Hi everyone,
I know you have all been waiting to know what I will be showing on the up coming shows. The following are the new and reorder items by date and show:
PM Style, 2/14, Valentines Day:
A213215 is my new three button blazer. It is shaped like the medallion print and leopard print blazers from last spring, so if you own one of those, and you are happy with the fit….that is the size you should order. This blazer is made in a NEW super fine crepe, 62% poly, 33% rayon and 5% span. It truly looks like a fine Italian fabric. It has a notch collar with beautifully shaped lapels and band pockets. The shaping is achieved with princess seams and bust darts [same as the medallion jacket]. The jacket has top stitch details to accentuate the seams. The sleeves are 3/4 length with a small slit …so if you wish to turn them back., you can. The buttons are my signature dome pearl buttons with gold rims that work beautifully with my NEW pearl necklaces, as well as the necklaces from last fall. The colors are Ivory, Black and my signature Perfectly Pink.
There will be 3 pearl necklaces. J156593 is the group number. The individual numbers are:
J156414, which is 31 inches long. These are baroque pearls of different sizes with quite large ones in the front. It also has some spacer faceted crystal beads with a slight aurora borealis finish.
J156413, has one size baroque pearls with cone shaped, finely ribbed stations, small gold spacer discs with diamond cut edges and a larger baroque pearl between the set of 2 cone and disc stations. So there are pearls, then a cone, a disc, a larger pearl, a disc, a cone and then the pearls again. I have often shown my vintage AK necklace on my shows that this was inspired from.
J156415, is a 72 inch pearl necklace. This has the smallest size pearls and there are finely ribbed gold ball beads [ to coordinate with the cone shaped beads], scattered throughout the necklace. Needless to say, this can easily be doubled.
All of these mix beautifully with last years pearls when you want to add a touch of black. They also look wonderful with long gold chains. If you are a pearl lover, as I am, you will love these necklaces. The quality again is superb and the pearls are of the finest quality. Certainly, something to be treasured.
2/21, 3:00pm, Sharon will be joining me and she is always a pleasure to work with.
There will be 4 new styles and 2 reorders. The reorders:
A87423, is the short sleeve mock neck sweater. The colors are Hot Pink, White, yellow and the new Black. This mock neck is a true essential.
A87434, is the hounds tooth check solid cotton jacquard swing jacket. The colors are Hot Pink, Kelly Green, Yellow, Turquoise, white and the new, very requested!… Black. This is a very easy and comfortable jacket and I know many of you own it in more than one color. It always looks great.
The NEW:
A213327 is a slightly brushed, cotton twill blazer. This is pure Linea. It has a notch collar, top stitched body seams and 3/4 length sleeves. This jacket is trimmed with my signature zipper treatment. The collar, lapel and front are trimmed with zippers. It has zip pockets and the sleeves have zippers for turning back. There is also a yoke… front and back, that is trimmed with zippers. The jacket closes with 3 gold half ball buttons. It is lined in a beautiful satin and it even has a gold hanger chain at the inside back neckline for just that little something extra. NO DETAIL has been spared and it is truly a show stopper. The workmanship is, as always, excellent. The colors are Black and Sage. The sage is a cool, slightly grayed, pale olive…….sort of a fatigue green…….I will be showing it on Jac with a sneak peek of the new medallion print T in the sage and olive combo. It is really savvy! The gold zippers and buttons pick up the golds and yellows in the print. The second color is, of course, Black. WOW!!! It looks superb with the black/gold bracelet and the black necklace with gold beads from last fall, it is simply sensational!!
A213329, is the matching pencil skirt. Again, we have not changed the sizing or shape, so the size you have ordered in the medallion, for example, or any of my solid cotton pencil skirts, will be the same. The back slit is accentuated with a zipper to match the jacket…refined, yes…. chic, yes, but a bit naughty, too. The colors are Sage and Black. Just for my own curiosity, I tried the sage skirt with the medallion T and the jacket many of you have now received in Olive with the bronze studs, and.. to my surprise, it looked fantastic. It was very edgy, very unexpected…. and the colors all worked together. The outfit looked very “designer” and very “editorial”.
