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Dear Louis,
I can’t think of a more generous and lovely way to send your holiday wishes to your Linea Ladies than to share your home decorated for Christmas. One look, and it is obvious that you have a home filled with warmth, precious memories of loved ones and much love. What inspires me are the beautiful and unique handmade decorations with contributions from your parents that you and Jac enjoy unpacking and gently placing around your home each year, remembering your loved ones and treasuring the special moments you had with them. What a lovely Christimas tradition! Have a blessed holiday season!
I so enjoyed touring your home this morning…BEAUTIFUL!!! Did miss seeing the “Girls” posing for their pics…LOL. Great stories too…
Merry Christmas to you, Jac and the girls…see ya next year!!!
We are anxiously awaiting our Christmas greetings from you with the girls decked out in their annual Christmas jewels and some Jac and Louis would be so nice!!
And I second that emotion!!!
Here, here….waiting patiently…or not…LOL.
MERRY CHRISTMAS…HAPPY HOLIDAYS…HAPPY whatever you Celebrate to everyone!!!
I noticed this quilted jacket on ebay (and ordered one because it’s just adorable); is this a sample of something coming up in 2015?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Linea-by-Louis-DellOlio-Diamond-Quilted-Button-Front-Knit-Jacket-Size-S-Nav-/191457769160?pt=US_CSA_WC_Outerwear&hash=item2c93c5b6c8
Kate, I had noted, from Louis’s updates, there is a new jacket scheduled soon in Navy and Aubergine and if this is the one (I went and looked on EBay) I can’t wait for purchasing. But I must note I think it is a shame for prerelease items to be sold on EBay. Just doesn’t seem fair to Louis.
The items on eBay (that are not returns) are usually samples of the items or colors that were not ordered by the Q…most are in size SM and 1X. At least that is the way it has been in the past…So, that said, our quilted jacket will most likely look like that one…yippee!!!
It’s probably a sample; this vendor seems to get all of his samples. There’s a version of the boucle topper, for example, in a sort of burgundy color (nice!) right now and earlier today there was a version of WK swing sweater in a pretty topaz brown. I’ll be curious to get this home and see if it’s actually quilted like the jacket of a few years ago, or more like the quilted-looking fabric of the vest from last year. I’m okay either way!
I ordered the brown WK swing sweater on EBay Kate; and it’s all your fault. I went to EBay after seeing your post re: the jacket and spotted the swing sweater. I missed out on my favorite olive so this will work with my walnuts, olives and my gorgeous beaded necklaces in gunmetal and chocolate. I will definitely order this new gorgeous jacket in both colors. Navy and Aubergine will fill missing jacket colors to date. Thank you Louis!!
That is the Jan. jacket.I don’t know where it came from.
Well…that’s a different kind of sneak peek…LOL. Great looking jacket!!!
Well, the good news I’ll be able to give excellent real-world advice on sizing!
Except that may not be a corrected final sample.
By the way it looks fabulous e with the navy pin stripe pant.
That seals the deal. I love my pin stripe pants! I can justify buying another or 2 jackets. Thanks, Louis!!
Dear Louis,
Your maxi skirt A239318 is my all-time favorite and it’s “Most Wished For” for QVC customers. Will this skirt be reordered with new colors (like navy, camel?) or might there be another maxi skirt coming our way? Thank you and Happy Holidays to you & Jac!
Dear Grace, that skirt was not reordered. Since the black almost sold out, and the colors did not…*I sure that was was the reason it wasn’t reordered. However, I do have a new long skirt coming for fall in WK. It isn’t as straight. I did one a few years ago in a cotton/acrylic blend that was very popular. That was more flared than the new one. I think this one is perfect, but you won’t see it until late next year.
Thanks, Louis. I’m glad I stocked up on the maxi skirt, buying each color and multiples of the black & grey–I just love it. I’ll look forward to the new long WK skirt coming in the fall! Always appreciate the range you give us in skirt lengths.
Dear Grace I thought you were referring to the WK skirt, but realized you meant the ponte skirt, which I thought was the perfect skirt! I don’t understand why it didn’t do well. It’s still my favorite and I’m so sorry it wasn’t reordered. I can only hope the new WK long skirt does better or it wil go the same route as the WK pant….to WK heaven.
I so agree with you Grace, in my review I stated this is my favorite skirt EVER!! and I’ve had a lot of skirts. I did my part and bought 2 of every color and 3 of black; mentioned it constantly on the boards and with Louis showing with new items finally women started to take notice how fabulous this skirt looks on. I also hoped for new colors. Oh, for this skirt in navy, brown and camel. I wear this skirt with the matching hoodie jackets and with A237554 plaid jacket (and a lace jabot peaking out) looks like an English riding suit. Once again, we have to buy them when they’re here. Maybe in the future we can hope again. But not too long, I’m getting old. Thank you Louis!!
Was rushing this morning getting ready for church and was putting on the black lace/back tights, I mistakenly had the lace side in the front. Well it started to look very nice so I continued and it looks just as nice in the front as the back. Louis, thanks for making these tights that can be worn both ways. It looks fabulous coming and going!!
Hi Louis,
Was surprised not to see the new Baroque pearl necklace listed with the other new jewelry; do we have an arrival date? Looks like it won’t make it for Christmas. Thanks.
Not sure what necklace you are referring to?
Previewed in August, but not sure what happened to it? http://www.louisdellolio.com/blog/?s=baroque+pearl
It’s not coming….something to do with the quality of the pearls from the supplier. Maybe next year if they work it out.
Oh! Well–it looks to be worth waiting for, so let’s hope they can work out the quality issue! Thanks.
Disappointed!!! I’ve also been waiting for this one.
Dear Lewis, I would like to order your petite pull on pants (A256444) but they do not have them in petite small. Will they be returning? I need them for a trip in three colors. Thank you in advance for your response. I am a winter and love your vibrant colors in whisper knit. Please offer more lapis blue, malechite, and fushia in your turtle neck and mock neck winter sweater. I need color even in the winter! Love, Love, Love Linea and whisper knit!
