“Sneak Peek #4” is A226256, the SAFARI SHIRT/JACKET. Why the shirt/jacket?…….because it is light enough to wear just as a shirt with nothing under it, or it can be layered with sweaters or camis and worn as a jacket. The fabric is new to Linea and one that I have not used before, though I have used similar fabrics in the past. The fabric content is 74% Rayon and 26% Nylon. The fabric has a slight crushed texture to it, again similar to fabrics I have used. One that comes to mind is the ANORAK that came in black, white and a pale olive shade, however, that fabric was much heavier. The fabric also has a slight iridescence or shine to it due to the nylon content….but not too much…..just enough to enhancer the fabric and give the colors life. This shirt features all of the safari details: epaulettes, breast pockets with button flaps and a placket front. It has full length sleeves with a traditional one button cuff with the addition of a sleeve placket extending from the cuff [a detail found on all well tailored men’s shirts, and often left off women’s tailored shirts]. The sleeve also can be rolled up and held with a tab and button. The bottom of the shirt is curved and it comes with a self belt, which is optional. There are body darts to give the shirt some shape so it is NOT BOXY. This shirt also has a WING COLLAR and a BACK YOKE. The colors are STRAW and CHILI PEPPER. In the photos above you can see just a few ways it can be worn. The Chili Pepper jacket worn over the paisley print or the coordinating chili pepper Boho. Please note that the jacket in CP is slightly lighter in shade than the boho…….I think this makes the whole outfit more interesting than a direct match. The photo in the center bottom is most accurate for color…..where the flash didn’t brighten the colors. The WHEAT jacket is worn with the paisley skirt and the stone herringbone faux linen pant. The PALE OLIVE herringbone pant works just as well with both colors.. A HEADS UP……if you already own the WHEAT TANK or the POMEGRANATE TANK, they both work beautifully with the Wheat and Chili Pepper jackets. Of course, these are perfect transition tops as they will look great in the fall and winter with turtlenecks and all kinds of sweaters. Naturally, jeans are a natural with these jackets for the casual lives we all live.
Also, please note the jewelry in the photos of the Chili Pepper jacket. You will see the new “Baroque Cross”, [no style number yet], that will be avail in Bordeaux/Gold, Green/Gold and Black/Gold, [not positive of the color names that they have been given]. Also in the picture is the new multi cross necklace, J270119, [Gold or Silver]. There will also be a single cross drop earring to match on a lever back[no style # yet]. The new Chili Pepper beads, J270117, are also coming in Black. I am not sure when it all will be avail. for purchasing but I will keep you informed. Other pieces coming are the stretch Slice bracelet in the Chili Pepper and Black, A270118 and the Chandelier Earring in gunmetal with multi color drops, J270116, which will work with all the prints plus many of the prints I have done in the past…..such as the floral maxi skirt.
The very first sketch I did for this July group was this SAFARI SHIRT over the PAISLEY PRINT CASCADE SKIRT, which set the attitude for the entire group…..It is pure Linea…pure LOUIS. I hope it is pure YOU!……………………………………………………………………………..much, Love, Louis
