This section is dedicated to and for anyone who would like to post a question or comment on anything so I may give some feedback and hopefully help in anyway possible. Please make sure all comments and questions are done courteously in respect of not only myself but all who view this blog.
Hi Louis,
a couple of questions. Got the faux suede blouse – beautiful weight & feel.
You mentioned a leather & knit jacket – when is it cominig out?
You also mentioned something about a special assymetrical top in Dec? More info please – sweater, knit, ponte??????
The leather and knit jacket will be on my Oct show. I’m not sure what top you are referring to?
Dear Louis,
As I mentioned before I have not been a hat wearer, as out here in So Cal, we really don’t have to many ‘bad hair days’, but my life is changing and as such thought maybe instead of spending the energy I don’t have these days (too long of a story for here) on my hair and use it for other items of necessity, I would look into the beret’s and similar types of hats that designers show. As such, I went on a ‘google search’. Amazon has a wide variety of berets. I am going to try the ‘Bohemian French Wool Beret’ in black. There are a number of other companies offering a wide range of colors including ones that look like they would match the intense colors of Louis’ fall pallet. Also, pricing is very reasonable. I am also looking into a few other types of hats, a driving hat and a newsboy hat because they have the front rim on them that I think looks better on me than the beret, but then I just may not know how to wear the beret correctly. Anyway, wanted to pass this along. Honestly, every color of the rainbow is available, on some I wonder about the quality, but browse a bit and I think you will find what you need. Louis, if I have over stepped my boundaries with this info, let me know and I will properly chastise myself.
Mrs. C
Mrs. C….that’s great info….I’m always looking for Berets….we need more details! who had the most colors?
Louis, I also found a good source for berets. I bought some European wool berets online from the Berkeley Hat Co. in California. Their DARK red and royal blue match pretty closely to the new boucle toppers. I also bought a fuchsia! They come in 2 sizes, the price is right, good quality, and excellent customer service.
Thanks for the info….I will google them.
Thanks to Jane; what a wonderful website Berkeley Hat Co. is … and there are SEQUIN berets 🙂
Will pleated pants (like the kind Katherine Hepburn used to wear) ever make a comeback? I just love the look of those classic pants with a silk blouse or cashmere turtleneck.
Dear Patti….they actually are back, but they would be difficult to to for QVC, since they have to go all sizes.
I was considering the Wide Leg Pull-on Pants w/Pleat Detail (A233191). Would they be the closest in your collection to a traditional pleated pant? Is there anything else in your collection you might recommend? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Dear Patti………They are the only pleated pants avail. I would not call them traditional, because the fabric has a lot of drape and is not tailored….they are soft pants. I happen to like them, and the women who have purchased them seem to like them too. The only other pant with pleats is the A233986, which is also in the Feather Jersey, but they are now only avail in two light colors.
Thanks, Louis! These pants sound wonderful. I’ll definitely give them a try. I appreciate your help.
Hi, Louis:
Three questions for you…please…
I have the Smoke FJ pants and tank. I was wondering if your new silk-like blouse in smoke will work back to these. ALSO, the new graphite sweater, will it work back to these pieces?
I just received the Lilac long sweater and love it, I would buy it in many more colors! And, the new brown slim pants in petite are perfect.
AND, will the new lapis slim pants that work back to the topper be available for your October show? They are a must have for me.
PS – you went with me to Italy and you washed very well and you really enjoyed yourself. You even came out perfect when I got Extra Virgin olive Oil on you. You didn’t mind, though 🙂
Much love back, Fran
Dear Fran………I tried the FJ pant with the shirt and they are very close but no cigar. They are just off enough that it bothered me, so I could not recommend them together…….The lapis pant is not slim. It is a wider leg than the brown pant, and they will be on my Oct show……I’m so glad I had a good time in Italy. When ever I get Olive oil on my Lacoste shirts our domestic helper uses “Joy” dish soap on it and it works every time. I mention the LaCoste because I know it works on that fabric, but I don’t know about other fabrics.
Louis,
I purchased the new slim leg knit pants and am very happy with them. The knit is comfy, fit is great, and colors all fit in with my other Linea pieces. I was really hoping you would bring us a slim leg ‘gaberdine-like’ pant this year. Is the lapis pant on the slim side, or just a regular draped pant? Are there any other slim leg gaberdine pants coming?
Thanks for all you do – you’re killing me with this year’s fall collection! 🙂
Dear Louis,
I was so excited to get to immediately order my first Louis Dell Olio creation-A236147-the Caviar Petite Fly Front Slim Leg Pants in P10, along with the jacket in a Small, and was placed on their Wait List. The pants finally arrived today, and the fit could not be any more perfect for me! I have been looking for them every day, so I could order the camel and the black, if they fit. I had been checking frequently to make sure there were more available, which there were, and today, there is one pair left, but, not in my size! I have tried everything I know to do to order the other two gorgeous colors, in both the pants and the jackets, to no avail. Apparently there will be no more. I am 69 years old, and just found you on QVC, and I’m heartsick that I will be unable to purchase the camel, and the black. I hope the Small jacket fits, because I can’t get that either, in a different size. Can you provide any suggestions on what I might do to obtain these magnificent articles of clothing?
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your exquisite clothing and for sharing your talent and knowledge of women’s clothing preferences with us.
Sincerely,
Beth Krug
Dear Beth…..unfortunately, the Linea line is only at QVC, and that is the only place you can get them.
Dear Louis~
I thank you kindly for providing me with an answer so quickly, and I appreciate the time you took to address my concerns. I LOVE LINEA, and I will be making Linea additions to my wardrobe.
Again, thank you for your Linea designs, and I look forward to having many more.
Sincerely,
Beth Krug
Dear Louis,
I adore your black sunburst pleat skirt, A228339. I have it in black and I am hoping that you can offer us more fashions in this material. There is a woman designer in San Francisco who is known for her microfiber pleated garments. Your skirt is just as good at a fraction of the cost of her garments. I would like some pants and tops in this material from you.
