Author: Louis Dell'Olio

Hi Everyone,

Since there is quite a bit of time from now until my next show on Dec. 9th…….. I thought it would be a good idea to have some “sneak peeks ” of what is coming in Dec. Below is item A220044, a tunic. The fabric is new and it is similar to the fabric of the riding jacket, slim pant and straight leg pant. It is a rayon/poly/span blend and I know you are going to love the feel, weight and drape of this cloth……it is beautiful and I couldn’t be happier with it. The tunic is based on the pebble crepe tunic from last spring. This tunic is a little longer, 27 inches for the XS and the sleeves are longer also, but not full length, [notice the sleeve of the turtle neck peaking out]. The pockets are similar to the last tunic and this tunic has bust darts for a proper and balanced fit and hang. The collar is very special. It is a  “U” neckline with a bias rollover band collar approx. 2-2 1/2 inches wide. Notice the collar splits in the center back for an added detail. This tunic will work for women of all sizes and height. The thing I love the most about this piece is it’s versatility. Wear it with nothing under it and a pencil skirt for a dressier look, or layer it with a turtle neck  or the “Kate “/”Robyn” shirt for a more casual look. Belt it or wear it loose for a totally different look. Jeans or dress pants work equally, as well. Remember, there is a matching pant A220049. The colors are Merlot, Slate Blue, Sand and Black………..P.S. the Byzantine jewelry is also coming……………much Love, Louis

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Good morning to all! We finally made it home after getting somewhat lost in Hackensack N.J. LOL. I guess I was more tired than I thought. I missed the turn off to the George Washington Bridge, and I have made this drive a thousand times in the last 11 years. Being tired from the long day,the drizzle, the fog and the bad lighting on the N.J. Turnpike didn’t help. I was running real low on gas and that was my biggest concern, but all ended well. I still haven’t unpacked the 71 samples I brought down for the models to wear plus the accessories……..tomorrow is another day. Last night we went out to dinner with friends and we all over did it with the Margaritas! We were both a little wobbly this morning! That didn’t stop Jac…..off to the gym she when to meet her girlfriend, who should also be a little wobbly this morning from the margaritas!! The weather today is sunny, crisp and quite windy, and I plan to just take it easy. Later I will take the “girls” for a leisurely stroll. Of course, that’s how I imagine it…..with the three of them tugging on the leashes….trying to chase every squirrel they see….nothing about it is leisurely!
I am happy to report the two shows on Thurs. did extremely well. They both exceeded the targets and that makes EVERYONE happy! So, once again, I thank you for making it possible. I am so glad I have November off! I can slowly start thinking about putting the Dec. 9th show together. I am also finishing designing Fall 2012. I have to say I am a little anxious about Fall 2012. Don’t get me wrong, I have found extraordinary things….truly beautiful special fabrics…..actually a treasure trove of fabrics! However, everything is so much more money than last year. Some of the same fabrics I considered last year have gone up in price by $2 to $3 dollars and in some cases more. I know I am going to get resistance from QVC and my manufacturer…..who is just as price conscious as QVC is. I have already seen customer resistance to higher prices. Everyone wants good quality and better fabrics, but the majority really can’t afford to pay more and I certainly understand…..it is a dilemma. I have been looking at all the fall catalogues and the prices are so much higher than what I am selling my Linea clothes for. I have to say, in most cases, I like what I am offering better, but then I am biased. It was only a few years ago when my manufacturer would say, “let’s do some silk blouses”. Today, the price of silk has exceeded what QVC will pay for a garment. No one on QVC is doing “NEW” items in silk. The only exception is if something is a reorder item, and I can tell you that will end too because the same prices can not be maintained. That is the world we live in. I have total empathy for all of the people around the country who are protesting while banks, big business and oil companies are raking in billions of dollars. I feel very guilty about raising prices, but I still don’t want and will not sell an inferior product. The months ahead will definitely be a challenge.
I hope you are all well and don’t forget to smell the roses….what’s left of them……..much Love, Louis

Hi Everyone,
I have my final scripts for the shows, I hope! According to the scripts that I have….here are the new and reorder items…. scheduled for the Oct 13th, 5am and 6pm shows:

1-A217630, is the Long awaited mock neck short sleeved sweater. It is in the Whisper Knit and is the perfect layering piece for under jackets or other sweaters, such as the matching cardigan, classic v-neck and the new v-neck tunic. The colors are: Olive, Aubergine, Mallard Blue and Black…….I think these will go quick

2-A217629, is the classic v-neck sweater, many of you have it already from your wait list and I can tell you the remaining quantities are low. Colors:  Black, Aubergine, and the Mallard Blue and Olive are extremely limited.

