One of my most popular Ponte knit tops, A237398, is back and avail to order, or it will be soon! The three most popular colors have been brought back……WINE…..being one of them. This is one of the biggest differences between QVC and retail stores…..when a retail store has a HOT item….once it’s gone it’s gone…..they rarely bring the same garment back the following year…..QVC however recognizes the popularity of the garment by tracking the wait list and the returns to evaluate whether something should be reordered or not. However, don’t think that all garments, no matter how popular, are going to be reordered……sometimes budget restraints don’t allow for every good item to come back….. I remember when I first sketched this top and submitted it…..it was quickly passed over……I said “wait don’t be so quick to pass this because it looks so simple, there’s more to this then you can see in a sketch”………It has reordered three times! When you first see this hanging on a hanger it looks like a box, and nothing very special….but…..when you take a better look you start to notice the details…..The bands that have been put on and top stitched around the neckline and the hem of the sleeve and the bottom of the garment. These bands give the garment structure and and help to keep it’s shape……When you put it on you realize it is NOT A BOX at all. It gently glides easily over the body and does have a subtle shape. It fits where you want it to fit and has room where you want room…..without looking over sized or boxy. The length seems to be perfect for everyone no matter how tall. Jac, who is 5’10 and 1/4” inches tall has worn this top with slim ankle pants, slim Capri pants, a pencil skirt and the BOHO skirt, [ in the winter with boots and in the summer with sandals and wedges]. The applied patch pockets with the inserted band have become a signature on many of my garments…..Why this particular pocket? Again, it helps the garment to keep it’s shape due to the added layer, and with the addition of the band positioned in the right place….it makes it very comfortable to use…..So….you see what seems to be a very simple top…..isn’t simple at all. There is actually a great deal of labor in this very unassuming garment. Those are some of the reasons I believe this has become a very popular silhouette….no matter what fabric I make it in………….The Pebble Crepe version will be here next month!….I know you all have your own reasons why you like this top, and I’m sure those ladies who are knew to Linea would find it very valuable to know why you like it…………..I know….I know…..what is that jewelry!!??? It is my new SIGNATURE LOGO necklace and earring, and is due next month too…..It will be avail in all SILVER….all GOLD and mixed…SILVER and GOLD……….but more about that latter when it’s closer to it’s arrival……………………………………………………………….enjoy……………………much Love………………..Louis
This top is a wardrobe MUST HAVE!!! In the pebbled crepe, I have 7 in the chili pepper red, 7 in the black, 3 in aqua, 3 in brown, 2 in navy, and 1 in olive. in the ponte knit, I have 3 in black, 2 in wine, and 1 in brown. I’m hoping these tops will carry me through many years!!! They are simply perfect! I love the fabrics! Very easy care! Just wash and go! The fit is flattering and not at all boxy. They can go anywhere and adding a jacket, scarf, or necklace can change the entire look! But they are so comfortable, you could sleep in them! And they have POCKETS! If you’re on the fence about this one, just get one! You’ll kick yourself for not jumping on the bandwagon earlier! Louis, you are a genius! Thanks so much!!! Anne
I have all three colors of this top–a real go-to in my ponte collection as it looks good with all manner of “bottoms” and can even be layered over a t-neck or a blouse as the weather dictates.
I wanted to comment on how much I like the logo necklace and earrings, and hope there is a logo charm bracelet some day soon.
Also, while I’m on the subject of jewelry, enamel or lucite bangles in your Linea Leisure “colors of the season” would be soooo fun to have.
crdlb
Dear Louis, thank you for designing this sophisticated signature logo necklace! I’ll get two and make an extra long one! I did that with two or your horse bit necklaces and love it! Love the style of the earrings, too. An ideal set for me. One question – will the earrings come in gunmetal?
No…this go around it’s all in gold and silver only