Thanks,
Dariann
Dear Dariann, don’t know if you realize it , but the blouse with the ties is in the same fabric.
My waitlist order for the silver mutistrand necklace arrived on Saturday and it is spectacular! It was packed beautifully in a larger box . How I wish QVC would give you an hour devoted to your fantastic jewelry!
I received the gold and the silver multi strand necklaces in the mail, yesterday. The came wrapped in tissue paper, inside a black organza type drawstring bag, inside an LDO box. The pictures of these necklaces do not capture how pretty they are. They really glow, and bring light to my face.plus they are comfortable.
I too received the gold multi strand necklace and it was packaged as Trish described. I like that it is not too heavy and does bring light and liveliness.
Dear Louis,
I have the Ruby Boucle and have reviewed the video about the pants to come in October. Will we have all the colors to match the topper? I have just ordered a WK ruby V neck and really want to be head to toe in Ruby. The ruby asymmetrical cowl and skirt are not exact match, but are tonal…but am looking forward to the pant. BTW, have the ruby multi strand too! Thanks!
Dear Sharon….the pants will be in the Ruby, Lapis and Black….not Malachite…..I want everyone to know so there are no surprises…as hard as we try to match everything….and the colors do match…but the pants are slightly lighter. They just could not achieve the depth of color like the WK sweaters……that said…they are still beautiful and they all look great together. Glad you like your multi strand!
Thank you! I think it will be just like my Ruby boot skirt. Material is different, so yes it will vary. Looking forward to the pant, what a grand look!
Louis,
There is a conversation on the Q boards about the multi strand bead necklace (in red, green or multi). Several ladies have either received it broken or have had in break while initialy handling it. Speaking for myself, both the green and red were irregularly strung with some loose sections. There are a LOT of beads on this one –it’s certianly not one that you’d want to be wearing while it breaks. Can you address? I returned mine. After hearing of the breakages–and knowign that I already saw irregularities–I didn’t want to take the chance of an embarassing breakage while I was wearing it.
Dear Tuni……..I wish I had a satisfactory answer for this other than to say I have made my manufacturer AWARE of the issues. I want you to know my manufacturer will stand behind any breakage and will restring any necklaces that are damaged at any time. As these were my all time favorite necklaces! I am also concerned with what is happening, and we are looking into the reason so it doesn’t happen again.
Louis can you confirm that it is ok to send defective necklaces to the manufacturer. I know someone posted the address but had questions whether they moved. Thanks!
Yes…it is….what is the problem.
There are some ladies who have experienced defective 5 strand necklaces and someone posted the address to the manufacturer while someone else mentioned that they may have moved. Is this the correct address?
TCJC, LLC
400 Broad Street
Central Falls, R.I.
02862
No…that is the old address. I need to get the name of the person that is in charge so it is addressed to the right department.
Thanks! That was the concern as someone said it may be an old address but nobody posted the new.
Dear Donna……I just heard back from my jewelry manufacturer, and here is the new address and the instructions I have been given.
Louis Dell’Olio Warranty Processing Center
425 Dexter Street, Providence, R.I. 02907
Attention: Customer Repairs
This customer should include a detailed note indicating the problem with the piece, contact information and a check or money order for $2.95 to cover postage and handling. We suggest sending the piece via UPS or insured US Mail, or any way that can be tracked……………
These are the instructions I have been given to give to the customers……I hope it all works out………….Louis
Thanks for the information. Now I feel more comfortable purchasing and am sure others will be happy to have the information (even if they never needs it)
Dear Louis,
I have been trying desperately to find your Linea by Louis Dell’Olio Long Sleeve Openwork Knit Shrug
From Qvc size M in both black & white. No luck. Nothing on eBay or Internet. I truly love them can you help me find?
Thanks,
Samanthy
Dear Samanthy, if there are none left on the Linea QVC site, then I’m afraid I can’t help you as it hs not been reordered due to high returns.
Hi Samanthy! As it happens I have both black and white. They don’t work for me so I’ve never worn them or bothered to return them. I’d be happy to send them to you. As a gift. How would we do that?
Candace
Dear Mr. Dell’Olio
Several years ago I bought the perfect black dress ( for me anyways!), on QVCi. It was a Roma Ponte Knit, v neck, elbow length short sleeves,princess seaming front and back. The size small fit me to a T. Unfortunately , my husband tried to be helpful and did the laundry- putting my dress in the dryer. So, now it’s an XXS and four inches to short! I could cry! The dress is no longer on the QVC site, is it available anywhere else? If not, is there any chance you. Will you bring it back? I would love, love, love to have another one!
And I love all the other Linea line that I own!
Most sincerely,
Linda
I’m sure your husband felt bad….no good dead goes unpunished. That particular dress is not coming back,but I alway have new dresses coming. There is a dress avail now but I’m not sure what colors or sizes. It was avail in black, spruce green and black.
You are killing me with all the beautiful jewel tones. The pictures of the fuchsia and malachite jackets, with the WK sweaters are gorgeous. I love the look of the fuchsia wrap front sweater. It looks a bit low cut for the office. Is it adjustable, to make it less low cut? I am craving it in malachite.
Thank you for being so available to your customers, it is greatly appreciated. Also, thanks for bringing us such wonderful colors, they make me feel happy.
Dear Trish….that depends on your chest measurement, but a simple fix is a black WK tank
Dear Louis,
I loved the Lotus Printed Drape Front Jacket (A233854) and Printed Tank (A233855) and the Chanelesque Button Front Jacket with Pocket Detail (A233851).
The Lotus print fabric was so gorgeous and I love anything that looks like a Chanel jacket. (That hopsacking fabric is wonderful, too, by the way). I got both the Blush and Bamboo colors in all these items.
Will you be having anything similar in upcoming seasons in other color combinations? These garments are absolute classics and I always get positive comments whenever I wear them.
Dear Patti….nothing on the drawing board right now, but it’s a classic look and will reappear somehow.
