…………………………….The PERFECT BLACK SWEATER…….but aren’t all sweaters perfect in BLACK……Anyway……if I didn’t offer BLACK Jac wouldn’t be happy, and you know the saying…….”a happy WIFE, is a happy life!”…….This combination of BLACK with GREY was tailor made for my new GREY TIGHTS with the BLACK VELVET TUXEDO STRIPE!…coming at the end of the month………They are truly fabulous…………………………………………………………………..enjoy…………….much Love……………………….Louis
……………………………………Coming up with new exciting Whisper Knit sweaters each season, that may tickle your fancy, is not an easy task………but it is a challenge I love to take on. Your basic ESSENTIAL CORE pieces are the backbone of your Linea wardrobes. The classic sweaters may be admired, but it’s these special pieces that are noticed by all and garner the most compliments. The WK sweater above is what I call “THE TIERED SWEATER”, A268130……….The color combination is…………………..BURGUNDY and ROSEHIP…….This is basically a V-NECK sweater with a SADDLE SHOULDER, LONG SLEEVES and deep SIDE SLITS………the MAGIC is what happens below the sweater……………….The entire sweater, front and back, has a separate layer which is attached at the neckline, armhole and saddle shoulder. The rest of it hangs free. What you have is practically two sweaters in one. Please notice the two photos at the lower right. I have turned the sweater inside out so you can see exactly how it was constructed, front and back. I know the inevitable question will be…..”can they be worn inside out?” That is totally up to you and your comfort zone. There are “down town” designers who have been known for deconstructing their garments and using the inside as the out side, and it is well accepted……..so…..if you like this look and don’t mind the seams on the outside which look very finished, just as “they” would make them, then my answer is YES, why not…….just carefully remove all the tags! LOL………..This is a very easy fitting sweater with hip room to spare…..it’s meant to be that way! Absolutely NO CLINGING or GRABBING…..It is approx. 29 inches long for the XS. Due to the double layer the sweater was made in the classic jersey stitch……..anything else would have been too heavy.This is a sweater that easily swings both ways……super casual with jeans, a wonderful Saturday sweater, or very work, dinner, church etc. appropriate with dress pants or the WK Aubergine skirt shown above. The Aubergine and the Burgundy are not the same colors, but they are beautiful together. The ROSEHIPS accent color is NOT AS BRIGHT AS MY PHOTO. Don’t get me wrong….it is still a strong color, but not as light or bright as the pictures above……..It is slightly deeper and a little more muted…..Black, Charcoal Grey or Linea Navy bottoms are other options……..Now for the cherry on top of the cupcake…………..If you own the BURGUNDY TRENCH COAT…..this sweater looks fabulous under it and quite unexpected. The same burgundy standard was given to the fabric and knitting mills, but due to yarn differences and different formulas for each yarn type, there will always be a difference. I think they are pretty darn good together…………………..I like the CHOCOLATE metal with this combination. The Chocolate picks up the burgundy and I find the two very pleasing. For me it’s better than gold, silver or gunmetal…….but that’s MHO………..whatever you choose I’m sure will look great……………………………………………………………..enjoy……………………………………….much Love…………………………………………Louis
………………………………….The second combination of the TIERED SWEATER, A268130……………is BLACK over TEAL. In this case the Teal actually came out darker than it actually is. It is still deep but a little more PUNCH….and more towards the MALLARD…….What ever…..it’s still a wonderful color combination……………..Pick any black bottom you own and off you go……With the black/teal combo I chose GUNMETAL….It is still a very new metal color for most women, but it is very MODERN………………….Silver would have been my second choice. Of course there is no law that says you can’t combine the two…..I rather like them together!……………………………..enjoy…………………………………much Love………………………………….Louis
……………………………..You know with September here, and the days swiftly passing by…..the October chills aren’t far away……….What would be a perfect piece to ward off those nasty chilly winds?…..How about a MILANO KNIT, TWO WAY ZIP SWEATER/ JACKET with FAUX LEATHER TRIMS, A267937!…… I say sweater jacket, because depending on where you live this may be all you need for the entire Fall /Winter season…or this may be just the first layering piece you will inevitably need when winter rears its’ ugly head……………The yarn used for this Milano stitch sweater is 100% COTTON, and it is a beautifully quality cotton….The Faux Leather is 85% RAYON and 15% POLYESTER. As you know there are all different grades and qualities of faux leather…..some is very inexpensive, and neither looks nor feels anything like leather. The faux leather that I chose, which is an intricate part of the design, had to be a good quality….and it is………………..For those of you who do not know what a “Milano” stitch is I will try to explain. It is a special knitting stitch that was developed in the high end knitting mills in “Milano”, Italy. It is a DOUBLE KNIT, so it is heavier than a basic jersey or even my ENR construction. This particular stitch is mostly used for sweater jackets, and sweater coats. It can be used with EXTREMELY FINE thin yarns to produce pull over sweaters, but they would be very costly, and for very specific styles of sweater. Due to cost this is hardly ever done……………The MEDIUM GREY above is a HEATHER yarn. The TWO WAY ZIPPER and SPECIAL BAR PULLS are in GUNMETAL [photo at lower left]. This cardigan jacket can have a very uptown look with a sweater and skirt, don’t forget to add some pattern or opaque tights, or a very down town look with a turtleneck or tank and my slim pants, A265615……which…..I have just found out have been REORDERED for next SPRING!!!!! Those of you who asked if they were going to be reordered…I answered that I didn’t think so….I guess the returns were lower than I thought and the reviews were excellent…..so, for those of you who loved the pant and wanted more….more will be coming in April………..The sweater/jacket is approx. 31 inches long for the XS, which makes it perfect for leggings……..It is easy care…..machine wash………I’ve accessorized this jacket with the TRIPLE BAR NECKLACE in the GUNMETAL along with my BOLD HOOP, also in GUNMETAL. I think the Triple Bar necklace gives just the right presence and balance to this cardigan jacket………You will definitely be ready to deal with what ever Mother Nature brings……………………I will be presenting this sweater on a special show, September 10th at 5:00PM……I believe it is being called QVC Designers…or Designers of the Q……something like that…….It should be interesting……………………………….enjoy…………………much Love……………………………………..Louis
…………………………………………………………….MORE PICS……………….Remember, this will be on air September 10th at 5:00pm……………………………………………..Love……Louis