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……………………………….I know many of you requested from me to make a FRENCH SAILOR SWEATER……and here is my version, A265576…..The sweater is in the same Cotton/Acrylic blend that I have been successfully using for years…”if it’s not broke…don’t fix it”……The length of the sweater is approx. 25 1/2 inches for the xs. It is an easy fit so the size you would normally get should be the size you order. You can see from the photos how the sweater fits my form which is a size 6. It is not over sized or too small….IMHO it fits exactly as it should…..Of course all of you like your clothes to fit a certain way so I always recommend you read the “click here measurements”. Knowing Jac….she will order this sweater for herself a size larger, because she happens to like an over sized look…..like she’s wearing a mens sweater…..This is not a look many of you care for or understand, but it’s her thing and she loves the look with leggings…..I however, would not recommend sizing up for you unless you too like an over sized look. I only bring it up to emphasize that everyone has their own way of wearing things…………When I looked at the collage above…..the outfit looked so familiar to me……I had to chuckle………..I did this exact outfit many many moons ago at Anne Klein…..the only difference was….the sweater was cashmere, and the yellow pants were cuffed and made in the softest calf skin leather. I showed the pant on the long side so they broke over the navy and white “saddle shoes”………. This time around the pants are my SUNSHINE YELLOW JEANS, A252357, and the shoes I will be showing will either be white/navy or  yellow Converse sneakers!……As all French Sailors sweaters have….there are buttons on the one shoulder….in this case four GOLD SIGNATURE BUTTONS….they are non-working. The neckline is an open jewel. The neck band, the hem of the sleeve and bottom of the sweater all have narrow bands of fine ribs…..just to keep it authentic……….Time to bring out your Gold Fish Pendant………I hope you all approve of my version of the French Sailor sweater…….it’s pretty ICONIC, and not something to deviate from!………………………..

…………………………………………………………enjoy…………….much Love………………………………………………Louis

……………………….Another take on the Iconic French Sailor sweater is……..Ivory with Black Stripes………..Again, the  buttons on the shoulders are gold……….The pants are my AQUA JEANS, A252357, and by now I would guess you can see I love a color jean with these sweaters……it’s just so much more fun than ivory or indigo or black jeans [all perfectly fine options],  but a color bottom adds  that element of SURPRISE, and so much more pizazz….. anyone can wear them……….To go along with the signature button theme, I have chosen to accessorize the sweater with the SILVER and GOLD SIGNATURE necklace, J320468, and the Gold Signature earring, J320884, but all of you silver lovers can certainly opt out for the silver version……it is perfectly fine to mix your metals…..and sometimes, with the right outfit, much more interesting……..I will finish it off with my GOLD PANTHER LINK WATCH, J273959……just the right touch, and just as Iconic as the sailor sweater…It’s the perfect watch to wear with these necklaces….comes in silver too!……..I will also be showing this outfit with either Aqua sneakers or Black and White sneakers….haven’t made up my mind yet…..Think I’ll ask Jac which she likes better!…………….enjoy…………….much Love……………………………….Louis

…………………….Last up………….the RED sweater with NAVY STRIPES……Red, White and Blue….pure Americana done the Linea way……I left the sweater un-accessorized except for a pair of Gold hoop earrings….add whatever accessories you like….there are enough to choose from…….or be a purist and just add a pair of fun sneakers……Is it too early to wish you a Happy 4th of July?!…………enjoy…………………….much Love……………………………..Louis

