Monthly Archives: November 2014

Personally….I think these are “sleeper” bracelets. The J284044, comes in the SILVER/BLK JET or the GOLD/BLACK JET. These go with many of the Linea Jet necklaces….whether it be the 72 inch faceted bead necklace, J284043, or the fine wire necklace with the floating jet beads, J291535. They also work perfectly with the single Black Jet drop earring J291538. On their own or stacked with the Jet faceted bead stretch bracelet J291536, these would make a terrific addition to anyone’s wardrobe……Mixed  together…they all make a wonderful ensemble……………………………………………………….Happy Holidays…………….Louis

If you own anything or you know someone who owns anything in Aubergine or OLIVE….like the new swing sweater…..these crosses in the Wine and Olive work beautifully….The matching Enamel Station necklaces, J271861 finish the layering look…………………………………Happy Holidays……………Love……..Louis

J296898, the new 5 cross choker with the enamel oval beads, J264036 the double sided cross, J284037 the stone button earring, J264037, the 48 inch station necklace with the gold rim jewels, J267612 the 61 inch station bead necklace all make up the BYZANTINE GROUP…….Any one of these beautiful pieces would make a spectacular Christmas present. Sorry the cuff in the picture didn’t make it this year….maybe next Christmas!……Happy Holidays

………………..I first did this exact size shawl at Anne Klein in 1990. It was first offered in IVORY, BLACK and SCARLET 100% Cashmere Jersey, and they went with both day and night outfits all in columns of color…..Cashmere maxi coats and turtlenecks  worn over short skirts with matching tights and knee high boots. For evening I showed them with floor length Cashmere Jersey dresses…..very covered up long Turtleneck dresses or very bare slips with criss cross string LOW backs….12 different dresses in all walked the runway…..the last 6 in SCARLET……The matching SHAWLS were THE KEY ACCESSORY!……My philosophy of design has not changed over the years………….CLASS is CLASS no matter what the date……..Columns of color are not a fade….It is a way of dressing that does not depend on what is IN or what is OUT…..In my fashion vocabulary there is no such thing as” in” or “out”. If you, as a designer, are going to design something that is going to be OUT in a season or two, then it wasn’t worth designing in the first place. In my vocabulary…..I use words like TIMELESS, SOPHISTICATION, CHIC, CLASS…..Yes, maybe words that you have heard over and over again, but for me they never loose their meaning or power…..It is up to you to decide what “fashion road” you want to take. There are no wrong turns or paths. Everyone is an individual and should decide what their style is. If you so choose to travel along with me down my “fashion path”, I can only promise you that you will always feel well dress, TIMELESS, SOPHISTICATED and CHIC………………………………The OLIVE SHAWL, A259111, continues to be that KEY ACCESSORY! It adds the drama to that COLUMN OF COLOR that I keep talking to you about…..Besides being glamorous….it will be one of the most practical pieces of clothing you may own. Reading and seeing what is going on weather wise around the country…..SIX FEET OF SNOW in the Great Lake areas of NY State gives me a major CHILL…..and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet! Holey Moley….get out your shawls ladies and wrap up….you’re going to need them!…………………Happy Holidays…………………….Louis

………….The RASPBERRY SHAWL, A259111, worn with the dyed to match RASPBERRY WK FUNNEL NECK SWEATER, A259109, as well as the RASPBERRY PEA JACKET, A259261, gives you an instant aura. A PURE DESIGNER TOUCH, and surely you won’t see yourself coming and going. As an accent color, say to the CAMEL PEA JACKET, it truly is face flattering. This is a gift for any age…….practical and luxurious at the same time! What a wonderful present the shawl and the pea jacket would make for a wonderful daughter or daughter in law….or maybe suggest it to your son or son in law….you know they need all the help they can get…….By the way love the RASPBERRY FUNNEL SWEATER, A259109, with an ivory TN like the , A83962, casually worn with the shawl tossed over the shoulder……is a GREAT look for a get together with friends and family…….it’s getting really cold out there….a beautiful shawl would be the perfect gift………………………………………………………………………….Happy Holidays………………………….Louis