……………….As we draw closer to the end of 2020, and my 20th Anniversary also comes to an end, I want to take this opportunity to tell you all how grateful I am to have made such wonderful friends with my far reaching Linea family….This last year, a year like no other in my life time, has been a true test……So many of you have told me that my posts and videos have been a beacon of light in a year filled with darkness……During these past 20 plus years at QVC you will never know how much joy you have brought to both Jac and myself……Jac and I spent many many hours talking about all of you. She loved telling her stories and sharing her memories on face book. Retelling her stories brought it all back to her, and made it real once again. She also loved sharing her receipts, and those of her mother and her mother’s Belgian family. They were once family secrets, but as there was no family left, Jac was happy to have them live on through you……Jac would get very excited when the new samples came in knowing that we would soon be taking pictures that she could post. We had so much fun shooting outside and inside…..in every nook and cranny of the house. She loved sitting at her computer regaling the descriptions of all the garments she was wearing….then answering the follow up questions that would inevitably come. She truly loved being “with” all of you. At a certain point Jac had more Linea face book friends than I did!…Even when she was very sick and weak Jac insisted we take the pictures so she could share them……She had great courage through out her illness……..The bonds Jac developed with all of you just prove the power of the “sisterhood”……….It is hard to believe this Dec. 12th will have been three years since Jac has left me….but….Jac is with me by my side every day……………….For myself, over the many years, I have totally enjoyed being your “personal designer”. I have wanted to mentor, and guide you about the joy of dressing. I wanted to show you all the possibilities of how you could dress, and how you could develop your own personal style. With each collection I have always tried, within the boundaries set for me by QVC, to guide you and show you how you could dress, always elevating your look without dictating……The common denominator with each new group of apparel and jewelry was to offer classy, sophisticated timeless pieces. Clothes to build a wardrobe upon……year after year……I have also said many times that “not every garment is for everyone”. Not every style is suited for all body types or personalities. However, there is nothing more exciting to hear that you have tried something you never ever though was for you, and to your great surprise you look and feel wonderful in it. I firmly believe you must step out of the box to truly experience the joy of dressing. The new experience of how you feel in something you never though was for you can be exhilarating……The best compliments I have ever received were from all of you were telling me how great you felt in the clothes, and the myriad of compliments you have received…”My husband thought I looked great” was always a wonderful message from you….I have only ever wanted for you to be the best possible you…..I sincerely hope over the years I have given you a belief in yourself, and a confidence you may not have had before…….After all………..”All you have to be is Wonderful”……….If you believe in yourself, and feel beautiful and confident in how you look…..than you are WONDERFUL already!……..Our friendships have grown over the years, and even though I have only met a very few of you, I feel a closeness and bond that only comes with mutual respect and a little love mixed in. After 20 years I feel confident that I have been able to give you the tools to develop your own sense of style, your own signature of sophistication…Dressing each day should be fun, even in these trying times…..Remember, you must PLAY, PLAY, PLAY, as if you were a child again……….
Now for the second part of my letter………….It is with profound sadness that I am compelled to tell you QVC has made the choice, not mine, to end its’ relationship with the Linea brand. Dec of 2020 will be the last Linea product delivered to QVC…….Let me be absolutely clear…..As of Jan. 2021 there will be no new Linea product to purchase. There will also be no reorders for 2021. The Linea brand as you know it will come to an end. Of course there will still be inventory merchandise on the QVC website, but once it is sold out……as they say….it will be gone forever. It has been explained to me that due to the closing of QVC3 and QVC2 all of the existing brands would have to be scheduled into the QVC1 programming. They will also be introducing “new” brands that will have to be scheduled into the QVC1 programming. I can only assume there isn’t room to accommodate Linea. From what I understand choices were also made due to a brands volume. These are QVC owned brands that naturally would get priority ………I have always said Linea is a “Boutique, Specialty Brand”, meaning it was designed for a certain customer, not for everyone. It is a line designed for certain women who have the same taste as me. That’s how a “Designer Brand” is developed…….appealing to women with a similar taste level. It was never conceived as a big volume line. Throughout my career, for the past 50 years, I have always stayed true to myself, and only designed products I was proud of. I have never been a jean and tee shirt “designer” . There are plenty of other brands that take care of that segment of apparel…..That said, there are very very few brands who can do or have come close, IMHO, to what I have consistently designed for you…..It saddens me that my type of clothing will no longer be avail to you in the breath that I have offered over the last 20 years……I will not abandon you, and I will continue to post on my website and answer your questions for as long as you want me…….I hope that you too will continue to write to me, and ask me all of the questions on your mind. I have no illusions that without the Linea Brand to bond us together, eventually a quiet distance will happen, but remember I am always at my computer on the ready!………………….I will miss working with Elaine and Rowena after these 20 years of collaborating on each and every garment. We have lived through, what I consider, the GOLDEN AGE of QVC when everything was possible. When there was no compromising on materials, embroideries, and labor wasn’t an issue as they are today. When price was not the main concern. Even with the compromises we have faced over the years we still maintained our integrity, and have produced incredible designs with superb quality……….I will miss working with the team at TCJC, Marty, Cathy and Karen, who made designing the jewelry line a pure joy, and watching it grow and get better and better year after year……….I will miss terribly seeing my “girls”…..Angela, Chantal, Kate, Maria, Brenda and Katia. It was always so gratifying to see them bring my creations to life…..I will miss the special relationship they had with Jac…We plan many many visits…..As Covid has changed everything it has been a long time since we were all together on the QVC stage…..Again, the Golden Age of QVC IMHO will never to be repeated again……..I will miss working with Jennifer who did an outstanding job being the Linea Brand spokesperson. She believed and loved the lines…..I know these friendships will never end……………….Most of all I will miss being “Your Designer”, a title I have been most proud of……..It is impossible to write in one letter what FIFTY years of designing has meant to me. I have been in training since I was 16 years old. It was never a question what my life’s work would be, and I have been blessed many times over. It was designing that brought me the love of my life….Jac…….who could ask for anything more……..I can’t remember when I wasn’t designing…..It will be difficult for me to put my pencils and paper away, but all good things must come to an end, and the end is at hand………..The ability to touch so many women’s lives by making them feel beautiful and more confident about themselves has given me a true life’s purpose……….I sincerely hope, with the passing of time, we do not drift apart……………..Whenever Jac and I would come to a fork in the road, or hit a bump, and some were mountainous………………….Jac would wisely say to me……………..NEXT………………………………all my Love……………Louis
Dear Louis,
Your news is absolutely devastating to my soul, not bank account! You will never know just how positive your impact has been through the years. Once I began building my wardrobe ( I teach) with your apparel, my outlook re: my appearance improved: I looked more professional, the clothing was cohesive, and this journey with you began at size 20-22 and is now 14-16. I look forward to dressing each morning and regret that zoom is shoulders up.