Dear Ronnel….the black and navy is avail in P Small. The pant has been reordered and will be avail sometime in Jan. Don’t know exactly when.
Dear Louis:
Just rec’d an Q email alert to your new jewels – the bracelet & statement necklace. Finally, they are giving you good promotion. Let’s hope it continues to improve. Very good news indeed to those of us who Love Linea!
Have a great day!
Louis, I know that this request is too late for S/S 2015, but I would like to make one for the next one. I love the “Faux Shetland” pullover (and cardies). I have them in all colors and have been wearing them like crazy! I would love to see the pullover done in a spring/summer/fall version – same style and fit but in a casual, nubby cotton or cotton blend knit? Perhaps in dusty neutrals like winter white, sea glass or stone. You know…something to wear over jeans or khakis on cool evenings in spring and late summer. If long sleeve isn’t considered for these seasons, maybe do the pullover with 3/4 sleeves if that would encourage the buyer to stock a S/S version of A259108. In the meantime, thank you so much for this pullover and all my other great Linea additions this fall/winter. I am sorry to read the super ponte leggings aren’t returning. That is a legging even this 3x loves! I have been buying duplicates to have backups when these are no longer in stock. Same with the jacket. Love the fit, length and style of the Super Ponte jacket. Love the fabric. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and lovely designs with us.
What a fabulous idea! I too love these sweaters and would for sure buy a “spring/summer/fall version”.
Dear Louis,
This one you may find hard to believe. I was dressing for a Christmas party and planned to wear A260032, the black opaque tights with the back lace detail. I pulled the opaque tights onto my left leg and the lace detail was showing on the front of my leg. Thinking I had them backwards, I turned the tights around, pulled them on, and the lace was still running up the front of my leg! After doing this about 3 times, I looked at them carefully only to discover that the lace detail was on the back of one leg, and on the front of the other! I thought there must be a way for me to figure this out so I can wear them. . . turn one leg inside out? No, that won’t work. At this point, the whole thing was so comical, I was laughing about it! Fortunately I had the tights with all over lace detail to wear as a backup; unfortunately the black with lace up the back of the leg is sold out.
OMG…….I know it’s not funny, but you gave Jac and I a good laugh. You got a tight lemon. What size are you?
Size B
Dear Barbara, I will find out if the manufacturer has any at the factory, but honestly I know they have all been shipped to QVC since they fill the orders to order, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. When I get an answer I’ll let you know.
If you send me your address, I’ll see what I can do…..no promises, but I’ll try.
Thank you; you are so kind. May I private message my address to Jac on her Facebook page?
I just noticed the small buttons on the inside of the new suede jacket. I’ve always worn the collar up until today. What I nice finish! Thank you so much for the extra detail.
Gayle
Louis & Jac, Wishing you both a wonderful holiday season! Looking forward to 2015 and lots of new Linea on the Q.
Did the Faux Shetland Poncho make the cut for next year?…fingers crossed…LOL>
Louis, would you please bring back the black and white animal print cardigan? (The one that also comes in blue.) I missed out on it and it is so gorgeous and so well-reviewed. Can you bring it back?
Dear Sandy…it is not up to me whether something is reordered. That sweater hasn’t been reordered, but I will have a different black/ivory print late this spring.
Are there any chocolate earrings coming in the near future for those of us that do not have pierced ears?
Yes, the Demi hoop was reordered for this Jan. I believe, thought not 100% sure, they reordered all of the colors, and chocolate was one of them.
Hi Louis, If you have answered this previously, I couldn’t find. New waitlisted color, Antique Rose,for A259108 Shetland VK Tunic; will this color been available and presented in shows coming soon, like Jan/Feb/March or is this color an order for next fall? We know Q has this odd, annoying, computer system of imputing colors that are approved but not available and then cancelling. I love this sweater in all colors so far; looks and feels great. Thanks!!
It’s for next fall…Sept I think
Dear Louis,
I am thinking of wearing the Stripe Sweater Tunic w/Sequin and Bow Detail (A229710)in the ivory color with an accordion pleat skirt for a holiday dinner party. I also was thinking of wearing black velvet flats with black sequin bows and either ivory or black hose. I plan to carry a small velvet purse with a coding shoulder strap with this outfit. Would the ivory color work this time of year? Also, what earrings would you recommend? Thanks for your help.
Dear Patti….I’m not sure if you’re asking if the ivory black sweater or the ivory tights are appropriate for this time of year…The sweater for sure is perfect with the skirt! Since the skirt is rather long I would go with a black leg. Ivory tights are tricky. I love them, but they have to be worn with the right outfit. If you were wearing a short pencil skirt [above the knee or mid knee] hen the ivory tights would look good. What you really have to do is try them both on with the outfit and see. To answer your question ivory tights are absolutely appropriate for this time of year…..As for the earring I would probably choose the JeT Bead drop on the fine silver chain….or the Gunmetal tapered earring with the black crystals….both would look perfectly.
Thanks, Louis! You always give the best fashion guidance.
Happy SUNNY Sunday, Louis & Jac,
Just a quick note to tell you yesterday we went to “play trains” with my grandson and friends yesterday … Choo Choo Barn Model Train Layout in Strasburg, PA. There were 53 tiny itty bitty Santas and ONE GRINCH LOL hidden in the layout to look for, plus snow, tiny Santa hats on the circus animals and more … fabulous, mesmerizing and wonderful … the BEST train layout as everything moves … including a house fire, sirens, firetrucks and firemen, hoses and real water … you’d love it! Outside was cold, chilly, driving rain and worse. Inside, I was warm and cozy, snuggled into my new favorite Raspberry Pea Coat (with a big antique rhinestone star on the collar) and matching Raspberry Funnel Neck Sweater. I’ve worn this set so many times already, and strangers stop me constantly to ask who, what, when, why and how … as in how they can get some … our waitress at dinner wrote your name on the back of her order notepad last evening 🙂 THANKS to you both!
