From Louis

…………………..PERFECTLY PINK……………….Have you noticed how many collections have added a PINK to their assortments?!……A story I have told many times is the one when I first suggested doing a Pink for QVC…..I was looked at with aghast……..only baby girls wore pink!……I assured the buyer at the time that I had done pink many times for Anne Klein and Anne Klein ll, and it was always a very successful color…..OK…we will give it a try was the response I got……The rest is history! Since then is has become a very popular color, of course the names have been changed….pink, blush, rose etc etc. It’s even the color of the month!….. Since then I have done many sweaters, a cotton knit dress, denim pieces, skirts, pants and even a coat in this very flattering SOPHISTICATED color. As you can see above the P. Pink was also added to the Pebble Crepe top [almost completely sold out], and the Boho skirt this season……….Also coming this month will be the faux PINK QUARTZ NECKLACE and EARRING SET…….a truly beautiful set…………………..enjoy…………………….much Love……….. Louis

……………………….Also making a return this month…………….the BLACK SAFARI SHIRT……….Really who can’t use a wonderful sheer black shirt??? Even those that find black too harsh can wear this due to the sheerness and softness of the fabric…..For the black I have chosen to use the natural side of the Abalone shell which I felt gave the black a lift and made it a bit more casual.. There are so many ways to wear a black shirt…..casually or dressy….I have chosen the TEXTURED KNIT WHITE SKIRT, A265623, which has GREAT reviews, and the WHITE WATERFALL NECKLACE and EARRING set, J321804………I love the textures of the crinkled georgette the textured knit of the skirt and the many hanging shiny beads. A sliver of a black patent belt finishes it off………………

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

Hi everyone …….Jac and I are still here in PA, and last night we went to the movies to see “The Finest Hours”. It stars Chis Pine. We absolutely LOVED it!….Jac informed me that the movie only got 2 1/2 stars, and the reviews weren’t good. Actually, the action scenes out at sea were highly acclaimed, and frankly I am surprised this movie wasn’t nominated for an Acadmy Award for the special effects which were incredible…..What the critics didn’t like was Chris Pine’s performance. Jac and I agreed that EVERYTHING the critics didn’t like we did. This is a true story that took place in the winter of 1952. If anyone knows older New Englanders, they would know they are somewhat old school, and keep their business to themselves and their emotions. We felt Pine’s portrayal of this hero was very real and true to who and how these people would have behaved and acted at that time. Since this is a true story and many of the people involved are still alive, I am sure research was done on the character of the people portrayed. We seldom make our decisions to see a movie or not by critics reviews. If we did we would have missed some wonderful movies. That said we highly recommend this movie, and decide for yourselves how many stars it deserves. I’m sure you all will enjoy it.

……..Every season, with each monthly group, I try to give you what I think is an exceptional JACKET……….Let me say, even though you can’t really see from the pictures, this jacket has the same attention to detail as the TRENCH COAT from this past fall…………….This is a DOUBLE BREASTED TRENCH COTTON JACKET……A273861…..It is loaded with details and special treatments….some obvious…some not so…..The fabric is 97% cotton and 3% spandex in a fine twill weave….It is approx. 29 inches to the center front for a size SMALL….The details….starting from the top. It has a classic trench collar with a trench stand….however the stand has MULTI ROWS OF TOP STITCHES……one of those subtle details that you don’t notice off hand, but helps keep the collar to stand properly. The jacket has working EPAULETS…..notice how I have the sleeves of the RED/NAVY STRIPE SAILOR SWEATER, A265576 attached to the jacket so it doesn’t slide off. The sleeve is a RAGLAND which ends at the bottom with a strap. The strap has strap loops attached to the sleeve and the strap has a metal buckle and grommets. In the case of this navy jacket …they are Gunmetal….There is a single TRENCH FLAP on the right side of the jacket…..away from where the jacket buttons……The BODY of  of the jacket has an “A” LINE SHAPE….not a swing. The back of the jacket has a yoke, and from that yoke a BOX PLEAT…..details….details…..details………One of my most favorite details is located at the bottom of the jacket. Instead of a straight across hem….a very easy and normal way to finish the bottom…..I have chosen to make the bottom curved. To do this well takes a  special  treatment. The entire bottom of the jacket has a separate facing which gives the bottom structure and keeps the jacket from collapsing in. Again this , like the PEBBLE CREPE top, is a much more costly and time consuming and exacting operation. Believe me …my manufacturer and the factory that made these jackets would have much preferred a simple turn back and stitch straight hem, but that’s what separates my clothes from all of the others…..I don’t cut corners. Of course there are the mandatory pockets, and the jacket is FULLY LINED…..The jacket will be avail from XXS through 3X. I think you will be fine with the size you bought you trench in or your normal Linea jacket size. I would not IMHO buy this jacket too small. I prefer it bigger than smaller. Again, IMHO it looks more lush when it’s roomier, but that is a matter of personal taste…….This is one heck of a jacket and I know you will love it!……………..enjoy…………………much Love…………………..Louis

……………………RED RED RED…..If you have always wanted a RED jacket this is IT!…..Worn with my NAVY short sleeve mock neck whisper knit, A251584, and a vintage Linea white cotton skirt……you couldn’t possibly look smarter or more modern than this. The buckles on the Red jacket are GOLD…so all of your Linea Gold Jewelry will look wonderful against this red, white and navy combination……….The SCHOOL OF FISH, J, necklace is a must. It will be retired when it is sold out, so don’t let this wonderful collectors piece swim away forever………………………………….

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