……………….December 06 was a very small compact group. Usually with all the gift buying many clothing lines skipped Dec and went right into spring for the following year….The group was still very fall and winter oriented….This was before buying habits changed and we started making Dec. a more wear when ever group…….The jacket at the upper right had a military bent. It was made in a fabulous wool blend TWILL, and the twill was very obvious. It really looked like a durable military fabric, but still had a softness. It was tailored beyond! Square shoulder pads, a four button front , four patch pockets and buttoned flaps……I’m surprised I didn’t put epaulets on it!!!! LOL….The jacket came in BLACK and DARK OLIVE…..I originally had a DARK KHAKI planned for this also, but it was never bought…..A great jacket with jeans…The shirt was in FUJI SILK. It had a button front with a tuxedo stand collar. It looked great under the twill jacket…..It came in a very PALE BLUE, SAGE and IVORY……..The next jacket at the lower left was in the wool boucle. It had a zip front that went into the funnel neck.. What made this jacket so wonderful was the half raglan sleeve that had a special shoulder pad that lifted but still hugged the shoulder. The body had seams from the shoulder to the hem which gave the jacket a great fit and flare shape. The sketch indicates that the jacket was to be cut on the bias, but I don’t remember if that was done….We did the jacket in BLACK, IVORY and PEACOCK BLUE…..The last 4 items were sold as sets. They were in a gorgeous rayon matte jersey. You could either buy the tunic top with the ballet neckline and side slits with a skirt or the top with a pant….It really never made sense to me, because what if you wanted the top with the two different bottoms??? You had to buy two tops?! We only did them in BLACK because they were pricey for the times. This was a one shot deal because the rayon knit fabric soared. It was so beautiful and the quality was equal to rayon matte jerseys I had used on Anne Klein. After all it was all about the quality of the yarn and the knitting, The fabric actually came from South Korea which specialized in these types of fabrics. It had to be exported to China at extra cost where the garments were made….China put high tariffs on these imported fabrics so they soon became out of reach…..though we still used them and Taiwan for poly prints that they excelled in……..but the quality was superb!…..Another year ended…onto 2007!
I am loving the trip down memory lane. I own so much Linea. I am enjoying the commentary about the clothing I purchased.
Thank you Louis
Louis, did you ever use wool jersey? If so, how
Was it different to work with from rayon Jersey?
Cela, not for Linea…too expensive. It’s nothing like rayon matte jersey. If I were to compare it to anything it would be more like the old ponte I used to use that had more drape than the super ponte….or like the WQK ENR dresses did did in the heavier weight WK……But it was still different from all of those. It also came in different weights from a sweater weight to a coat weight.
It is so interesting to see and read about your past collections but I really like the stories behind them especially the stories of the little manufacturing shops involved with the materials—and all the different wonderful materials from a few years ago that are not readily found now. What treasures for those who bought and have your pieces from that era! Your snow pictures were beautiful. I love the new snow when everything is covered and untouched before the plowing and all starts. You definitely have an artist’s eye and appreciation which makes such a difference as evidenced in all your stories as well as your creations!
I have the rayon jersey set in black and have worn it many times. I always wondered why they were not made in other colors as they were perfect for day to day and travel. Now I know. Have a good day!