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Helmut

2012-01-30T13:49:00.006-05:00

Helmut Newton images via Helmut Newton: Pages from the Glossies

Contest Time!

2012-01-19T14:31:00.004-05:00

It's a giveaway!

The winner gets a $100 gift certificate to the Loup store. That's right 100 real big ones. If you've never shopped Loup, then this is a great time to get to it - everything is produced in New York City and is extra comfy and soft.

Leave a comment on this post with your name and contact info, follow us on Twitter (@loupnyc) OR simply retweet this tweet to be entered:

"It's a giveaway! Enter to win $100 gift certificate at the Loup store by, following us, retweeting this or entering here"

Good luck!

Set It Up!

2012-01-13T10:22:00.005-05:00

images via Fieldguided and Carl Kleiner

Party Girl Happens

2012-01-08T14:07:00.005-05:00

Although just discovered original party girl Auntie Mame ignited inspiration for Loup's Fall 2012 collection, Parker Posey in Party Girl will always be the most adored eccentric icon.

images via IroningBoardCollective, FuckYeahParkerPosey

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T10:00:00.000-05:00

Does my dress match my chandelier?

2011-12-28T10:35:00.006-05:00

A designer's dream, the film Auntie Mame travels through mid century interior and fashion design in a way that probably wouldn't be dared today. Don't deny yourself this indulgent inspirational masterpiece to ring in the new year!

images via HookedOnHouses, LostMuse, DesignWonderland, PolaroidCupcake

Spanish Glory

2011-12-19T08:07:00.000-05:00

Joaquin Sorolla & The Glory of the Spanish Dress at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute in New York. Cannot wait to see this exhibit. Especially the ribbon necklaces obviously meant for some sensational Spanish princess.

images via Lookbooks

Norma Kamali's Sweats + More

2011-12-13T18:52:00.000-05:00

all images by Steve Landis

$$$$$$$$$$$$$

2011-12-05T14:13:00.008-05:00

Dear World,
Money money money money. It's all over the news, all over the streets and all over my television. If there's one good thing to say about the drama and stress and violence that can be involved with money, it's that people make damn good movies about it. American Psycho rules. But others below have also filled the need to consume everything financial these days.
Sincerely,
Loup

Too Big To Fail

Margin Call

Rogue Trader

Wall Street

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
(when in the need for a reminder that even big stars need a paycheck, topped with a little Shia LaBeouf)

American Psycho images via .

Gatsby for Spring '12

2011-12-02T10:35:00.006-05:00

images via The Great Gatsby
loup images via louponline

Merry Christmas from Palm Springs! (and other Fall '12 inspirations)

2011-11-30T18:58:00.002-05:00

holiday shop til you drop

2011-11-29T14:48:00.002-05:00

Plus free prosecco... Learn more here

Celia Birtwell

2011-10-31T11:58:00.004-04:00

Celia with her cat Blanche

Bianca Jagger wearing a Celia printed Ossie Clark dress with Mick Jagger, 1971

David Hockney's portrait of Celia and Ossie Clark, "Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy" 1970-71

Jane Birkin in a Celia print Ossie Clark outfit

David Hockney's picture of Celia on holiday at director Tony Richardson's house,
Saint-Tropez 1969

See more sketches and learn more about print designer, former wife and design partner of Ossie Clark and bff of David Hockney in St.Martin's Press new coffee table book Celia Birtwell.

images via Celia Birtwell

Swim Outfit

2011-10-25T14:59:00.011-04:00

The Sporting Life exhibit at the FIT Museum is a pretty great display of athletic wear through time, and the modern designers inspired by them. In particular, I learned a lot about swimwear and the incredible 2 pieces wool jersey suits from the 1920s. They were basically long tight tank tops with matching mini shorts and I say we bring them back in style immediately.

images via glamoursplash, American Duchess, WeHeartVintage, PetriePointDesigns

Pony Mug Shot

2011-10-23T10:17:00.000-04:00

images via Kevin Longino

and Shana Sherwood

Beginners

2011-10-19T10:45:00.008-04:00

For the many of you who probably didn't see Beginners (directed by Mike Mills and starring Ewam McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Melanie Laurent) in the theaters, now is probably the time to get to it. It's a little gift of love, humor and style that makes you feel like all your troubles and issues are pretty normal, and that Ewan McGregor will somehow always be young, good looking and hip. Plus, it makes me want to live in the Hollywood Hills even more than pictures of young Joan Didion.