A213330, is a cotton/ span T-shirt….but not just any T- shirt. It is the same cotton /span I have used for many of my T- shirts. The fabric is substantial. This T has a short sleeve and a V-neck line, but it doesn’t stop there. The V-neckline is trimmed with a working zipper. So you can be very modest or…………The colors are Sage and Ivory, which of course looks terrific under the Sage and Black jackets. Ladies, this three piece suit is really something special, and, of course, you can mix it with things you already own ….like Black and White Capris, the Black, Ivory and Olive Boho and peasant skirts. It is the perfect jacket to wear with jeans and many more things in your closet.
A213126, is a very special piece. It is an anorak. I can hear some of you now…..”Oh, that’s not for me”. For the doubters….I ask you to keep an open mind. It is very similar in shape to the A87436, which was a sleeper and surprised many women when they got it home. My dog sitter, who is a 1X, owns it and loves it. This jacket has a double zip front, a funnel neck which looks great open, 3/4 length sleeves which roll up and have tabs with snaps. It also has large patch pockets, which are completely sewn down onto the jacket. The patches have bison bands, which is how you enter the pocket. It also has a draw string, which comes out of metal grommets in the jacket and the self fabric cords have metal end caps. The draw string is aprox. 1 and 1/2 inches above the waist….not under the bust, which many women find objectionable. This jacket looks just as good with the draw strings pulled or not. The jacket has an easy A-Line shape. The fabric is a shine fabric [which is the same fabric as my A86867, [trench coat that came in Navy and White] The colors are White…fabulous , Black… wonderful and Olive… VERY SPECIAL! The “olive” should not have been called that since it really is a marvelous SAGE color. It isn’t the exact same sage as the above pieces, but I think they still work together. I will be showing the sage jacket with my reorder cotton/span knit legging in Olive with my Olive bodysuit….it’s a stunner. You will be seeing and hearing a lot about anoraks this season….but not all anoraks are equal. The fabric and the silhouette make this one a winning combination.
2/21 PM Style
I will have one fabulous item on this show.:
A213216, is a utility safari shirt jacket. First, the fabric…..it is made in my brand NEW “Faux Crepe de Chine”. When I found it I thought it was silk! It is 90% poly and 10% span….totally washable. The hand is silky and the drape is wonderful. It tailors and stitches like a dream. It has a tortoise button front, a shirt collar that looks great open, 3/4 length sleeves that roll up and have tabs and buttons. When the sleeves are down they have a finished band cuff with a button. There are 4 patch pockets with flaps… as any decent safari jacket would have, and a draw string belt at the waist….It also has side slits for a shirt look. You can wear it open with a tank and the jacket slightly drawn… or all buttoned up with nothing under it at all. This is a spring/ summer and early fall jacket and I see no reason why you can’t wear it with a whisper knit turtle neck right through the winter. The colors are Olive, a true Khaki tan and a color I am calling Straw, which is a pale butter . Of course, it is perfect with the Boho and long peasant skirts and I love the olive with the A89801, my sand crop satin pant with the cuff. What I love about this shirt/jacket is the softness….it’s a soft, tailored shirt jacket….everything you would want from a “new safari jacket”
This is just the beginning of what promises to be a terrific Spring season. The snow, ice and all the really difficult winter days will be behind us soon. Let’s think of all the things good and positive we have to be so grateful for. I count all of you as a huge positive in my life. Hope to “see” all of you very soon. We kick off on Valentine’s Day P.M. Style. Until then,
Much Love, Louis
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Dear Louis,
Thank you for the Anorak…bought the Olive (Sage) with the gold hardware. I am on my way to DC in Mid March and was wondering what coat to take….you answered my prayers…I did not want to take a traditional trench. I am waiting for the presentation of the Sage Jacket with the zippers. I have your black boucle with leather trim and gold zippers and women can not get to me fast enough to ask whose is it? I say oh its Louis Dell Olio’s design. I also just bought your black and khaki twill jackets (on sale) …my wardrobe for DC will be all Linea with the exception of my trouser jeans…which I wish you would consider designing. Older women like me who lived in California for most of my life love jeans,but some of are not so fortunate as your gorgeous Jacque to retain our 35 year old figures. Although I am doing well at a size ten. I still would love to wear jeans, a gentler lighter weight trouser jean….maybe one with a denim jacket with some more of your zippers??? I also appreciate you doing your anorak with both silver and gold hardware. I know you prefer to work with gold, but some of us gold girls have bought a great deal of Judith Ripka’s silver collection and we want to be able to wear it with your clothes. She is doing a mix of gold and silver jewelry to help us along so we can integrate our old pieces with the new.
