The LAPIS BLUE IKAT PRINT SKIRT, A254309, is a beautifully executed….PLACEMENT PRINT…………What is a PLACEMENT PRINT?……The screens of the print are designed to fit the pattern of the garment…so each garment will have the print in the same “placement”…as opposed to an all over random print…….In the case of the IKAT print above, the center panel will always be in the center of the skirt. Printing in this method is much more laborious and time consuming….needless to say….a more expensive way to print, cut and sew a garment…………The LAPIS BLUE combination above consists of a variety of BLUES with BLACK & WHITE. The fabric is my FAUX DE CHINE which many of you own and love because of it’s lightness, coolness and clarity of color…..think of the previous Ikat print skirt, A233189…..The skirt is lined in a light weight georgette. There is a full elastic waist, but we have also added a side zipper and button just to control and remove any unnecessary fullness…….. The skirt and lining have slits on both sides for easy walking……It is approx. 32 inches long. The design of the skirt was created by me and executed by my print staff . The all over pattern has three distinct designs…..the front panel, the zig zag side panels, which were designed to minimize…..and the border…..If you have to shorten the skirt….you can remove part or all of the border and still keep the integrity of the print…..Each design was inspired by authentic Ikat woven patterns. There is no other print IN THE WORLD exactly like this one…..it is very EXCLUSIVE to my Linea Ladies……and due to the number ordered, I am sure you will be the one…and only one to have it in your area………Coordinating tops with this skirt will be very easy. Think of all the black WK sweaters you already own!….plus the LAPIS BLUE WHISPER KNITS….such as the open cardigan KIMONO, A233950 paired with the ENR TANK, A253408, shown in the photos above……You may already own the draped front cardigan and tank in Lapis from last fall…….The new WHITE WK works also, however with this print, if you have a light complexion…. I prefer the contrast of the black or Lapis….but that’s just my preference…..The new PEASANT BLOUSE, A254442, that I just showed on PM Style in the LAPIS and BLACK, were designed to go with this skirt as the perfect compliment……There are many many Linea garments you may have already….such as the black tank with the ribbed bottom and the matching shrug…..for that matter ALL of the LINEA shrugs work, and may still be avail in the open knit or the Feather Jersey…..The BLACK open knit long sleeve tunic, A235308, or the BLACK draped front cardigan in the same gauzy open knit, A233859, [similar to Eileen Fisher] will both look great with Lapis tanks beneath them…. The new sleeveless shirt in BLACK coming on the May 16th show….the A215181, cotton knit T shirt in black with the Gunmetal metallic trim, A252345……the BLUE BIG SHIRT, just presented this spring, makes for a terrific jacket worn open with the sleeves rolled up….it’s the same fabric as the skirt….. A235322, the black faux linen kimono jacket…..the A353378, V-neck knit top with the long mesh sleeves in all three colors……all coordinate with the Lapis skirt……For the more adventurous…..mix your EMBROIDERED BLUE & WHITE TOP, A253384….it’s right off the runway…. To really spike it up for a special occasion…the LAPIS BLUE SEQUIN TOP from this past fall is a WOW with this skirt….I can go on and on and on……..Ladies….you own so much that will work with this skirt…..it’s all in your closets!………….Accessorizing is made easy with my BLACK BEAD NECKLACE, J270117 and my BLACK STRETCH CUFF, J270118……my GUNMETAL or SILVER BOLD HOOP and WIRE CUFF will look pretty fabulous too!……..A black sandal….maybe in patent leather or black suede……black sunglasses and tote and you are off………scroll down…………………….enjoy…………much Love……………Louis
Hi Louis
I have an older cold shoulder black sort of peasant blouse style shirt of yours..
If you remember it would this work with this skirt or is it too short?
I plan to purchase this skirt in the blue and thelapis blue blouse too but wondering if this other top would work
looking forward to Friday.. will you be first ? wondering how early I will have to get up ..I am in Minnesota LOL
thanks
Vicki
Dear Vicki….I remember the blouse well, and of course it will look great with all the prints. I am number 7 in the show.
Thanks Louis !!
I actually have a list this time of what I definitely want and what I think I want!!:) I have to have a system LOL, sometimes its hard work to be beautiful!!
see you on Friday AM and as always thanks for the updates 🙂
What are the silver cuff bracelets? I have the black and LOVE them. Will you be coming out with this bracelet in more colors? They are not noisy, don’t slip, light weight – just perfect!!!
Dear Cheryl…..the bracelets in the photo are black not silver…..I don’t have any silver bracelets coming any time soon maybe next spring 2015
Tory Burch is turning green with envy right about now. You just don’t find these placement prints at this price range anywhere. I would (of course) love this in 100% cotton but I know that drives the price way, way up and many women are averse to ironing. In any case, I’m in for all FOUR pieces.
Lov, love—and thanks for thinking of us “shorties” with the alterability of the hem—now I can buy it!
Absolutely love this!! That skirt is fantastic. Love the Lapis blue print!