Farewell to Loulou

New York was gorgeously warm and sunny today, but I chose to wear my favorite Yves St Laurent black dress to mark the passing of Loulou de la Falaise. Although she was always closely associated with YSL as his muse and inspiration, she had a style all her own.

Born to aristocratic parents who were active in the fashion and arts scene, Loulou fell into the haute couture and design world naturally; first modeling for American Vogue and eventually designing jewelry and accessories for YSL. In fact, as a style icon in the heydays of YSL, it is fitting that she was a trail blazer in the brave new world of television marketing. Before many other designers, Loulou had already marketed her costume jewelry on HSN!

Her innate sense of color and her ability to put different forms together made her chic and glamorous, and it was never contrived. And that may be her greatest asset – she was her own stylist and influenced women internationally. Merci Loulou.

Images: LouLou de la Falaise with designer, Yves Saint Laurent, Courtesy: Vogue. YSL Arty Rings designed by Loulou de la Falaise, Courtesy: YSL.com.


In the Loupe is authored by CIRCA’s resident trendspotter and style maven. She’s traveled the world, dabbling in high finance, haute cuisine, and fine art at one of the world’s leading auction houses, before finding her true calling in the world of priceless gems. The result is a genuine global luxury connoisseur, with a knowledge and appreciation of beauty, quality and true style. She is one of the industry’s foremost experts on the valuation of fine gems and jewelry, and is now happy to share her discerning eye and impeccable taste to help you look and feel fabulous! Print this post