images via theiapolisCINEMA, about.com

Jeremiah's Light

2011-10-13T11:14:00.007-04:00

Interiors illustrator Jeremiah Goodman was born in 1922 in upstate New York and currently lives and paints in Manhattan. Before photography was readily used his gouache paintings captured the mood of rooms while still in their design stage, and helped reveal the interior visions for the homes of taste makers like Bruce Weber, Edward Albee, Yves Saint Laurent, Mario Buatta, Diana Vreeland, the Duchess of Windsor, Greta Garbo and Cecil Beaton.

images via here, here, here, here

Artist Friends

2011-10-07T12:29:00.005-04:00

Jasper Johns, circa 1955

Cy Twombly in his Fulton Street Studio in 1954

Cy Twombly

Merce Cunningham, 1953

Cy Twombly in 1952

Cy Twombly

Cy Twombly with Artworks at Fulton Street, 1954

John Cage, 1952

Cy Twombly

Artists photographed by friend Robert Rauschenberg

via nymag, Something Between Want and Desire, All That Heaven Allows, jusdeananas

LA Highlights

2011-10-04T15:39:00.008-04:00

Julius Shulman, Farmers Market, Ten Over Six, Pools, Los Angeles Athletic Club, Giant Object, Disneyland, The Counter, The East Side

Just got back from Los Angeles completely inspired to start on Fall designs.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Coterie!

2011-09-16T22:08:00.013-04:00

Loup's first time at Coterie!
Here's a behind the scenes trip though the 4 day adventure...

Nino Louping the booth

We decided on this layout, before it got too much like this...

Sales MVP Rachel wearing Loup doing her best fashion posing to entice buyers.

see more of the new collection here!

Sweater Weather

2011-09-16T10:17:00.000-04:00

It's the first gorgeous Fall day in NYC. Put on a sweater and enjoy the crisp air!

Jane Birkin, Mariel Hemingway and Woody Allen, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Goldie Hawn

Color of Summer

2011-09-01T17:56:00.007-04:00

Deauville, France

Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Hope you're getting to enjoy the beach and sun before Fall arrives...

images via here, here , here, here

Spring Time Trip

2011-08-25T11:02:00.006-04:00

These images are some of the inspiration for the Spring 2012 Loup season that we are shooting tomorrow. Drawing from road tripping, Americana, and taking your own home and bringing it around the world, we can't wait to capture our Loup girl for you!

Best Made

2011-07-28T12:06:00.008-04:00

Image taken at Best Made+Fjallraven pop-up shop
Woodstock NY, July 2011
Love at first sight.

A look at Best Made Company:

Visit Best Made at www.bestmadeco.com to see more.
Or stop by their workshop in downtown NYC. I plan to!

Sean's Polaroids

2011-07-24T20:14:00.005-04:00

Sean Young's personal polaroids from behind the scenes of 1982's Blade Runner.
See more on her website here.

Gaudi of Game Shows: Ed Flesh

2011-07-21T09:28:00.006-04:00

"Mr. Flesh, an art director who brought garish set design to game shows and created the horizontal spinner that revolves at the center of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Friday in Mission Hills, Calif. He was 79... Mr. Flesh used eye-catching details like enormous light bulbs, Mylar surfaces, pastel color schemes and shag carpeting in his game-show décor of the 1960s and 1970s. His large, bright sets lent shows a sense of luxury that the utilitarian designs of the 1950s and early 1960s lacked. " (via NYTimes)

images via here, here, here, here

Kacere and Coppola

2011-07-12T11:00:00.000-04:00

John Kacere (June 23, 1920 - August 5, 1999) and his muses.
I'm sure he would have been a huge fan of Scarlett Johansson in Sofia Coppola's and Lost in Translation.

