Yachting in Yaffa

I’ve always been fascinated with people who subscribe to a yachting lifestyle.  In my travels this winter to South Beach, Miami, I had the pleasure of meeting Maureen Bush, a real-life yacht lady and tennis player. Maureen instantly fell in love with Yaffa Activewear, as she often searches for new and fashionable sun protection clothing for…

Are You Ready For Dinner?

What’s for dinner mom? Have you run out of good dinner options for your kids?  If your answer is yes, then you really need to read these solutions.  Preferably before dinner time. Three great companies for home cooked meals delivered to your door: Blue Apron Mushroom & Fennel Fettuccine Options from pan seared chicken to…

Manus x Machina Fashion in an Age of Technology

As a designer and fashionista, I look for inspiration in art and culture. In May, on my day off in New York City I ended up at the MET exhibit on Haute Couture and Pret-a-Porter fusion. Seeing this exhibit filled me with lots of ideas for my new collection. Whenever I start designing a new…

Wimbledon: What To Wear

Headed to Wimbledon this summer? Not sure what to wear? Here are some of Yaffa’s picks on fashion items and accessories that you can pair with Yaffa gear to shine in Wimbledon’s tennis chic atmosphere and feel comfortable, cool, and stylish in while you are cheering on your favorite player or hanging out London’s picturesque tourist spots. Pair…

Start Your Summer in Luxury

Whether you’ll be in New York City at the club or burying yourself in a book in the Hamptons, Memorial Day is upon us, summer is finally here. Memorial Day means the start of something special for me. It signals the start of a time where I’m most active on the court, where I spend the…

A Versatile Gift for the Mom on the Go

This Mothers’ Day, give mom the softest silkiest wrap. Our wraps are like a warm hug for busy moms on the go! Whatever you wear, you should feel amazing. Our European silky fabric will make you feel nothing short of luxurious. I designed the Après Wrap so tennis players have a piece that completes an…

Designer Notes: Play the Blues

PLAY THE BLUES is the big color fashion story this Spring. From the fashion runways in Paris to the streets of New York, shades of blue will dominate from athleisure to evening wear. The biggest trending shade of Blue is “Lapis,” which is a sophisticated color mixture of deep blue and purple. Yaffa’s new spring collection uses these…

The Story Behind Yaffa’s Popular Pocket Skort

At Yaffa, I am always looking to solve courtrobe problems. The new Pocket Skort was inspired by my active Scarsdale tennis friends that were sporting the Yaffa Pocket Capri on their morning walks. The same well designed and flattering pocket detail was worked into the design of this new skort.  For these very busy ladies,…

Love from Locker Up in the Spring New Arrivals

Locker up Yaffettes from Montgomery Texas shared this shot with us wearing our spring 2016 line! Our new collection features innovative performance fabrics imported from Italy’s finest mills. What makes Yaffa truly unique is our innovative fabrics that are the essence of a silky-smooth second skin providing essential UPF 50 protection.     Laura Preskin, Founder…