Thanks…we depend on your taste and skill and level of design sophistication. I may be wearing a linea piece or pieces to the White House…cross fingers. I have already been there in 1977 to attend the Medal of Freedom Awards with President Jimmy Carter. Perhaps I can ease Louis Dell Olio into Pennsylvania Avenue…your three o’clock show is on in 7 minutes…
Be well…you, Jacque and the girls!
V
Looking forward to Monday’s shows! Can’t wait to see the zipper pieces!
Good Morning Louis
The models looked lovely in their clothes and jewelry last night. Fortunately, I ordered earlier in the day!
I was disconcerted at how rushed the show was. I’m sure you have read the threads and know how the Linea ladies feel about it.
We want to do something about it. How do you feel about that? Is there anything, from your perspective, that would be most helpful to our cause? Anything we should or shouldn’t say/do to the powers that be? Can you comment on this, if appropriate?
Love,
Celia
Dear Celia,
I am so glad you ordered early! I realize the show seemed a bit rushed, but, honestly, the jacket was selling so quickly that we did not stay on for the fully allotted time of 7 minutes. The Pearls were never to be a presentation, as they are available on the dot.com program. I hoped everyone got a good look at them, that is why I always put the jewelry on the models and I plan to have my own pictures on my website!
Earlier that day I had a wonderful interview with Lisa Robertson…we had a great time and I am looking forward to seeing the final edit.
I will be on next Monday, Feb. 21st… morning, afternoon and night! I think that is a positive coming from QVC and certainly, a positive for me. I will be on the Morning Show, my own one hour Linea show at 3p.m. and P.M.Style, hosted by Lisa. I am pleased with this and hope you all will be there, whenever you can….I truly count on all of your support. Do not despair…March will be a FULL schedule! I cannot tell you enough how committed I am to making the Linea line move forward. The incredible people I have met…right here on this blog…is the highest incentive for me.
I will update you, as always, but please know that I thank you for all your caring, from the bottom of my heart.
Love, Louis
Well then, I’m looking forward to the spring line-up, and that interview! Love to you and Jac and the pups. Thank you, Louis. I will continue to rave about Linea in my emails to QVC, on the fashion forum and on facebook.
You should play the mission impossible music while reading this! I kept looking for the perfectly pink crepe blazer to appear on the Q website. I knew I would be working when it would be presented. I ended up working in a portion of the building that has horrible wi-fi and 3g connections! I have i-pod hooked to wi-fi and phone to 3g kept walking around until the one of them finally loaded the jacket and well… purchase confirmation!!! I can’t wait! Thanks, Louis…
Dear Kim,
I glad you were able to get your pink jacket….they went fast!
Well the webmaster still did not list the click here measurements on the blazer. I guess an e mail to the buyer will be appropriate tomorrow by you. I am upset about how the presentation was so short on everything presented. The jackets look beautiful and I can’t wait to receive mine. Was that a perfectly pink tank that Kate(?) the model wore under her black blazer?? it looked great! Thanks again for taking the time and effort to show us the new items. Shawn forgot to mention that you will be on for an hour next week! OY!!
