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July 13, 2018

It’s Finals Weekend: Wimbledon vs. The World Cup

 

 

ILLUSTRATION BY FERDINAND VAN ALPHEN

What a sport lover’s weekend is in store! Saturday will feature Serena Williams battling it out against Angelique Kerber in the Women’s Final at Wimbledon. These two went head to head in the 2016 final, with Williams grabbing the win in a tight two set match. That was the last time Williams played at Wimbledon since becoming a mom and this only her fourth tournament back — amazing, but not surprising given her record as a Grand Slam finalist (30) and Grand Slam champion (23)! 

The men take to the court Sunday morning for the Men’s Final at Wimbledon, where Kevin Anderson will be competing against… late breaking news: Novac Djokovic! In one of the tightest, longest, and most epic semi-final matches, after 6:36 hours on the court, Anderson finally edged out John Isner winning (7-6, 6-7, 6-7, 6-4, 26-24)! There are no tie-breakers in the fifth set at Wimbledon, and it took Anderson 26 games to win his spot in the final.  Read More

 

June 21, 2018

The Sport of Pride

 

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Pride Week is coming to Manhattan, culminating in annual extravaganza that is Pride March on Sunday, June 24th. Now more than ever, we celebrate and embrace the rainbow of colors that represent the diversity of the LGBT community — and show them loud and proud with this sporty collection!

LEFT COLUMN: STUTTERHEIM VLADIMIR RAINCOAT $395. This classic Stutterheim unisex raincoat from Sweden celebrates the rainbow flag with 10% of the purchase price donated to an international LGBTQ organization. RE/DONE RAINBOW LOGO HOODIE now $229. This 100% cotton vintage black hoodie pops with the rainbow Re/Done logo front and center. APPLE PRIDE EDITION WATCHBAND $49. Apple is proud to support LGBTQ advocacy organizations. Made from more than 500 threads woven together in a unique colorful pattern, a portion of the proceeds from the Pride Edition band benefits those important efforts.

CENTER COLUMN: WELL WORN PRIDE SHORT SLEEVE CROPPED SWEATSHIRT $17.99. From the pride collection at Target, we love this French terry rainbow trim cropped Pride sweatshirt… for men! PURRIDE TRUCKER HAT $16.75. Illustrated by our good friend Ferdinand.Ink whose work we’ve featured on Style of Sport, the Purride cat shows off her true colors!  BILLABONG FLUID X BOARDSHORTS $54.95. Featuring Billabong Platinum X performance boardshort technology, the Fluid X features 4-way stretch fabric, ergonomic paneling, and micro-repel coating – customized with this colorful gradient stripe print. HEDSTROM MULTI-COLORED VOLLEYBALL $14.16. Perfect at the beach or park is this rainbow volleyball for summertime fun. MIRA MIKATI RAINBOW KNIT SLIDE SANDALS $390. Multi-colored crochet knit on top, and a contoured footbed on bottom, these Mira Mikati rainbow knit slides combine comfort and whimsy in one fun summer sandal. 

RIGHT COLUMN: MILLY RAINBOW SIDE SCOOP TANK $185. Featuring that classic 80’s style — cut high on the thigh and low on the back — this sexy one-piece tank suit features a rainbow of stripes snaking down its front. DSQUARED RAINBOW TENNIS SNEAKERS now $343. With a little Stan Smith style, these white leather sneakers feature a multi-colored grosgrain stripe accent and contrasting patent leather heel tab. TOPSHOP MOTO RAINBOW SIDE STRIPED JEANS $90. Mid-rise, straight leg, bleached low stretch denim, with these rainbow side stripe jeans you’ll want to show your pride all summer long!

 

December 8, 2017

Moo-ve Over, There’s a New Milk in Town!

 

 

ILLUSTRATION BY FERDINAND VAN ALPHEN

 
It used to be if you were looking for an alternative to cow’s milk, your only option was soy milk. It was the first non-dairy milk to go mainstream, popping up in grocery stores and soy lattes everywhere. Soy milk fell out of favor, however, for the digestive and allergen issues it caused some people, and rice milk became the popular alternative. Almond milk soon took its place, and has held court as the nut milk of choice for a few years.

Walk into a health food store or your local hipster coffee house these days, and you’ll find a plethora of plant-based milk alternatives, from cashew to coconut, oat to hemp, and more – each claiming to be the best alternative to the alternatives, and leaving us to wonder which one we should drinking.

Plant-based nut and grain milks vary in their macronutrient composition (protein, carbohydrate and fat), and also in the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) they contain. Each have their pros and cons, and for many it comes down to personal preferences – taste, consistency, and dietary needs. For me, it’s which one makes my coffee the creamiest, and is the color closest to cow’s milk. The good news is on that front there are a number of options available in a barista or coffee creamer blend. Read More

 

July 27, 2017

The Illustrated Summer Essentials Guide

 

 

AT TEE OFF OR TEA TIME…

HIT THE LINKS IN TORY SPORT TECH KNIT RIBBED SWEATER & PRINTED GOLF PANTS (LEFT),
PERFORMANCE JACQUARD DRESS (RIGHT)

 
Midway through the summer with many sunshine filled days still to come,  your must have sporty essentials come to life in the illustrations of Ferdinand van Alphen, aka @Ferdinand.ink. We featured his work a few weeks ago in our Wimbledon Top 10 feature. Regardless the topic, which here again he turns to sport, Ferdinand’s whimsical drawings are always lighthearted and playful – guaranteed to put a smile on your face. On the links, in the pool, on the court and more, here’s your style guide to get in the game.
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July 7, 2017

Wimbledon 2017: Be In The Know Like A Tennis Pro!

 

ILLUSTRATIONS BY FERDINAND VAN ALPHEN  

Now in the 4th round of play, let us turn our attention across the pond to The Championships, Wimbledon! As the tournament gets into full swing, here are the 10 things you need to know to be a tennis pro…

CONGRATS TO 2017 LADIES’S SINGLES CHAMPION GARBINE MUGARUZA

 & 8-TIME MEN’S SINGLES CHAMPION ROGER FEDERER!

1. The Championships, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
The first Wimbledon championship took place in 1877 when only Men’s Singles were played. Ladies’ Singles and Men’s Doubles events came on the scene in 1884.

2. Wimbledon is the only major played on grass… today.
Prior to 1975, three of the four majors — the US Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon — were all played on grass. Only the French Open was not. Wimbledon is played on the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, and during the event, the grass is cut to a height of exactly 8mm. As the tournament progresses, the wear and tear becomes obvious as the baseline gets browner and browner. This used to appear at the T, when the game was more serve and volley, but the style of play has shifted over the years to a baseline game. There is usually no play scheduled on the middle Sunday to allow the courts to recover from Week 1 and be thoroughly watered for optimum performance in Week 2.

3. The dress code is all white… and they mean it!
That includes no off-white or cream either. It is strictly enforced from head to toe, as Venus Williams learned in her first match. With a hot pink sportbra peeking out beneath her shirt, she was forced to change mid-match. Maybe it was good luck because…
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