3-A217983, is the waist whittling cardigan in the acrylic/ wool blend. This is the same yarn as the riding skirt and the pencil skirt, so the colors are exactly the same. Remember this is not the Whisper Knit, so the ribs at the bottom are not as tight. If you want them to come in more…..I suggest on an ironing board to push the ribs closer together and STEAM! This should bring them in a little more. However, for this particular cardigan I like them a little more relaxed…..especially when worn open. It is a very light weight sweater and can easily be worn with nothing under it as a crew neck. I particularly like the black with the Fawn short sleeve crew neck , A3825, and the fawn pant……very chic. The colors: Black, Steel Gray and Cassis

4-A217985, is the v-neck tunic in the acrylic/wool blend. I did this exact sweater for Anne Klein and the only difference is the yarn. The AK sweater was in a fine Merino wool. This is a fully fashioned sweater…..There are no trims on this sweater. The shape, the v neckline and the v side slits are all created by the knitting machine. I have said it before and I will say it again! You could not make this sweater any better!! This sweater fits into everyone’s life style. It is the PERFECT Saturday sweater with jeans…..layered with a white shirt or T-shirt. If you want it a little more dressed up….wear it over the knit riding skirt or pencil….belted or not. I think it is super sexy. I LOVE it under the quilted jacket…..hanging out from the bottom with jeans…..that’s a great weekend look. I want you to know this is a relaxed sweater….it should look easy on the body. This is NOT the classic v-neck sweater, which is shorter. If you are between sizes or you like things closer to the body, than you should size down one size , but… remember, this sweater looks great layer with things under it. Perfect with leggings,….EASY TOP, SLIM BOTTOM. The colors: Black, Steel Gray and Cassis.

5-A218573 is the 8 gored faux suede skirt. It is approx 33 1/2 inches long. Petites, if you found the knit riding skirt too much for you, I don’t think this is the skirt for you…..but don’t worry, in Dec…. I will have another faux suede long skirt that is a straighter faux wrap, and will work better for you. If you are 5′ 4″ and up, it will be fine. This is the perfect boot skirt to be worn with all different kinds of tops, both dressy and casual, from a jean jacket to the new chenille blazer……from a simple turtle neck to my new puckered cowl top from the last show. The colors: Taupe, Purple, Steel Gray.

7-A218572, is the fabulous chenille blazer! Ladies this is FABULOUS!!!! The fabric is totally designer. When the sample first came in my manufacturer said “”it looks like an Armani”. Well, I think it looks like a Dell’Olio, but I know what was meant…..it is stunning. It is called a boyfriend jacket, but, for me, it is simply a classic two button blazer that will NEVER go out of style. Needless to say, it is made perfectly! The details, though subtle, are impeccable. This can be worn very dressy or it is perfect with a sweater or a shirt and jeans. I don’t usually say this, but… you may want more than one color. The colors are, Deep Purple, Gray and Taupe. Because the fabric is yarn dyed and the gray and taupe are mid range colors…..I was able to get a slightly heathered effect…..they are just beautiful .  I put this fabric right up there with my best “signature” fabrics.Enjoy!

8-A218569, is the faux charmuese draped top. This is the same fabric as my stand collar shirt from last month [olive, ivory and black]. The draping goes from the side of the  neck to the opposite hip and the same on the other side of the neck, creating a surplus wrap effect. There is a built in front tank for modesty, so you can adjust the drapes to work  with your body and still be covered. There is a band of multi row  elastic in the back to keep the top close to the body and it also creates a sort of bluson effect in the front. I know, it’s hard to picture! I will say this is not a top for everyone….it is a very high fashion top and it is fabulous. The colors are: Purple, Gray, and Taupe. The gray under the gray chenille with black pants…total chic……the taupe with my black knit pencil skirt, gray sheer hose and black jet beads…. has a very 20’s look.  The purple with the new purple crushed velvet skirt is……WOW.

9-A218565, is the crushed velvet tunic/jacket. I call it a tunic/jacket because you can wear it as a shirt with nothing under it or over a sweater, shirt or cami. It has a wing collar and buttons down the front. It has seams for shaping and it has IN SEAM POCKETS, SO LOOK FOR THEM!!!! I know someone will think the seam wasn’t sewn properly. The top has a fit and slightly flared shape. The front is lined to hide the pockets but the back and sleeve were left unlined to keep it fluid and light weight. The colors: Black and Purple. The black top looks great with my black pull on velvet pant or pencil skirt as well as black dress pants for a less dressy look. If you want to go more casual, wear the black with black jeans and an ivory turtle neck…..very Bohemian. The purple looks great with my grape velvet pencil skirt from a few seasons back as well as  jeans. The purple whisper knit turtleneck due in Dec, or the violet crew neck, avail now, are perfect as layering pieces.

