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