mike Tyson with a birthday cake, as guests sang to the boxing champion in honor of his 60th birthday on June 30.
The evening was powered by Resorts World New York City, Queens’ casino-hotel destination, with support from Boukét, a New York cannabis lifestyle brand. Guests enjoyed Fourth of July classics including cheeseburgers and hot dogs, along with cocktails, champagne, and drinks from Midnight Cowboy espresso martinis, CaliRosa, ALB Vodka, Red Bull, and more.
Photos by BFA.
