Author: Louis Dell'Olio

The second color I am offering in the MARLED NECK COWL TOP, A236138, and SKIRT A236140, is FUCHSIA. This color, though named the same as the striated “T” and skirt, is not the same. This matches your new FUCHSIA WHISPER KNIT SWEATERS PERFECTLY, as you can see in the photo above……Throw on your BLACK LEATHER JACKET or one of your LINEA BLACK SUEDE jackets from past seasons and you are ready for  FALL I would even LOVE your BLACK & IVORY HOUNDS TOOTH CHECK JACKET from last fall…..very EDITORIAL….. When the weather gets even colder…..add a wonderful BLACK SHAWL or a terrific BLACK FAUX FUR…..such as my A229709, PERSIAN LAMB zip front jacket….The TEXTURES and PATTERNS together are pure DESIGNER. ……………………………………………………….enjoy…………………….Much Love…………………………Louis

TEAL is the third and final choice in the MARLED KNIT COWL NECK TOP & SKIRT………You know all of the details so lets discuss COLOR…..The  two rows of photos to the extreme left are the most accurate. The color is a deep TEAL with a lot of green turquoise in it. The photos of the two close ups of the cowl are not accurate for the color at all……but I used them because I wanted you to see how beautifully the cowl drapes. The new SPRUCE GREEN SUEDE JACKET blends surprisingly well….not a match…actually much more interesting and off handed than a true match……..it’s because they are both in the blue- green spectrum…….Every color…the TOPAZ…..the FUCHSIA….the TEAL……are unique……….what  works best for you…..what color do you have very little of that would make a nice change…..these are the question that may help in making your choice. You really can’t go wrong in which ever color you choose…………they are ALL……..BEAUTIFUL……………enjoy……….much LOVE…………………….Louis

Since so many of you have seen glimpses of my new SUEDE & KNIT combination JACKET, A236138, I have chosen it as my second SNEAK PEEK. It will appear on one of my Aug 26th shows at either 1PM or 11PM, not sure which. The newest of my SUEDE & KNIT jackets is approx 26 inches long for the XS. It has KNIT SLEEVES and a KNIT STAND COLLAR, which in the photos above looks terrific when worn open. This is especially good for those of you who may have short neck issues. The knit of the collar is DOUBLED, which is the more expensive and IMHO, the best and finest way to make this type of collar. The INSERTED BAND POCKETS are slightly slanted for easier access. There is a TWO WAY ZIPPER, which allows you to wear the jacket in a myriad of ways….if you have hip issues, the two way zip will give you just enough added room, and will look like you unzipped it as a style feature. It really is fun to play with all the different looks a two way zipper can offer. The body of the jacket is fully lined….the sleeves, of course are not. If you have sleeve length issues, just turn them back and create a knit cuff, which can also look like another design detail……….Let’s talk COLOR………………..This is the DEEPEST DARKEST RICHEST WALNUT I have ever done….anywhere. With suede it’s always a gamble just how the color will come out….and that goes for the most expensive suede and leathers you can buy…..when the suede goes into the dye baths you pray that the color comes out as you hoped…………..this WALNUT EXCEEDED my expectations. I have chosen to coordinate the WALNUT with the LAPIS BLUE TURTLENECK, and the colors together look SENSATIONAL…..I can’t think of anyone who can not wear these colors….RED HEADS, BRUNETTES, and BLONDS etc etc will all be fabulous in these colors. Of course any color will look great with the WALNUT….. because the color is so deep it become a neutral………..WALNUT is the NEW BLACK!…………………………………..

………………………………………………………………Enjoy…………………………much Love………………………. Louis

The second color being offered is…………….TOPAZ……….and what a rich color it is. After the success of the TOPAZ seamed blazer from last winter, I knew this was a color I needed to continue…..of course it just happens to be one of my favorite colors. I love the way TOPAZ looks with WINE, AUBERGINE, NAVY, BROWN, GREY, TEAL, BLUE. PURPLE, VIOLET, FOREST GREEN, IVORY….I could go on and on. There are going to be lots of separates that will coordinate with this color jacket….some you have gotten glimpses of from my ACCESSORY BAGS…….and all of the TOPAZ WHISPER KNITS, which miraculously match very well, will coordinate with the TOPAZ jacket. In the photos above I have paired the TOPAZ SUEDE JACKET with my AUBERGINE TURTLE NECK, jeans, and …..a sneak peak within a sneak peek,….my new QUILTED BROWN VEST coming in SEPTEMBER! You ask for casual…..I give you casual,…..but with STYLE…………..Don’t think this is only a casual jacket…..pair it with a WK WALNUT SWEATER and the WK WALNUT SKIRT….a pair of tights, suede pumps or boots and you have a whole different look……………Those of you who already own a Linea suede jacket or two, know what superb quality I offer……….this jacket in any retail store would be twice the price…………………………………….;..

…………………………………………………….enjoy…………….much Love……………………………..Louis

Last, but not least, is the ………..SPRUCE GREEN SUEDE JACKET,A236138……….. I know there are many of you out there who are GREEN LOVERS, and you know who I mean. This was done with you in mind…..but….no pressure…LOL………………….The Spruce Green has a GUNMETAL ZIPPER……everything else you already know. I chose to pair the SPRUCE GREEN with the VIOLET WK TURTLE NECK…..It’s a combination I seem to gravitate to time after time, but there are many colors you can interchange with the VIOLET…………….RUBY, FUCHSIA, TOPAZ, CAMEL, CARAMEL, MUSHROOM. IVORY etc etc depending on your mood. It is IMPORTANT to note that the SPRUCE GREEN OTTOMAN SKIRT looks GOOD with this jacket. They are not a perfect match, but better than anything else you could possibly find………remember….one is SUEDE and one is COTTON….but the textures together is totally DESIGNER………..I know which ever color suede jacket you choose…..you will get years of pleasure, and years of compliments……………….enjoy………….much Love……..Louis