I live in WA state and QVC’s service and apparent treatment of the Linea brand has been abysmal, to say the least! It has been taking 2-3 weeks to receive your items, the hours of your programs have not been kind to Pacific Time Zone early birds. 95% of my purchases have been Linea the past two years.
It has been delightfully informative to read your posts and watch your videos. When compliments come my way it’s usually related to your clothing and I mention ‘my designer’ ( on a teacher’s salary). Hopefully, you will continue to design and find a way for average-salaried women to have access to your clothing. We Baby-Boomers have to stick together…Amazon, perhaps???
I am not much of a writer, but I just wanted you to understand how incredibly impactful you have been.
Dear Louis,
I have worn your clothes to weddings, toasted champagne, celebrated, and danced. I have worn your clothes to funerals and wept all over them. I rediscovered my “twirl” when I bought my first boho, something I’d lost decades before. I discovered it was okay to show my “sassy” when I broke the family ban on animal prints that my Mother and Grandmother had instilled in me. I passed my love of fashion onto my grandson who sat with me for years as I made my Linea choices and who to this day struts in his cashmere Linea blazer I found him years ago on ebay, (with a scarf casually tossed around the neck) and who excitedly called to tell me he’d read about you in one of his college text books. For years whisper knit dresses were my work uniform. You have been a part of my life, Louis. Witnessing you and Jac’s love story was endlessly hopeful and inspiring for an old spinster. It was like The Crown without all the annoying parts and moustaches. I consider myself so fortunate to have found you and through you, lifelong friends that have become such an integral part of my life. Welded in my brain is the day I talked to you on the phone in the grocery store. Just walked away from a full basket of groceries in front of the frozen food, sat down in the food court and wept with you. You have left such an imprint on our lives, Louis, that transends a fabulous outfit, though I am grateful for those too! I, for one, am not too sad that you have parted ways with a company who neither valued you, promoted you, or allowed you to bring us the wonderful things of the past, such as leather, boucle, and suede. I have no doubt that this is not an end but a new beginning and that the best is yet to come. It is with profound gratitude, appreciation, and love that I say, Go get ’em Louie!
Dear Louis,
I hardly know what to say. Others have expressed our feelings so well. During these last years, I’ve had a number of medical problems and often didn’t feel very “put together” on the inside, but I was so glad to be able to put myself together on the outside with your help and your beautiful designs. I thought of it as putting on my Linea disguise. It really helped that I could at least feel I was facing life and taking charge looking the best I could. I have enough Linea in 2 different sizes to last a lifetime, but will miss the anticipation of each new item.
Your talent and generosity are remarkable. Thank you for touching my life.
Oh Louis, we were all afraid this day was coming. I want to join in sincere gratitude for your warmth, eagerness to design for us and make it personal. You made me feel like” somebody”. Seriously, who else can say that they communicate personally with the designer. The designer that did Anne Klein, the designer in magazines and fashion shows elite. For years I have filled 5 closets with Linea. I always feel put together… not thrown together. Many many compliments on every outfit. I have a reputation to uphold now…thanks to you. Bless you and your future. Please consider another platform…a YouTube channel or website perhaps?? Love you Louis Dell Olio , always will. Pamela in the Sunny South
My dear Louis: Your heartfelt, lovely letter made me realize that i should appreciate all that I have in my life, including how lucky I have been to have you as my exclusive designer. Just yesterday my hair stylist complimented me on my Linea caramel faux suede pants. He couldn’t believe they weren’t real. They are the best pants and I have every color that you made. Like your other Linea ladies, I am literally crying as I write this post. I am a divorce lawyer and you showed me what real love and devotion to your spouse looks like. Please keep sharing your beautiful, poetic thoughts on your blog. Your blog is the first thing I look at in the morning. Please consider a new forum to sell your clothing. I will follow you wherever you go. I cannot express the love I have for you for helping me feel beautiful. Ive struggled with my body image due to being overweight for years. I finally succeeded in losing 75 lbs and have been so happy and proud to wear your clothing every day. I, too, have closets full of your clothes. I have already purchased your latest items and wil go back over the website and load up on all of your gems. I will continue to keep you close to my heart by wearing at least one item everyday from your collection. Prayers and hugs to you my friend. Elizabeth from Naperville, Illinois
QVC is making a huge mistake. I am very upset that that my fashion line is being ripped away. This year has been your crowning glory and I overbought bc everything is spectacular. I hope there is some way you can continue your line . I am a registered nurse who worked through covid last spring and things are starting to look bad again in NY. Waiting for the sneak peeks, reading your blog and receiving my beautiful clothing has helped give a little normalcy to my life, because the daily tragedies were overwhelming.
It has been an honor watching you throughout the years, learning about fashion, listening to the stories from you and Jac and crying when Jac left this world. I wish for you success and happiness in your next step, please know we all care about you as a friend.
As for me, corporate QVC will learn they have lost a loyal customer and I will point out how much revenue can be lost by one dedicated customer.
Linda
Dear Louis…There are no words I can add that have not been spoken. I have worn your clothing exclusively these past 10 years and have never failed to receive a compliment on the clothing and jewelry. While greeting at church one day, a lady said “I wish I could spend a day in your closet.” It was very humbling, as I realized how fortunate I was to be able to call you “my designer”. Your clothing is timeless, and I will wear it for years to come. I will touch base daily with your blog, as I have everyday for years. The Archive will be my guide to styling my outfits. God bless you in all things. Hugs…Linda in AZ
Dear Louis, I’m heartbroken about this news. I have treasured your designs for years. I am proud to wear them. The thought that QVC has made the decision not to carry the Linea designs going forward makes me very angry. That decision reflects so poorly on QVC, while hurting some of us who have been QVC’s customers for decades. Please know how much we all have appreciated your fabulous designs and your kindness in being accessible to us/our questions here on your blog. I pray you consider another outlet for your designs. I, for one, will follow you if you sell designs in another venue/forum. Thank you, as always, for sharing your incredible talent with us. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dearest Louis, this news has been very sad for me to hear. I have been thinking of you lately and sending prayers up as I know this time of year of Jac’s passing is quite difficult. Please know that we all love you very, very much! You and your beautiful clothing have made such a positive impact on my life these past 8 years. Such a bright, beautiful light in this sometimes dark world. I consider you a dear friend, Louis. Your sweet Jac had such wise sayings so I second the NEXT!
I very much look forward to continuing our friendship. The Linea Ladies are such beautiful women and I look forward to continuing to converse with them also. There’s a lot more love and hugs to come in the future! I dearly wish I could give you a real hug now.
OH LOUIS, your post has brought such a rush of overwhelming sadness and tears, and this on Jac’s anniversary and the pain you musts be feeling. I cannot imagine, and I am at a loss for words.