……………………….Once again gODFREAKo has beat me to the punch!!!…..That little devil!!!……..So….there’s no reason for me to hold this sneak peek any longer. As you can see I will be offering you a new “SWING” DENIM JACKET, A265536. The “body” of this jacket was styled after a very popular item that is now being retired after many years….the A87434, swing Hounds Tooth Check jacquard cotton jacket. You can tell by the very short style number just how old it is! …..The first color I’m showing you is called……………FLAG BLUE………………Remember, these are denim fabrics so the colors will not be solid….They show a little bit of the white coming through. We call this new jacket and the now vintage Hounds Tooth jackets “swing”, but that really that is not accurate. A swing jacket actually has more spread at the bottom, so for us we will call it an A-Line jacket as the H. Tooth jacket was. This jacket has the same DIAGONAL SEAMS  with inseam POCKETS in the front. At either end of the pocket is a STUD. This is both for decorative purposes, and to reinforce the ends of the pockets. The back still has the INVERTED PLEAT, which still has a 1/4 inch  TOP STITCHED to keep a SHARP EDGE. The sleeves are still 3/4 length and have a split turn back  cuff. This jacket has a shirt collar, and if you like, stands at attention perfectly. There is a placket down the front with SIX SIGNATURE BUTTONS. All of the hardware and buttons on all of the colors is GOLD…..I can hear the sighs now…LOL…no silver?….next time. My manufacturer would love me to use more silver……anything but gold which is way more expensive!……..This denim jacket, as all of my others , is UNLINED, and very light in weight….so….when you have to put your other jackets, and denim jackets away because they are just too heavy and warm….this one can still have more life, because it can be worn later into the season…….If you are in the majority of women who liked the “swing” Hounds Tooth jacket, then you should like this one too. I would recommend buying your normal size. The only measurement that would be important is the shoulder width. There should be plenty of room for all of my pears and apples……The jacket, in the XS, is approx. 27 inches long…… On the bottom I have the new WHITE DENIM CROP PANT, A265539, which my friend gODFREAKO has also spilled the beans on. It will be avail in WHITE and INDIGO only.

When you get dressed each day, you should always add something that will amuse, or bring a smile to your face….or even shock. It can be a pop of color, such as the NECTARINE WK sweater [avail in either the A233952, scoop neck s/s, or the A233944, V-neck s/s]. There are limited sizes in both styles. A scarf, a trouser sock in an amusing pattern or color, footwear like a fun sneaker,  a piece of jewelry….like the GOLD FISH PENDANT, J278128….. would all do the trick……you get the idea……something that will make YOU FEEL GOOD, and will bring out who YOU are…..Something that your family, friends, fellow workers or even strangers will look at with appreciation……Otherwise we might as well wear uniforms………………………Have FUN…Spring is here!!!………………………………………………………..enjoy………………………..much Love……………………………….Louis

………………………………….The second color being offered is …………………..RED………….Again, remember this is NOT a solid red…..It is a denim red with the WHITE showing through, or as it’s called “grin through”.. Again, all the trimmings are GOLD. Remember to clip out the extra button from the inside and store in a safe place……………This is a machine wash cold jacket, and hang to dry….warm iron if necessary. If you want this solely as a casual jacket that method of cleaning will be fine, but if it were mine, and I always wanted it to look crisp and sharp, I would have it dry cleaned….or….I would machine wash it and have a dry cleaner professionally press it….but that’s just me…..Us men like our shirts crisp and our suits pressed…..It really isn’t necessary to do that…… it is just a suggestion. If you already own any of my denim pieces, the fabric is always the same, then you already know how it washes………………..One of my favorite combinations is RED with any PURPLE…..In this case the WISTERIA WK V-NECK TANK, A233942…that’s my shock….my surprise to this outfit…..On the bottom, my Linea Leisure WHITE PANT, A262070………Just to spike up the GOLD a little more….I have added one of my favorite necklaces….the “LINEA”  GOLD METAL BEAD NECKLACE, J296893 and my favorite earring, the GOLD BOLD HOOP, J288055……………………To finish it off the GOLD PANTHER LINK WATCH, J273959…..This jacket can be as casual or dressy as you make it….Wear it with PURPLE , RED or WHITE SNEAKERS or some killer RED HEELS…..it all works no matter what your life style is……………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………….enjoy……………………..much Love………………………………Louis