………………………….For the “RUNWAY TO REALITY SHOW” that QVC did there were about 5 of us who participated. The Tuxedo was the inspiration for one of my garments. The QVC Tuxedo was very similar to the AK Tuxedo……They were both made in BOUCLE. The fabric for the AK jacket came from France. The satin trims were almost the same. The QVC jacket had the satin lapels, covered buttons and pocket bands, but the AK Tuxedo also satin bands at the hem of the sleeves. The DB silhouette and the cutaway bottom were the same. Elaine sent Jac’s Tuxedo jacket to China to copy so they could really get a good look at the fabric, shape and details. Jac wasn’t very happy about sending one of her favorite jackets to China, but Elaine promised it would be back in a week. The jacket above was fit on Jac, and it fit like a glove! It was returned in one week, and I have to say they did a fabulous job of recreating the Anne Klein Tuxedo. I showed it on the AK runway with sheer silk georgette pants completely embroidered with small bugle beads. The top was a sheer stretch mesh THONG BODYSUIT. It too was strategically embroidered from the bust line down with bugle beads, so when you wore the Tuxedo all you saw was sheer black mesh, but when you opened it up….WOW! I just recently gave the pieces to Chantal, and she looked fabulous. I hope Jac is happy with my choice of who to give it to……………Unfortunately I couldn’t find a photo of the crystal and jet swirl pattern spaghetti strap mini dress.
UNbelievable!
Stunning. I didn’t get your AK version, but feel so fortunate I have my Linea tuxedo.
Louis
I bet it looks fab on Chantal- I’m sure Jac would approve of your decision.
Sarah
I’ve been looking at films about the 1920s, “Great Gatsby” and “The Titanic”. Some “photos” were found
on a camera retrieved from the Titanic documenting people who were guests and workers on the ship. I then looked for further examples online of fashions during the 20’s and apparently the Men’s tuxedo
Jacket was born during the 20’s and WORN ON the
Ship .But when I looked at the fabric really closely, it looked disheveled and something like a dark denim twill
Not anything like the beautiful fabric you used in your
Tux. Amazing stories about the ship and people who survived and what they did to survive.
Dear Louis – I’m honored to have your Q version. Love it. Wore it to a tiny gathering this past Covid Christmas (“past Covid”! yes! the world is ready!)
Louis, I don’t have very many of your gorgeous items from your first 8 years of designing Linea – but I love seeing your sketches, swatches, photos – and reading about all the details.
The Tuxedo in the photo is fabulous! I’m happy I have your TCF Tuxedo Jacket and co-ordinating Pant.
Seka