From Louis

For my second Oct. “Sneak Peek” photo collage ….I have posted  a separate page on the BLACK/VIOLET  HOUNDS TOOTH CHECK pieces. It was not an easy decision what color I should pick for the second combination…… should it be a black combination or something else entirely? I knew one thing….it had to be just as fabulous as the BLACK /IVORY. The Black/Ivory is a very BOLD LOOK, so I decided the second color way should be a little more “subtle” in its’ boldness……something a little more tonal, less of a contrast, still classic but with an EDGE. Camel/Black, Red/Black, Brown/Black….all pretty….but expected…..PURPLE/BLACK sang out to me. I also wanted this second coloration to be as easy to coordinate with other pieces you own…. as the Black/Ivory is……….I was HAPPY with this VIOLET/BLACK choice and I hope you are too! In the photos above you will see the jacket and skirt paired with the A228338, the ivory blouse, [notice I took the ties from the black blouse and used them on the ivory blouse…..{you can use other streamers too…like ribbons}]……the WAIST WHITTLING sweater A210360, in the black  it is perfection…..and the grape looks terrific too. Of course the KNIT PENCIL Skirt in black, A09484, the new sunburst pleated skirt and the A227575,  the black crepe pleated skirt with the yoke [pictured above] all work beautifully with the jacket. Naturally the new Black WHISPER KNIT PANT is absolutely wonderful with the jackets, but for that matter any great black pant will work….INCLUDING the NEW ONE that will be on this show!! For a more casual look wear the jacket with an ivory mock or scoop neck sweater[ if you don’t own one they are coming soon], paired with black jeans, boots and a great shoulder bag. ……CASUAL shouldn’t always mean a BARN JACKET or HOODIE. Some surprises you may not have thought about are the A218566, the crushed velvet long skirt in black or purple….both look incredible with this jacket…..a marvelous HOLIDAY LOOK……I can smell the TURKEY!!! Another wonderful combination with the HTC is A219896, the bow sweater In IVORY, BLACK, P. PINK [with the Black/Ivory HTC and worn with my P.Pink pearls], and the NEW RED, which will be coming soon. Speaking of my Linea jewelry the GREY PEARLS, A264035 look very rich with both colors of the HTC. The CROSS NECKLACE, A270199 and the CROSS EARRING A270120 in the silver tone look spectacular [the gold is already sold out in the necklace, but if you have it….it looks beautiful with both the violet and ivory HTC.]. I think my favorite….. for a more subtle look….. is the GUNMETAL KNOT NECKLACES, A270122 and the A270121, [love the two lengths worn together]……they are  PERFECT with the BLACK/VIOLET HTC. If you have any interest in these….don’t wait too long….the gold is already GONE. On top of all of this my NEW WHISPER KNIT GROUP OF SWEATERS will come in VIOLET, BLACK and IVORY…..  all to mix and match with the BLK/Violet HTC…….I can go on and on and on……but ENOUGH said…..let the questions begin….LOL……