Louis, I am a bit confused…I see that the Wing Collar Blouse is now available (on Waitlist only) in Lt Tan. Again, just like the Pullover V Neck Sweater that I asked you about a few days ago, new colors are added of items previously on air, but “no color swatch is available”. Does Lt Tan mean Cream? Gold? Taupe? Beige? There are so many different shades of tan, and you know that QVC color descriptions are not always what they should be. I don’t understand why new colors of favorite items are added after the fact so that we have to keep checking items online, and cannot see them on the televised presentation.
Dear Carol….they continue to list colors that won’t be avail for MONTHS….I’ve discussed this with them many times, obviously to no avail. It’s easier for them to continue with the computer program as is then to up date it. So they will post new colors have womebn place wait list orders and then automatically cancel them, because the program will only hold a wait list for a certain length of time. The color is a true light tan…a beige….very similar to a man’s DRESS shirt color.
What a great color choice Louis – love the style of the wing collar. Looks great w/Tweed Blazers or just a simple pencil skirt. Looking forward to this new color addition. U rock!
Dear Louis,
The Wall Street Journal had an article yesterday about the new color for 2015 – MARSALA. It is a reddish brown terracotta color and I think it is similar to your mahogany. I would love to see this color in your new ribbed turtleneck and a matching long skirt. Any chance of that happening for next year?
Thanks,
Dariann
Dear Dariann….I always use colors similar to that, so I will have something in that family. II am only doing one long skirt so I can’t promise.The color is too close to the existing color in the TN, so the buyers wouldn’t buy something so similar. I’ve already picked the one new color and it’s ivory.
Thanks, Louis. I adore IVORY!
I never thought I’d write these words, but I would love an ivory turtleneck and ivory Whisper Knit skirt to go with it. Yes, I discovered that the boucle topper in ruby could work on me — much to my surprise — and so now I am thinking the oneness of two pieces of WK ivory might submit to me as well.
Only by trying will I know.
I also want an ivory coat that can look dressy, so none of the water-repellent fabric, please. Plus, I want it to be at least 3/4 length. Any hope for this?
Will the asymmetrical top with long sleeves or 3/4 sleeves be in your january show (like the tank)
will it have a scoop neck? Colors please
Can’t wait to see
Thank You
No….that is a sample I am proposing for next Fall 2015. There will however be a new top in Jan with that idea. It has an elbow sleeve….also comes with a matching skirt. It’s a new jersey called Moss Crepe. I don’t know why it’s called moss crepe, but that’s the technical term for it. It’s very beautiful and reminds me of many jerseys I used to buy from Italy. All of these types of fabrics are made out of the same yarns no matter what country you buy them from.
Sounds similar to Pebble Crepe . . . Is it tropics “friendly”?
No not really….pebble crepe is a woven and this is a knit….pebble crepe has a lot of surface texture and this is smooth. It’s not as slick as the rayon/span jersey…..the moss crepe has a dryer hand, and yes it is tropics friendly. Where ever you can where the rayon jersey you can wear this.
You snapped me to attention with that bit of information! I’m in the process of cleaning out closets and making donations.
Thanks for the clarification. Was confused that a jersey be called a crepe. You always bring us amazing fabrics & I so appreciate that most are very travel friendly. Love my Linea soft suiting that makes Life so easy thanks to you & your wonderful designs!
Dear Pamela….there are crepe jerseys. The yarn has a different finish, dryer and usually a crinkle….so when it is knitted on the machine it has a texture. Depending on the amount of crinkle will give the desired effect. Mine is slight so the fabric is smoother.
Elbow sleeve is my favorite length. Thank you. Unfortunately, I heard the matching skirt length will be short (I need at least 25″). Because of my height and style choices, I usually miss out on your matching skirts and pants. Can’t wait to see the colors of the top!
Hi Louis, Just rec’d notice that my wait listed order for the Pullover V Neck Sweater A259108 in Persian Blue will not be filled. I have the Stone, Charcoal Gray, and Mauve. I noticed that there is an additional color, Antique Rose, available on wait list. This was not in the original presentation and there is no color swatch available online. Is it possible for you to show the difference between that and the Mauve on your blog? I have worn these sweaters so much and absolutely love them as I am a leggings and boots girl all Fall and Winter. These sweaters are just perfect! Thanks, Louis!
I do not have the colors…they are in the NY office. The mauve is more of a purple and the rose is a deep pink. a true antique rose.
Dear Carol, I should also have said….this is a reorder for next fall, so the Persian Blue may be avail then too.
So glad to hear this news! If you are adding new colors, please consider a light gray and a rich aubergine.
Carol….sorry, only one new color, and it’s antique rosé.
How about the faux Shetland Cardigan…did it make the cut and get a new color for next year???
Nope……another casualty!….LOL
Hi Louis, Do you have an item number for the new “grape cluster” (black jet and clear) necklaces which you have said will be coming around Dec. 12? Sometimes one has to search by item number before they appear in the jewelry section. Thank you.
I don’t but I’ll get it
Dear Jane the number is J317112. They are describing it as the “Bold teardrop necklace”. I will be posting a sneak peek soon.
Thanks, Louis. Really looking forward to both of them — just my style!
The post of the pictures are up.
Hi Louis
Is the necklace pictured with the mulberry poncho a new item or did I miss this one too? Thanks
Kathy/Wis
Vintage Anne Klein
Hello Louis,
I am such a devoted fan of your clothing-truly classics with an updated feel. No matter how many things hang in my closet, when I want to feel my best, I always choose your pieces. I was wondering, do you think the waitlist on the swing sweaters will be able to be filled? I anxiously await 3 of them, and will be able to further add to my ever growing “Louis” wardrobe. I hope you and Jacque have a wonderful holiday.