I second Patti’s comments. I have to write down when I wear those pieces so that I don’t wear them more than once a week, LOL. How about a re-do of one of your vintage sweaters, Ivory with Black trim, maybe in Milano knit? some gold buttons? At least I could switch out my jacket once in a while…
You are on a roll, design-wise. Non-stop beautiful clothes. Thank you!
Hi Mary, I’m with you. I have a calendar in my dressing room (with
large blocks) to plan my outfits…or record what I’ve already worn.
So much fun (and necessary). (:
Louis love the tweed jackets but the colors on one are so close to one of them you did last year I can’t justify keeping it. Also on the hooded cardigan the concept was good but the hood just doesn’t lay well on my back. I know there’s a way of doing a hood so that it’s structured and lays flat when not worn. As it is it just looks messy on me on my back.
I love your clothing generally; yours is about the only designer I will buy from QVC. Have you thought of selling elselike like to Nordstroms?
Love
Good morning Louis, Just a “heads up” on this — I was just watching a video of an item made by Marla Wynne and available on HSN. She referred to the fabric as whisper knit!! It’s not in the written description but she did specifically call it that. I know WhisperKnit is your trademarked name, so I thought you should know. You can view the video on HSN for item 268-228.
Thanks Jane….I forwarded this to my manufacturer. Whisper Knit is indeed a “Trade Marked Name” and can not be used by anyone….even in conversation.
Louis, I notice that we have new colors in the Whisper Knit short sleeve top. Chili Pepper, Wisteria, Latte…can you tell us if we will see either the kimono or cardigan in these new colors?
Best,
MLK
Today, I am unhappy – I just about ordered everything in your last show. Love every piece. After seeing the violet tweed jacket, I ordered it (even though I already had the sienna and the raspberry) with the lilac shirt and cardigan and blue slacks. Yesterday, I got the dreaded “backorder” on the small cardigan. I sized down to the XS – because that was my true size anyway. That got it out of backorder.
This evening, the tweed jacket is now on Backorder!!! I am very frustrated. This jacket would have completed that look and now, I don’t have it. Do you know if you will be getting an additional supply in, or will I just probably have to give up and return the rest of the violet ensemble? I am really very upset.
I know I have a ton of other new outfits but this was just so special.
Irma, I’m sure Louis will respond, but as a long time Linea Lady I encourage you to sit tight for a week or two. There will be returns, and backorder is better than cancelled. We’re into holiday shopping return policy which means what you bought doesn’t have to go back until January, but I’m betting you get your jacket and sweater much sooner. Just my opinion, of course!
Dear Irma….I understand your frustration! I forwarded you letter to my buyers, though at this point there is very little that can be done. Are you on wait list? That usually does come through…..For one reason or another, there are always returns. If xs is your size then you did the right thing on changing the size or it would have been too droopy. If you want to return them because you won’t have the jacket, of course that is your choice, but I will say the shirt, cardigan and pant make a terrific outfit on heir own. When something is sold out for the season….they can’t bring more in….by they time they ordered the yarns and dyed them and spun them, and wove them ….then cut ans made the jackets, shipped them, entered them into the system and then shipped them….it will already be next fall season….it does take a good 6 months.
QVC must be in the process of loading some spring item numbers because the Whisper Knit scoop neck top showed up in a few new colors on waitlist. Can you tell us if the new colors (latte, wisteria, chili pepper, and coffee bean) will also be coming in the cardigan or any of the sleeveless options? Many thanks!
all of the Fiesta styles have been reordered, but not every style will come in every color, but between the two cardigans, every color will be avail and there will be styles to make sets in each color.
Dear Louis, I celebrated my UNBIRTHDAY today with a package of fabulous Linea loot. I’m slow to the party but I now have 8 wonderful pieces. They fit
like you sewed them for me ! Now I am a lifetime Linea lover ! Thank you . Dolores
Dear Dolores……welcome to the world of Linea!
Dear Louis,
So very sorry to say I missed your 2 hour show. I was so devastated when QVC changed the date of your show since I knew I would be in the airport on Tuesday during the time they moved you to. I was fortunate to have gotten all my orders in ahead of time but had so wanted to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. I thought I would be able to get online at the aiport and watch but we all know what happened with that idea. You probably mentioned on air Tuesday but can you tell me when the mufflers will be available? Will they be OLO?
Thanks for all your great designs!
Dear Texas Barb. they are OLO, and should be avail by Oct 12 or before. I just found out I will be presenting the Posh Knit Cardigan on Oct. 12, Saturday morning on Leah Williams show. I will also be accessorizing with the mufflers, but with all OLO items, I never know when they will be posted.
I also try to buy ahead of the shows as well. Since Louis always has such great ideas for coordinating clothing pieces and jewelry, I’ve started recording the shows so I can refer back to them later.
Louis, hate to be the bearer of bad news but several ladies – 3 or 4 at last count – have had their 5 strand necklaces arrive broken or they broke in their hands are they were playing with them or putting them on. Mine just arrived today and both of them are already on their way back to QVC broken. A multi and a red. Someone on the boards postulated that the sharp edges of the glass beads needed a heavier duty wire than the one used. In each case the boxes and packaging arrived in pristine condition – so no distress visible en route – including mine. Sad to see them go 🙁 I’m hoping this message doesn’t flip over to the next page and get lost. If it does, I’ll repost. Regards and loving everything else I purchased.
1S THERE ANY POSSIBILITY OF GETTING AN EXTRA LINK FOR THE pANTHER WATCHES? 1 ORDERED BOTH COLORS AND THEY ARE REALLY TIGHT ON MY WRIST. rEALLY LIKE THEM AND HATE TO HAVE TO SEND THEM BACK.
Dear Nomy….I will look into it…..don’t give up hope!
Dear Nomy….I checked with my manufacturer and they were unable to get more extenders…….BUT…..I have one of each color from my samples that I would be happy to give to you. If you let me know an address where I can send them…I will have them off to you…….Will one each will be enough?