10A219793, is the crushed velvet 6 gored skirt. The colors are the same as the tunic/jacket, Black and Purple. These are great separate skirts, and, again. can be worn day or night, depending on what you put them with. They both look great with the chenille jackets [the black with either the taupe or gray looks fantastic]. A white shirt, a simple sweater or the new lurex top, paired with the skirt. will suit many different occasions and purposes. I know many will ask if the above top and the skirt can be worn together. I think it totally depends on the wearer and how it is worn. Usually, I don’t recommend long over long for many women, but it can work if done correctly. LOOK OUT  for a sneak peek with the purple skirt!

11-A218571, is the new suede and knit jacket. The colors are Aubergine and Black…….and yes, despite the way the color may look in the picture, all of the aubergine separates work together. This is a zip front jacket with a shirt collar. It has body seams for a subtle shape that grazes the body. In the seams there are zipper pockets. Now, for the fun part……..the jacket has a 3/4 sleeve length, but hanging from the sleeve is a rib knit sleeve, giving the effect of a sweater coming from inside. It also has rib knit side panels that are in the back only. This gives lots of comfort when moving or driving, plus it gives the “cool” factor. Of course the suede is the same quality I always use, which means it is luxe all the way…..super soft and saturated in color. This is the only new “REAL”suede jacket that I will be offering this season and it’s a beauty. The Aubergine looks great casual, with the blue “KATE” shirt and the aubergine tank over the shirt as a vest…… jeans, sunglasses, boots and a great bag. I also love it with just the aubergine v-neck and the black pencil skirt…..black tights, boots, gloves, sunglasses, my gold chain necklace and bracelet, and a black beret if you are so inclined…..HOT HOT HOT. The black jacket looks beautiful with my red turtleneck and the black riding skirt, black boots and, for some glamor, my gold ball bead necklace….refined ….yes!, but still HOT.

12-A218568, is the sequin, sleeveless cowl top. The sequins are embroidered on the crinkle georgette [same as the Boho]. Sometimes, when you bend over in a cowl top you may reveal more than you intended to…..don’t worry, there is an attached black georgette tank lining which creates a  modesty piece just for that purpose…..so you never have to feel self conscious. The colors are Black with Black sequins and Black with Dark Silver sequins. There is such a thing as dark silver and regular silver sequins. For ordering purposes it’s Black/Silver. For me, this is a “go to” top….to be worn under things you already own, such as the perfectly pink jacket with the black tulle,  or the black Boho skirt. It will work under a multitude of jackets. For a Holiday party at a friends…. be “casual dressy”, try the top with black jeans or velvet pants and my new black quilted jacket. Another terrific casual look would be pairing it with the black boho and the black Whisper Knit cardigan…….some fabulous boots, some jewels and your done. I’m sure you will be able to think of a zillion ways a piece like this can fit into your wardrobes.

13-A218567, is the lurex, scoop neck long sleeve top. The body of the top is lined for modesty….but not the sleeve. The neckline is piped in self fabric and the sleeve is finished off with an elastic cuff. The story here is ….the beautiful fabric…..pure designer…….it looks like it came from a French mill that specializes in this type of fabric. It is a sheer crinkled georgette….actually it looks like it is crystal pleated very finely…..almost “Fortuny” like. The hem of the garment is finished witb a fine pearl stitch which creates a lettuce hem. There are rows and rows of lurex threads woven vertically throughout. The colors are Black with Silver and Black with Gold ….and…. silver threads to give it an antiqued look. It comes with the optional self tie belt, or you can use your own. Without the belt, the top follows the line of the body, due to the fine pleating, so it is not boxy at all. Wear it with black jeans, the black boho, the new black crushed velvet skirt or the matching lurex skirt. This is a top that I am sure you already have many bottoms you can wear it with.

14-A217982, is the lurex boot length skirt. It is the same fabric as above, in the same colors and lined in the same fabric. It has an elastic waist and is a pull on skirt. It has two tiers. This skirt is slimmer than the boho skirt and has much less fabric, so it should be good for all body types. Again, you can wear it with a turtle neck or v-neck sweater and a suede or quilted jacket….. or go all out and wear it with the matching top for a spectacular two piece dress look. Don’t have the occasion to wear something like this?…….you never know!

