While he passed away, John Vincent 'Vince' Camuto's legacy lives on. The co-founder of the international women's brand Nine West, Camuto created an equally as stylish home. The Hamptons are renowned for being home to the stars, and the expansive estate occupied by Camuto certainly has many star qualities about it.Camuto first visited 'Villa Maria' about a decade ago, which was then occupied by nuns and in need of major renovations. However, impressed by its size and vista of Mecox Bay, Camuto could see huge potential for the historical Hamptons home. He went on to buy the 11-bedroom estate and undertook a six year renovation with an architect and landscaper to bring the 1919 mansion back to its former glory, with a few contemporary touches along the way.Today, the 15 acre grounds feature a guest cottage, carriage house, pool and atrium, while inside the house itself are a sauna, wine cellar and a staggering 12.5 bathrooms. The decor is quintessentially 'Hamptons' with beiges and blues, natural fibres and classic upholstering, but there are touches of Italian flair too with zebra throws, coffered ceilings and Venetian plaster work. Take a look...