Thank you Louis, My address is 820 Elderberry Lane, West Chester, Pa. 19380. You can address it Mrs. C. Dresden. I live 5 miles from QVC Studio. If it would be more convenient for you to send it there I could pick it up at the Studio Store. Thank you so much for doing this as I love your watches. I have worn the ivory enameled one all summer.
They will be sent off tomorrow………
Thank you Louis, I might add that I am a fabric person too and have made many clothes for the last 50 years. I loved using Vogue Patterns for all the designers. It used to be that a lot of the dresses had under garments built into the final dress. Very time consuming but in the end what a great fit. Most of the good fabric stores have gone out of business. I have been buying your clothes for years and I don’t know how you do it for the low cost. Love the fabric for the slim pants with the pockets. That feels like good quality fabric. They press well as does the beautiful new check jacket. I had a riding jacket similar to this that we called a hacking jacket. Love the lenght of these new jackets. Thank you again for all you do for all of us who love good looking sporsts wear for real women. Good taste never goes out of style!
Hello Louis, I wanted to ask you about the reorder on the blazer number A229475 from last season. I really like the Malachite color and the new jacket comes in the same color and I really want to order this one. My concern is are they as well made as last season and the measurements the same. That jacket ran a little smaller than the jackets were getting now so that concerns me. I am giving up my Designer work suits and it’s killing me because I will never see fabric and tailoring like this again. Now that I’m retired they are just taking up space so Goodwill here they come. I wanted to ask you what years were you at Anne Klein? In the Anne Klein archives they have a Barbie with a houndstooth jacket with the layered look and it reminds me of you.
Dear Sharon…the reorder jacket in malachite, and fuchsia is exactly like last years. When any garment is reordered it has to be exactly the same down to the button. The same patterns are used. #These styles are not refit since the reason they were reordered is they had very low returns. QVC is very strict about, and so is my manufacturer and myself, that the garments are the same. I worked at Anne Klein from 1973 until 1993….the High end designer line “Anne Klein Couture” closed 3 1/2 years after I left and they went through 7 designers in those 3 1/2 years. The hounds tooth Barbie was definitely taken from one of my collections.
Louis, Ever since you told us that a fuchsia blazer was coming this fall, I have been waiting with bated breath for it. I was thrilled when I saw it “up” on the QVC site on Wed. and ordered it immediately. It arrived this afternoon and it is GORGEOUS! Perfectly matches all the Whisper Knits in this fuchsia color (I even ordered a second turtleneck in fuchsia just to be sure). Thank you for making this blazer in this great color — one of my favorites.
I would like to comment on Sharon’s concern about the sizing. I have last year’s blazer in teal and topaz (love them!) and I also found them to run smaller than most of your jackets. I am a plus size and in the teal I was able to stay with my regular Linea size, but in the topaz I had to size up. Go figure. I sized up in the fuchsia as well and the fit is like the topaz –perfect with enough room for a turtleneck or a light sweater.
Just FYI on another jacket — You may remember that I had told you how I found the new suede jackets snug in my regular size and was so disappointed. I immediately went on Wait List and was able to get (in the size up) the walnut and topaz and — finally — my spruce green just shipped today! So, I am a happy camper — all my suede jackets and a fuchsia blazer!!! WOW.
Thanks so much for all you do for us.
Thank
Dear Jane…..since all of the jackets, no matter what the color are cut from the same patterns, if there is a variation in the sizes it has to be due to the fabric itself. There are so many variables…..it’s hard to pin point what the difference was in the manufacturing process…did too much steam shrink the jacket? Who can say….they all come off the cutting boards the same measurements.
LDO, we all know the QVC photos are impossibly bad but this might be the worst one yet (and after the Feather Jersey pix, that’s saying something). Check out the new still shots for the boucle topper.
What Kate said! Fortunately, we are ever so grateful for your blog and collages, Louis!!! My Ruby Topper is safely here, and Lapis is on the way. THANK YOU, Louis.
I saw it….it looks like she is wearing a size too small
I too, will pray for Lucy and her family. All of God’s blessings to all of you!
Louis,
Usually the Linea Ladies post about your fashions–begging for previews, colors, and styling tips. You know the Q Linea Ladies are a refined and stylish group of women. I wanted to tell you that they are also Linea Angels. This week the Linea Ladies on the Q chat boards came together to offer prayers, hope, and encouragement to my young niece who just became a 1st time Mama to a premature baby facing some challenges. You know these Linea Ladies are a powerful force and they used that power this week to touch the heart of a worrried Mama and her family. Your Linea Ladies were Angels of Hope to this new little family….Linea has gone far beyond fashions this week!!!
Dear Tuni,
You can continue to count on us to keep dear little Lucy in our prayers.
We’ve become some sort of tribe of loving sisters!
Dear Tuni….I learned years ago that the Linea Ladies were a very special group of women. Jac and I will also keep Lucy in our prayers.
I knew there was a reason I found this site and kept returning to it other than to see and learn about beautiful clothing. I couldn’t explain it until now, but the energy here is so different. Most of the time there is a calmness and peacefulness upon reading the posts. Women of distinction are always kind and have concern for others. I too will pray for Lucy, the family, and all involved in her care. God Bless everyone and thank you Louis for having this site for we ladies to be able to communicate.
Dear Louis,
Oh how I love and appreciate your beautiful things. My problem is that I am now retired, 75, on a greatly reduced budget, and simply do not need the clothing I once did nor can I buy everything I want.
But I do have a request. I bought several years ago a lovely pair of ivory slacks from you, A210355, which no longer are available of course. My problem is that I bought those after I had lost 100 pounds, not knowing I would go on to lose another 50. I can no longer wear the pants and you have made no others to replace them. You see, I need a petite pant.
I tore into and remade all of the things from Denim & Co and even most of Susan Graver, but these pants I cannot being myself to touch, and to have them professionally done would cost 3 times what they cost me all those years ago.
Would you please bring another beautiful pant in petite in ivory? I love to wear ivory all winter here in Texas and I really want those pants. And if any readers here have that pant and would like to be rid of it in a Large, I would love to have it! I do have a 1X petite that looks brand new…..
