Yearly Archives: 2016

……………….This morning I noticed an underlying coolness in the air….Jac and I always say “Fall is in the air”, and with my show being on August 22nd…..Fall is just around the corner. With Fall come the local antique shows ( some of them out side), Flea markets, our trips to the apple orchards in northern Ct.,and all the other fun things we look forward to with the changing of the season…..More and more casual clothes are taking a larger space in Jac’s closet!

The LACE UP as a detail has been around for centuries….think of the men and women’s attire through the centuries…..Laced front bodices, and vests…laced up sleeves on jackets…..Laced up shirts like Buccaneer shirts, laced up corsets and the Gibson girl etc etc……More recently in the 40s and 50s designers like Claire McCardell and Bonnie Cashin used the detail, and introduced a more relaxed way of dressing…..perhaps the beginning of casual dressing. YSL brought it to the fashion runway with his cotton poplin safari pull over shirts…..The lace up showed up more recently on leather tunics from Ralph Lauren……….I have utilized the lace up detail on my new LINEA LEISURE LACE UP TUNIC HOODIE, A279523…..The fabric is my new FRENCH DONEGAL TERRY, a 60% cotton 40% polyester blend……There are tiny flecks of color that appear here and there….hence DONEGAL…….There are many details that make up this top….starting with the easy fitting silhouette……The body has a gentle A-LINE, and has a semi swing effect. The BODY SEAMS help to create the shape. The HOOD also has an easy fit. Please notice the HERRINGBONE TAPE used to cover the hood seam and the entire inside neckline. This gives the garment a more finished look…..a more Designer look….an added detail that is often left off leisure garments….The front lace up is achieved with metal grommets and a DTM cord. On the OATMEAL the grommets and metal cords tips are in a burnished BRONZE……..There is no need to wear anything under the top because there is an attached modesty piece…….Layering is optional when weather warrants the need…. The top, which is approx. 28 inches long for the xs, has patch pockets with the addition of the inserted set- in band for easy access. This type of pocket detail has become a Linea signature………..Subtly embroidered on the pocket is the Linea emblem. The sleeve is finished off with a cuff…….I have chosen to layer the tunic with the new TAUPE WK TN, A72448, and for a bottom the TAUPE LINEA LEISURE PANT, A262070/A262072. The total effect of the Oatmeal and Taupe is very sophisticated, soothing and low key……………enjoy……..much Love……….Louis

……………DARK GREY has all GUNMETAL detailing. Due to the blend of cotton and polyester the effect after dying is HEATHERED……..Grey combined with Dark Grey or Black and WHITE are the perfect layering, and accent pieces . Shown above the WK S/S top in BLACK, A267882, which at the moment is only avail in xxs, but come Jan or Feb. will be avail in all sizes. For the bottom there are many choices….from white or black jeans to my Super Ponte Black or Heather Grey boot cut pant….slim pants or leggings. I will be showing my Linea Body grey legging……Even a skirt, maxi or short, with tights and shoe boots or high boots, will give you a new look with each wearing. These are comfort clothes…..clothes to wear everyday and everywhere…..whether you are going to the grocery store, the movies , dinner or taking a flight overseas………………….enjoy…..much Love…….Louis

………………………SPRING……………..SUMMER………………FALL or WINTER, this BRIGHT BLUE will always cheer you up…… A very patriotic color…especially when mixed with the new SCARLET RED WK TN, A72448, and white jeans or my Linea Leisure cotton knit pull-on pant, A262070/A262072 in white or navy. It looks great with indigo or white jeans too……………..Silver is the accent for the grommets and the metal cord tips………………………………………………….

………..enjoy…………much Love………….Louis

………………….THE LINEA CLASSIC WHISPER KNIT, A72448 is returning once again in three new colors! The first is……………. SCARLET RED…………….a beautiful red………This is a blue red. For me this is a MUST HAVE color to add to your Linea TN wardrobes……The pant above is the Charcoal Grey Ponte Boot cut pant which is also returning. It sold out completely from .com sales and was never officially presented…..So if you missed out the first time around, or want a back up pair do not hesitate…..I have accessorized with the new RIBBON LINK NECKLACE and the BOLD HOOP both in SILVER…..The Scarlet Red TN is just the start of many Scarlet Red pieces to come………………………………….enjoy…………………much Love……………………….Louis

……………………………The second new color is………….TAUPE…………….which matches the TAUPE WK SWING CARDIGAN…..This is a wonderful new neutral. The WK taupe is deeper and darker than the Linea Leisure Taupe……..The Super Ponte Boot Cut Pant will also be avail. in the new Taupe……..The WK Taupe and the S. Ponte taupe coordinate, but are not an exact match. It is extremely difficult to get two totally different yarns, poly/ rayon for the pant and rayon/nylon for the WK, to match……..It’s a close as we could get it, and I am pleased with the result. I feel this is something you should all know so there are no surprises………..The RIBBON LINK necklace will also be avail in GUNMETAL, which for me as a fashion accessory is just as important as gold or silver…………………enjoy…………………………much Love………………………..Louis