The APRIL 3rd shows at 2PM & 6PM are right around the corner….so I thought I should get the sneak peeks going!………………………….The first pieces I have chosen are the 51% LINEN/49%RAYON JACKET and PANT….Why these pieces??….because they are the nucleus of the the April grouping…….They work with everything and everything works with them as you will see as I continue with the April Sneak Peeks. Of course the entire April collection doesn’t depend on these two pieces, but they give more dimension and interest to the possible outfits you will be able to put together…….Many of you have asked and asked to bring LINEN fabrics to the Linea Collection….and I have searched and searched for just the right one……so………..why this one. First, it is a wonderful blend of Linen and Rayon which, due to the rayon, gives the fabric a wonderful drape and softness……This looks exactly like many of the Linen fabrics I have used over the years…from Italy….. Some linens can be very crisp and wrinkle a lot. Many Linen lovers understand this characteristic, but this is also the reason it has created Linen non-believers. The fact that it is a blend with rayon……and…..it is an end on end weave, as you can see in the blow up photo, this fabric doesn’t wrinkle like a solid linen, also the bi-color also camouflages any wrinkling that may occur……..does it wrinkle….yes… it is LINEN, but much less and it is much less noticeable……………………..That is the reason I chose this fabric………………………………………………………………………………………
THE JACKET, A253575, the color ………..BLACK & WHITE ……………The silhouette of the jacket is that of one of your favorites, A233182, the LINEA PONTE JACKET. The detailing is almost the same….the seaming, the top stitching, and the same style of patch pockets……The length is approx 26inches for the XS. The major differences are…..the new Linen jacket has a single button closure, there are long sleeves and the body of the jacket is LINED, but the sleeves were left unlined. I left the sleeves unlined so they can be easily rolled up for a more relaxed attitude and it is much COOLER…… LINEN …IS one of the coolest fabrics you can wear……..that is why it is worn in countries around the world with the hottest most humid climates. There are snap out shoulder pads TOO……All the details are here….nothing was left out or forgotten. If I made this jacket at Anne Klein….I would have made it exactly the same way……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
THE PANT, A253578……and it will be avail. in PETITES too, but I do not have the style number for the petite pant……………The pant is unlined for maximum drape and coolness. It has a front zip, trouser pockets and an approx. 9 inch leg opening, [18 inches total]……a relaxed summery pant………. The inseam for the reg. is approx. 31 inches with a 1 1/4 inch hem. Due to the fact that their is no stretch to this fabric…there is a back elastic and a partial front elastic. Instead of a darted front….the dart has been left open like a small pleat for more ease……..These are numerically sized, and I recommend you buying your regular Linea size. I also love these pants with a PRESSED FRONT PLEAT, but they do look good either way………In the photos above I have used the WK STRIPE SHORT SLEEVE sweater in BLACK & WHITE, A253410……..and for my more adventurous and fashion forward ladies….the new PRINT CROP PANT, A253578. This is the same beautiful cotton/nylon light weight blend that I used for the BIRD and FLORAL prints of last summer……..There really are endless ways you can combine so many things you own, or the new pieces coming up. with this jacket and pants…..just add a FIESTA color WK for a totally different look……..Silver, gold, gunmetal and all kinds of color jewelry works with these clothes. I have chosen the GUNMETAL CHAIN HOOP EARRING, J267610………………I couldn’t be more pleased with the fabric or the way these pants were manufactured…..I hope you agree…………………………………………………………….
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Louis, I absolutely loved the light weight fabric you used for last summer’s print crop pants! I’m wondering if the cut is the same this year? For my body they were a little too big in the thigh and a little too small in the calf. They were probably normal for most women’s bodies but I’m shaped a little differently. Thanks again for more wonderful pieces!
Dear Kay……..these are a new pant, but they were based from last years pant, so I doubt the fit or measurements are very different.
Thanks Louis. I think I’ll be able to tell on the models since I noticed it last year.
Are the new print crop pants in numerical sizes or the SML?…zipper or elastic?…please…thanks!
Louis, Would you happen to have the outseam measurement for this linen pant? Thanks!
from the bottom of the waist band approx. 39 1/2 inches.
Linen! Now we’re talkin’!
LOVE! This suit will join my much loved and worn herringbone suit in Stone! Also love the combo with the print and stripes.
Petite pants item# is A253580 from my notes.
The fabric,the black/white, the jacket style and petite pants: this set has it all. LOVE and Thank You Louis!!
From one who asked for linen, THANK YOU! These pieces are lovely!