…………………….I had my Ink Blot design printed on Silk Cady in Italy….Silk Cady is a multi ply silk which is heavier than a silk crepe de Chine. It is also MUCH more expensive, and is used only on Designer lines and for the Couture. Meghan Markle’s wedding dress was made in Silk Cady…. It can go up to 8 or 10 ply. It has a matte finish and is often double faced. It is only sold in Italy, and is not avail in this country…The silhouettes were always simple. To the left a long zip front V-neck jacket over a black pencil skirt. To the right an Ink Blot elongated blazer over a matching pencil skirt. The red tank was a sweater knit…..The printed Silk Cady was sent to my shoe manufacturer to have the shoes made……….The shoe made the whole look so much more exciting and very “DESIGNER”!
Wow Louis, I can see that outfit on the right being
worn with a wide black patent contour belt, kind of like
a Hip hugger look. The long jacket reminds me of that
fun, foxy inimitable style. In fact, I think that was the era when we first saw female super heros…when they were cops wearing mini skirts and those awesome exaggerated, long jackets with wide Edwardian lapels.
I used to argue with my dear mother over how short my skirt would be . Those were the days! She would put the yardstick on the floor and measure upward, then you had to stand there and wait for her to say “turn please”, the trick was not to faint in the process! I think 17” was the magic number. Louis,
my mom made me THE most gorgeous dresses in the
universe, until I was out of Middle School or Junior High. I don’t have the slightest clue what happened to them, I have an idea, but I remember them all in detail.
Louis, I love both outfits and, of course, the shoes! The V-neck jacket above brought to mind your Big Deal topper from last October. I’m curious whether it would have even been possible to do a print on the QVC topper? Or is this the type of print design that can only be done on a certain type of fabric? Thanks, as always, for answering my “questions from the curious.”
Actually Michelle a print like this would have worked on the trench coat fabric, which is what the zip front topper was made in.
Good morning Louis, it is such a joy to read your blog each day! I enjoy your timeless creations. Thank you for sharing and educating us on fashion history. Exquisite! I truly love your flashback Thursdays also. Thank you, thank you Louis!
Good morning, Louis! It makes my day brighter to come to your blog and see your beautiful creations! Your fashions are so timeless and I miss that today. I love to see how you accessorized each one so elegantly! Thank you for sharing the background information about the fabrics and where they were manufactured. Your entries are an education in fashion, design and history with your invaluable insight as well!