Dear Chris,
Indeed that was a perfectly pink tank Kate was wearing, however, when we sold it….it was just called pink. If you recall the TSV sweater set I did years ago with the cardigan edged in tonal sequins……this pink was one of the 7 colors I eventually offered……that’s how old it is! I will be doing some P. Pink tops this summer….I think July….that will work great with the new blazer. I don’t really know why the measurements weren’t posted. I will let my buyer know of your concerns. She will have to pass it on to the Dot Com people who are in charge of these things. I thought Shawn did a splendid job. She really wasn’t feeling well and after standing for almost 3 hours [she had an hour show before PM Style] she asked me if I would mind if she sat….her foot was throbbing! I understood totally. I also forgot to mention my shows next week!!!LOL….As long as you remember….that’s all that is important!……regards, Louis
Louis,
Thank you so much for all that you put into your lovely clothing. My “addiction” to your clothing only dates back a year or so when I was home sick from work and turned on QVC to pass the time…..I’ve never had so much fun being sick. I think I have ordered every piece of clothing you have introduced since then. I ordered all three colors in your jacket tonight before the show, but luckily I did get to watch the show as I love to see what the ladies wear with your presented items. Can you tell me what shells or sweaters the models were wearing? Did Kate have on a pink shell? Jac left so quickly I didn’t get a good look at hers either. Are those new items or are they already available? Can’t wait ’til next week. I’ll be watching. Until then, Many thanks….C Ann
Dear Ann,
Jac was wearing my “essential tank” and my knit pencil skirt, both in Black. The tank is avail. at my site along with the “essential cardigan”. They are avail in the black and berry. If the skirt isn’t avail in your size…it will be coming back for fall in black. Kate was wearing a pink tank I did years ago as part of a set that was sold as a TSV. The matching cardigan has tonal sequins bordering the front and sleeve hem. It is no longer avail., but I will have some new pink tops avail in Aug. She was also wearing my winter white contour waist pant. I do believe it is sold out….not sure. Jacqui was also wearing my black essential tank and mt black contour waist pant. Here is some new info. I think I will also be making an appearance on The Morning Show on the 21st with 3 items from this past fall. The Roma Ponte stand collar jacket in Loden, Sweet Potato and Magenta. the ethnic emb. jacket in winter white, black and red and the leopard print brushed cotton jacket. This is not yet confirmed but I’m pretty sue it will happen…..regards, Louis
Yes! We can finally share with others how fabulous those pieces, which were never really aired, actually are. I love the ethnic emb jacket (I have it in white) which looks like a mill bucks over jeans tucked into boots. I wore it alot this winter. In fact, I was in London last week and wore it out and about–everywhere I went someone asked me about it. In fact your clothes were a huge hit in London–they would love you and your style on QVC UK.
We had to endure :20 minutes of haircare and another :15 minutes of a stupid cheap t-shirt in order to get to your jacket, but SO WORTH IT.
I bought the black and the pink.
Will we have a skirt in the same fabric?
Dear gardensla.
I know you will love the jackets! I can see you now wearing the pink with your black sequin skirt and killer heels one day and with skinny jeans, a cami and H heel sandals the next…….am I wrong? As of now, there is no skirt in the matching fabric. If the jacket proves to be a success and is reordered, then perhaps I can add one……………….regards, Louis
That is exactly how I am going to rock the jacket. I own nothing in pink even though I love that color because it’s usually just too twee for me but this new pink hue is miles away from baby pink–very sophisticated.
If all the stars align, perhaps in a year or so I will be wearing it with my new Linea denim skirt (chic!)
Very Chic!!
I saw that the jacket and pearl necklaces were posted today. Many of us are wondering why the webmaster has not listed the individual ‘click here’ measurements on the jacket. I ordered the Perfectly Pink color on the jacket in the Medium size. I have the animal print blazer in the Medium as well. I also ordered the crinkle overlay V neck pullover with the matching crinkle overlay skirt in the black color, size Small. I am hoping I can get away with the Small in that particular fabric.
I have already ordered the mocha boho and think that this new jacket will look fabulous with it. Thanks again and a very Happy Valentine’s Day to you and Jac!!