15-A87571, is the reorder Leopard print brushed cotton jacket. The new color is Spruce Green. I know some women who have received it think it looks more teal than spruce, and I can understand why. The high light color is definitely more teal than green, but the dark color  in the print is definitely Spruce Green, and it does coordinate with the spruce green separates. Actually, I will be showing it with the s. green pencil skirt, a black turtle neck sweater and black accessories. I think the coloration is very beautiful. Of course ,it will also be avail in the gray, denim, aubergine and natural colors.

That is everything that is new or reordered for the shows. On the 5am show, we will be repeating many of the items that were on  the now infamous “Hurricane Irene” show . Many of you did not get a chance to see them.  If I have not mentioned an item, such as the faux suede jacket with the metallic piping [a picture of that is posted on the Forum] that means that it will be upcoming….AS SOON AS I KNOW, SO WILL ALL OF YOU.

There are many marvelous things on these two shows….really something for everyone. I can proudly say the fabrications are beautiful and the workmanship is unbelievable …at any price. I hope you all find something you like…………………………………..hope to “see” you soon………………much Love, Louis

I just received my preliminary scripts for the shows and there are 5 to 6 new pieces on the 5am show! I was very surprised to see so many new on so early but the later show has almost all new. The mock neck and V-neck tunic plus the lurex pieces are all on the 5am show! Try not to miss them. There will also be many of the pieces from my last show that many of you didn’t get a chance to see do to
IRENE! As soon as the scripts are final I will give you a detailed list because from the first script to the final things can change…………..Louis

Hi Everyone,
I thought it would help everyone to know what is still coming for the rest of the Fall/Winter season. So the following is a complete list of all the items still to come. Some of the reorders are already avail. even though they haven’t been presented yet. Later on I will give you full descriptions of the garments. For now I thought it would be helpful to know exactly what is still coming:

A218572, chenille blazer, taupe, steel gray, purple

A218573, 8 gore faux suede boot skirt, taupe, steel gray, purple, black

A218569, charmuse drape front blouse, taupe, steel gray. purple

A218565, crushed velvet, wing collar, button front, shaped tunic, purple, black

A218566, crushed velvet gored boot skirt, purple, black

A218574, rayon /poly jersey peasant top with waterfall cascade sequin front, self belt, black/black, steel gray/silver

A218568, crinkle gorgette cowl neck, sleeveless top with all over sequins, black/black, black/silver

A218567, crystal pleated lurex peasant top with self belt, black/silver, black/gold

A217982, double tiered lurex boot skirt, black/silver, black/gold

A218570, multi seamed, faux suede jacket with metallic piping, sage/bronze, black/gunmetal

A218571, real suede jacket with rib knit and zipper trims, black, aubergine

A210358, reorder suede jacket with side buckles, purple, spruce green

A83571, reorder leopard print jacket,  spruce green

A219791, pucker v-neck long sleeve jacket, spruce green, black

A219792, matching pucker slim skirt, black, spruce green

A220044, band cowl tunic with pockets, black, merlot, slate blue, sand

A220049, side zip, contour waist pant, black, merlot, slate blue, sand

A219797, every needle rib vest front, long sleeve cardigan, wool/acrylic, perfectly pink, fawn, black

A219798, every needle rib knit pencil skirt, 26 inches, perfectly pink, fawn, black

A219796, satin back faux de Chine, fly front classic shirt, perfectly pink, ivory, black

A219896, whisper knit, waist whittling sweater with faux button front, bow tie crew neck, perfectly pink, ivory, black, avocado

A219793, faux suede “Robyn” shirt, espresso, dark violet, avocado

A219794, faux suede, faux wrap, straight boot skirt, espresso, dark violet, avocado

A219795, jewel neck blouse, abstract watercolor print on charmuse, avocado, raspberry

A219799, surplus draped, poly jersey python print top, black, navy, raspberry [cassis], green

A72448, reorder turtle neck, purple, perfectly pink

A217630, short sleeve mock neck, olive, black, aubergine, mallard blue

A217985, acrylic/wool, every need rib V-neck tunic sweater, cassis, steel gray, black, mallard blue

A217983, acrylic/wool waist whittling crew neck cardigan, black, cassis, steel gray, mallard blue

J264036, Byzantine cross and chain, gold with  multi color stones

J264037,  Byzantine necklace, gold with multi color beads and stones

J264035, long pearl necklace, dark gray, spruce green, burgundy

I believe that is everything. I know many of you like to plan your purchases and I will do everything I can do to make it easier. Remember the Dec. show is on the 9th. This will give you plenty of time to receive your purchases before Christmas. I know many of you will have questions about the above list…..be patient. I will blog a detailed description before each show. This is just a preliminary list so you all know what to expect in Oct. and Dec…….if everything goes as planned!……………..much Love, Louis