via here, here, here, here, here

Barry Lategan: Faces

2011-07-06T12:31:00.005-04:00

photographer Barry Lategan

images via here, here, here, here

RIP Cy Twombly

2011-07-06T09:47:00.005-04:00

Cy Twombly April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011

images via DanGolden, BlueRim, stephanschmidheiny

Everyone Says I Love You

2011-06-28T14:09:00.007-04:00

Woody Allen's Everyone Says I Love You, the perfect uptown modern musical, full of penthouse apartments, strolls along the Seine and one of the best ensemble casts all singing endearingly slightly off key.

images via here, here, here

Diner Journal

2011-06-22T16:26:00.005-04:00

In addition to spending as much time outdoors as possible, Summer to me means more cooking and gathering with friends. Reading Diner Journal, created by the cool culinary crew at Marlow Inc, always fuels this fire to make creative meals with local ingredients. Tonight is the launch of the latest issue, so keep your eyes peeled at your local bookstores or subscribe here to receive this gorgeous foodie mag.

And remember to eat at their crazy delicious restaurants!

images via MissMoss, DinerJournal, StrangeAttractor

Beautiful Mind

2011-06-15T17:35:00.005-04:00

Paintings and photography by Sol LeWitt

images via here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here

Anjelica in the window

2011-06-09T12:30:00.002-04:00

Always the Loup muse, Anjelica Huston in this image is a major inspiration for the Spring 2012 currently in the works.

Biba Mecca

2011-06-01T11:36:00.007-04:00

Barbara Hulanicki

Images from the Biba department store that opened in the mid 60s and closed in the mid 70s in London. Dark and sultry, it was a highly successful venture conceived by Barbara Hulanicki that turned into a mecca for hip women to indulge in everything from womens, kids and mens clothing, household items, food and books. How bad do you wish it still existed today??
Fun fact: Anna Wintour worked at Biba when she was 15th!

Images via here, here, here, here, here

Holiday 2011!

2011-05-24T16:33:00.006-04:00

So excited about the Loup Holiday 2011 collection!
See more here. And check out the inspiration here.
Thanks again to Russ+Reyn and their highly creative ideas and amazing photography teamwork for making this gorgeous. Plus to the talents of MT, Felicia and Bethany.

And some extra creepy crawler in the night bonus fun...

Norma Norma Norma

2011-05-18T14:29:00.009-04:00

Norma Kamali...

Her work...

Norma Kamali has been designing since 1974 and is the authority on functional, bold clothing that reflect fun, health and strength. Celebrities and stylists love her for obvious reasons - everything makes a statement and pushes the boundaries while still reflecting a feminine and fun spirit that could be relevant at any point in time. Plus her personal style is consistently inspiring. I love you Norma, keep the good work coming!

Check out her latest collection here (don't miss the ultra flattering bathing suits)

images via here, here, here

Violet Paris

2011-05-17T12:58:00.005-04:00

by Mariam Sitchinava
see more here

Under There Too

2011-05-16T11:50:00.014-04:00

Wear with...

French Terry Shorts

Wear with...

Gathered Skirt Dress in Pale Army Green

Wear with...

Raglan Ruffle Top in Violet

Wear with...

Tiered Drawstring Dress in Black

Wear with...

Fold Over Skirt in Midnight Navy

Wear with...

Low Back Dress in Black

Since summer is well on its way, I thought it time for a followup to the "Under There" post. Loup is perfect for traveling and especially throwing over a swimsuit. These Laura Urbinati swim suits are retro without being over the top and are the perfect compliment to a summer Loup ensemble.

The Glass House

2011-05-13T13:10:00.009-04:00

The Glass House

The pool

The study

The backyard

Portrait of Philip Johnson by Andy Warhol

Frank Stella painting

Functional architecture in the art gallery - walls that rotate to display multiple pieces

Shana in the art gallery

Me in the art gallery

The sculpture gallery

Maggie in the sculpture gallery

Philip Johnson's Glass house is insanely inspiring. Set on 47 acres of land in New Canaan Connecticut, the property has 6 separate main structures and endless amount of beauty. Johnson built the Glass House for himself, and added elements like 2 galleries and a library to create a more entertaining, functional environment and a great place to gather his friends like Andy Warhol. My friends Maggie and Shana and I visited the grounds for an architecture tour and needless to say, we were very impressed.