Dear Susan….there aren’t anymore of the sweaters in production as we are producing Spring 2015, but I am hopeful it will be reordered for next fall. If your wait list gets filled it will be from a return. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending how on how each looks at it, women can retun after Christmas, so it will be a while to know whether their are returns or not….my guess is….not too many.
Hi, Louis! Belated Happy Thanksgiving greetings to you and Jac. It looks like you had a glorious time enjoying beautiful Southern California. We had much to be grateful here as our oldest got an “all clear” report after having a suspicious mammogram, follow up sonogram, then a needle biopsy. The good news came late Wednesday afternoon just in time for all of us to enjoy Thanksgiving together the next day. I agree with you that with age comes increased gratitude for the things we take for granted when we are younger. And the many, many small blessings we enjoy each and every day.
Now for my earring report! My crystal J-hoop earrings in Gold and Gunmetal finishes arrived and I am thrilled with both. I got the pierced version and wore them all Thanksgiving Day hardly even noticing that I had them on. No pulling down on the lobe for me and very comfortable. I don’t like clip earrings in the winter as they are so much more vulnerable to being lost what with putting hats and scarves on and off. These are just perfect! And the Gold finish is wonderful with real gold with diamond accent jewelry I already have. Bravo!
Dear Barbara….so glad to hear you like your earrings. I was surprised to hear some found them heavy? Before we put them into production all of the women on the “team” wore them and found them very comfortable, so I’m glad you find them comfortable too. I hope those that wanted to try them weren’t scared away. Jac wore them [pierced also], with the cross, both in the gunmetal with the black swing sweater and found them very comfortable…….Glad to hear your oldest gold a good bill of health!!
Dear Barbara,
I was so glad to hear that everything turned out well with your daughter’s mammogram. What a relief (and what a blessing) to find out that all was well–and right before before Thanksgiving.
It is always so good to see women getting mammograms and following up with sonograms and needle biopsies when needed. Most of the time, everything is fine. In my case, several years ago, they discovered that I did indeed have cancer. They caught it early, though. I am celebrating 16 years of being cancer free on December 24. Yippee!
Though occurrences in men are less frequent than in women, be sure that the men in your lives speak to their doctors about getting checked for breast abnormalities as well. Because breast cancer is found less often in men, it may be detected much later in the progression of the disease.
Dearest Linea Ladies (and all ladies), early detection and treatment are crucial. Get those mammograms as recommended by you doctor and do a monthly self-exam.
All the best,
Patti
Thanks so much Patti. And Louis! We were all very concerned but also prepared to accept the worst. And as with you, if there were something, it could be caught and treated early. Anxious days as I’m sure you know! But if there were something there, better that we all find our early rather than later when treatment would be more difficult. Thanks again! Barbara
Lucky you if you are a size Large…the Swing sweater tunic is available in Mulberry and Stone at the time I posted this…go get it…wish a Medium or Small would pop up available…boo hoo…LOL. Maybe one of these days.
Louis- Hope you and Jacq had a lovely Thanksgiving. Regarding the jewelry reorders. I see the fish pendant is coming
in January-does this include the gunmetal version? Thanks.
I’ll check
Dear Diane….yes, the gunmetal fish pendant will be avail in Jan.
WOW!!! In Gunmetal toooo!!! Yippee…I’m a big fan of the Gunmetal pieces.
Dear Louis
Will J27161 be coming back in black?
Kathy/Wis
Sorry should be J27861
Kathy
Kathy are you talking about J271861?
Kathy….if it’s not on my list then it’s not going to be reordered. There were many styles that could have been reordered, but the budget just isn’t big enough. We either reorder the old styles or bring in new…..can’t do both….Moral of the story…get them while you can because even if they sell well….they may not come back.
After having learned this lesson the hard way, I now tend to buy to an embarrassing degree if I see something I am wild about. Such was the Palm Frond collection for me. I bought one of everything in both goldtone and silvertone, and went back for a second goldtone 42″ necklace. Of course, because I am covered, that particular lot is returning.
But my gunmetal two-sided cross did not make the cut, it seems. Rats!
Oh no!!! I was waiting on that Cross necklace to return as well…double Rats!!!
Rats for me, number three…
Dear Louis,
Will you be having any black and ivory or black and white leggings and/or slim pants in the future? I would love to see houndstooth patterns to wear with my ivories, whites, and black tops.
Thanks for your consideration.
I know the black Linea Body legging has been reordered, and I believe it will be avil in Dec, but not sure of the delivery…..no patterns, and as of now no white legging.
Gobble, Gobble everyone!!! Happy turkey day!!!
Hello Louis:
Mother Nature has forced us to break a 20 year tradition tomorrow – No morning skiing due to lack of snow! Alyeska Ski Resort @ Girdwood can not even make snow due to the warmer temp’s we have been experiencing. Looks like some of our snow fell in Buffalo last week? Crazy weather . . .Plan to go indoor ice skating instead to work up the appetite for a fabulous feast. Here’s wishing you & Jac a wonderful Thanksgiving!
p.s. Plan to stock up on more WK’s as we must wait to see you in Jan. Do hope you make time for R & R with a major Fun Factor! Hopefully you’ll have a few sneak peeks to post between now & then?
Pamela: If you are looking for your snow, it’s here in NJ. Six inches today. The last time we had snow on Thanksgiving was 1989: 25 years ago.
Pamela….who ever doesn’t believe in global warming at this point will never be convinced. The extreme weather across the planet should be proof enough. I can’t believe it’s Nov. and you don’t have snow, and upstate NY had seven feet in two days…….Jac and I got away…..and it was in the 80s today and it’s supposed to be just as warm tomorrow. Sat we return to NY.
Safe journey on return home! Recommend the book “Cockpit Confidential” by commercial pilot & author Patrick Smith. It’s a good read for any frequent flyer. A lot of unknown facts with some wit thrown into the mix. I find that humor always helps in keeping with the Faith!
ps – he has a travel blog too!