You have been MY DESIGNER since Anne Klein II, and will continue to be long after QVC’s idiocy. They truly don’t deserve you, your talent, and forward thinking designs. Their atrocious photos, models in wrong sizes, singularly highlighting large models leaving the average sizes in the dark as to fit, and middle of the night show times are an insult. You deserve better! The only reason I put up with QVC was the Linea line. I have no need to continue shopping at QVC.
A true Designer never stops designing, and I’m sure you will find another creative outlet, perhaps on a very different path. This frees you to be you! I look forward to following your blog and adventures dear Friend.
Love and prayers, Alyce
Well, all I can say is QVC is just becoming Walmart on a television shopping channel. Quality – gone. I guess this is what the market wants. So sad to see your line going away. I have watched your shows from the very beginning and drooled over how all the girls looked so elegant in their berets and your fashions, Although my lifestyle in the medical field did not warrant buying many of those pieces for everyday left, the weekends left me the opportunity to wear the more casual styles and look great. I great sweater and pair of trousers is how I did my errands. Of course, wearing lipstick was of utmost importance since during the week my face was usually covered by surgical masks. Oh how said it is to watch all these changes come about and know that along with looking sharp and put together is just a thing of the past. My favorite designer since I can remember was/is Ralph Lauren but many of his pieces were so pricey I didn’t buy them in bulk. Then I saw your designs and said “Oh, now there’s a man who also knows how to dress us up and in a very good price range”. I hope you stay in the spotlight one way or another. We’d love to see your next chapter,
Dear Louis, there are no new words to add to these shared here, you have been a part of my life for 15+ years. Your designs took me through many phases of my life, and you and Jac somehow became friends. The same with the Linea Ladies; though I never posted much, I read and checked in all the time. This is my first post here on the blog, and it is to send you a huge thank you and tell a story I have often thought of telling. Six years ago we lost our 33 year old daughter to cancer. Along with the crushing sadness, there’s all the “stuff” you have to do, have to attend, for weeks and more. “What to wear” was easy. The Linea wardrobe hanging in my closet was like a dear friend, wrapping its arms around me, saying “no sweat, we got this”.
Louis, you brought so much joy to all of us with the clothing and jewelry designs and the friendship. Friendship? Across the internet? Oh yes!! And a HUGE thank you for whisper knit, lol! Blessings to you and wishes for good things going forward. Dear Jac, thinking of you today with a smile! I’ll be grabbing my morning cup of coffee and checking in each day like usual. Looking forward to seeing you all here!
So Louis,
Last night when I read your letter; I felt grief-plain and simple, but this morning, I re-read and saw the word “NEXT” it occurs to me that we Linea Ladies can help you keep the blog-fire burning. Maybe we could do a “throwback Thursday” and post pictures in our vintage Linea- or we could do a “color of the week” or “Linea spirit days” like we do in my high school -where we all dress to a certain theme or look. We could do a “beret day” or “jewelry Tuesday”. Maybe we can have a name contest for the mannequin “girls” – the saucy and the demure one- and you can give us design challenges for us -that then appear on the girls. Maybe we could set up Linea Swap Shops. There’s no reason we can’t continue to share our love of Linea and keep our important connection to one another going strong. And I would also love to see you go solo and do your own shop!
Louis, so sad to hear the rumors confirmed. I have been a Linea Lady for years and can honestly say that 99% of my wardrobe is Linea. Even now as I wear my N95 and faceshield throughout my workday as a physician, I continue to wear my Linea outfits and garner compliments daily! My patients and coworkers have come to expect me to show up daily in a new iteration of sophisticated, chic fashions and you never fail to come through for us! Wishing you all the best.
I just discovered your line this summer, and I am selfishly sad to see it gone. I, too, overbought this fall, but the value for building my wardrobe back was great. I had not seen clothes like this in a long time. I am now 50, but my favorite career pieces in my early 20’s were two Anne Klein blazers (they may have been AKII- I remember buying one at the Williamsburg outlet, but I think that even those were inspired by the overall brand image and the top brand designers, like you, right?). I kept and wore both of those until my mid 30’s.
Recently, middle age necessitated buying different clothes in different sizes and I think I had let myself get a little schleppy with oversized shirts and out of style pants. I always ask my friends where they buy their clothes because it is not so easy nowadays to find career clothes, and so I have been overjoyed to find your brand. Here are some of the changes that have happened just since discovering your brand which I attribute to you, I have lost 8 pounds so that the clothes fit a little better, I think that in the midst of a merger wearing your clothes has made a favorable impression on new management (and has given me a little pep in my step at work on the days I don’t work from home- my career seems to be unexpectedly on an uptick right now), I have bought a serger and cover stitch machine so that I can alter things to fit my 5’3″ frame (and I appreciate the clothes fitting well even if I don’t have the figure I had 25 years ago), I have incorporated scarves and statement jewelry into my work looks more because of you, and I have enjoyed reading your blog daily and checking on QVC to see what is new or newly reduced in your line. I even wore the plum ruffle blouse for my family’s Christmas card. I’d ask you for your business address to send the card to, but that seems stalkerish!
I can’t tell if retirement or something else is next for you, but I pray that you have the peace that surpasses all understanding in your next endeavors. I have been impressed by how hard people in the fashion industry work thanks to you. I pray that you are fulfilled by your next endeavors whether it is a new business venture or sitting by the sea. Selfishly, I hope that you continue designing clothes in some capacity, though! Thank you for sharing about Jac.
I’m not sure what I can say that hasn’t been said already. I’ve watched you from the beginning and always admired your talent. My husband often watched your programs with me, and always loved to see me in your clothing. He would often ask, “Is that from Louis?” and of course it usually was. We always admired your sense of integrity and honesty as well as your “down to earth” qualities. I will miss seeing you as much as the clothing. I understood what you were (and still are) going through when you lost Jac since I lost my husband too. It would be wonderful if you could find some way to still bring us some of your designs, but I understand if that is not your wish. Thanks for all you have brought to us in every way. Take care and “Merry Christmas”.
Louis
This is horrible news. You have taught me so much about design and fabrics, colours and having the confidence to put items together. I will miss you and your designs. You are the only brand I buy from on QVC, classic, timeless and always in style. I also loved your jewelry offerings. I wish you the best for your future, and truly hope you will design again. Thank you.
Dear Louis, You are in my thoughts and prayers today on the anniversary of Jac’s passing. May your heart be filled with joy with the memories of your beautiful Jac today and always until you are together again.
I’m so sorry to hear that you are leaving qvc. Your exquisite designs will be truly missed.
I only found your blog in August after purchasing the deal of the day sweater and matching tn tank. I now have so many items from your fall collection. Yesterday as I was reading your post I was wearing a pretty top of yours along with an AK I l scottie pin I found on ebay. I had just been to a MD appointment and felt so good in your clothing.
I have enjoyed your inspirational posts,videos and pictures. Thank you so much for sharing especially during this most difficult time.