Learn more here

Helium Eternal

2011-05-10T14:26:00.003-04:00

I designed the Helium Eternal concept in a reminiscence of the tender age: the childhood memory of this magnificent, brightly shining balloon you proudly bring back from the park, but which will alas tragically deflate within few days…

This early disappointment has influenced me to create a new interpretation of the children balloon: an ETERNAL one, which would fly forever and never go down again.

- Clémentine Henrion

see more at www.clementinehenrion.com

It's Spring...

2011-04-21T11:47:00.002-04:00

time to take off your shirt.

Japan Now

2011-04-21T11:33:00.005-04:00

Annie Hall
Charade

The Graduate

Secretary

These Japanese posters from some of my favorite movies bring a whole new life into the classics. My friend Aaron brought the Annie Hall poster to my attention after seeing my love for this Muppet Press Annie Hall reference.

Donate to the red cross here to continue and support Japan in their time of need.

Sneaks

2011-04-18T09:43:00.004-04:00

sneakers via jjjjound, Howard Hughes via The Selvedge Yard

"Why have we made a folk hero of a man who is the antithesis of all our official heroes, a haunted millionaire of the West, trailing a legend of desperation and power and white sneakers?"
- Joan Didion on Howard Hughes in Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Sporty Ali

2011-04-12T14:54:00.000-04:00

Ali McGraw via Child of the Moon

Jeu de Paume

2011-04-08T11:55:00.006-04:00

via Smithsonian and jgfox

A small but dedicated group keeps "Court Tennis" alive in Paris at the Fontainebleau jeu de paume courts. The game is similar to tennis but described as a "quirky game of finesse and speed" that uses these amazing long indoor courts. Check out those handmade balls and antique guest book!

Winter 2011 Mood

2011-04-06T10:23:00.003-04:00

Parade

2011-04-04T10:26:00.005-04:00

Images via Ferris Beuller's Day Off

L.A. Story

2011-03-30T09:53:00.003-04:00

Film shots from L.A. Story via here & here

Czech Mate

2011-03-22T09:00:00.000-04:00

October 2006 W Magazine spread shot by Michael Thompson, always inspirational for Fall.
For more images see Ripped&Torn

Welcome, Spring!

2011-03-20T10:24:00.001-04:00

Winona Ryder and Alec Baldwin on the set of Beetlejuice

Autumn 2011

2011-03-15T10:00:00.001-04:00

So excited about the new Loup Autumn 2011 collection, inspired by collaging, early 20th century floral still lives, strong faces of the 1970's and natural gems (amongst other things...). Check out more here.

Thanks to Russ+Reyn once again for producing amazing images and the prefect wicker podium.

Country Club Riot

2011-03-11T09:00:00.000-05:00

The talented and energetic professional tennis player Sydni Katz is the perfect Loup girl - especially when running around the Boca West Country Club in the Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

Check out the collection now available at the Loup store.

all images taken by Eytan Ribner

Miami Beat

2011-03-07T11:31:00.008-05:00

I recently took a trip down to Miami (after a stop at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, but more on that later), one of my favorite getaways in the USA. My friend Maggie Godwin perfectly captured the essence of the city in her photo album "Wa Wa Wa Wipe Out".

Frantic

2011-03-03T21:24:00.005-05:00

Roman Polanski's 1988 film Frantic is a thriller starring Harrison ford and the drop dead gorgeous Emmanuelle Seigner. I studied this film in college, and more than just enjoying the nuances of Polanski's work, I particularly enjoyed the perfect 80's costumes and dance scene to Grace Jones's "Strange"

via stylespotterfashionblogger

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T15:15:00.004-05:00

Girls who like boys clothes

2011-02-09T12:39:00.004-05:00

In 1954, Life Magazine reported on the surge of women buying men's and boy's shirts and blazers for themselves from the Brooks Brothers store in NYC, so much so that the store "opened a counter, placed discretely at the rear of the main floor" for women and preppy female college students to buy the men's clothes (eventually leading the brand to make women's clothing). I feel like I was just let in on a super secret that only really cool fashion forward prepsters knew about.