Hi, Louis, I enjoy reading your blog, and I know you really liked the book Unbroken. There is another book that I think you would probably enjoy called “The Boys in the Boat”. It is about the rowing crew from the University of Washington who went to the 1936 Olympics, the same one as Louis Zamperini. Everyone who has read it loves it. If you haven’t already read it, I think you would like it. Have a lovely holiday.
Dear Elieen, thanks for the suggestion. I’m always looking for a good book.
Packing for 17 days of Christmas markets, cathedrals, good food, good music in France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and Switzerland. When I gathered the stack together for packing ~ it’s 3/4th Linea whisper knit and Linea ponte knit. Thanks for making this part of my life – packing for travel – so much easier. And without even thinking about it I’m gonna look fine too!
Have a safe and joyful trip, Owl! A colleague of mine and his wife did this sort of thing last year via a cruise ship and LOVED every moment of it. His wife is of German descent and was delighted by the Christmas markets in Germany.
Be safe and enjoy!
Goldie
Thanks Goldie 🙂 We rent a car – hubby works for months on our desired itinerary – and we just hit the road, taking side trips along the way. It’s been a tough year, with oldest son (diabetic for 14 1/2 yrs) having a massive stroke/seizure a month ago from which he is coming back and the son with cancer got some bad news last month and will join in our trip for a couple of days to reconnect with 2 other siblings abroad. It will be a trip mixed with sadness about the battles, the chemo, the radiation, the surgeries – now coming down to not much left to fight the cancer reasserting itself with a vengeance in his lungs. Basically, we’ve all decided we are going to make all of the best memories possible and take lots of pictures, eat wonderful foods and laugh every chance we get. God willing.
Dear Nancy, reading your message was both sad and joyful. I hope you and your family have a wonderful time. The good times and memories you are going to have I hope will help you through the more difficult times. Your attitude is inspiring. It is times like this that make Thanksgiving more meaningful…….there are always things we find to be thankful for. Good trip to you and your family…….much Love…..Louis
Dear Nancy,
I will say a prayer for you and your family. Your trip sounds like a wonderful idea, and a much deserved respite from everything you’ve been through. I hope you are blessed with a wealth of happy moments to remember, and LOTS of laughs.
Mary
Thanks all and Mary, prayers, I’ve decided, are the best gift we can possibly give one another. Thanks for that.
Dear Nancy,
I read your explanation for the trip with tears in my eyes. Your family will be in my prayers this holiday and beyond. How wise and brave all of you are, and I admire your family’s courage and determination to find the best there is in living. In truth, the joy all of you will experience will be on such a high plane; all of you probably will not have known such delight before.
Blessings to all of you,
Maria (Goldie)
Just received a huge box of clothes forwarded from home to me in Japan. Lots of WK–the ENR cardies are just magnificent. They look so very expensive on, especially with matching skirts for a soft suited look. And the pinstripe pants (couldn’t make the jacket work for me without extensive alterations) are perfection, both in fit and fabric. Beautiful hand and drape: could we see that fabric again without the pinstripe? It is by far my favorite pant fabric and fit ever. Wearing the navy as I write with the brick red WK tank and the ENR navy cardi. And love the peacoat, though I will have it taken in quite a bit from the waist. The shawls are as wonderful as I thought they’d be. And surprise of all, I finally tried the ponte pants: I love them! I especially will look forward to wearing them on long air flights. Glad to hear they’re coming back in Jan. So thank you for an early Christmas!!!
Louis, I now have both the Black and the Taupe Super Ponte Leggings in my size small. I don’t have any problem finding what to wear with the Black, but I’m uncertain what would look good with the Taupe leggings. I checked the video, but the Taupe leggings were only shown with a white blouse. I want something warm and cosy to wear with the leggings. What do you suggest? Wish you would bring these leggings back in navy and dark brown.
Navy, Walnut, olive, gray, ivory, clay sienna, and black all look good with the taupe as well as bright colors like orange, turquoise, hot pink….even certain prints work.
Thanks for the suggestions, Louis. I just put on the Grey Heather V-Neck Cardigan (with another top I own), and I like that look very much. I may just get the Clay V-Neck Cardigan also (since it’s so cosy). I also have the Navy, Ivory and Black Whisper Knit Boyfriend cardigans. I’m just so used to wearing black bottoms all the time, it’s hard to branch out.
Hello Louis,
I have worn your charcoal regular pull-on knit ponte pant every week to work, and I absolutely, positively love this pant. It’s my favorite! However, I don’t have it in any other color. It sold out last summer when you presented it on QVC with Sandra Bennett. When will you bring in more stock of this pull-on ponte knit pant to QVC? I gotta get more colors!
Dear Damiane, the pant is coming back in navy, black and walnut at the end of January.
i hope in petites also. I LOVE them.
Beryl
Thank you! I can’t wait!
Louis,
are you going to bring more of your whisper knit swing sweater to QVC ??
please do, i havent been able to get any! i looks incredible and i’d like to be abke to purchase a couple of them…no one ever returns you items…
thank you.
Dear Muriel ….it always depends on returns. Even though at the moment it looks good. The return deadline goes into the new year, so it will be quite some time before I know if it will be reordered. However, just incase, I have sketched two more versions….one with a V neck and one with a turtleneck. Who knows…maybe all three wil be ordered for different months. Then the only question would be what colors to do in which style??? LOL
All the colors in all the styles. OINK
crdlb
And more scarves too. OINK OINK
I’m a turtleneck kinda’ gal . . .
Oh, I so hope the Whisper Knit Swing Sweater returns. I’d also like a V-neck and turtleneck. It’s such a comfortable sweater (I have it in Mulberry, and wish I had ordered it in all colors before it sold out).
