This is a very special picture for Jac and I, because it was a picture taken on our first official date as a couple. Yes, we had gone out a zillion times before, but this was when we let our friends know that we were a couple. Jac was wearing her all time favorite outfit…..an ivory blazer and a black shirt She was never without one. How I would love to turn the clock back to that evening.
Louis:
I was so sad to learn of the passing of Jac.
I looked in you blog today (11/19) and
found out about her illness and death.
I will miss seeing her wearing your designs.
I loved seeing her wear her berets with
the various fashions she modeled.
May her memory comfort you during
the days ahead.
Dear Ann, on Dec 12th it will be one year. I still can’t believe it. I don’t know if I ever will. One day she was doing her three classes at the gym, and literally the next day she collapsed. It was so shocking to find out the cause. I have learned, and come to understand there is no reason in the universe……..I appreciate your words.
God Bless Louis. I hope by writing your thoughts & memories of her it helps in some small way. Much love to you.
Dear Parisa…..writing our stories helps me a great deal…..it helps me to remember as do my many photos…..Sometimes Jac would say do you remember when we went here are did that…..and it was a total blank for me. I couldn’t remember these things at all. She would joke with me and say “what, am I in this by myself?” We laughed, but it bothered me that I couldn’t remember these things, because I couldn’t share the memory with her….There used to be a commercial on TV with two owls sitting on a branch. We assumed they were husband and wife. The wife would ask questions, and all the husband would reply was “Who?” over and over again. The wife would turn away in frustration…. Jac would laugh and say WHO does that remind you of?
Current research is showing that creative people tend to have bad memories. Your brain is busy making other connections.
I should have said that creative people may seem to have bad memories. They sometimes focus on some detail or connection that other people don’t notice.
My heart still hurts for you. Jac is missed!
You are both GLOWING in this photo, from the inside out! How lucky you both are to have found this extraordinary love, that most people never find in a lifetime.
Louis thank you for sharing your love story with us. Some people search an entire lifetime and never find true love. Your story is inspiring and wonderful to learn about. This picture is so lovely of the two of you. Still thinking of you everyday and praying for your strength…..
Beautiful photo, you both look so happy! What a wonderful memory of a vey special day. Thank you for sharing it with us.
A wonderful picture and cherished memory of a beautiful couple. Thank you for sharing it with us. Thinking of you and sending you another big hug.
Louis
Such a good looking couple. Again my deepest sympathy. Jac was a lovely graceful woman.
Dear Louis, so incredibly shocked and saddened to hear about Jac. You are showing such strength in your blogs and giving us all hope on how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Jac was your beacon, you could clearly see that in your shows and I loved how you would talk about the outfits she was wearing as Jac stood poised, unassuming and beautiful along with all the QVC models. I am also fortunate to have a good husband who shares all aspects of my life too. I say better to have lost too soon than to have never happened, even though it is, without doubt, utterly devastating.
I love Jac wants you to keep going and I know it’s going to be so so hard. I will remember reading your blogs and truly hope you find inspiration from your beautiful wife to carrying on creating stunning fashion and live life as she wants you too. I also 97love blazers and when another post suggested a tribute to Jac I thought of Diana, Princess of Wales. She too, like Jac, became timeless and loved long line blazers (I remember a photo shoot of Diana in a tailored pin striped suit – so sophisticated, sharp and well, just “Jac”.
I send my love, my sincere condolences and above all that your Jac carries you through this difficult time.
With love, Janey
Wow. Just wow. Thank you so very much for sharing.
While I don’t post very often, I think about you often, wondering how you are and hoping you are doing as well as you can. The grieving process is so very personal, it is tough to know what to say to those in pain. You are lucky to have found the love of your life and, now, to have so many people who love you and are here for you. Peace.
I was wondering when you talked about her blazer if you would consider designing something in Jac memory. It would have to be special and Jac would love it like she designed it herself. A piece of jewelry,a beautiful wool coat or a great blazer like we used to wear because I see they are coming back in style or even a silk scarf. I know that now may not be the time because when my husband died after 32 years together I didn’t get off the sofa for 6 months and I didn’t stop crying until my tear ducts dried up and 5 years later I still don’t have tears. It takes time Louis and a lot of prayers but if you listen Jac is still speaking to you very quietly. Just know you have a lot people behind you and your Linea Ladies are always here for support so keep on writing to us and it will get easier with time and the great memories and the love you shared.