Regards,
Chris
Dear Chris,
I am not sure why the measurements weren’t given but I’m sure if you wear a med. in the animal print this will fit well. We are really trying to be consistent. Of course you are dealing with two totally different fabrics. Please let me know if it works for you. I am sure you will be fine in the crinkle top and skirt in a small. They both are lined in the same knit as the Boho so there is a lot of give and the top is a dolman sleeve so there is no fit. I personally LOVE those two pieces and actually I’m surprised they are still avail so I’m glad you were able to get them. You will see how versatile they are. The top works with everything and looks great with Capris, pants pencils, Bohos, belted or not. The skirt also is great for day or night and is great with anything…..a tank, a jacket your animal blazer any kind of top will work. It will also look great with your new pink blazer!!! You’ll have to tell me if you like the mocha with the pink……regards, Louis
Well, it’s Happy V-Day to me as I just scooped up all three of the new pearl necklaces! Love that you have given us a lighter, more springtime inspired pearl necklace. Can’t wait to wear them….
Longer lasting than roses and less fattening than candy (but still dangerously addictive).
Thanks for the gift!
You are very welcome. The pearls are very high quality. They will compare to anything you would find in Neimans, Bergdorfs or Saks. Actually….better! Wear them well…..regards…….Louis
Dear Louis,
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and Jaq! This morning, I have already ordered your beautiful new crepe jacket in two colors as well as all three new pearl necklaces. Thanks for keeping me so well-dressed!
Dariann
Dear Dariann,
Every time I see your name come up and I see Napa alley….I sigh! I love WHITE, but I am getting really tired of seeing it on the ground! The weather men do say it will reach 60 degrees on Friday so I should be an optimist! I’m sure the little furballs are going to love all the MUD! What colors did you order the jacket in. Let me guess….Perfectly Pink and……? regards, Louis
Dear Louis,
Went back and ordered all three colors of your new jacket – I rationalized that I should treat myself to all of them because I will be wearing them for years to come. We are having rain this week in the Napa Valley but we need it even though my husband is housebound and not on the golf course!
Spring is in the air!
Dariann
I was so pleased this morning to find the jacket and necklaces available. I ordered the p. pink and one of the necklaces. I want them all but with next week’s show I have to space my purchases. I considered the jacket in pearl but wasn’t sure it would work with my dark hair and cool coloring. I’m thrilled they are finally giving you on-air time for the jewelry.
Dear Claudia,
The pearl is actually my winter white color…..”a rose by any other name”. I see no reason why it should not work with your coloring. It does matter what color you wear under it. At first I was considering a bright color like a kelly green or hot pink tank with the black bottom but I thought it might look to strong next to the other models so I went for the pink. For me there is nothing like a wonderful white jacket, blue chambray shirt which is coming, and navy pants or red with navy for a hint of nautical. It can go a million ways. See how you like the pink first and then consider the pearl. It is certainly worth the money………..regards…………Louis
Most definitely worth the money. Our western PA snowbanks are slowly melting. It may reach 50 degrees in the next few days. Warmer weather is heading your way. Of course once the snow melts our 3 furry boys will be chasing each other in the mud!
What do you think about wearing the p. pink jacket with the navy tiered skirt?
Louis,
Thank you so much for giving us descriptions and item numbers. It gave me time to plot my course! 😉 I hopped on line this morning and purchased the pink jacket, the necklaces, the black mockneck, two ruffle peasant blouses and waitlisted the pink boho! Oh – and I picked up one of the very last knitted tank dresses in black that I missed last season. I will miss the show tonight (sadly) but will hop online to watch all the videos. I just love to see how you combine things. I have a question for you. Do you think the 3/4 Sleeve Cold Shoulder blouse would look ok with the pink boho (in Deep fuchsia)? Also, there is an outfit in a sort of printed mosaic (T-shirt and boho like skirt) in Cinnabar/Fuschia (A199792/A199793). Would it marry with the new pink blazer?
Dear Susan,
I think you did very well considering you will miss the show. I’m glad you got the pink jacket early because I’m sure that will be the first color to sell out. I know you will love the pearl necklaces. Unfortunately, the photos of them on the site do them no justice. The photos loose all sense of proportion and size. When I get home I will check out the cold shoulder blouse with the Boho. I do not think I would put the cinnabar print with the Pink jacket, but I will check that also. The Boho in P. Pink matches the P. Pink blazer perfectly………..regards, Louis
Thank you for your reply, Louis. You and your wife are such a lovely pair – I am forever grateful I discovered you and am so happy to wear your beautiful designs. I read this blog regularly and am always amazed when you rattle off multiple ways to combine your clothing – what fun! I feel like I have my own personal designer guiding me! I have one more question….can you recommend a top to wear with the p. pink boho and blazer? Would A199785 in pink work? Or would you contrast it with white or black?