Keeping my fingers crossed for a return of the original in more deep, rich colors.
original is best neckline for me but others might want something else. jewel colors, dark for fall and winter but i’d buy this style in other fabric for warm weather with 3/4 sleeves? you know., just a little longer, but not wider or exaggerated would make a nice dress. i’ve thought this for a long time about a lot of your tops. like that lace tunic that you did last year, i have 2 of those and if just 2-3 inches longer, would be a nice dress! its hard to find simple well cut dresses….
thanks for the great clothes.
I’d like to put in a request for the turtleneck style. It sounds wonderful.
Dear Louis,
Speaking of “Unbroken,” my husband just finished Louis Zamperini’s autobiography, “Devil at My Heels: A Heroic Olympian’s Astonishing Story of Survival as a Japanese POW in World War II.” After what he has told me about it, I can’t wait to read it myself. My husband says, as astonishing as it was that Zamperini was able to survive his cruel captivity, the story of how he was able to forgive his captors is even more remarkable.
The movie is supposed to open here on Christmas Day. We definitely are going to go to see it as soon as we can.
Here’s the link on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Devil-My-Heels-Olympians-Astonishing/dp/0062118854/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416683192&sr=8-2&keywords=Louis+Zamperini%2C
Enjoy your weekend,
Patti “Writer with Flair”
From the book…his wife, not knowing what to do about his drinking problem took him to a see a very young Billy Graham, and it tuned his life around…..astonishing story. Reading his story really helps to understand what our Vets are going through.
Yes, that is very true…I have been living with a Viet Nam Vet for 40 years now…I know a few details of what had to be done to survive…but his memories are very alive and certain sounds will trigger them and the responses can be scary at times…I had said once before…that America does not know what went on and does not understand the survival required in Viet Nam or other Wars for that matter. Most movies only touch the surface, as the truth is too hard and ugly for people to see, too unbelievable as the truth. Our Vets need better treatment from the Government and the people…
Thank your husband for his service….and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, I will tell him…Happy Thanksgiving…or as I always say…Happy Turkey Day!!!
I, too, would like to thank your husband for his sacrifice. Until I met and spoke with a group of women several years ago who were taking the cause of high veteran suicide rates before Congress (the women were lunching at an outdoor table at a hotel attached to my office building and I asked to join them — no other tables available), I had no idea of the government’s less than careful care of its veterans. This was approximately five years ago, and now, probably because of women like the group I met that day, this tragedy has become more widely known to the public. We must help those who gave so much for freedom. It is a moral imperative.
I couldn’t agree more. We take our vets for granted. Please thank your husband for his service.
Well said Sherry,
My husband and my oldest brother are both Vietnam vets . My brother serve on the
front lines and has changed drastically in the 40+years since. Use to be out going
and full of life. Now withdrawn and quiet. He and his best freind from home luckily got
to be in the same troop, but in the convoy of jeeps going to the plane(my brothers
jeep behind his best freinds jeep) to bring them state side, ran over a land mine.
My brother saw his best freind loose his life that day.Its with him daily.
God be with all our vets. We owe OUR lives to you.
Blessed Thanksgiving everybody.
That’s a devastating experience , and not one you ever get over
My husband too. In recent years he has opened up a bit. One thing that helped was finding other members of his company online and reuniting with them. Still the nightmares persist along with the triggers of certain sounds and smells.
Thank you for recommending UNBROKEN for numerous reasons. I suffer from the same illness as does the writer, Laura Hillenbrand. The courageous Zamperini has been quoted as saying that his suffering was not as great as is hers. She suffers from a disease that the US government has made a joke out of by calling it Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. We patients call it M.E. Symptoms are varied but do rob us of our lives. Many of us commit suicide due to the unbearable pain, isolation, and lack of finding doctors to acknowledge us, let alone treat us.
Fortunately there are wonderful programs now in the US from Stanford to Harvard to help, however all have huge waiting lists. I was a world champion athlete when I got a virus and never recovered from what is now called CFS.
Here’s to all the brave folks and let’s pledge to eliminate any kind of suffering we can.
On a lighter note, please bring back the palm earrings in silver for this wannabe beach bum!
Love to you and your wife. xo
Dear Carol…the earrings will be back this spring.
That’s wonderful news. My sister will be most happy – she fell in love with mine during her Summer visit!
YEAH!PONTI PANTS I can hardly wait XOXO
Louis, I had to tell you how much I love the double strand necklace in gold. I ordered the earring set, and when I saw the marvelous matte gold, I ordered the matching necklace. I’ll be leaving work soon, and heading to a cocktail party in the city, in a black dress, black stilettos, you black sheer tights (love) and gold necklace and earrings. Really outstanding!
My crosses and earring arrived yesterday. I bought gold and gunmetal in each style. LDO, I think they’re among the best of the best of Linea jewelry. The earrings look so “real”, rich, and elegant and the cross is nothing short of spectacular. I knew I’d love the gold but the gunmetal is so downtown, and almost gothic. You outdid yourself! Off to review.
Kate, I’m so happy you like them. Is your crystal watch in the gold too?
Yes, I have the watch in gold! Now that you mention it I will wear it with the earrings this weekend! Glammy but not over the top.
Hi Louis, How are you ? Will you please tell us when the chocolate cross, beads and earrings will arrive/be posted?
Thank you.
Dear Cela…..I’m not sure which pieces you are referring two.
I’m anxiously awaiting the reorder of the Demi-hoop and Swirl earrings and also the large Double-sided Cross…
It’s on the FTN video a259110.
Yes!!! Those are the two necklaces that I am waiting on…yum yum…Chocolate…LOL.
Hi Louis, have you been able to find out when the jewelry pieces that Cela had asked about are to be available? I too am anxiously awaiting these necklaces…Cela said they are the ones in the video of the new WK TN a259110, and are shown on the Spice TN…love the new Chocolate beads…they are the ones that I had asked about earlier, only I had remembered them to be Root Beer beads…memory doesn’t always serve me as it once did…LOL. thanks!!!