images via LIFE

RIP Maria Schneider

2011-02-04T16:03:00.004-05:00

maria schneider 3/27/52 - 2/3/11

images via Corbis, Listal, Listal, Mail

Urban Vacation

2011-01-30T13:58:00.004-05:00

Tennis Ball Island by Slinkachu

Pretty Music Ladies

2011-01-27T13:17:00.004-05:00

Dolly Parton, photographed by Andy Warhol 1985
Lykke Li, Foam Magazine March 2011

In the Mood for Love

2011-01-24T10:33:00.010-05:00

This weekend brought the viewing of the absurdly incredible tortured love story In the Mood for Love, set in 1960's Hong Kong and directed by Wong Kar-Wai. Not only is it moving and exciting, but it's gorgeous, especially with Maggie Cheung wearing one amazing outfit after another. Go rent now!

via Visionneuse, Avax, Chisan, aandhblog, cityofsound, douglemoine

Desert Color Story

2011-01-19T20:24:00.005-05:00

Moody images from Star Wars

T Shirt Swimsuit

2011-01-18T00:06:00.005-05:00

An inspiration photo helping the creation of the perfect t shirt for the Loup customer for Fall/Holiday 2011

Kate Moss shot by Craig McDean, W Magazine April 2001

A time for color

2011-01-16T13:44:00.005-05:00

Sublime use of color in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) starring Catherine Deneuve.
Perfect to brighten the dreary skies of winter. Plus, the film involves "sing talking"!

Ad Play

2011-01-07T12:27:00.005-05:00

Researching for new Loup marketing inspiration, these late 1970's Dior ads popped up. The taglines are a little bit of a stretch, but some of the images (especially Jerry Hall riding a blowup shark featured in the Loup FH11 mood board) are pretty amazing.

via VisualJunkie, VintageAd, MsBlueSky

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T13:00:00.002-05:00

Sketchbook 03

2010-12-28T15:04:00.002-05:00

Very cool collages from Jess Draxler from Sketchbook 03.
Check out more at http://jessedraxler.com/

Merry Xmas!

2010-12-23T15:31:00.004-05:00

milan LED light festival 2010:
fabio novembre + matteo thun + karim rashid

Goodbye, Carine

2010-12-21T11:24:00.005-05:00

Dear Carine Roitfeld, thank you for some of the most expressive and stimulating editorials of all time, you will be missed.

Natalia Vodianova on the tennis court of the Playboy Mansion, shot by Mikael Jansson for February 2005 French Vogue.

images via LaModeDeLaAmour

Under There

2010-12-17T11:59:00.006-05:00

We've been asked to make tennis shorts for our short little dresses for a while, but we think that these options would be just as cute under the Gathered Skirt Dress (available in Army Green in February) during any activity... Plus it would finally give you a place to wear novelty underwear.

3.1 Phillip Lim

Stella McCartney

Kiki de Montparnasse

Rosamosario

VPL

Oh you're just perfect

2010-12-14T17:33:00.006-05:00

2 of the 40 covers made for the Zeit Magazin 40th anniversary issue staring Claudia Schiffer.

Thanks to Aaron Morris

Fall/Winter 2011 Mood... so far

2010-12-09T16:19:00.002-05:00

Hot Hits : Women for Sports

2010-12-08T21:06:00.005-05:00

In honor of Loup becoming an official sponsor of the Volley Girls at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, it seems appropriate to salute women and sports... or at least cool vintage compilation album covers featuring women holding sports equipment.

Happy Hannukah!

2010-12-01T17:00:00.003-05:00

Angelica Huston, shot by her then-boyfriend Bob Richardson, father of Terry

via case in point

Happy Thanksgiving To You Too

2010-11-25T14:39:00.004-05:00

thanks to sarah johnston

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-23T10:23:00.003-05:00

Roger Federer and some hipsters

Sassy at last

2010-11-19T10:31:00.008-05:00

When I heard the news that Tavi Gevinson was in cahoots with Jane Pratt, the editor of Sassy Magazine, to start a new teen magazine, I was thrilled... Almost as much as when I was given the gift of dozens of old Sassy's a few months ago. Sassy was smart, funny and somehow "got" the wallflower teen who stilled loved fashion, boys and MTV when it was actually good.

Here are images from "Twirling", a spread from the November 1994 issue.
More to come...

