Yearly Archives: 2017

The buyers are placing a “WAIT LIST” order for the faceted bead necklaces in all colors! If you were hesitant…….NOW IS THE TIME to place your order to be sure of getting what you want!!!

…………………A Reefer Coat originally referred to a man’s nautical coat……a Pea Jacket style, hence the name “Reef” coat, which was eventually elongated to Reefer. Over the years the definition of a Reefer coat took on a broader scope, and a man’s single breasted “blazer” coat came under the umbrella…….English haberdashers made the title of Reefer coat popular, and cashmere and Camel hair Reefer coats were the thing in the 20s and 30s……..Today a Reefer coat is basically a man’s or woman’s single or double breasted “Blazer” coat…………………..Blazers, in general, are having a strong resurgence. Notice how many blazers, whether solid, check or plaid, you see in many ads………….I thought the time was right, at the beginning of the curve, to introduce my version of the “Reefer Coat”………The style number is…..A298054…………..The fabric I chose is the same fabric as my “Trench Coat”, and last seasons coat with the gold nugget buttons. I wanted a fabric that I knew would tailor well, top stitch clean, and through seaming would create  the desired shape. It’s also a fabric, as many of you have discovered, that is the right weight for Fall, most of the Winter [depending where you live], and early Spring. The coat is fully lined, and has a shape that follows the line of the body. There are Princess seams where you will find hidden pockets, and body darts which create the shape. The back has princess seaming, again to give an easy shape. The coat has a notch collar and a four button front. There are shoulder pads which give the coat a stronger look. The long sleeves have three WORKING buttons. The front pocket flaps are ornamental……..The length of the coat for the size 6 is approx. 37 inches…….A BLACK coat is something many of you have, but a BLAZER COAT in BLACK is something special…..something timeless, and a forever piece………I chose to coordinate the coat with the WINTER WHITE “BIG DEAL” tunic shirt, A294605, worn over the BLACK SLEEVELESS WK TN, A293746, and the BLACK SUPER PONTE BC PANT, A268216……….The perfect accessory…..the WINTER WHITE WK SCARF, A295909, is not only GLAMOROUS…..it’s functional, and feels so GOOD!…………..and the TRAPEZE NECKLACE in shiny BLACK, J331644, a truly unique piece, is returning this month!……………..I know if I saw a woman dressed like this entering a room, I would do a double take!!! CHIC…absolutely……….and oh so CLASSY!…………………………….enjoy………………….much Love……………………………Louis

………………………….FAWN….is a brand NEW Linea color……………it reeks of class!….It is a soft pale taupe……The total look of the FAWN TN with the WAIST WHITTLING ribs, A295877, and the TAN TROUSERS, A273303, topped off with the Reefer coat is that kind of pulled together look that makes you wonder “where did she buy that?”………ELEGANT, and REFINED are the two words that best describe this QUIETLY CHIC ensemble…………….You just know this woman has impeccable taste……………….These photos clearly show the proportion, balance, and seaming of the coat. The lapel and collar are just the right size, and the pocket flap is in the right position above the inseam pocket……..The photos at the right show the three button sleeve and the fact that there is a finished facing when the sleeve is rolled back………For this very subtle thoroughbred look I have chosen the “SPIRIT NECKLACE” in Desert Sand, J350153, for the finishing touch……..There are so many colors to pair with Fawn….the most obvious being BLACK. However, navy, grey [from dk. charcoal to smoke], forest green etc etc all look wonderful with this soft taupe……OPEN or CLOSED….this coat has a lot of swagger….Fall, Winter or Spring……..you will definitely get admiring glances wearing this Fawn Reefer coat……………..enjoy……………….much Love…………….Louis

……………………………..I know many of you have been dreaming of this…….PORT REEFER COAT…………..A298054…………..and it will not disappoint!……….It is so RICH looking. If you have purchased anything in Port you already know this is a DEEP, SATURATED glorious color…..not a color you will find anywhere else………….For this MAN TAILORED coat I have layered it with the PORT WK TN, A72448….over that the PORT WING COLLAR COTTON SHIRT, A259103, and for the bottom the PORT WHISPER KNIT PANT, A295891 for reg, and A295890 for petite [almost sold out]………………This is the EPITOME of a COLUMN OF COLOR!…. Where else can you find all of these pieces….DYED TO MATCH!……In addition to the styles mentioned in Port, also available in PORT is the very popular WK HEATHER CLASSIC V-NECK, A217629, and the new WK TUNIC with the straight bottom and side slits, A295878, which has ALL FIVE STAR REVIEWS….The tunic is perfect under this coat for a clean edgier look……………………….Classic or edgy………..it’s all avail to you in this wonderful color………………..PORT………………………………….

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

………………………..I wanted you to see how the new Green Patina pieces looked on the new AQUA MIST Swing WK TN coming next month [a reorder in a new color]. The jewelry really comes to life!……Now, after matching it to your Aqua Mist and Celadon pieces you must play! Green Patina is a wonderful accent color on neutrals, like Desert Sand as well as brighter colors like violets and purples…………..I know you will get lots of compliments when you are wearing these extraordinary pieces……………………enjoy……………………much Love……………….Louis