I will have an ivory pant this spring, but I am not sure if it will come in petites.
I wrote such a nice reply… and the computer ate it. I shall try again. Your response is just my delimna… always the things I want do not come in petite and in a very nice fitting pant, rolling the waistband does not help and certainly does not look sharp like the pant should. Louis, for most of the 60 years of my adult life, I have designed and made the pattern for, then sewn or tailored my own clothing. That is one of the many reasons I so appreciate the beautiful work you produce. I could alter the pants myself, but I understand all too well just what that would entail. And I am not quite sure I want to get into that. Paying someone $100 to make them wearable may well be a very good value! But doing that will eliminate any chance of my ordering the new ones in the spring….. IF they come in petite! I simply hate the thought of cutting into the perfection that is one of your garments.
Linda, I have them in Large Petite–pristine condition. Never worn, as I bought them too small for me thinking I would lose weight and then dieting I went from XL right past Large to a Medium in pants! Email me at sheesh49@live.com.
Linda, just jumping here in to say “WOW” on your weight loss!
Louis,
Please, please whenever possible could we have a sneak peak of the suit?
Thank you for ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL DESIGNS!!
Louis
Love the blouse with the 3 ties, BUT I do wish you would also offer
pristeen WHITE. Some of us do not look good in ivory.
Many have asked for white dressy blouses to no avail.
You can make it happen
Dear Shari….I don’t often do pure white, because it can be see through where as ivory is less so….also a lot of fabrics look very inexpensive in pure white….but I will keep your request in mind.
Louis, your show was marvelous. Even though I think your designs are the best, I agree with your comment that you feel this season “you’ve outdone yourself”. I didn’t think it was possible to do better than best…but you have! I ordered the two faux silk shirts and the coordinating ENR cardigans plus the charcoal blazie. I love the ENR knit pieces I already own.
I see that the shabby-chic cardigan’s two new colors are posted. I love this cardigan but it is too short for me. Is the mushroom the same color as the turtleneck? And, if I ordered the too-short cardigan to wear in the same color over the longer turtleneck, do you think this would look OK? I like that cardi so much that, as Tim Gunn would say, I’m trying to “make it work”.
Dear Diamondscribe,,,,,,,,,,,,The mushroom TN and the new Shabby Chic sweater are almost a perfect match….so, yes you can wear it with the TN….I actually think it’s the perfect way to wear it. Just button the top two or the number 2 & 3 buttons and leave the bottom open…….Also the AQUA WHISPER KNITS from the Fiesta colors matches the velvet ribbon trim and those sweaters peaking from the bottom look GREAT too.
Louis,please please please post pictures of the new malachite and fuchsia blazers!
Will do over the weekend….if not sooner
The velvet trim cardigans in black and mushroom are also up. So after the blazers, would you please post pictures of the new cardigans. Thank you
Hi Louis, The two new colors in A229475 are available for ordering. Could you
please describe them. Thank you
I ordered both of the new colors…will I be able to wear the malachite
Whisper Knit shell under the malachite in this jacket? (I missed my size
in the topper). Also will you be offering something to wear with the fushia?
There are many WK sweaters and the WK skirt in fuchsia that match perfectly
Hello Louis,
I am not sure how this works but it is the only place I could find to send a message to you. Just wanted you to know that your clothes are stunning and styled so well . I am a wife, homemaker and Mom from SoCal and would love to have the lifestyle of some of these women to wear your clothes every day. My fantasy would be to stroll through life like Angela with a complete outfit for each day! I really appreciate your design aesthetic so much. I have a couple items from way back but love and treasure them just the same. I absolutely love, love your new additions. I have 2 comments for you.
First of all why have you never offered those berets that you have featured since day 1 ? It’s so hard to find them in the marketplace (at least out here) and yours seem to coordinate so well with your clothes. Secondly, you really must have a jewelry only show and I’ll tell you why besides the obvious. When I look up an item I check out the video on .com to study how it looks on the models and get insider tips that are discussed during the presentation. Your jewelry has no presentation so no videos are referenced for it and I had to scout through several to find certain pieces that I was looking for. Just some suggestions for you. Again I love your clothes and jewelry and hope to purchase more in the future. I hope this message finds its way to you. Best Regards, Kathleen
Dear Kathleen……You have come to the right place! I have suggested many times to my buyers at QVC to sell berets, but they were not interested. I will keep trying. As for the jewelry….selling on line only is the new direction QVC is taking, and it allows the opportunity to expand the product lines without depending on air time. I’m just happy to be able to have a jewelry line after 14 years at being at the Q…..I do have photos of all the jewelry right here on my web site….?Also you can find beret on google….many are avail there.
Dear Connie….yes….the colors are slightly off, as the topper was to the WK, but they are close and that’s how I will show it. The fuchsia WK matches perfectly with the jacket and there’s a WK Skirt in fuchsia too.
Hi Louis, loved the show, bought me some fabulous goodies. This is the first fall/winter season to buy clothes after my weight loss…had a great time. Thanks so much!!!
What a wonderful 2 hour show! I only lost one garment in the Crash … the Sienna Tweed Jacket, sigh … Good news is I loved everything in the show, and now that we’re home from our month in New Mexico, I’m unpacking and trying garments from the last show … LOVE everything! Today I wore the Spruce Ottoman Suit for the first time, to a printer’s Press Check; it fits divinely and is just perfect!!! Glad I got Black as well. Happens to match some new spiderweb turquoise jewelry I “had to have”; I just didn’t know WHY I had to have it LOL. Next favorites? RUBY WK and RUBY Topper; I can’t wait for my birthday Louis show in October. Meanwhile, to await my Lace Tops, new trouser pocket pants in both colors and more … your ever faithful and loyal customer Cathy 🙂
Hi Louis:
Congratulations, you certainly had a great show last night! I do wish that you had two hour shows more often. Wondering how is it that the buyers don’t know which items will be popular so they can boost the order numbers accordingly? BTW, like other customers I did lose some things that were in my cart when the site crashed…
Still, I am so happy that I had most of my items on order early this time. I bought the slate blue ribbed waist sweater and the slate blue vest to go with the violet tweed blazer. Are these colors a good match? Now my question is will there be a skirt to go with the tweed blazers soon?
