Inside the Chic Summer Gathering Celebrating the Arrival of STAUD in New Canaan

Last week, the quintessential charm of New Canaan, Connecticut met California cool as STAUD unveiled its latest Summer collection at the home of City Country Beach co-founder Lizzi Bickford Meadow. With colorful lush gardens and green manicured lawns as the backdrop, guests explored an assortment of effortless, vacation-ready pieces curated by City Country Beach.

Items from STAUD’s Summer ‘25 Collection curated by City Country Beach thoughtfully displayed throughout the New Canaan home of Lizzi Bickford Meadow. (All photos by Alena Kostromina / Kostromina Photography)

The well-attended gathering drew a crowd of notable tastemakers and fans of the brand who enjoyed the intimate shopping experience. Highlights from the collection included STAUD’s newest silhouettes—breezy linen separates, softly structured dresses, and the brand’s signature punchy accessories.

City Country Beach co-founders with event guest Victoria Lampley (above). Shoppers exploring the Summer ‘25 Collection curated by City Country Beach (below)

As the afternoon approached, guests enjoyed a casual, locally-sourced lunch, thoughtfully prepared by Arden’s Rowayton. A favorite among local culinary insiders, Arden’s offered attendees a taste of the season ahead — summer salads, delicate tartines, sweet treats and chilled rosé, of course!

Lunch prepared for guests by local favorite, Arden’s. Lizzi’s collection of vintage plates, glasses and bamboo flatware gave an extra special personal touch to the intimate gathering.

True to STAUD’s ethos, the event “struck a balance between playful and polished – a relaxed edit of what women actually want to wear when the temperatures rise,” said City Country Beach co-founder, Jamiee Marano Lunderborg. “We wanted to curate a collection of products that we knew would resonate with the region, but would also offer some unexpected items that you might not see or find locally.”

City Country Beach co-founder Jaimee Marano Lunderborg wearing STAUD while putting finishing touches on product display.

When asked why host at home in New Canaan Lizzi responded, “it’s such a fun way to celebrate the summer season ahead – relaxed and in my own environment. We wanted to give this event an extra special, personal touch. While we host our clients in so many beautiful places and spaces around the world, I love entertaining at home. It felt like the right setting for STAUD which is a brand I love to wear in the city, country and beach. We also felt that bringing STAUD to New Canaan was something the community would truly enjoy.”

STAUD’s Summer ‘25 collection has officially arrived, and in New Canaan, it came with style.

An assortment of items perfect for the beach and beyond situated in Lizzi’s sun-soaked informal dining room. Often filled with family and friends, the space served as the perfect setting for STAUD’s summer accessories, swim and more.