…………………….Jac and I were invited to a private club in upper Manhattan for the New Year’s Eve celebration. The photo was taken in the lobby of a hotel on 58th Street between 5th Ave and 6th Ave. It no longer exists……We were picking up friends who were also going to the party. The party was in a hotel, but I can’t remember the name of the hotel or the name of the membership only supper club……It was many years ago…..I just remember it was down a circular flight of stairs and it was beautiful. It was dinner and dancing and reveling to the wee hours of the morning……Everyone looked resplendent in their black tie and evening gowns, but all prejudice aside……Jac was the most beautiful! She wore the Forest Green Velvet coat/dress with the Gold Bullion embroidery and the Sable collar and cuffs……..Underneath she wore a bias cut, cowl neck halter long dress. It was in a burn out velvet, and the pattern of the burn out was ivy leaves and vines. The fabric was hand painted in shades of forest green and other complimentary shades of green….all very moody…….When we danced….everyone stared at Jac……I was so proud….. Of course the women made believe they weren’t looking at Jac, but I saw them all taking their sideward glances. The men just stared, but who could help it!…….We had a great time and sat with good friends!……Good memories of a wonderful New Years Eve party!…………………….Happy 2022 everyone……………….Lets pray for better days ahead!!!
Looooooouis !!!!!!!!!! Happy New Year my wonderful
Brilliant Designer!!! And friend. Your WK is keeping me warm. I hope you had fun today popcalling on your family and friends. I can IDENTIFY with you and Jac as a gorgeous couple. I luckily had many splendid, handsome guys by my side
As the year waned and the new one popped in again at sparkly L.A.
Parties and sometimes intimate white table cloth dinners for two. I remember, one year my white fox jacket shedded ALL over my boyfriends black SUIT, he never knew it until some friends asked him what happened to his jacket. LOL. We have to be grateful for the unforgettable memories we have and hold tight to them
All….so to the sweet Linea Ladies, 2021 was Just OK
But 2022 will be sensational….if we make it that way,
So let’s do it!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR darlings!!!! Love ❤️ you all! Cela
Beautiful! Love Jac’s velvet coat and the description of her dress.
I know you enjoyed that evening with her.
Happy New Year from Houston!
Jac looked wonderful in that fabulous coat, and from your description I can just imagine how stunning she looked in the dress. What a handsome couple you were!
I too enjoy your posts, pictures and stories and it has been a pleasure reading the comments made by other Linea ladies. Your blog adds a ray of sunshine to my days – a welcome respite from the daily news.
Happy 2022 to you Louis and to all your ladies. I wish you all good health, happy experiences and lots of love.
THE COAT!!!! And Jac in it! Now I have seen fashion perfection! It is all downhill from here…..sigh.
I have enjoyed your blog this year very much. Thank you for the gift of your time, thoughts and words, Louis. And I have enjoyed reading everyone’s posts. I think this is a lovely group of people . This little happy harbor has been a pleasant daily respite from an increasingly harsh world.
Here’s to better times ahead! Healthy and Happy New Year to everyone!