Thanks and looking forward to October!
Dear SOLDOUT….if only we had a crystal ball! Honestly if i was a betting man…I would have thought the check blazers would have sold out and not the tweed…..glad I’m not a betting man…LOL…..The CADET blue vest and sweater really do not go with the violet tweed….the go with the BLUE CHECK…..there isn’t any blue in any of the tweed jackets and the cadet blue was never meant to go with them.I love the Whisper Knit skirt in the gray or the acrylic wool skirt in the gray for the violet jacket…..the caviar pants also looks great…..there will also be a heather grey skirt in Jan that will coordinate.
Louis, my thought on the checked blazer…… Loved the look, but I have never had or tried on a jacket with a one button closure that looked good on me. They always flare out………. I do like to be able to close the jacket if I want to…….. there is just something about the cut that has never worked for me. Wish I could try on yours but I was afraid to try it.
I hope the pull on pant for February will come in petite.
Lovely show. I really like the two hour blocks. Fortunately, I leave for Europe on Oct. 19, so I’ll be able to enjoy your Oct. 18 show. Unfortunately, it means the sequin skirts will not be coming with me. Fortunately I still have the original gray and black sequin skirts.
Lots of things from August and September shows will be going on their first trip to Europe–Hungary, Austria, Germany and The Netherlands. Ponte knits, whisper knits, caviar suit, ottoman suit and a lovely boucle topper in either malachite or lapis (haven’t decided which one yet).
Thanks so very much for all the difficult choices I’ve had to make recently. And for all the fabulous sneak peeks, questions answered and styling tips. Linea and I are going to own the joint.
crdlb
That is a tough decision, especially if you are bringing a lot of black too
Louis, I am so happy that I was able to order my choices early and relax and enjoy your two hour show. I did order the vest in blue at the beginning of the show, before the melt-down. My only problem is I always have a sleepless night around the time of your show…… maybe excitement. I am wondering if you and Jac have a problem sleeping after the trip home??????
Not after….thought we are pretty wound up….but the three hour home mellows us out…..It’s the night before that I have the problem…..when it’s all over I can relax.
Louis,
I just sent an email off to QVC discussing numerous topics.
1. Give Louis shows to see his jewelry, what a missed opportunity to promote his line, and give smiles to the thousands to his loyal client base. Can’t understand why this has not happened yet!
2. Give Louis a host that does their homework on his experience and expertise, it is a embarrassing for Louis to have to correct his host, which he does like an gentleman!
3. QVC has never given Louis the show times or the publicity they give the Joan Rivers, Dennis Basso etc. Can’t figure this one out. Maybe you took one of the parking spaces of the QVC executives and they are still angry…LOL
My entire female members purchase your clothing and want to continue and I want QVC to wake up and smell the coffee of missed opportunities. I have been a retail Executive my entire career and to see the ongoing missed opportunities through the years is making me nuts! I can’t sit by the side lines anymore and hope QVC cleans up their act!
We love you Louis and looking to see QVC to make to right business decisions and next time you are in West Chester, no parking in the unauthorized areas!….LOL
This is the email I sent to QVC last night:
“Seriously, there should be some way to keep items on reserve in a cart if your system goes down. Tonight was ridiculous. I lost so many Linea items because they sold out although they were in my cart. Customer service was NO HELP. Can’t you take some of the millions of dollars you make and upgrade your computer system? The incompetence at qvc is astounding. Don’t bother sending me one of your standard replies. I’m thinking about not shopping at qvc.”
The problem is, of course, that I can’t buy your fashions anywhere else Louis so I’m kind of a captive customer. Thanks Louis for all you do for us and in spite of my being on the short end of the stick this time, I’m happy you had such a successful show.
Great show! I had my order in for the blazers and slim pants before the show started, but the styling was so outstanding, and the models and Amy looked so great, that I ended up buying the vest in both colors and the hoodie blazer in grey during the show. Can’t wait to wear my vests with shirts and mufflers, jeans and boots! Who wouldn’t want to look like that? 🙂 Now, saving all my $ for the Posh Knits. (And I would love a grey ponte short skirt to wear with that stinking cute blazer!)
Dear Enjay…..The matching grey ponte skirt is coming in Jan. It’s the reorder of the ponte skirt that was sold with the TSV peplum jacket
Loved the show last night, everything was beautiful. I have a request. Louis that poly fabric that looks and feels like washed silk is wonderful. We need a long sleeve, long shirt tail hem boyfriend shirt out of this fabric. How perfect would that be to wear over our capris and leggings. Maybe a little oversized but fitted for a woman and not sloppy. Maybe white, black and some beautiful jewel tones. We all have to have our bum covered when wearing our leggings. Please think about this and consider it. I know myself and many friends would live in these even over our skinny leg jeans. Thank you again for all you do for us. Your talent has no end! Love ya!
Dear Judy……..I have a wonderful tunic and pull-on pant coming in Feb……….but the colors are deep….this fabric does not look good in white or very pale colors….
Oh Lewis I can’t wait, that sounds wonderful. I still hope you will consider a long, shirt tail hem boyfriend shirt in any color in the washed silk type fabric. It would be perfect!
Louis,
You mentioned that there is a Fushia jacket coming that will match the marled Fushia cowl neck & skirt. Will it be like the seamed ponte knit or the new suede jacket?
It’s A229475
Dear CC, it is he seamed wool blend jacket from last fall that came in teal, topaz and violet…..the topaz and violet WKs match perfectly……i believe the teal too.
Hi Louis, Great show,luckily I ordered eveything before the show started.May I ask when the leggings will be available and in what colors?These are my go-to pants for casual wear/
I would also love to know colors of the leggings
I have leggings coming for spring.
