Author: Louis Dell'Olio

January sneak peek #4 is A231144, the DANCE SKIRT. Why do I call it the dance skirt?….because…..both the bodysuit and this skirt were inspired by dancer’s workout and theater clothes. Think of a modern dancer in motion. The fabric and colors are the same as the body suit, Rayon/Span………..RUBY……………Black…………Truffle. The skirt has a full elastic waist so it is a pull-on skirt. However, it has a flat front waist band. It also has a faux/real wrap……….meaning the wrap over is real, but the under lay is closed so there is no need to worry about exposing anything. Everyone will think you are wearing a real wrap skirt. To accentuate the “look” of the wrap there are two non working buttons on the waist band which looks like the under panel is attached by the buttons. The skirt is approx 31 1/2 to 32 1/2 inches long depending on where you place the band. Wear this skirt as a two piece dress with the bodysuit or as a  terrific separate skirt, that you can wear with anything and any time of year. These pieces are great for traveling as they are easy to pack and are practically wash and wear. As you can see from the photos, the skirt is slim over the hips and then flares out at the bottom………a true DANCE SKIRT!…….Enjoy, much Love…………..Louis

January Sneak Peek #2 is the KATE SHIRT, A214116. I have had a beautiful white cotton shirt as part of my collections when I designed the Anne Klein collection. For me it is as ESSENTIAL in a woman’s wardrobe as a great pair of black pants. There is nothing more ICONIC……….more AMERICAN……..than a WHITE COTTON SHIRT and a pair of JEANS. There are many reasons this shirt stands apart from the multitudes of cotton shirts out there. F8irst is the fabric. This is a fabric I had MADE to my SPECIFICATIONS. It is a fine twill, and being a twill, has more substance than most shirts out there……it also prevents it from being SEE THROUGH….like most shirts out there. It is ALL COTTON with just enough SPANDEX to give just enough STRETCH. The “hand” of the fabric is very smooth, unlike many other shirts that can feel rough. The fabric, the details and the tailoring of this shirt were copied from one of my very expensive cotton shirts…………….right down to the collar stays. When was the last time you found a woman’s shirt with COLLAR STAYS???? There is a very good reason for collar stays….it prevents the corners of the collar from curling and always keeps the collar sharp and crisp looking………….YES, th9is fabric will require some steaming or pressing after washing……….I will not tell a lie, but for me it is worth it………By the way……I do my own pressing! Why you may ask are some cotton shirts wrinkle free? Is it some superior strain of cotton?……..NO……..there is no such thing! The reason some all cotton shirts are wrinkle free is very simple………………………….CHEMICALS! I prefer my shirts chemical free…..the choice is yours. The colors that the KATE shirt are now avail. in are………..the very IMPORTANT WHITE…………..PALE OLIVE…………………..BLUE…………….and the  new…………….SEA GREEN pictured above which is a GREAT MATCH to the new TSV jacket and skirt. Scroll down for more pictures. I think every SHIRT LOVING WOMAN needs to own, at the very least, 4 great white shirts……if not more……JMHO……………………….Enjoy…………much Love………..Louis

Is there anything cooler and more refreshing than a pale blue cotton shirt and a pair of Ivory trousers? Throw the new TSV IVORY JACKET over it and it is unbeatable….CLASSIC, TIMELESS and always CHIC! Add my gold chain hoops, bracelet and necklace [if you were lucky enough to get it], a gold belt and nothing looks more Town and Country….or  for a Cruise to sunny warm places……….. I have paired the PALE OLIVE shirt with the natural FAUX LINEN HERRINGBONE trouser pant. It’s a very TROPICAL look. With that I have two strands of my OLIVE & AMBER beads and the OLIVE drop earring to complete the look. You can’t dress any simply than that and still look TOTALLY pulled together……………..Enjoy…………………much Love…………….Louis

It’s a new year, we haven fallin’ over the cliff….yet………… so lets hope this is an omen of good things to come! As you all know, through your clever detective work, and the help of GODFREAkos’ sneak peeks….. on Jan.7th, at the stroke of 12 midnight, I will be presenting my first TSV in quite a few years. I will be having two shows….at 12:00am [midnight] and 10:00am. The TSV is a jacket and along with the jacket there will be a scoop neck short sleeve sweater in all of the colors the jacket will be in…… plus a pencil skirt [in all of the colors] and a pant in ivory, black and navy to mix and match. However, before I sneak peek the TSV there are lots of new items that will be shown on both shows.

A231143, is the RAYON /SPAN tunic above. It has a draped cowl neck which is extremely flattering and showcases lots of necklaces such as the 18 inch LOVE KNOTS, the LINEA gold chain necklaces and new necklaces still to come. The top has long sleeves that are beautifully ruched and very appropriate for this design. There is a raised seam from which the asymmetrical skirt hangs. It is not as high as an empire seam, but it gives extra length to the skirt which creates an elongating effect. It is approx 31- 32 inches  to its’ longest point. The colors are saturated as only a rayon fabric can dye………………………they are………………..RUBY………………….LIMOGES BLUE……………………BLACK………… This is definitely a three seasons top for most and for some….even  four seasons. Wear it dressed up with a pencil skirt or slim plants, leggings, jeggings…..and if you are tall enough a long slim skirt and boots. Jeans look great with all three colors. Come spring, Capri leggings [I will have a pair coming] or Capri pants with wonderful sandals will look very chic. Again, for my travelers………..this will pack to nothing and is practically wash and wear. This top has a LOT OF GLAMOR and very little FUSS. It is super flattering on all sizes and the skirt covers exactly what needs to be or doesn’t need to be, which ever the case. I know this will find a place in many of your closets……………………………………………ENJOY….much Love….Louis

I hope 2013 is a WONDERFUL year for all of us………we are all over due for a good one!!!!