The root beer and gunmetal necklace from last fall, which also came in red/gold and green/gold was not reordered. However the new root beer and gunmetal necklace works beautifully too if you want to combine it with the GM and root beer cross which I believe has been reordered. I will have to check when I get home when it is coming….I think Feb.
Hi
blast from the past!does PV and faliero sarti ring a bell?
Rings a lot of bells…….faliero?…..I thought his name is Alberto…..do I know you ros?
Count me as another one whose dear husband made off with the whisper knit scarf in black. He wanted to “try it” to “see if he liked the fabric or not” and if it was in any way “itchy”. Well we both know what happened when he tried it on! I adore the man and of course, when I saw him looking so pleased, I sweetly said “Merry Christmas honey!” He just beamed and said “Thank you!” And I just ordered another one in black for me. I do have all of the colors and consider it a treasure among my treasured whisper knits!
Heads up the Linea Forum has not been open all day Tuesday 11/18 since 7:30 am. Can’t log in, only read previous day’s comments. Sheesh got access this evening (don’t know how she did it) but I have called and emailed several times. We haven’t lost interest, just can’t access. Perhaps you can mention to someone.
I’ve passed your message along to QVC
The reversible cross (A317110) and the tapered earrings (A317111) have posted. I am so excited and relieved to have placed my order.
Me too. I scooped up both pieces in gold and in gunmetal.
I grabbed both in gunmetal. Was determined not to miss these!
I bought the silver cross, and I’m excited to get it.
Please please please bring back the Linea by Louis Dell’Olio Whisper Knit Swing Sweater that was on QVC. I bought 3 of them and want them in more colors. That is the perfect sweater for winter. I just love them. Is there anywhere else they can be purchased? Love your clothes!!!!
Dear Carol….they are only avail on Qvc. I hope the returns are low enough that they will be reordered, but it won’t be until next year.
This sweater is AWESOME. Finished so beautifully. Looks good with any jacket or, the poncho, oh that poncho, I love it. All the Shetland products are so warm, yet so lightweight. Don’t know how you managed that–or what you’ll come up with next. 😉
Hi Louis
I am in need of a grey trouser/pant. Is there any in the Linea line
,I love the way your sizes fit true.
I know you know your line inside out and it would be great
for any suggestions.
Thankyou Louis
Dear Shari….the selection of gray pants is very limited and very limited sizes. There are a few of the ponte pants in gray A237384 and the Pewter gray pant that matches the pewter gray WK sweaters, A253576 [more sizes avail], and that’s it. None coming for spring
Hi Louis,
I’m looking forward to the ENR short sleeve sweater in January. I’m hoping for the stone, as I’ve lost hope that my stone waitlist swing sweater will be filled. What other colors will this sweater come in? Thanks.
Stone, Brick Red and Hunter Green
Hi Louis:
No doubt, this holiday season I’ll be wearing the many great pieces you’ve brought us. (i.e. Black Sequin dress, the beautiful jewel toned sequin skirts & tanks, etc.)
What I find missing is GOLD sequins . . .Please consider designing something that sparkles in Gold, Mr. Leo, please!
Enjoy your down time with lots fun thrown into your mix.
p.s Was recently gifted box set of PBS Doc Martin Series – as my Brit friends “say” It’s bloody funny . . . IMO – better than Downton Abbey = highly recommend.
If/when they reorder the WK Swing Sweater, I hope the original colors are reordered along with a couple of new ones…doesn’t look like I have a ghost of a chance to get a return in a size Medium…or any size…LOL.
Dear Sherry…..so far it’s looking good….the returns haven’t been too high, but we still have three months to go before it’s decided if it is a reorder or not…they have to wait for the Christmas returns too…fingers crossed
I too hope this sweater is re-ordered in a variety of colors. I got Black and Mulberry when presented, and got lucky enough to get an Olive today (my thanks to whomever changed their mind on that one 🙂 … fantastic sweaters! I especially like the swing sweater with the sequin skirt from last year. Ladies, if you have this swing sweater and don’t have one of the sequin skirts, RUN RUN RUN, there are still some available. Yesterday evening I wore last year’s black/charcoal grey cheetah print dress (inverted pleat) with the new Linea heather grey tights and a vintage Linea wool boucle jacket … WARM, Cozy and SO comfortable … BLESS YOU, Louis, especially for the tights!
I don’t have any of the WK Swing Sweaters…boo hoo…mine was backordered and now on waitlist…darn it…and being a size Medium I don’t have much hope of getting it either…fingers crossed it gets reordered…I would really like to have the Olive or Stone…
A217630
Linea by Louis DellOlio Whisper Knit Mock Neck Sweater
Louis please tell me these magnificent mock neck sweaters are returning! I have two of them from a couple years ago. The mallard blue and auburgine are in my Autumn rotation again this year. They are the perfect go to piece. So want one in navy, black,and cognac. Fingers crossed.
Dear Tanya, that sweater is not returning as it is now at a below clearance price, however there are two other mock necks with short sleeves avail. One is in the same yarn and the other is in a cotton/acrylic blend, which has been reordered.
Thank you! Did not know about the newer wk whisper knit. Bought three of them. So happy. e
Louis, I know you are probably working on fall of 2015, but I was wondering if this spring you will have the crepe jacket and crepe pants that you have done in lavender, and sand in the past just in new spring colors, If so, will there be a light green, yellow or pink? Thank you for what you do for the linea ladies your designs are classic I always get compliments when I wear your clothes. Cheri
Dear Cheri….no I have nothing like that for spring….no crepe at all and very few jackets.
That will save me money – I am a jacket gal!!
Dear Sweet Louis,
I have been enjoying my new things so much forget to tell you how much I love the swing sweaters, BF Shetland and poncho– and the Clay Mosaic jersey is a true chameleon. This little gem matches the twig knit blazer to a T, is great contrasted with the taupe BF cardigan and accents the Dk. Tan button front cardigan perfectly. I’m much better at pairing neutrals and colors, but always in the market for that LBD. Oh well.
