Behind the Hedges with Kelly Killoren Bensimon

About the Show

Join Kelly Killoren Bensimon, one of the “most fabulous tastemakers” according to the New York Times Magazine, on her adventures in New York City and the Hamptons. It’s a look inside the life of a one-of-a-kind Hamptons resident who never has a dull day or a lack of things to say.

The camera follows Kelly around during her adventures in New York and the Hamptons. These wide-ranging adventures include Kelly’s equestrian training at Wolffer Estate, a special dinner at Nick and Toni’s, an interview for Hamptons Magazine with the architect Richard Meier, as well as various episodes of compulsive shopping. You get an inside look behind the hedges of Hamptons life with a prominent vivacious resident.

About Kelly

The New York Times Magazine counts her as one of the "most fabulous tastemakers" but millions know her as a noted author, trendsetter, model and former influential editor of Elle Accessories.

Kelly wrote for Hamptons magazine. While there, she was responsible for two successful fashion columns “In the Spirit of the Hamptons” and “Most Wanted.” Her column initiated the "In the spirit of..." series for influential publisher Assouline and remains one of the company’s top selling books. She then helped Niche Media create and launch Gotham magazine in 2001. She remains an editor at large for Hamptons and Gotham magazines.

Author of In The Spirit of the Hamptons and American Style, Kelly also wrote The Bikini Book, a 400 page tome which explores the history of the bikini.

An avid equestrian, Kelly splits her time between New York City and East Hampton with her two daughters and two Jack Russell terriers.