Monthly Archives: April 2015

…………….STATEMENT SWEATERS in your wardrobe are the “cherry” on top of the cake. Yes, the basic unadorned sweaters are your core pieces that you wear everyday, but on those occasions when you really want to pull out all the stops and look your absolute best….even if it’s just going to lunch with the girls….or shopping in the mall [you never know who you will bump into]…..these are the pieces you reach for…………..The new SCOOP NECK WK SHORT SLEEVE….WAIST WHITTLING SWEATER, A265575, is such a piece. The magic to this sweater is the FAUX PLACKET FRONT with the  SIX LINEA SIGNATURE BUTTONS. The placket is real in every aspect except one….it does not open. This prevents any possibility of GAPING….I know this is a feature that women who are large on top will appreciate. The Whisper Knit sweater is in a jersey stitch so it is lighter in weight than the Every Needle Rib…..more appropriate for spring /summer. This sweater also features the WAIST WHITTLING RIBS that so many of you find figure flattering. The ribs are not TIGHT, so even if your waist line is not your best feature, this should not have a negative effect….The sweater is approx. 24 INCHES for the size XXS…..so each size up will be a little longer……The first color, shown above, is WHITE with GOLD buttons. It is featured with the NAVY WK PANT and the NAVY ENR CARDIGAN, A259706 with the  same GOLD Signature buttons, A259706…………The SIGNATURE LOGO NECKLACES, J320468 are not an exact copy of the buttons, and that was done on purpose. I wanted to emulate the button, but not match it…..much more interesting that way. The SIGNATURE EARRING, pierced only, J320884, also emulates the button and the necklace, but again is not a direct match to either…..they just all work and coordinate together………The ENAMEL & GOLD WATCH, J277885, is a wonderful compliment to create the finished look…….This sweater looks just as wonderful over jeans as it does over a pencil skirt…..so no matter what your lifestyle….this is a piece that can work for you…………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………….enjoy………………………………..much Love…………………………………………Louis

…………..The second color to be featured in this new SCOOP NECK SHORT SLEEVE SWEATER is………………………..RASPBERRY…………..and the Raspberry comes with SILVER SIGNATURE BUTTONS…..Naturally, I have accessorized with the SIGNATURE LOGO necklaces and earrings in SILVER, though you could combine the silver and gold necklace, which would still look wonderful……..Ivory crepe trousers….navy, black or gray would all look just as good…….I’d love it with the black and silver grey PINSTRIPE PANT & JACKET too……. Raspberry is a beautiful accent color, definitely in the “cool” family, that will work with many things you already own…..It’s definitely the cherry on top…..or in this case the “RASPBERRY”……………………………………………………………….enjoy……………………..much Love……………………………..Louis

This sweater needed to be in NAVY, and a natural with GOLD BUTTONS. I happen to love this sweater with the mixture of the SILVER & GOLD signature necklaces……It just takes it a bit off center….if you know what I mean…..less expected and more dimensional than all gold. Of course there is absolutely nothing wrong with all gold necklaces too…….Above, I have the Navy sweater with the NAVY WK SKIRT, A253411 for a two piece dress look…..add the WK CARDIGAN with the GOLD buttons, A259706, and you have a SOFT SUIT………………very CHIC………..very SOPHISTICATED………….absolutely TIMELESS………………………………………………

…………………………………………………enjoy…………………………much Love……………………………..Louis

I told you earlier in the season that I was doing two “MILANO STITCH SWEATERS”, and here is the second one, A265550……Some of you may recognize this sweater as something similar to a popular sweater from the past……you would be correct…..Every so often I look through my archives in search of something that I feel is as relevant, as important now as it was when I first introduced it….Something that new Linea customers, who didn’t have the chance to purchase it the first time it was offered, might want to add to their new Linea wardrobes…This sweater jacket met all of the criteria…………It is similar, but not exactly the same to another I have offered before. The COTTON/ACRYLIC yarn is the same, and if you may own the previous one, you know just how well this yarn has stood up to time. It has a zip front [one way], RIBBED COLLAR and RIBBED POCKET BANDS, the pockets are functional…. all as before….. but this time the sweater has a 3/4 length sleeve with a RIBBED START. This gives the jacket some what of a retro feel….so popular today…….The length of the XS sweater is approx 23 inches……The shape is definitely boxier than the newest Milano stitch sweater, but exactly as the vintage one…..and similar to ottoman sweaters from the past……………The color above is YELLOW. If you own anything in SUNSHINE YELLOW as the SHORT SLEEVE MOCK NECK WK above, A251584 , which also comes in IVORY, RED and NAVY……..or the SUNSHINE YELLOW LACE SHELL. A252346…shown above….they all MATCH PERFECTLY. I think the lace shell and the Yellow sweater jacket would make for an ideal outfit for any spring/summer special occasion…..Switch it out with the mock neck or a tank…..pair it with jeans, and you have a wonderful casual outfit…..still pulled together….still sophisticated……Add the GOLD FISH, J278128 and the BOLD GOLD HOOP, J288005, for a little fun…..and you are off…………………………………………………………………………enjoy……………………..much Love…………………..Louis

……………………..DARK DEEP NAVY and GLEAMING WHITE with ICE COLD SILVER…..is a winning combination! Classic….yes, but for me, NEVER boring………..Under the NAVY SWEATER/JACKET, A265550, is the perfect WHITE “T”, A255118. It is in the poly/span that I always use for my printed tops…..What makes this T so special is that the front is DOUBLE FABRIC [in the white only], so there is absolutely NO SEE THROUGH. Really, when was the last time you saw any white T shirt made with a doubled front so you didn’t have to worry about your bra showing through. Many white Ts are so transparent you either have to layer it, or only wear it  with a jacket or cardigan over it for modesty?! That’s why I call it the PERFECT WHITE “T” SHIRT…..On the bottom…my WHITE Linea Leisure pull-on pant. If you haven’t gotten yours yet because you think it’s too early for white….you’re almost TOO LATE! Get them immediately before they are gone for the season…..there aren’t any more coming in!…………..To complete the outfit…my SILVER BEADS in the Linea finish. Ladies…..this may be the last time these beads are avail. in the Linea finishes of Silver,Gold, Gunmetal and Chocolate. This was a special finish developed for me at AK and i had it reproduced for my QVC line. The factory where these were made doesn’t want to make them again….it’s the same story as my Roma Ponte [my Linea Ladies who know this fabric know what the story is…the factory refused to make it again because it was to difficult to knit]. This necklace in all the colors and the set of matching stud earring is going to go the same way the Roma Ponte went. I am saying this because these pieces are unique, and will soon be gone forever. I  will be showing them in all the colors over and over again….season after season. I felt I had to share this information with you. I wanted to make new styles in these finishes, but so far we have not found a factory who will do it, and the factory that made these bead necklaces and stud earrings was one of the best factories……What can I say….I was thrilled when I was first able to bring these to you…thinking of all the different styles I wanted to do in the new Linea finish, but the end came much quicker than I expected…….so if they appeal to you, I wouldn’t let them slip through your fingers….they are chic, sophisticated, timeless….yet still modern with an edge! …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..enjoy…………..much Love………………………………Louis