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

2010-11-15T19:44:00.006-05:00

There are a lot of cool modern prefab homes out there now a days, but I like Daniel Libeskind's because they remind me of the Deetz's house in the movie Beetlejuice...

via jetsongreen, nydailynews

Inner Improvement

2010-11-08T11:04:00.003-05:00

Helena Almeida: Study for Inner Improvement, 1977.

Making a collage after school

2010-11-08T10:44:00.005-05:00

I've recently been really into collaging, with all it's hand make qualities and endless possibilities. These by Heather Comden are pretty inspiring, check out the rest of her work here.

Floating Floating Floating

2010-11-05T13:49:00.003-04:00

Loup Spring/Summer 2011 beautifully photographed by Russ+Reyn
See more at www.louponline.com

Bend and Flip

2010-11-01T21:13:00.006-04:00

I couldn't locate a clip with music, but this montage is super fun and the movie it's from, Stick It, should be viewed on mute while listening to some of your favorite motivating music anyway. Maybe watch Godard's Passion instead...

Table Tennis Counts Too

2010-10-25T11:30:00.003-04:00

James Dean via Nerd Boyfriend, one of the best sites to browse through on a slow day...
Brought to you by Aaron Morris

New York City, Played To Gershwin

2010-10-20T14:13:00.005-04:00

The New York City skyline

Rockefeller Center

Washington Square Park

The U.N.

The Plaza Hotel

The Guggenheim

The Empire State Building

via The Critic

TRUNK SHOWS FH2010!

2010-10-11T17:42:00.002-04:00

Sydni Katz: Tennis Superstar

2010-10-01T10:28:00.004-04:00

Sydni Katz is a fast rising tennis star and looks amazing in the new SS2011 Loup collection! We are obsessed with her for her determination, great spirit and fantastic sense of style on and off the court.
Check out the full interview below...

What's your full name?

Sydni Fara Katz

Where is your home base?
Boca Raton, Florida

How long have you been playing tennis? What's your playing history?
I have been playing tennis since I was seven years old, however
competitive play in tournaments began for me at a later age (12 years
old). When I was fifteen I was given the opportunity to attend the
Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida where I would be able to
train six hours a day while attending school online. I packed up and
relocated from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Boca Raton, Florida where
I lived in a dorm with 30 other tennis players who shared the same
desire, passion, and focus for the game as me. After graduating from University of
Miami Online High school as Valedictorian of my graduating class I
went on to play for the University of Arizona Womens Tennis Team for
my Freshman year; for my sophomore year I transferred to Rollins
College in Orlando where I also played on the womens tennis team.
After my sophomore year of college I spent the summer playing in my
first pro tennis tournaments and decided that I wanted to turn pro and
compete full time on tour.

What tournaments will you be participating in this summer?
Since last year I have been competing on the WTA pro tour. My
tournament schedule for 2010 has me competing in 10,000 and 25,000 pro
events held throughout the United States, South America, and all over
Europe. My next stop to finish off my year is two tournaments $10,000
tournaments in England and four $10,000 tournaments in Spain.

What's your daily schedule like when you're practicing?
My weekly practice schedule Monday-Friday is as follow (if the Florida
weather permits):
8-10am practice with my coach
11am-12pm fitness
12-2pm lunch
2:30- Full match and/or point play
4:30-Depending on how the match or point play went I may hit for
another 30mins with my coach to go over what worked or didn't work
during the points or cool down and stretch
Saturday- Play one set in the morning and cool down 30mins cardio
Sunday- DAY OF REST

What's your daily schedule like when you're playing in tournaments?
When playing tournaments the amount of time on court training usually
decreases because there are so many tennis players and usually not
enough courts for all of us. Before the tournament begins I try to
get to the tennis site at least one or two days before to get used to the court conditions. Once
the tournament begins I like to hit at least for an hour right before
my start time so I feel nice and loose before I get on court for the
match.

Where's your favorite place to play? What/Where is your favorite tournament?
So far my favorite place to play is in Barcelona. Spain because it is
the place to go if you want to compete on the red clay. My favorite
professional tournament which I hope one day to play is Wimbledon.