I can’t believe that QVC computer service went down during your show. At first I couldn’t order on my IPAD and I couldn’t watch your show live. The system is still down so I don’t know what items I bought. I wanted to order more but I couldn’t . Why can’t we just have a fun time buying clothes without the drama. I wish you could have spent more time on the jewelry. The necklace Angela had on with the sequin skirt was just sparkling , when will that be in?
Oh, but it wouldn’t be a Linea Sophie without a bit of drama;). It always makes me laugh–something happens, items sell out way too fast and then they scurry to bring out an item that wasn’t scheduled. It’s so fun.!!! I wonder if the watches were suppose to be on this show? It was so nice to see a piece of the jewelry finally presented. But then the OLO Linea items fly out the door.
Hi CC……..believe it or not the watches were actually scripted into the show…..they were not a last minute addition.
Dear Sharon…..I never know when these things get delivered, so I will say Nov-Dec…..that’s what the plan is.
I, too, got caught in the computer crash and didn’t get many things I wanted. Louis, you are my favorite designer and I love, love, love everything in your designs I have ever ordered. Would love it if you would offer the chic matching colored berets your models wear. PLEASE!! Also, your jewelry is to die for. You are truly the whole package! I await your next QVC show.
Dear Betty I would offer the Berets if QVC would buy them, but so far no go.
Ladies,
As I am not a hat person and so don’t wear beret’s but see the heartfelt desire by those who would love to own ones to match Louis’ clothing, has anyone done a Google search for ….’custom made berets’? I mean Louis has to get them made some where and since he can’t tell us/you, why not do your own snooping around the internet and see what you can find. Also, I see that some of you on here are in the garment industry, or travel a bit to France and Europe. While there, why not ask where you can get a custom made beret. The worst they can say is, get out of here you terrible American!!! LOL. Seriously, if Louis can do it, with a bit of effort, if you want it bad enough, you will find a place to make you your custom berets. That is my answer to this question until the Q figures out that the Linea Ladies are a bit of a different breed than so many of their other customers. And when you do find the place, be kind and share… the others will love you for it, the shop owner will love you for it and QVC just might sit up and take notice!
Dear Mrs C……thank you for suggesting where the woman can find berets….actually, I too have suggested google. I have been collecting them for a few years, and whenever I see them in a store…like Macy’s, I pick them up, but google is the best bet for most. In NYC many hat stores, not many hat stores left, those in the garment district carry berets.
BRAVO Louis!!! thank you for the great show and ALL of your hard work! Bringing down the whole system? Priceless! but with such regret! thank goodness for you and your blog so we could place our orders early! always more to add during the show though and our disappearing carts is but the latest installment in the mystery of what will go wrong THIS show! oh my goodness … THANKS again!! Amy aka Lacylass 🙂
Another whine about the two jackets I missed out on and won’t know if I can order until GVC gets back on line.
Looking forward to October.
I had 2 tweed jackets in my cart when QVC crashed, by the time I got to phone they were gone with no waitlist. I called back several times and was able to go on waitlist for 1 color. Its hard enough to get what you want with the limited quantities ordered. The Q owes us big time. I’d settle for free shipping if my waitlist ever comes in.
Linea ladies crash QVC online ordering. QVC reports extraordinary number of people trying to use automated ordering during Louis’ show for Linea items.
I think we crashed their entire website – still can’t get onto their site at all – I get a picture of Shawn & Rick looking puzzled!
Wonderful show, beautiful clothing, as always and loved that it was 2 hours. Also think Amy does a great job on your shows. I appreciate that she defers to you for descriptions and expertise. Hope she gets her hoosier, lol. I placed my order before the show, but would have added a couple more items, will check website later to see if their issues have been resolved and if the items are still available. (Did get my Sienna Tweed Jacket, yea!) Looking forward to your October shows. Safe trip home.
We waited over an hour to get over the George Washington Bridge…..construction….only one lane open!!
That’s a bummer!
Garden State (or even the Palisades Pkwy) to the Tappan Zee and 287 then to 95 or Hutch (depending where you live in CT), of course, is an alternative if GWB is jammed—but, heck, you know that!
All we had to do was take the lower lever….no trucks….but there were no signs or warnings, and by the time we realized what was going on it was to late….we were trapped
Awesome show! Hope the QVC site comes back up so I can pick up a couple more items! :o)
Great show Louis! Thank you for this site and your hard work so that we were
prepared beforehand. Can’t wait until you have a WELL DESERVED break from US
and we can start getting our October lists made. (I have started mine already
from your hints). How exciting.
Will you ever sell the fabulous berets’ the models on QVC wear?
Dear Mary….not until QVC decides to buy them….I have offered.
So sorry site is down but I was able to order things early.I did find something else to order when the site was working. Hope your show was successful. You are the best.
Furious and heartbroken. Sitting here with my iPad and a full cartloads of your beauties and the site is down. Can’t order by phone because everything I want in my size sold out. I can’t tell you how frustrated and unhappy I am. 🙁
I feel your pain. I do think when the dust settles you should look again at what you wanted and might find it is available.
It’s a pretty strong statement to your popularity that the Q website has now completely crashed!! Ordering went down first during your show, then forums and now the entire website is still out almost 2 hours now post your show.
Bravo on a fantastic show you presented to us.
Dear Chris….Thanks for the compliment, but I don’t think the website went down because of little old me…LOL
I think we broke it! Hahahaha
Hello Louis, I’m sitting here watching your show and I love the blouse with the tie but it’s to short for me. Would you consider making that same blouse as a tunic length . That would be a great look with legging and belted too.
Oooh, I’d love that also. Longer length in blouses would be great! Keep it in mind, please, Louis.
Dear Louis,
Are there any plans to bring back that great Chanel-looking Milano stitch cardigan (A79620) in the original and/or other color combinations?
Also, will the stone herringbone jacket (A226257) coordinate with the putty knit top (A235311) and skirt (A235309)?
Thank you for your help. I’m looking forward to seeing the new items on television this afternoon.