Louis, had to make one more comment here. Just read your note to Julia in another area of your site regarding the waist whittling sweater. I am so happy it is coming back this fall. I snoozed and missed out on they grey; and now I also can’t wait to see the new color.
Thanks for letting us know it’s coming back. Looking forward to you on PM Style tomorrow.
Hello Louis:
It has been a terrific Linea style winter season for me and now I am so ready for a fabulous spring look! I can get QVC TV live on my iPhone at work so I won’t miss a beat in viewing all of your upcoming shows, and hopefully my boss will not notice
:-))
“See you” soon,
Soldout
Dear Soldout,
I look forward to ‘seeing” you at the shows!
Thank you Louis for giving us the item numbers, dates and details!!! I also want to thank you for the 3/4 sleeve items. I’m petite, and I don’t mind having the sleeves shortened, but it’s even better for me when I don’t have to!!! I will be checking every day if any of the items become available because I don’t want to end up with the “sold out” notice in my size. I’m looking very much forward for all the items, including the jewelry, and much more!!!
LOVE you and your beautiful wife,
Alex
HI, Louis! I, too, adore pearls and have a real pearl addiction. Baroque pearls are my favorite, although I mix shapes all the time. I know that you already said that your sneak preview of the new ones can be seen on the video with A-3825. But I am wondering if the pearls shown on the older video of A-91274, the Boucle Jacket with your signature pearl buttons, also show your new pearls, at least the baroque pearls with the gold cone stations? There are also some great shots of the black and white pearls introduced last fall. Seeing these videos can be very helpful both pre and post presentation! I have the wonderful boucle jackets in both black and rose and plan on wearing the rose one once Old Grumpy is over a virus he contracted to a postponed birthday dinner. We will go over the mountain to an elegant French restaurant and I know I will be appropriately turned out! How can I miss?!! As always, Barbara
Dear Barbara,
The pearl necklace you are referring to in the older video with the gold cone stations is the pearl necklace that inspired the new Linea one. I actually gave it to the manufacturer and old them to replicate it. All three necklaces came out beautifully and each one is totally different. I know you will look smashing in your boucle and pearls. I don’t know if you got the pearl drop earring, my “Girl with the pearl earring”, but it works perfectly with the new necklaces also. Is Old Grumpy taking you out for V.D, or will I be seeing you on PM Style?………..regards……Louis
Hi, Louis! I bought the “Girl With the Pearl Earrings” when you presented them last fall. I had other pearl drop earrings but with bling, and really liked this “quieter” earring. You will “see” me on PM style! Old Grumpy is feeling much better today, so hopefully we will be able to go over the mountain for my postponed birthday dinner sometime next week. But he did already give me my presents, the African jewelry I gave you the link for at Uno Alla Volta. It is FANTASTIC BTW with my Linea summer clothing. Also works very well with my black/gold necklace. So yes, I’ll be with you on V.D. and am still trying to decide on the color jacket I want. Right now seems that ivory will be my choice. Old Grumpy LOVES your clothes on me and is actually thinking about where else he can take me where I can wear them! No complaints from me! I hope you and Jac have a SAFE trip to and from and am eagerly looking forward to seeing both of you on Monday. As always, Barbara
Count me in for the pearls and the perfectly pink jacket on Monday! Thanks, Louis. It’s so much fun to read your descriptions. I can see there will be more than enough on which to feast my eyes this Monday and the next. So much to imagine! Have a great weekend and drive carefully to PA.
Love, Celia
Louis, I am so happy to see you are doing another anorak jacket. I have A87436 in blue and it is my absolute favorite piece in your line (although I have many of your pieces). I cannot wait until 2/21 to see the new jacket in this style.
Best to you and yours.
Dear Kathy,
I am so happy you love your anorak! If you loved that one….you will love this one too. They are similar, but still, very different. I think the problem will be…..which color….they are all beauties……..Regards, Louis