I wish you peace and good health. Many thanks and much love to you, Irene
I am so sad!!! Of all times!!! I’ve never commented or replied here, but I read your blogs & FB each week to see what you are doing , what designs are coming next with excitement! I’ve been watching you and your beautiful wife Jac since I starting shopping on qvc which has been 15 or more years . I only have my closet full of your clothing. Your designs and clothes were and are the only clothing that compare to high end clothing, whether casual, career , everyday or special occasions or out to dinner. In fact even your casual clothing were very nicely made and I just wore the nice est hooded jacket yesterday. I love watching you describe clothing and how they’re made and designed. You reminded me of my brother who is a hairstylist for 40 yrs. He genuinely cared about each customer and they loved him. People came from all over to get their hair done bc they loved his excellent styles and they loved him and he loved them back! This is not good and I’m sad bc I look forward to you Louis and your designs and knowledge! I hope you find a way to communicate and keep designing for me/us if you want to! This has to be difficult for you and prayers everything will work out! Will look for u on FB and I’m going to shop bc there’s no clothing like yours! Love to you!
Louis, I have a lump in my throat and tears, reading your message. I’ve worn your clothes, exclusively, since 2006. They have seen me through many good times, sad times, and very difficult times, including breast cancer. Whatever the occasion, I have always felt confident and elegant in whatever I was wearing. You’ve said many times that it is the woman that makes the clothing beautiful, which is very gracious of you; however, I have personally experienced an unmistakeable difference in my attitude and confidence when I wear your designs, including your beautiful jewelry. This is a loss for which I have no words. You have become part of my life. I check your website, your Facebook page and your section on QVC almost daily. Like others, I have seen the changes in QVC over the years, and recently, I have been concerned about what those changes would mean for Linea. Because you have opened your home and your heart to your ladies, we honor you, respect your and love you. I am grateful that you will not close that door but will continue the virtual relationship and bond that we all have formed with you. Please continue to send your beautiful pictures, and please continue to share your thoughts with us. You are such a wonderful writer! I look forward to reading your posts. It is like having coffee with a friend in the morning. I love your videos with the models, so I hope once COVID resolves, you will pick up where you left off with them and go for a night out on the town or gather in your home once again. We’ll all toast you with a glass of wine, I’m sure! Sending love and gratitude to you!
My dear Louis, I am so sad that this change has come. You, your wonderful personality, and your masterful designs have been a source of delight for me ever since I found you on QVC some years ago. I have loved everything you do, and my wardrobe is all Linea ever since I discovered your superior line. Now I have a beautifully designed and well made collection that will last my lifetime. I cannot thank you enough for that! But I also have found in you a wonderful friend, and I want to thank you for sharing so many aspects of yourself–your love of Jac, memories of Anguilla, Jac’s recipes, your collection of barnacled pots, your dogs singing happy birthday, your lesson in making angels like the ones you made with Jac’s mother, your videos with Lou, Jennifer, and Karen, and more. I know I will miss seeing you in your element, describing your new pieces and telling us different ways to wear them. I will miss Jennifer and your girls, and waiting eagerly for your new designs. I have read your blog every day and it has lifted my spirits, especially this year while staying in and staying home all the time. But I hope you will keep your pencils and paper nearby and continue sketching, and maybe you will write that book with your sketches to document all that you have done. I hope we can continue sharing thoughts and stories. I will be here for your NEXT chapter, ready to cheer you on with the Linea ladies I am proud to be a member of!. Much love, Nancy
I am so glad that I overspent this fall! Seriously, not a day goes by that I am not aware of the confidence I have wearing your clothes. Packing for any trip is such a joy! Having you as “my designer” is counted as one of the many blessings God has sent me! Thank you!
Dear Louis,
I have only been with you for three glorious years. I have changed over most of my closet to your designs, and have purchased some items in all colors. I continue to tell myself that I’m a lucky gal to have found you. I was also able to meet Rowena when I had a faux pas and she set everything back on track. She is a lovely person.
Just yesterday I wore the sapphire leopard top with the navy five pocket jeans and the scythe necklace. I made a visit to my mother’s house and she complimented my outfit- she said ‘ is that your friend?, I replied of course- my friend Louis.’
I’m not a facebook person, so I love this blog. I love the suggestions from other ladies and their questions. They give me inspiration as you do. So also love looking back at photos for ideas to help me play.
Thanks for all you do- I’m going to wear my wonderful bracelet tomorrow and build my outfit from there for my nieces baby shower.
Please keep doing your post and messages- I love seeing the sound and gardens. Oh and by the way, my real name is Nancy….
hugs
Sarah
Dear Louis,
I echo the many other comments, and add my sincere thanks to you. Not only is my closet full of your beautiful designs, many of them years and years old, but you have brought me years of enjoyment. I’ve loved watching to see what you would bring us next!
I’ll confess that I no longer watch QVC except for your shows. I will not watch once you are gone.
You’ve become a familiar face in our home. Thank you for your grace, humor and artistry.
Warm regards
Pam
Dear Louis, 🙁
So sorry to hear this news. It’s still sinking in because I
can hardly believe it. In hard times, businesses try to hold on to their stars (especially 5 stars like you). I guess QVC is in a class all by itself, but it will never be the same without you. You’ll never know what joy it was to run to your website looking for the latest “Sneak peek”, beautifully styled and described in minute detail with love by you. And then, the back and forth over what color and what items to coordinate. Not this time. This time I got everything without hesitation, because this was the most gorgeous Fall line I’d seen. And this is what I told myself EVERY year as I proceeded to buy everything in sight. The passion you put into designing each piece, the care you took with choosing colors and your beautiful sketches brought magic to the Linea line, and gave my wardrobe a wonderful “story”, for which I’ll always be thankful. Love, Jacqueline J. AKA Cela
Dearest Louis, For over 19 years I have followed you and Jac and purchased your beautiful designs, and have never commented. It is through tears I write this. Your kindness, eloquence, love of color and patterns and the attention to detail you would lovingly describe, drew me to purchase your designs. You and Jac were my muse as I chose to leave an abusive marriage and initiate a later in life divorce. I loved watching how you loved Jac. You were truly a team together. Your clothes gave me confidence to go from being a stay at home Mom of 3, entering the job market. When I lacked confidence, being clothed beautifully in your designs lifted my confidence. I entered college while working full time and graduated with my Bachelors. I have had a growing career in the healthcare field for almost 19 years. Thank you for making me feel beautiful and worthy during the times of my life that were difficult. I have always treasured your kindness, how you listened to your Linea ladies, the grace you have lived your life with. With your standing in the fashion world you could have been superficial and aloof. Thank you for embracing us. For allowing us to witness, and feel part of the life that you and Jac shared. My heart wishes you abundant blessings, that you never put your pencil down, and continue to see beauty in everything, and know you are loved. I will always cherish, and continue to follow you. Blessings.