……………………………..ENJOY, Much Love……..Louis

Has anyone gotten the new e-mail from Saks 5th, showing the Stella Macarthy spring collect? Floral print jacket, shirt and skirt, Leopard print jacket and sweater, [also pants]…..sheer borders…..BTDT….all looked very familiar….so dear friends, if you have those looks from Linea, I wanted you to know you are STILL right on trend…..just found it interesting.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! A new month is coming….but Fall is OFFICIALLY here! I thought I would start the Oct. Sneak Peeks with something very RARE for Linea…..a COAT!………..However, this is not just any coat…. this is a VERY SPECIAL  coat in a very SPECIAL FABRIC. If I was going to do only one coat for the season…it had to be spectacular!  Since many of you have already previewed it in the  QVC magazine, I thought all of you should have the same opportunity to see it and not just read  about it. Actually, I was a little surprised that the buyers were willing to buy it, but they fell in love. The style # is…..A229477………..it is 50% WOOL and 50% polyester. It is approx 38-39 inches long for the XS. The colors are…..BLACK…..and………ROSE QUARTZ……..the most beautiful winter pastel [more about this later]. It is fully lined in a luxurious satin. The silhouette is some what retro and yet extremely MODERN. The fit is through the rib cage and then gently goes out to a very slight A-Line. The FAUX FLAPS are placed to accentuate the high fit, but the actual pockets are hidden in the seams below the flaps. There are six DYED TO MATCH BUTTONS down the front that will protect you from the winter winds. This is not just a pretty coat….it’s very functional! I call this a “DRESS COAT”. This is not the kind of coat you wear over blazers or chunky sweaters, thought you can wear it any way you want….I won’t know…LOL…..For me this is a coat you wear over a wonderful dress or a terrific new WHISPER KNIT sweater set and pencil skirt, or just a great LINEA CASHMERE BLEND TURTLENECK and the WK pant. Wear it for a casual Sunday brunch with the WAIST WHITTLING sweater and some great black jeans, a pair of great black boots, a wonderful black leather tote and great big black sunglasses….to chic for words. The FABRIC of this coat is what makes ALL the DIFFERENCE. As you can see in the photos it is a nubby, looped fabric that has a brushed look…..and the look is EUROPEAN ALL THE WAY!!! This is a coat you would expect to see on the runways of Armani, Ferragamo, Bottega Venetta, or Jill Sander. When Jac first saw it her eyes opened wide and immediately tried the Black XS coat on. It fits like a GLOVE! Now the COLORS….of course the BLACK is GORGEOUS!!!!!!……However…..the ROSE QUARTZ is the best kept secret of the Fall/Winter season. It is a COOL GRAYED PINK which , for me, is strictly a WINTER COLOR.  If you have ever been in a store where they sell huge chunks of different minerals and rocks of semi precious stones……….that look like they have just been dug up from the center of the Earth…..then you know what this color looks like. Look through your “INSTYLE” magazine and all of a sudden you will see a celeb wearing the most beautiful Rose Quartz short coat…..which just happens, at first glance, to look a lot like mine! Now look through your newest “VOGUE”….and guess what….a beautiful PINK COAT!…….So, as you look through your closet and decide if you need a new black coat……. THIS IS THE ONE…..I will say…. that this is not totally about NEED….it is definitely more about DESIRE……..If you looked at the ROSE QUARTZ  coat and you sigh and your heart melts a little….it should be YOURS ……and you deserve it…..!!WHEN are you going to ever see another coat  like this????? …….and you know it will never be reordered…..treat yourself to something FABULOUS……..and IT is!……Enjoy, much Love…..Louis

Dear Blinddogs,
Deborah Macy wanted me to pass this message along to you. She has 2 pair of the WK pants in each color in size Med. She heard you were stalking them and she would be happy to sell you her extras. If you are interested let me know and I will send you her e-mail so the two of you can hook up……..

Sneak Peek #7 is the reorder, A217986, cardigan. I think the success of this cardigan is the shape. The ribbing through the mid section, though not tight ribbing, still gives the wearer a gentle shape, and even when only the first two top buttons  are closed and the rest are left open [as in the picture on the left of the all Tarragon outfit]…..there is still an illusion of shape. The wide ribbed band at the bottom of the sleeve echos the ribs on the body of the sweater. These ribs create a slight blouse effect which gives the cardigan a feminine attitude. The colors are……BLACK…….STEEL GREY…..and the new…….TARRAGON  & PERSIMMON. These are great sweaters to wear with prints, or monotone ……or color blocked. I especially love the Persimmon with Olive or the color of the season AUBERGINE. which this season they are calling Merlot, Burgundy and OXBLOOD. Of course, we all know you had it last season! This sweater works for any life style….whether that is super casual…….or more dressed up…….. It also is light enough to layer under jackets, which many cardigans are not. They look especially good under the tweed jackets and the steel gray or black look great under the black/grey plaid from the last show…..they also look great over the feather print blouse or a simple white cotton T shirt…….the options are limitless! I think this cardigan has easily moved  in status from a “Fashion” sweater to an “ESSENTIAL”, and I know that you will get years of enjoyment  wearing this particular cardigan…………Enjoy……..much Love…..Louis