Dear Sharon…..it is so unreal to me that you are mentioning this at this time….I can’t find the right words, but I did design a white blazer for Jac, and it hopefully will be on my Jan.31st show. I had shown her the sketch, because I wanted it to be exactly as she would have wanted. She loved it! Unfortunately, she never got to see the actual samples when they arrived at the beginning of Jan……but I know she would have loved it and worn it. White/Ivory and Black blazers were her favorite things to wear. It is my absolute favorite piece for the entire Spring/Summer season, because it has a special meaning for me…..Some might think i should call it the “Jac Blazer”, but I will not because for me it would be commercializing it…..and that was not the purpose of doing it. I did it just for Jac.
I was going to suggest the same idea but thought it would be too hard on you at this time ,maybe down the road you may do a JAC collection although we could never look as great as Jac did in the clothes but it would be a great gesture in her memory my favorite interview to watch is the one with Lisa Robertson you both were so natural,and the love showed thru BE WEll!
This is wonderful. I can’t wait to see it!
Maybe a small understated swan pin for her or maybe two for her and her mother. Don’t worry Jac will be with you with every collection because she was so involved in life she will be watching. Like I have always said you are the best at tailoring and seams in the right places. My favorite was long wool double breasted coat belt in the back brass buttons and fitted on top and flowing below. I think you were at Anne Klein then with trouser pants with those Blazers. It was such easy dressing for we working girls. I was wondering how the dogs are doing when my husband died they would wait at the door for him to come home
The pups are very sad. They miss their Mommy. Jac would be with them all day, and there was always something going on. They don’t even go on the couch where she sat with them every night. Two sit with me and little Sammy goes into the kitchen. I bring her in to sit in my lap and she’ll say for 5 minutes and jumps off and goes back into the kitchen. We are all going through it together in our own way.
Both of you are glowing no words needed. Just beautiful.
Oh, you look so happy! Wonderful picture.
You both look radiant and very much in love. What a beautiful memory and photo.
OMG!! The two of you are beaming!! You were so lucky to have had each other 💐❤️ How many years were you together?
You both look so happy and perfect for each other.
That is a beautiful photo of you both.
Sweet……….
What a lovely picture of you both.
Louis, I was thinking about the piece you wrote last week about the 2 swans you saw on the sound. It reminded me of what my mom told me – . Swans mate for life. Love never dies. Louis and Jac❤️
What a special photo. Such happiness showing.
Jac is so beautiful,so happy.
Louis, you are living what George Moore wrote, “The hours I spend with you I look upon as sort of a perfumed garden, a dim twilight, and a fountain singing to it. You and you alone make me feel that I am alive. Other men it is said have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough.”
Dear Ruth….he was writing of my Jac. She was and is my Angel on Earth and in Heaven.
Dear Louis,
Thank you for sharing this beautiful photo with us! The look in your eyes and your smiles speak volumes of your love for each other.
Best,
Pam
What a great photo, capturing such an important moment. You both look so happy.
Thinking of you both,
Mary
Louis,
You are both beautiful, both figuratively and literally. There is nothing like being in love, it heightens all sensations. I think Jac is showing you a path thru this terrible grief! Since both of you were very private, she is giving you permission to share her with us through your eyes and your love.
Thank you.
Be well
What a glorious picture of you both! After keeping private for so long what a fabulous way to go public and have the proof as well. Your face is beaming but I LOVE Jac’s smile, it’s as if she’s saying, We gotcha! Lovely, lovely memory and you have so many of those. How very special! oxoxoxoxo Cat
How sweet, OXOX
Stars in your eyes. Yep, both of you have stars in your eyes. The photo shows two people who have discovered the magic of love and are falling into that “ring of fire.” Louis, you are one handsome dude in this photo — and Jac, always the delicate beauty.
Thank you for sharing this joyous moment. I have photos of the night I met my wonderful late husband because we met at a milestone birthday party for my dear father. Like you, I would love to turn back the hands of time.
How sweet! I see a handsome young man who looks happy to have captured the heart of a beautiful young woman. Did you just steal a kiss from her in the garden?! [smile] Is that red hair on Jac?
~Madame
No…..Jac was always blond. It must have been the night time flash of the camera
So beautiful, Louis.
What a beautiful memory captured on film! Thank you for sharing-
Judi
What a beautiful photo. Jac and your happiness is captured by the camera.
Just so very lovely, Louis! I have so enjoyed learning more about Jac these last few posts…I wasn’t on Facebook but was tempted to join just to join her page.
Young and in love, Louis.
Nothing better.
You look so happy! Great picture!
Great picture of you two!
Just beautiful!