Who's your favorite tennis player of all time?
Steffi Graff- She was the first autograph that I ever got at a
professional event held at Villanova University in Pennsylvania.

If you weren't playing tennis, what would you be doing?
If I wasn't playing on the pro tour I would be studying to obtain a
Sports and Entertainment law degree--hopefully in California!

Any tips for staying cute when you're playing?
To stay cute while playing--wear loup clothes!

What do you like to wear when you're not in tennis gear?
When I am not in tennis clothes I love to wear off the shoulder
blouses from H&M and Mango paired with dark skinny denim jeans and
a great pair of comfy wedges or ballet flats.

What's your favorite Loup item and why do you LoveLoup?
My favorite loup item is for sure the black two layer tennis dress--I
can wear it off the court out to a late lunch or dinner with a cute
pair of ballet flats and leather jacket. Loup is unlike any other
tennis clothes I have ever worn. It is a very versatile line that
allows you to look cute both on and off the court because it allows
you to pair normal everyday clothes and shoes creating an afternoon or
evening look.

Takashi Murakami at the Chateau de Versailles

2010-09-23T15:27:00.007-04:00

Via Sammy-ninos

The Love Matrix

2010-09-21T09:34:00.001-04:00

By Miguel Ramirez

NY Fashion Week Chronicles, Part 2

2010-09-17T10:34:00.007-04:00

Tara Subkoff is back with her line Imitation containing some of the most gorgeous items a girl could own. Made me want to revisit some classics...

Pretty Baby

Paker Posey in Kicking and Screaming

Indochine

NY Fashion Week Chronicles, Part 1

2010-09-16T18:40:00.002-04:00

Images from the 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2011 show.

Giasco Bertoli "Tennis Courts"

2010-09-10T10:35:00.007-04:00

"I started photographing empty tennis courts in southern Switzerland in 1999, on the border to Italy. The work came about by chance. Some time after I'd moved to Paris, I was back in Switzerland, walking in the woods near were I grew up and I came across an abandoned tennis court. I photographed that one, then courts around the neighbourhood where I grew up, and have continued to photogragraph deserted tennis courts ever since. In general I think about images from my adolescence and also think of the visual experiences I've had with film as an experience of real life."

Giasco Bertoli, Spring 2009
via Nieves

Designer/artist/builder Maggie Godwin kindly brought this perfect book all the way from London for me.

Behind the Scenes Trampolines

2010-09-08T11:48:00.004-04:00

Behind the scenes at the latest Loup lookbook shoot...

It's here! It's here!

2010-08-30T10:22:00.003-04:00

The US Open has arrived in NYC, let's get dressed up and celebrate!
via art247

The Pink Hotel: 9641 Sunset Boulevard

2010-08-26T11:08:00.000-04:00

via getty images , Brad Elterman, DreamSmileDesign,

The Wait

2010-08-24T15:48:00.002-04:00

Image thanks to Aaron Morris

Big Bamboo

2010-08-17T16:44:00.007-04:00

It's like Lord of the Flies hovering above Manhattan, Doug + Mike Starn on the Roof: Big Bambú at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC is an architectural sculpture built of sturdy bamboo and bright nylon ropes (that remind one distinctly of friendship bracelets) measuring 100 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 50 feet high and feels like a growing organism and playhouse at the same time. Hope you get to see it before is closes on Halloween!

Masks/Kites/Arrows/Wings/Idols

2010-08-17T10:10:00.006-04:00

The bright and beautiful offerings of Fredericks and Mae from useful party accessories to spiritual idols and of course iridescent feather wings. See more on their site!

Minimal Muse

2010-08-13T11:48:00.007-04:00

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and her style around NYC in the 90's.
via Flickr Lurkr, Ellastica , Ultimate Carolyn

New Duds

2010-08-12T11:50:00.002-04:00

Production has started on Fall Loup, keep your eye out for new items and preorders at the store!

Funny ladies make the world go round, Part 1

2010-08-09T16:41:00.002-04:00

Reading Style.com's roundup of the funniest beauty icons of the 20th century reminded this video, one of my favorite's of all time probably because it involves Gilda Radner, extremely amazing high waisted purple jeans and of course some Le Bain worthy dance moves.