Author: Louis Dell'Olio

…………Two existing Linea colors that work well with the  Aubergine jacket are AUBERGINE itself and the STONE……and there are more like Perfectly Pink, Butter Yellow, Ivory, Pale Blue, and the Wing Collar shirt coming in the light tan………….Please notice in the photos above how nicely the jacket hangs worn open….. Above, I have the Aubergine WK PENCIL SKIRT, A237412, and the STONE WK SKIRT, A237412, with the NEW STONE SHORT SLEEVE, JEWEL NECK, WK SWEATER, A257382, coming this Jan. too. If you own the Aubergine tights [SOLD OUT], or the STONE ANIMAL INSTINCT tights, A260020,  you are ahead of the game……Speaking about the ANIMAL INSTINCTS tights…IMHO they are SPECTACULAR, and the most FASHION FORWARD and UNIQUE of all the “Linea Body” tights. The STONE,  BLACK and the CHARCOAL are not to be missed!!!  They go with everything and elevate the look of a solid opaque tight. Since they will probably not be reordered…I really think you should consider these if you haven’t gotten them already, and if you do own them I would suggest getting back ups….that’s how good I think they are. The black are Jac’s go to black opaque tights….she wears them with everything!………….The STONE PANT, A259702 for the reg. length, and A259705 for petite, work beautifully with the Stone WK sweater and the Aubergine jacket. The diamonds in the jacket seem to pick up the stone color and they blend beautifully. These combinations, with the Aubergine, are a nice alternative to the navy pant, skirt and jeans. It’s definitely a more dressed up look, but isn’t it a good thing for one jacket to work in so many different ways and for all occasions!…………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………….enjoy…………….much Love……………………….Louis

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********************For 2015 I am introducing a new Linea category of clothing to you called………….LINEA LEISURE………………What is LINEA LEISURE?……..It’s a LIFESTYLE….an ATTITUDE of dressing. These are clothes primarily to wear during your free time when you’re not working, though many of you will think some pieces are very appropriate to wear to the office….that’s up to you. LINEA LEISURE is not about a fabrication, though to start……the first grouping is my 92% cotton/ 8% Spandex. As the line develops other fabrics that I feel are appropriate to the label will be added…….Attitudes of dressing have been making serious changes since the 60s…..”burn the  bra” was the anthem………minis, bare and see through clothes, hip hugger bell bottoms, gypsy and flower children were the rage…..anything to rebel against the constricting 50s. These were the “it” clothes for the new generation….OUR GENERATION……..so where has all of this morphed itself today?……..Today we don’t take dressing so seriously…..There aren’t morning clothes, and luncheon clothes, and dinner clothes etc…etc. Even “formal” as a category has relaxed over the years……………..People live a more casual lifestyle…..in my opinion….sometimes too casual. It still bothers me to see the way some dress to the Broadway Theater and such…. but that’s not here or there….I think, as a designer, I have a natural  longing for a time when people did dress up a little more. Today’s generation will have no clue what I’m talking about unless they watch old movies….. That’s not to say we don’t take the time or have the occasion to dress….there are just fewer of those times……..So….times are changing, and we all live a more casual lifestyle….you should see the way I look right now!!! No, maybe you shouldn’t…LOL…..That’s exactly why I’m doing this new division, so you will never have to say….”you should see me right now”. These are good looking casual clothes….clothes about COMFORT…..clothes you WANT to hang around in…..easy care clothes, travel clothes….Clothes for when you are staying at someones home for the Holidays, as many of you have just done, and you get up in the morning and dress for breakfast. You know exactly what I mean, because this is the life we all live…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

If I had my druthers there would have been a separate show to introduce the LINEA LEISURE line to you…….but……..I will have to present it to you…..piece by piece…………The first piece being the TUNIC, A262037……..This is similar in shape to the, A251588, so if you own it and you were happy with the size, that is the size I would recommend. If you had to size up or down, then you should do the same with this tunic. The Tunic is approx. 30 inches long….and it has LONG SLEEVES. There are patch pockets with the band set into the pocket for entry. There is also the SIGNATURE LOGO embroidered on the pocket in a tonal thread…so it’s barely noticeable. What makes this tunic different form the A251588 is that it has RAGLAN SLEEVES. It also has DIAGONAL BODY SEAMING…..meaning the seams start at the JEWEL PIPED neckline and A-Line out to the hem following the slight A-line shape of the garment. This is not a TENT shape, but “As” out just enough to give you a little added hip room……it’s all about ease and comfort. That said, if you are in between sizes, and after you have read the “click here measurements”, you may decide to go up a size. I always think it’s better to be bigger than smaller, especially with casual clothing. However, Jac and I were in Lululemon yesterday, and the way the women [even sales women] were stuffed into those clothes…..I don’t think many of them would have agreed with my fit philosophy…..LOL…….Ultimately, you know how you like your clothes to fit, and how you want to look in your clothes so whatever size you feel is the right size for you…..IS the right size…………….The colors in the photos above are …..PERFECTLY PINK………SKY BLUE……and NAVY………….Please notice with the Navy tunic…there are matching LINEA LEISURE PULL-ON pants that will be offered in NAVY, WHITE and BLACK later this month. They have a full elastic waist, pockets, and will be offered in regular length, A262070, and petites, A262072…………..I have simply accessorized the tunics with the ……SILVER FISH PENDANT, and the new GUNMETAL FISH PENDANT, which is on the Pink tunic. More of the FISH will be coming this month…………………..I know many of you have been asking for more leisure clothes and I hope this new group of clothes is what you were hoping it to be. If there are items you want please let me know….as I said this is a new venture in its’ infancy, and if it proves to be successful we can can customize it to what you are desiring………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………Happy New Year!……………………..enjoy…………………..much Love……………………Louis

******************There will be FIVE colors avail. in this TUNIC……the PERFECTLY PINK, NAVY and SKY BLUE which you have already seen. In addition to those there will be ………..SAGE…..&………BLACK……… Two very easy colors that are always in style……Sage…..a typical SAFARI/MILITARY color will appeal to those of you who must have your neutrals. It’s a great background color for high voltage accessories and scarves………..Black……no words needed………………………………………………….LINEA LEISURE is off to the races!……………………..enjoy………….much Love ……………Louis

I can’t believe how the years keep passing by.  I’m not sorry to see 2014 go, and the TV shows, including the news, keep recapping what happened in 2014. It’s enough to put anyone into a deep depression! I’ve been watching more of the Game Channel than I ever have…just to escape….LOL….It just seems the crazies, and thugs are taking over the world….Let’s hope 2015 is better…..All we can do is take one day at a time, and to make sure we aren’t contributing to the craziness and negativity that seems to be pervasive……Jac and I wish you all only the best! Good health for you your family and good friends, and remember to give your loved ones a big hug as often as possible….it’s great medicine!……..much Love………..Louis