Dear Patti…..no plans for the Milano stitch cardi…………unfortunately I no lo9nger have the samples of the herringbone jacket to compare.
Well I was wrong, I just dropped off a 34 pound box full of Linea items at the local UPS office. On the way to CALGARY are 34 Linea Tops, Blazers, Skirts and Slacks. Also two Jackets, one Suede and one Leather (oh so lovely) as well as 7 pieces of lovely Dell Olio jewelry. Shipping costs were $68.90. That is only $1.60 per item!!!!!
Come on Canadian Linea Lovers. Let’s help keep the Linea line on the air and “on line only”! Start ordering again. How can you resist?! 🙂
Thank you Loren for all you do for us gals! I order and have my items sent to my Florida address to be picked up by my friend next door. When I arrive it is like an early Xmas. 🙂
I hope you were able to place your orders today. How fun for you to have a home in Florida and presents already there at Christmas!
Oh Loren,
Thank you! Thank you! I can hardly wait! This is so exciting. My heart brims with gratitude for your sweet generosity in keeping us stocked with lovely Linea. I don’t think I will ever stop ordering. I highly recommend the services of the ever so competent and fabulous Loren!
Kate in Calgary
PS. You probably know by now, dear Loren, that I have absolutely no willpower in resisting Linea. The quality and style are magnificent. Thanks, Louis, for bringing your designs to us, ever fresh, tasteful and flattering. Thanks again, dear Loren, for satisfying my Linea greed.
Kate in Calgary
In the October issue of Vogue’s last page is a pair of Chanel hiking/combat boots that features an inset of tartan and tweed plaid fabric. If the new marled tweeds with the new Town and Country plaid had a baby, you’d get the exact look and also the exact colorway. Oh, $1500.00 btw.
See, it’s all about the combat boot!!
I brought a pair of Sendra (Italian made) Leather boots with Irish tweed inserts (4) years ago – Classic in every way! Still wear them a lot! Compared to Chanel; they were a BARGAIN.
Dear Kate…..there are also some Black and white tweed in there, though not the same as mine, will give you the flavor of what’s to come. I believe they are Michael Kors and Carolina jackets.
Good morning! With all the beautiful new things airing today, I almost hate to ask this, but…Is there a new dress? I know there is a new one for October, but I think I remember hearing (reading)that there was going to be new dress available each month for the fall/winter.
Thanks, Louis, and have a wonderful show!
Dear Kate C., that was the original plan….but some styles had to be moved around due to fabric deliveries, so the dress was moved to Jan. there will still be a dress in Oct……as I always say “men make plans and God laughs”.
Honestly. How long would it have taken the photographer to straighten the front of that beautiful new graphite (and lilac) cardigan BEFORE photographing it for the online item picture? It’s a beauty anyway! And all the glorious blazers and jackets and pants….a veritable feast.
Do you believe it! What a mess…it’s too big for the form and it’s being thrown back. They must be blind. I especially love one of the photos of a back view, don’t recall which garment, where her arm is on her hip pushing the fabric back……you can really SS the silhouette of the garment……NOT!
Hi Louis,
As someone who appreciates great quality and wear in their clothes not to mention style, I want to thank you firsthand for all the detail and top notch fabric you use! My question is this, is the new Town and Country Jacket on today true to size? I am normally a size 6 and the measurements seem more like a 8-10? Should I size down? Also on the Hot Pick original jewel neck sweater, stay true to size and how does it wash up? Thank you so much again for being such a wonderful designer and so classy!! :o)
Dear ColoradoGal, I really don’t like to give fit advise without seeing the ecause shperson asking, or knowing how you likely our clothes to fit. Some like their jackets close to the body And some like them with ease. I can tell you I put Angela, Kate Chantal and Brenda in xxs or size 4 jackets, sometimes a 6. Jac needs a 6 because she has broad shoulders. If you are a true 6 in B&M stores you could go either way. If you compared the measurements to jackets you have and they seem big……then definitely size down……I think you are the best judge.
……if you are referring to the Whisper knits, and how they wash…..they are terrific….there are many Linea Ladies you can vouch for that.
Hi Louis… what an exciting day. Can’t wait to see you later. Already bought both the violet and sienna tweed jacket and another of the WW WK sweater in the berry. The cadet blue, although I’m not a blue girl, is calling my name too (that would mean I have EVERY COLOR in this sweater!
Louis, do you think you may do the Town & Country blazer with the velvet collar in other colors next season if this sells well (how could it not). Would love to see it in blacks/grays/purples. All the best for a great show.
Dear nyc1 …..it all depends how well it sells and the returns. By the way…it does not have a velvet collar.
Morning all Linea Lovers,
I am so excited for todays show. Can’t wait to see the beautiful creations on live models.
Remember CANADIAN ladies I am here if you want to order. I just sent a 37 pound box to Ontario filled with 25 Linea clothing items and 2 pieces of jewelry. UPS shipping was approx. $70. Another 13 pound box went to British Columbia filled with 11 items of clothing and 1 Linea Necklace $40. Tomorrow should get a box shipped to Calgary with at least 30 items. All the ladies will pay the tax and duty when it is received at their end.
Well worth an additional approx $3 per item. I do not charge for this service, just the actual shipping costs.
Doing this I have seen the new bronze, green, grey, purple and navy pearls, all of the long necklaces including the root beer, the new pin and flat button earrings. The multi necklaces are on the way as well as all colors of the new square earrings and the dual sided crosses.
PS. I bought the “diamond” dress watch in gold and it is to die for!!!! Took my breath away.
Happy Shopping
Loren…..you continue to amaze me!
Yes! Loren certainly is amazing! That is my 37 lb. box that’s on its way.
Berets. Where can the fab berets in evert amazing color worn by the models be purchased. QVC does’nt know.
Dear Jackie….I’ve been collecting them for years. When ever I see a color I like or think I may be able to use at some time I buy it. Look in the stores and see what they have, and then try Amazon, ebay. I’ve always had luck just googling Berets or French Berets and there are lots of them in a wide variety of colors.