Since so many of you have seen glimpses of my new SUEDE & KNIT combination JACKET, A236138, I have chosen it as my second SNEAK PEEK. It will appear on one of my Aug 26th shows at either 1PM or 11PM, not sure which. The newest of my SUEDE & KNIT jackets is approx 26 inches long for the XS. It has KNIT SLEEVES and a KNIT STAND COLLAR, which in the photos above looks terrific when worn open. This is especially good for those of you who may have short neck issues. The knit of the collar is DOUBLED, which is the more expensive and IMHO, the best and finest way to make this type of collar. The INSERTED BAND POCKETS are slightly slanted for easier access. There is a TWO WAY ZIPPER, which allows you to wear the jacket in a myriad of ways….if you have hip issues, the two way zip will give you just enough added room, and will look like you unzipped it as a style feature. It really is fun to play with all the different looks a two way zipper can offer. The body of the jacket is fully lined….the sleeves, of course are not. If you have sleeve length issues, just turn them back and create a knit cuff, which can also look like another design detail……….Let’s talk COLOR………………..This is the DEEPEST DARKEST RICHEST WALNUT I have ever done….anywhere. With suede it’s always a gamble just how the color will come out….and that goes for the most expensive suede and leathers you can buy…..when the suede goes into the dye baths you pray that the color comes out as you hoped…………..this WALNUT EXCEEDED my expectations. I have chosen to coordinate the WALNUT with the LAPIS BLUE TURTLENECK, and the colors together look SENSATIONAL…..I can’t think of anyone who can not wear these colors….RED HEADS, BRUNETTES, and BLONDS etc etc will all be fabulous in these colors. Of course any color will look great with the WALNUT….. because the color is so deep it become a neutral………..WALNUT is the NEW BLACK!…………………………………..
………………………………………………………………Enjoy…………………………much Love………………………. Louis
In the small picture in the upper left, what is pared with the jacket skirt/pants? I am still trying to figure the walnut color. Are they the walnut pants from this spring? Also, what is the fabric content of the knit sleeves?
Thanks, Karen
Those are the walnut WK pant from last year……the yarn of the knit sleeve is the same that I always use in these combinations. It is a rayon/cotton blend. There will be a dark brown pant on the Sept show, but I have not received my samples yet so I can’t say how they will work with the jacket.
Love all the colors, but I’m a walnut-a-holic. I love the knit combo jackets. Well done!
crdlb
Louis–
I’m trying to decide between the topaz and the walnut. Is the walnut a deep grayish brown? The gray is what I am wondering. . . Thank you.
The walnut looks very much like the photo…it is not grayish at all but it also is not to red. It looks like a pot of melted deep chocolate. They are both beautiful colors and both go with a lot. I like the Topaz with your typical fall colors….wines, forest greens, browns clarets etc and the walnut looks great with the brighter colors like the violet, fuchsia, lapis, orange, spice….if that helps you to decide…..Either way you win!
Will there be walnut pants to come?
I feel silly saying this, but I don’t remember. I think so…..I know navy is coming in Sept to work with the tweeds and checks and I think walnut too….I’m pretty sure.