……………….October 2011 had an extensive group of clothes. Starting at the lower left was one of my most favorite jackets, because of the CHENILLE FABRIC. I had used similar fabrics to this at AK. They came from one specific Italian company that specialized in these yarns. Armani used the company every season. It was a classic “boyfriend” blazer, but not over sized. The colors were charcoal grey, a beautiful elegant taupe and a deep juicy grape. Unfortunately the color in the photos did not come out true. This fabric is indestructible! I’m willing to bet those that owned it still do! The boot length gored skirt with a swing bottom was in faux suede. It came in black, taupe and grape and looked marvelous with the chenille jacket….The next top was in charmuese, and had a draped front, and it had a very 20’s attitude. The cowl was designed to drape very deep, and a modesty piece was attached. The sleeves were straight without any buttons. The colors were, black, taupe and grape to coordinate with the collection……Above the cowl is a sketch of an incredible faux suede jacket. It was originally planned in real suede, but Elaine said with all the labor it would have been over $400….so we switched to faux. The front of the jacket had SIX SEAMS and the back had 4 SEAMS all of which were piped in metallic leather! The panels at the bottom of the jacket looked like they were over lapping and each had a graduated length. It almost had a gladiator’s armor effect. The sleeve also had a piped seam aprox 2 1/2 inches up from the hem. The jacket had a zip front……..This was a laborious jacket to make……Did I hear Elaine sighing?! LOL. The next top was in a Poly/Rayon jersey. It was tunic length, with side slits and a raglan sleeve. It had a slightly scooped open neckline with a piped finish. The neckline had a series of pleats all pointing to the center. In between these pleats were hand sewn SQUARE sequins cascading down the front. It also came with an optional self tie belt. It came in steel grey with silver sequins, and black with silver sequins……..The top jacket was in real suede with rib knit details. The colors were Aubergine and Black. It was sort of a Moto jacket with an asymmetrical zipper closure. it also had zipper pockets. There were knit rib panels in the side back and a wide rib knit cuff that could be turned back for sleeve length adjustment.
That chenille jacket is my favorite item I have ever purchased from you. I have the grey and the purple ones.
I still have the purple jacket. Stayed immaculate over the years – beautifully tailored.. Also have the sequin tunic in black and the purple velvet tunic shirt. And the skirts in black and purple in the same velvet fabric. Nothing like them elsewhere.
Louis,
Looking back at all these beautiful clothes makes me wonder why I didn’t purchase more. I am still in shock that I can’t purchase any new clothing from you. I have a few events on the horizon and would normally be looking forward to new outfits, instead, I will be combing my closets to find appropriate items. A whole new way of thinking!