…………………..October 2001 was a Holiday collection……At the upper left is a black velvet topper with QUILTED SILK JACQUARD CUFFS and LINING!!!!! IT WAS REVERSIBLE!. It felt so wonderful on. Jac wore the black velvet with the red when we went to the theater with all black, and the black with the blue more casual with white shirts and jeans. It was like a luxurious bed jacket, and was very cozy to wear with all of that silk against you……The next jacket was also in black velvet with quilted Ivory satin color and cuffs [not reversible]. It was embroidered in silver and crystal bugle beads……I’m not sure if this jacket was bought……I included it here because I do remember the sample and it was a beauty, but not sure it was purchased?…..The tank below was in the silk satin and the pant was a pull-on velvet…..The sweater next to it was a cotton acrylic sweater with the same color bugle bead emb……On the top row is a velvet tunic shirt in black and forest green with a stand collar and button cuff in ivory satin. It had a beautiful rhinestone button on the stand and two on the cuff…I don’t think the next quilted jacket was this season……It may have been held for the next year, but I do have it styled out so it could very well have been this season…….memory fails….The topper jacket below was in an iridescent silk taffeta in a Gold and Magenta with black velvet collar and cuffs and black embroidery [don’t remember if the emb. was beads or thread]…….I can’t believe there were 3 or 4 jackets in this small group…..the buyer must have really liked them, and I’m sure she hadn’t seen anything like them from any of her other vendors!….This finishes my second year at QVC!
I am hoping that some of these lovely designs will reappear in the near future…love, love, love the silk toppers!
I still have some of these pieces!
OMG, how timely those jackets are, and what I wouldn’t do for the Velvet AND the BEADED one because I have just the shirt to wear under them. Your white cotton
Embroidered shirt. Just got it. It’s a must have for the price., what a deal! These are all unique and magical. I can imagine myself walking up to the Music Center or
DisneyHall and having ALL heads turn. I know it’s a little vain but it’s true, getting dressed up and going out in L.A. is an ego booster. 🙂
Oh my…this collection takes my breath away. I wish there was some way I could buy all of this collection. It speaks to my heart and soul.
Stunning! I didn’t get to get any of those beauties either…:-(
But I do have the plum riding jacket, plum whisperknit skirt and turtleneck… Love the plum color! My favorite jacket is the black Jac blazer. I have that on today. But I also like the plaid blazers, ( have 3 colors of those) and the recent plaid boucle blazers, (have red and pine/magenta). And scarlet and the vivid pink one… I think QVC is going to be missing the revenue they have been getting from us?
Happy new year, Louis! Thank you for sharing your classic designs from days gone by. I still own the black velvet jacket with blue silk cuffs and lining. I love it and all of your golden age creations!
Just stunning! I’m especially drooling over that velvet topper. I’m wondering how I missed this collection!!! At that time, I was putting in 80 hour weeks working/traveling and raising three kids, so I guess that explains it! Missed opportunity, though.
Love the trip down memory lane, sadly I missed these gems! Please continue, it’s a blessing to have a few minutes of sheer joy looking at all these beautiful creations. Be well and keep posting!
Dear Louis, like the other ladies I’m so sad that I missed these beautiful creations ! You must do a book of your designs!! Thank you so much for bringing joy to all through your blog. You are a wonderful person in all ways.
Oh, Louis………….just beautiful! Sad, I missed out, before my time with Linea. What a treasure trove! Cat
I am so impressed (and sad that I missed out!) on all the gorgeous colours and design details. This is a real treat , thank you Mr Dell’olio.
Oh, and on your recommendation and urging I went and bought the riding jacket & skirt in plum yesterday, am waiting on tenterhooks!
Clarika I am so happy you decided to get the plum jacket and skirt. I hope you will be pleased! If you want I believe there is still the plum Whisper Knit tank avail so you don’t have to worry about what to wear under the jacket.
I am drooling. I missed all of these. Absolutely gorgeous, Louis!