A Slice of Ralph Lauren's East Coast Just Opened in This Small California Beach Town

"McClinnahan worked closely with Ralph Lauren Home for his restaurant's interior design and accessories, which include stitched leather and brass sconces, stately table lamps, and rich colors. Deep navy blue and burgundy fabrics cover the walls, and paintings of seascapes and sailboats evoke the East Coast town of the restaurant's name. "We want Montauk to feel like home - comfortable and welcoming," McClinnahan told T+L. "And Ralph Lauren's clothing is part of my lifestyle, so it had to be reflected in my restaurant's design.""

"Custom-designed uniforms for his staff are from Ralph Lauren, combining McClinnahan's favorites from a variety of offerings. "The servers will wear mid-silk Ralph Lauren ties from the Oak Bluffs collection in wine, navy, and gold, along with the striped Oxford shirt. Managers will wear the navy blue blazer," he said. McClinnahan is invariably clad in one of his Ralph Lauren blazers, sweaters, or suits."

"With the restaurant now open, the relationship continues as deliveries of art and additional decorative pieces are anticipated. A shipment of Ralph Lauren holiday candles arrived recently, purchased as special gifts for guests. "We'll have some Ralph Lauren model cars to display, probably his green Jaguar." The company produces 1:8 scale replicas of Lauren's vehicles in limited-edition runs. Future plans include a "Made to Measure" event with Ralph Lauren's tailors onsite in the restaurant's jazz lounge,"

Montauk is a new restaurant in Redondo Beach with interiors and accessories inspired by Ralph Lauren's classic aesthetic. Founder Lavae McClinnahan collaborated with Ralph Lauren Home to select stitched leather and brass sconces, stately table lamps, deep navy and burgundy wall fabrics, and seascape and sailboat paintings that evoke Montauk. Ralph Lauren provided custom staff uniforms, including mid-silk ties from the Oak Bluffs collection, striped Oxford shirts, and navy blazers. Ongoing deliveries include holiday candles and decorative art, and displays will feature limited-edition 1:8 scale model cars. Future programming will offer a Made to Measure tailoring event, wine tastings, and jazz performances.

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