Oh Louis,
I can’t express how saddened I am by this news. I remember the “rumor” from a few months(?) ago and so hoped it wasn’t true or that the Q would wake up and change their mind. 2020 has been a horrible year in so many ways. This is like the final straw.
I have so many things I could say but I will focus on the positive first. Thank you for being you and bringing us so many fabulous designs. I told you before that I discovered you late one sleepless night after I lost my husband. It didn’t take long before buying Linea became more than just retail therapy. You made me step of of the box. I wore prints and colors that I never dared to wear before. I bought more and more and developed my own sense of style thanks to you. I now have a closet full of classic, stylish, fabulous clothes I will wear for many years to come. But I will miss adding to my wardrobe. I so looked forward to what you’d bring us each season. And now I have nothing to look forward to. I hate shopping anywhere else. I loved visiting your blog daily, looking forward to your sneak peeks, etc.
Sorry to sound whiny, but boy oh boy I’m going to miss you and your designs. Visiting your blog each morning was part of my routine that I looked forward to each day. I will still visit here, but I know things will never quite be the same.
I wish you the best and hope that maybe you will be able to keep designing somehow. Life is full of chapters and I suppose it’s on to the next one. ☹️
Louis, I am so sad to hear this; for you first of all and for all of us women who love your clothing. I just saw this a QVC blog at 9:45 pm and came right over to read your letter. Funny thing is this morning at 6:30 I ordered the new moss crepe jacket and last month ordered the latte embroidered skirt. It is so beautiful!! And I am pretty much house bound but at least 5 days a week I like to dress very nice. I have not fallen into the “we’re all just staying in our pj’s because of covid band wagon”. I have so many of your tiered skirts!! Love them. I have come late to the party, just 3 years ago, but I have purchased quite a few items and I just love them. I also have bragged on you to my friends. I just love to see and hear someone who is good at what they do and you are one of those people!!! I am truly sad for you. Could there be another avenue for you to bring your designs to market? I will tell you, also, I have really enjoyed your videos about the new items on your site even more than when you were on QVC. You get to have more time and attention to detail. Always love hearing you explain about the pieces. You’ve had a wonderful career and a great love of your life and that’s something that a lot of people don’t get to experience. So you are a very blessed man, Louis. And I thank you for your designs and making me feel and look better than I used to. And I am up in age now. LOL!! Much love and best wishes to you and I will continue to check your site. Take good care of yourself!!
Dear Louis,
I am in tears reading that your impeccable Linea Line of fashion will no longer be available. You are Linea to me…classy, inspired. I’ve always admired and soaked up information as you explained the clothing, from inspiration, to design, to details,to manufacturing and telling us to PLAY, PLAY, PLAY. Nothing else on QVC is worth looking at, let alone buying (excuse me, I do own a few Bob Mackie creations). QVC has broken our hearts. Your clothing and jewelry has made this awful year a tad easier. I treasure Jac’s memory, as I mentioned my husband is fighting his own battle. What sadness in this world. I will depend on reading your blog. I feel as if I know you.. you have always shared your heart, soul and spirit. This is not goodbye. Have a good Holiday Season and stay well and safe.
Louis
I feel I have lost so much this year. I lost my grandfather and my mom. I wasn’t prepared to lose you and Linea. This makes me extremely sad.
Take care of yourself.
Oh Louis, this is crushing news. I love your beautifully tailored clothing and the Linea line will be sorely missed. What a sad end to a brutal year. Blessings to you my friend.
Louis, I am so sad and trying to write my thoughts through the tears. I am so thankful for your kindness and love that you and your wife have shown the Linea ladies from the very beginning. You have brought so much joy to me not only from your designs, but from your wonderful spirit inside. I have been with QVC from its beginning and from the beginning of CVN. I was never as satisfied with the products as when you and your lovely wife Jac appeared on the Q. As many have said, this is a terrible decision of QVC. I have only stayed this far because of you and your exquisite line of clothing. As a young single mother I was able to own only a few of the Anne Klein pieces and jewelry. I was so thrilled when you joined QVC and your clothing line is like no other designer. I have purchased so much of your line you would think that I have everything that you have offered in both jewelry and clothing. I will cherish it forever. Thank you, thank you Louis for your clothing, your friendship, and your knowledge. I will continue to follow on your blog and I pray for an abundance of Blessings for you because you have blessed all of us. Thank you, thank you Louis!
I am so sorry to hear this. I have many of your beautiful items, and I will really miss not having any new Linea. Take care. I will not forget you.
I am heart broken. Truly. Qvc is becoming a cheesy department store and Linea is the only thing I purchase.
Have you considered your own online store?
Yes!! Louis, please consider!
Louis,
2020 has taken another angel home, it seems. You have been a beacon of light for me in a dark time. You have shared your vision and generosity of spirit with me, and I have loved every minute of dressing up in a dressed down world -playing with colors, accessorizing the beautiful clothes with the gorgeous jewelry. It’s been a pleasure to watch your videos and read your posts.
Linea to me is the lady in the clown-down dressed world. QVC made a mistake here. They serve up click-bait crap when they had you serving up class.
I am so sorry that there will be no more clothes and no more videos. I will miss you and your creations.
The first thing I did after reading your posting was to go to the QVC website in search of a place to leave comments for management. I thought, how can we express our displeasure about this? There used to be a way to “make a suggestion,” but I could not find it. Does anyone know if there is a way to do that? Your ladies successfully staged a revolt once before, can we not try to do it again? We do not have to just resign ourselves without even voicing our displeasure just because it has been an unbelievably rough year.
This is a tremedous disappointment! What an extremely misguided decision! Linea has become the only remaining reason I shop from QVC at all anymore. It appears QVC apparently is only interested in marketing to people who do nothing but wear pajamas and cabin socks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Is that all people really want? Hardly seems plausible! That kind of junk is all too readily available, why remove the good stuff for that? The local discount stores have that in stock and no need to pay shipping charges to get it! Honestly, I do not have any idea where I will go to shop now! Good department stores are becoming a thing of the past. I hope there is some way you can continue doing what you do, somehow we can regain access to your wonderful designs! You are so greatly admired, appreciated and treasured by so many! Such a great designer and a fine gentleman! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Dearest, Louis……..Definitely a sad announcement…..and deep disappoint. I have been a follower of yours for decades. Anne Klein II was a staple of my wardrobe…and Anne Klein Couture, when I could afford it. Even though I have grown pound-wise through the years, I still have some of those fabulous creations since they are too precious to part with. It was a “happy day” when you came to QVC. You offered beautiful styles, well-made with fine fabrics and co-ordinated looks……all at a most reasonable price. Then came your exquisite and unique jewelry. Your shows were the BEST…obviously well-thought out and presented. The models…no matter the size….always looked stunning. Jac, of course, was a favorite. I agree, QVC’s “Golden Age” has passed.