I did see your vintage 1990 show on line–starring the Red Cashmere dress. Tell us, great designer, WHEN will we be getting something like THAT from Linea ???!!!
Thanks for the new wardrobe !!!
Have a wonderful weekend.
bf
Hi Cela….when you say you saw the 1990 show, what do you mean…a video? I’ll have a LBD for the Jan. show.
After you posted the vintage Anne Klein jewelry and fashions (the cross and bead necklace ‘INSPIRATION’ collage) I googled the Anne Klein runway show for 1990–I love looking at runway shows–and I saw you being interviewed at the runway show, talking about the RED CASHMERE DRESSES at the end of the show. Remember????? ? ? ?
Ooooh, did you think I meant I saw it in person ?
BTW, I found a gorgeous AK suit in my closet–tags still on–in perfectly pink. Edges frayed, car wash skirt, solid tweed weave, it looks just like a Chanel.
I always wondered what possessed me to buy TWO PAIR of pink and black pumps. LOL
Yeah!!! Another LBD to look forward to. Sleeveless???
I’m in the midst of reading a popular book on style and thought Louis should write a book, “Questions from Linea Ladies.” Over the past year and a half as a linea lady, I have learned so much about style by daily reading the questions and answers on this blog. What a wealth of knowledge you have shared with us! In reality you have already written the book, but unfortunately we can’t go back over the past months to reread some of those nuggets of wisdom. A wise woman would copy them as them came along.
Do you know what you will be showing on Monday?
Wasn’t it nice of the Q to give us a “get a $25 dollar gift card when you buy one for $100” just before the new jewelry drops?!! It’ll almost be like buy one, get one crosses!
Hi louis,
I’m writing you from Paris. I brought along my black swing sweater, my charcoal and olive turtlenecks and
my black super ponte pants and black and olive slim pants. The double strand gunmetal beads made the trip as well. Tre chic, no? While walking along Rue St. Honore, I came across a men’s shop called Linea Piu. So I guess in a way you made the trip too. Weather is fantastic. Wish you were here :.)
l
Dear bcm….Tres Chic….qui!Glad to hear you are having good weather. Paris can be bone chilling and damp this time of year.Have a wonderful time, and yes I wish I were there too!
Would someone tell me how to view posts from yesterday in this blog or are they gone? I had a question for Louis and was hoping to see response if it’s possible. Thanks.
Have you just scrolled down this list…find your original and see if he answered it?
Oops sorry just saw all those item are gone!
That’s the problem and I have tried but not able to see yesterday’s post. Guess I need to do a better job of reading posts earlier. Thanks for offering help.
Nancy, in this section of the blog (“Ask Louis”), when the page is full a new page starts and everything from the previous page disappears forever. In QVC speak, “When it’s gone, it’s gone” ha, ha. In the “Home” section of Louis’s blog everything is saved and can be retrieved using the search box. So those sneak peeks are still there but not these questions and answers.
Thank you for the clarification Yvette.
Dear Louis,
Can your new reversible cross be used on a different chain?
Yes…as long as it fits through the vale. However, first you would have to take the chain that comes with the cross off….obvious…but there is a ring that attaches the chain to the extender chain that is larger than the vale…so that would have to be opened and taken of to allow the chain to pass through. This is simpler than it sounds…
Got it!
While I’m happy to see Linea promoted via special emails, I do hope the Q ordered in an appropriately substantial quantity of the new cross. If I don’t get mine, there’ll be you-know-what to pay!
Kate…they never order a big amount of anything that is OLO….it should be avail by the 19th
Stalking shall commence on the 18th!
The 18th??? I’ve already commenced stalking…just in case…you know…LOL
Thank you for your response — I’ll stock up on the ponte knit skirts (I have extras of the whisper knit pants and skirts already) and will buy more ponte knit pants in January.
LOL, I have not been shy about diving into my new Linea addiction — since my “discovery” of Linea in June this year, I have managed to acquire a rather substantial wardrobe and I’m now in the process of buying back-ups!! Now that I’ve collected a wardrobe of basics (t-necks, v-necks, scoop necks, swings tops, cardigans, pants, skirts,etc.) in whisper knits and ponte knits, I’m planning to add more colours and patterns.
I truly appreciate and thank you for bringing beautiful design and quality back to classic wear with a flair!
I love the whisper knit and ponte knit pants. I managed to get extras of the whisper knit pants but the ponte knit pull on pants (A237394) sold out in my size before I could get spares! I know the whisper knit pants will not be reordered (such a disappointment) but will the ponte knit pants (A237394) be reordered? What about the wide waist ponte knit skirt (A231138) — will they be reordered?
Sigh, why didn’t I discover Linea sooner?!?!
Dear Merrylass……I know the WK pant not being reordered was a huge disappointment to me too, because I know that there are those of you who really love them and would like it to continue, but sales and returns did not meet the reorder standards. The wide wait ponte skirt has been around for almost three years and is now on clearance so that will not be reordered again…..however the ponte pant will be coming back in Jan. in three colors….I believe, but not sure, black, navy and walnut.Don’t feel badly about just discovering Linea…..there will be lots of new coming in the New Year that I’m sure you will love, and if you scroll the Linea website I’m sure you will discover items you may be interested in….If so and you have questions about an item I’m sure either I or the Ladies can give you all the info you need to make an educated purchase.
As always there’s the head-scratching wonderment about how an item can be a failure when there’s none left to buy! Black is gone, navy is mostly gone and green is only available in plus sizes. Same with petite. Oh well, there will be other wonderful things to come, I’m sure.
I agree. Can’t get any more and that makes me very angry.
A surplice jumpsuit ??!!
It only gets better, a surplice jumpsuit–in every color—is in my dreams ???????