……………………..I love Silk Organza……Organza is a some what stiff fabric. It’s as if you dipped the fabric in starch, but it is the weave and the type of silk yarn used that create organza. There is usually a sizing that the fabric is treated with in the finishing process. Even with the stiffening process Silk Organza is still soft next to the skin. It’s similar to organdy, but heavier and more opaque. The Organza Portrait wrap blouse framed the face perfectly. It was trimmed in black silk. The pants were black Silk Cady……….The Bib Front dress was one of Jac’s favorites. She wore it to special events and cocktail parties……We used to go to many cocktail parties and charity events when we lived in the city. We went out almost every night, but when we moved out of the city our life became much quieter, and that’s the way we liked it…..I know many of my friends who live in the city, still live that life style…out every night…..not for me….The dress was made out of silk faille, another new fabric, and the organza bib collar….Both collars were about exaggeration, which is what designer clothes are about to one degree or another…..Designer lines are not focused on the “basics”…….The Bib necklace and both sets of earrings were made with glass Black Jet and glass Ivory Pearls……The “BIRDCAGE” shoe was from the Anne Klein Couture Collection, and was made by my shoe company, Schwartz and Benjamin. It went with everything.
I was always hoping for a Linea tuxedo dress.
Carol, I sketched them, but they were never chosen. Fitted woven dresses were difficult sells. It was hard enough, after years of trying, to get them to buy a tuxedo jacket! I went through many buyer changes until I got one who said yes!!!!
I guess if I’d been hoping for a tuxedo sweat suit, I’d have had more luck!
Love the portrait blouse and pant. So chic!
Louis, Your designs are Fabulous – and WOW, how I LOVE all your Shoes!
I enjoy reading your Blog each morning.
Seka.