I wish you all the best in the future. Your talent is bound to flourish in another avenue. I check your blog everyday(I’m not a Facebook user)….and will continue to do so. God bless. Hugs
Marie,
There used to be a way to “make a suggestion,”
At the bottom of every page on QVC’s website, look for “Connect With Us” in the second column, then scroll down to “Feedback.”
Sad news Louis. Thank you for your beautiful clothes, jewelry, stories, and glimpses into your life.
Dear Louis, I was so afraid this was going to happen and I am so VERY, very sorry! Just no words! I ordered so many Linea things last year because I had a feeling something like this might happen. I love your clothes! I bought 2 of the embroidered skirts in 2 colors and 2 lengths. Absolutely beautiful and comfortable, too! Also got your blazer, pants, crop pants, blouses, sweaters, etc. I am so sad! Please keep up your blog and post pictures. You are a class act and a treasure! Jennifer did a great job, too & I could tell the models adored you as well. Loved the video of them visiting your home in Connecticut. Merry Christmas, Louis and God bless. Patty from Houston….
Louis, I got my first job, years ago, wearing Anne Klein, and I know it was partly because I looked professional and ready to work! Im one of the Linea Ladies and proudly tell anyone who asks, and sometimes even if they don’t, that I’m wearing designer original clothes by Louis D. You and Jac have been part of my life for years and I’ve had many wonderful conversations about clothing, jewelry, berets, etc. with other fans. I love the east coast, classic, preppy look with a modern twist and your clothing never failed. I knew I’d be comfortable on Nantucket, visiting friends in Chicago, or going to work here in Michigan wearing my Linea. I’ll be with the rest of your ladies eagerly reading your blog and wishing you all the best. I’m typing “good night” for now through tears. Stay safe and be well. Yvonne
Dear Louis,
I am so sad to hear that your elegant Linea Line of fashion will no longer be available. There is no other line of clothing on QVC that matches your attention to detail and outstanding professional tailoring. QVC has made a very foolish decision by turning its back on a successful twenty year relationship with you and has broken the hearts of your very grateful followers. I hope you will continue your blog. You have always shared your heart and your indomitable spirit. I will continue to follow you on your website. Take good care of yourself.
Oh Louis – I am in tears. You are so much more to me than beautiful clothing. You taught me so much and have given me the confidence to show up all put together no matter the occasion – (“it takes the same amount of time”) – even gathering groceries! I read your blog every day of my life (since its inception) and simply love hearing from you. The videos were magnificent! Our dinner with you and Jac in Washington is a favorite memory. We lingered for hours listening to your stories! Other than a few pairs of jeans and workout clothes, my entire wardrobe is Linea. It’s a treasure! My four year old granddaughter notices everything and will say, “Louis, Memere?”, when she sees me and is oohing and awing over jewelry, colors, and style. Your creativity is incredible! The joy you have brought through this pandemic is immeasurable. I cannot imagine life without new Linea designs. There are not enough words to express how sad I am.
Much love…..
Oh Louis – I am in tears. You are so much more to me than beautiful clothing. You taught me so much and have given me the confidence to show up all put together no matter the occasion – (“it takes the same amount of time”) – even gathering groceries! I read your blog every day of my life (since its inception) and simply love hearing from you. The videos were magnificent! Our dinner with you and Jac in Washington is a favorite memory. We lingered for hours listening to your stories! Other than a few pairs of jeans and workout clothes, my entire wardrobe is Linea. It’s a treasure! My four year old granddaughter notices everything and will say, “Louis, Memere?”, when she sees me and is oohing and awing over jewelry, colors, and style. Your creativity is incredible! The joy you have brought through this pandemic is immeasurable. I cannot imagine life without new Linea designs. There are not enough words to express how sad I am.
Love,
Susan
So sad and angry, as well, to hear that QVC would do this to you and to us; however, they did it before, so I shouldn’t be surprised.
While it’s definitely my loss, it’s also QVC’s loss, Louis, because no one on QVC is as good as you.
I wish you well and; although, I don’t post here very much, I will continue to check in to see how you are doing.
Barbara – Pennsylvania
Well this news makes losing the quarantine 10 lbs. MANDATORY! I have so many of your beautiful clothing and jewelry items that I’m sure I can live out my life wearing this wardrobe. Well tailored classics never go out of style, and if they do, WHATEVER! I’m going to be buried in Linea and thankfully I have hoarded enough to make that real. Just can’t ever gain any weight, so thank you for that, Louis. Among the myriad things for which I’ll be thankful to you and Jac forever is the example of your wonderful partnership and marriage, as well as how you both cared so much for us “little people”. People act like I’m crazy when I talk about you and Linea like we have a personal relationship. It doesn’t even matter to me if it’s true because it has always felt like it is. If you’re ever in L.A., I’m sure there are many Linea Ladies who would love to celebrate with you in person–you know Ladies Who Lunch in Linea, as opposed to sweats and flip flops.
Another feather in your cap, Louis, is how many deep friendships many Linea Ladies have formed with each other based on nothing more than loving Linea to begin with and transforming into lifelong bonds. I hope you know how much you and Jac are loved–and that would be true whether we loved your clothes or not. As long as you want to continue your blog, I will be here to read it. And throw in my two cents as usual.
I’ve loved clothing since I was a small girl, making clothes for my Barbie withs round end scissors and safety pins and tape. Oh, yeah, she looked hot! LOL. It served me well growing up in a rural place where the Sears catalog was our mall. We would make annual treks to Chicago to Marshall Fields and Carson Pirie Scott to buy our winter coats and a small capsule “collection” of what we could afford. The rest of my closet was filled with my own home sewn creations that my best friend and I would work on all summer. I learned a lot about construction the hard way–like there is a right and a left sleeve.
When I stumbled on your line shortly before the last time QVC was calling it quits with Linea, I knew I’d found my forever designer. I still have silk blouses, amazing boucle suits and jackets, and suede jackets that I know are 15 years old. I also have a great vintage AK jewelry collection that I picked up over the years on eBay. Posh knits are kept year around in cedar chest. The jewel in the crown, however, is you. I have enjoyed hearing your stories, eating Jac’s recipes and learning about fabrics, fashion and foreign places. Much love to you, dear Louis. None of us thought we’d have a year like this, and somehow, losing Linea is just so very 2020.
Dear Louis,
I am so sad to hear this. How do you say thank you to someone who has transformed so many women’s lives by providing so much more than clothes and advice for in my case, some 15 years? I still have the very first item I bought from you some 15 years ago. The caramel tunic with the stand collar. I had turned on the TV and was flipping channels and paused because there it was being presented on QVC. I took a chance and ordered from QVC for the first time ever. I remember thinking it would never fit me, but when I put it on, my self esteem went up a thousand percent. I was so interested I went on the QVC website to find out more about you and when your next show would be. Twice I had the pleasure of speaking to you when I called into the show!!! Couldn’t believe I did that, and that I got through. I even had the pleasure of meeting you once. What a big heart you have! I remember when they started the blog on QVC, and I couldn’t believe how you welcomed questions and answered so promptly and sincerely. The blog was great but then the Linea Forum started, where I met some of the most wonderful women ever, and formed friendships that extended over to Facebook friendships as well- these mean the world to me. I remember how excited we all were when you announced you would start your own website. I think I was the third or fourth person to post on your website LOL. What struck me was how you managed to maintain such civility in a public forum. I think it’s because the women love and value the author and know they are loved and valued by him. It’s authentic appreciation. A few days ago I made Jac’s ginger cookies for all my neighbors, and I realized what a hard time of year this is for you. We are all reaching out across the miles to you, and send the deepest love and appreciation for all you’ve given us. That will never change!
Thank you Sincerely,
Celia
Louis, I just have to add that this doesn’t say nearly enough- but I hope you know we are all at a loss for words. I just went over to order a few more things and cried like a baby. Much love-
Celia
Louis- Many Thanks for being my personal designer. Never a regret for any Linea clothing or jewelry item purchased for nearly 20 years. Looking at my closets (yes, plural!) I see the wonderful way that your materials and designs evolved over the decades. It needs to be said what your clothing has meant to a plus size woman. Our choices for quality and fashion are limited. You have allowed me to present myself better than most any woman I know of any size- all at a price that was always far below the stellar quality. The same can be said for providing petite lengths in pants and skirts/dresses. Rarely does a day go by that I do not wear something Linea. Even on a very casual December Friday I am wearing my all-time favorite fleece lined microfiber socks and the gray zebra print coat. Yes, everything was not for my figure. Probably a good thing or I would need even more closets.
We have been through the good times and bad times. Together. I have been with you and the Linea ladies longer than I was with my husband, LOL! Seriously, I am certain that most of us will continue to visit with you here and on Facebook if you choose. QVC may have let you go, but your Linea Ladies never will! BTW, during this past year I often wished that QVC had allowed you to expand your Linea Leisure line. the clothing has been perfect for the lives we are living in 2020.
Please know that we all share in your great sadness as Linea comes to an end, but what a fabulous run it has been for the brand, for you and for us all. Much Love back at you and Godspeed Louis.
Louis, what a beautiful letter…and another “end of an era”…cannot take any more endings this year! This is my first time commenting here…I am writing for two people, myself and my mom who I just lost this year at a very beautiful and stylish to the end, 91, (due to this horrendous virus.) She was glamorous, had an impeccable eye, and was my own style icon. She introduced me to QVC, as in her elder years this became a place she could shop (one of her favorite pastimes), easily, from her home. She had many of your pieces and always looked beautiful in them. She bought from many lines on Q, but it was the “true designers” that she could always count on to really flatter her. So I thank you, posthumously, from her…for making her feel and look pretty. We’d sometimes watch QVC from our own homes, respectively, but chat on the phone together, just like we’d always done together, shopping in stores… comparing opinions on things. We enjoyed your shows and always said it was so interesting to listen to “real designers” talk about clothing, cuts, materials, styles etc. For me especially because I worked for a while as a clothing buyer and merchandiser for a few small boutiques, and just loved to hear your point of view. I wish you nothing but the best in whatever is “NEXT” for you. You will be missed. You are correct…QVC’s golden era was something else…but nothing like that now. So many things have changed this year. Peace to you~thank you…for the integrity, the style, the authenticity, the joy of fashion you gave to us all. Please…don’t “put those pencils down” for good… Best regards, Amy
Dear Louis,
I am so very sad to read about Qvc’s decision. In my opinion it is a big mistake. My closet is about 90% Linea. I do not like any of the other designers (and I use that term loosely for most of them) on the q.
Thank you for all of your hard work and creativity. How lucky I am to have discovered you and your beautiful designs.
I wish you much peace and love dear Louis. You are simply the best.
❤️Ginny
Louis,
I am saddened by your news, but not entirely surprised. QVC has changed over the years, not for the better. I wish you well — health, happiness and long life. I will continue to look for you here on your blog. Now, I will console myself by visiting all your Linea items in my closet.
Peace to you.
Deirdre
Bon chance and bon voyage, Louis my friend!
Our household will miss your wonderful line of well-styled, well-priced, and thoroughly coordinated clothes. People always noticed the well-turned-out woman on my arm.
And I enjoyed those times I caught segments of your shows. I like to know how things are made and how they work and how they fit in the world, and I would be entranced by your explanations to your female audience of style and construction and fit and wardrobe coordination. You know your stuff!
And I remember fondly that dinner party in Washington too many years ago.
Stay safe.
Louis, my friend,
As one of the husbands lucky enough to see his wife dress in timeless styles at affordable price, to shift and recombine items, and to build a wardrobe for life year after year, I, too am sad to see you go. I would catch part of your shows from time to time, and marveled at how you explained the intricacies of design and construction and color and combination to your devoted following.
And I remember with fondness that dinner party in Washington too many years ago.
Dear Louis,
This news is heartbreaking and underscores the way timeless, authentic beauty has been thrown aside for tawdry and shoddy items that will be meaningless after a brief period of time. You will always be remembered for your integrity and adherence to that which is classic and timeless. You understood true beauty and class.
QVC has said goodbye to a one-of-a-kind star. Their loss (big-time). I wish for you another adventure that allows you to use your talents and boundless creativity. You and your fashions will be missed — forever. I will always cherish my Linea wardrobe. Goodbye, dear friend. I wish you the best!
This message was from me, Goldie76.
Louis,I’m in shock. I love your line. I’ve also have come to think of you as a dear friend. I haven’t posted much this year because life has been very tough for me.But reading your blog regularly has been a bright spot in my life! Your clothes are well made & make me look & feel beautiful.Your a couture designer who truly loves & understands the needs of women.
As you suggested I’ll certainly keep in touch through your blog.Your Linea ladies are heartbroken. Is there any way you can keep designing for us? Maybe a Linea website? There must be a way ?
QVC isn’t what it used to be.Your line was the last of the class acts on the channel.When you go all that will be left IMHO will be overpriced “schmatas”.
Louis, you’re a one of a kind treasure.Thank you for making us a part of yours & Jaq’s lives!!
Louis, I am in tears over this………..all these emotions bubble to the surface. It’s personal for me…………not just the clothes. You and Jac became part of my life and will continue to be a part of it through this website. I am hoping that, now, you will tell us your wonderful stories of which you have many……. as you have a gift for writing.
Linea is the only line I purchase at QVC. I will continue to add to my Linea Collection until it is no longer avaiable. When I wear your designs, I feel finished, attractive, beautifully dressed and female! My husband would take such pride seeing me in your designs. After living and working in New York for so many years, trying to find something in Florida became a horror until I found you on QVC by accident when I broke my ankle and was awake at 3AM! My first purchase was your ribbon and pearl Chanel jacket and skirt in black and purple! I was in love and I still wear them to this day.
I won’t belabor the point on the stupidity of QVC’s decision. The idea of having 3 channels was a poor choice to make financially, cutting some of their longtime hosts was another cruelty. The Q in their logo now stands for quanity not quality. QVC is not doing well and I feel there will be many more poor decisions to come and not good ones, so in that case, I’m happy you are not part of that hassle. Reminds me of what happened to Anne Klein………..after you left it was never the same and still isn’t.
We need some of your Christmas pictures when you have time. You will be in my prayers, tomorrow. So I send you big hugs, my friend and many blessings. oxoxoxo Cat
This can’t be true !! My entire closet is Linea. I adore everything you design. You will be so missed. When I saw how they layer off many of the Hosts, I knew we were coming to a change we’ve come to know My heart aches. Enjoy your Christmas. And when one door closes another surely opens. Hugs
Dear Louis,
This has already been a year like no other, and now this so very sad news as the year nears end.
There was a time when the Q did deliver Quality, Value, Convenience – but these past several years they seem to have lost their way. The ‘Golden Age’ of the Q ended a long time ago.
I have so enjoyed your Designs, Blog and Videos – and your Friendship.
Over the years, I have purchased so much Linea – and especially this past Fall/Winter season – doubles of many items – that I will be wearing Linea forever.
I will definitely continue to stay in touch through your Blog.
Wishing you health and happiness – and please keep us updated as to ‘NEXT.’
Sincerely,
Seka.
This announcement makes me about as sad as I can be. You’ve been dressing me since I was around 28 years old (and you were 29 or 30). My mother taught me to save up and buy the very best thing of its kind that I could afford and so for many years the Anne Klein line was the backbone of my work wardrobe, and I stretched my budget by sewing your designs from Vogue patterns. Later, our beloved Dayton’s Department Stores carried your signature label. Wearing your designs elevated my confidence and self-esteem, put me in a professional frame with individuality, and truly contributed to my career. Then, 20 years ago I came home from work in the middle of the night and turned on the tv to wind down, and there you were presenting the Linea line that now fills my closets and dressers. “linea Day” and showtimes went on my calendar, and many pleasant and inspirational hours passed watching your presentations. That you invited our coments, answered our questions, fulfilled our requests, and that you and Jac were so personable and kind is like a kind of dream for us customers who felt like friends. Your blog is a personalized fashion magazine for your Linea ladies, a window on your life and creative process. I made Jac’s ginger cookies this week and thought of her and the sad anniversary of her passing. Now this news comes, and with it, your hand still extended in friendship. With respect and gratitude, I will stay tuned for the next chapter of your creative life and I know that you will be wonderful. –Mary Jane
Dear Louis,
Thank you so much for everything. I am crying as I type this. I will miss you so much and am glad you will keep your website. I always delighted in you, your caring ways, your generous spirit and your lovely designs. I have a closet full of your clothes. And as someone who sewed, I appreciated the details in the design and the difficulty in construction. I think I was good at finding my style (which is traditional Linea, Dramatic Classic as I learned in the book Metamorphosis), but the combining patterns, colors in the clothes, adding jewelry was so much fun to learn from you. I have an abundance of jewelry to express and enhance me and my clothing. You have made a difference in my life, as I know that you have to so many other women and I am grateful for that..
Louis – Thank you for your letter. It is so distressing to learn that QVC doesn’t value a wonderful designer. They have lost a customer. I will continue to read your blog. Your warmth and kindness have always encouraged me . We have many similarities.I will cherish my Linea wardrobe ! I wish you good health & happiness in these challenging times.Teresa from Long Island.
Louis,
Thank you for all your beautiful designs that I have bought through the years. Like many, I tried clothing that I would never have tried at all without your encouragement to see how it looks. I’m sorry that the jewelry line will also be leaving as well. As others have said perhaps you might want to find another coordinator to sell your designs. But then with your talent, you can always take up sketching the people, animals & world around you. You found your passion in life & put it to benefit many. Not many people get to find their passion & follow their dreams. Consider yourself blessed.
Much love,
Chris
Louis how I will miss you. Your kindness, knowledge and beautiful designs. As others have said you made our lives better, happier and easier. Please always hold in your heart how much we love you and your talent. Each Linea item I have will be treasured and part of me always.
This saddens me beyond tears….I had this feeling. I am so grateful for the bounty of 2020 in Linea. I took everything I could scratch together and bought it all. From jackets, to blouses, to midi skirts, to faux pant and skirt, to faux suede jackets, to hose, to jewelery, to TCF blazers, skirts, pants, riding jackets, to plaid jackets, to beloved WK. I’m sure I left something out. But having made a major course correction in my health and having lost 105 pounds over the past 1 1/2 years I had to start almost from scratch on my wardrobe. 3X to 14/ 16 and some 18. The benefits to my health have been phenomenal and though I am 75 now, I plan to wear all of my beloved Linea classic pieces throughout the closing acts of my life and maybe into the curtain calls. Looking and feeling always chic and now svelte. I am so thankful there was enough budget from saving to do this since you now face your own closing curtain of sorts. I hope you will putter. And make things grow. And continue to flood your life with color. Take care of your health and God Bless you in all new adventures. Sending Much Love, Nancy J.
Oh Louis, I will so miss seeing your new designs. I hope you find another outlet because I have been buying your clothes for so long I cannot even remember how long it has been. Lately your jewelry has been such a new joy for me and I bought so much of your winter collection. I can’t imagine why this decision made sense for QVC. I enjoy all the pictures and videos and stories on your blog and will continue to read. I wish you the very best and hope to see your line again somewhere else perhaps.
Louis, this is heart breaking. I hope that you will find another outlet for your marvelous designing talents, as your ladies will follow you anywhere. The first time that I wrote to you I was astounded by your prompt, personal reply. It gave me joy to send you the video of the villa where you and Jac used to stay near Positano. This week I was planning to write to you yet again, thanking you for transforming my style and my outlook. Lately, things have been rather difficult, but wearing your designs lifts my spirits and makes me feel put together, even when I am not!
Know that you are loved, not just for your talents, but for your warmth, your love of people, and your inimitable spirit. You have blessed so many of us. So I say to you, arrivederci. May we meet again. Fondly, Pam
Louis
Thank you for your kindness as well as your talent. I own a lot of Linea. I have enjoyed wearing your beautiful clothing from your Anne Klein Couture, Anne Klein and now QVC. Your clothing is so lovely. I will miss you as well as your designs. Much continued happiness to you.
Louis, thank you so much for all you have done. I will miss buying your clothes and jewelry. Having column of color outfits was something I would never believe I would have. Wearing your coats with perfectly matched coordinates makes me feel like a star. I will definitely keep in touch. I check your blog daily. I wake up check the news and see what Louis has for me. I will continue to check. Time magazine might have people of the year, but you are mine. You were a light for me when I couldn’t see my son. He is in California and I am in Boston. Be well.