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Do you know when the new combo print tunic and the new asymmetric whisper knit will be offered? You previewed them at the end of February. Did I miss them?
No Sharon…you didn’t miss them I just previewed them much too early. They are for pre fall and will be avail in July. For early fall .
I’m sure it’s buried in here somewhere so forgive me for not searching, but is there an ETA for the striped cardigans?
And ditto for the lace sleeved cardigan– why is the Q holding back on this beauty?? Most department stores have their spring lace items available already! Are some items kept as a back up in case an item of clothing sells out? Would this be one of those kinds of items?
No, that is never the reason. Sometimes the answer is as simple as fabric delivery. When these things are planned months in advance it always looks good on paper, and since this is a very light sweater and the sleeves are sheer with the lace we all thought May would be good. They can take in everything early.
I’m wondering this as well…..did I miss them? I thought I saw the 7:00 show but I don’t see them listed in any of the line up’s online. 🙁
Oops, forgot to ask if you think that the new Waterfall Necklace (I’m really looking forward to it in white) will be available hopefully by May?
The delivery date is 5/1-5/8 so I don’t know how long it will take to process. Could be mid to end May
Thanks Louis. Great to know it will be here in just a little over one month!
Louis, I’m wishing for a mid-calf length WK ENR skirt in dark Linea Navy or even the longer length WK pencil skirt in dark Linea Navy. Is this something you might consider in coming seasons? Was wishing last night for some of the basic colors which go with everything in our Linea wardrobes to be constants in the line in a longer length pencil shape, no side slits. Constant standbys like the boho has been for so many years. When I realized the Linea Leisure longer length dark navy skirt (which I love) did not go with ANY of my WK Linea Navy pieces (turtleneck, cardigans, tanks etc) I was disappointed but quickly purchased the matching Linea Leisure tank before it disappeared in my size. So while debating over the beautiful new WK dark navy short sleeved top with the gold signature buttons down the front I realized again that I don’t have a matching dark navy pencil skirt. The shorter length pencil does not work for me. Hoping for consideration of this wish at some time in the future 🙂 Linea navy is so distinctive and perfect!
Louis, I need the longer WK pencil skirt in your dark navy, too.
Ditto that on the longer dark navy skirt.
REQUEST PLEASE… I would love a Tobacco skirt; preferably in WK. I have the jacket with poker chip buttons and matching pants in tobacco and would love to have a tobacco skirt. Cotton blend would be fine also but a tobacco colored skirt would really fill a void in my wardrobe. Wish your longer WK skirt this past winter had been Tobacco. I would have ordered multiples. Any length; any fabric; just make it Tobacco!!PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!
Louis, one of my absolute, all-time favorite Linea jewelry pieces decide to spill a string of beads yesterday. It is my green torsade necklace from last year (winter of 2013). I also own the red and multi, but it is the green one that I have worn most often. Will your manufacturer still restring it for me?
One of the Linea Ladies was kind enough to give me the following address for jewelry repairs. We know that the manufacturer recently changed; so, is it okay to send the necklace to this address? I have captured all the beads since the necklace broke as I was lifting it out of the drawer where it is kept.
Do I need to enclose some money for the repair/postage? I know postage must be given, but how much? Here is the address:
TCJC
3B Industrial Drive
Smithfield, R.I. 02917
Is it correct? Thank you for any help. I just love that necklace!
Dear Goldie…..I have forwarded your request to my manufacturer and will give you an answer ASAP. Some changes have been made, and we have added some new factories. We used to use one for everything, but we decided to use certain factories who special in certain products….like some for metal jewelry, and others for bead and stone work. So I’m not sure if the address has changed or if it goes to a central location first. I do not believe you have to pay for repairs, but maybe return postage….I will have all the answers for you when I hear back…..
Thank you, Louis. I don’t know if it warms your heart to know, but pieces you design often touch the innermost sense of beauty we have. That torsade is one of those pieces. How I love it!
It’s my favorite one too….so we must get it fixed!
Dear Goldie….that address is correct. The woman I sent the e-mail too didn’t answer me because she is on vacation! So I sent an e-mail to the big Kahuna, and he said that was the correct address, but vhe never answered if return postage was required so I asked him that and should here back tomorrow…..
P.S. The postage is $7.50…..Pack it up and send it off!
Dear Louis,thank you so much for seeing this through. You are wonderful! Not every designer would go to such lengths to keep a happy customer. One thing is certain, and that is that I would be very unhappy if unable to wear my gorgeous green torsade necklace again. Although not made of precious metals or jewels, it is one of the great pieces of one’s lifetime. I feel that way about my short palm leaf necklace and windchime necklaces, too. Those extraordinary pieces come around once in a blue moon, and I am so glad that I own them. Bless you.
Dear Goldie, for me it’s more than making a customer happy. I truly enjoy being able to make women look and feel more beautiful. I would have been just as disappointed as you if I couldn’t make this happen since this necklace was and still is my favorite beaded piece. I won’t be using it in the shows because it’s not avail anymore, and if I did it would only upset those who might want it and can’t get it. I’ll try to sneak it in every once in a while….LOL….I can’t help myself!
Dear Goldie….please put a short letter in the package with your necklace stating you are a QVC Linea customer, a short statement as to what is broken, and don’t forget your return address
Will do! Thanks again!
Dear Louis,
Are there plans to reorder/restock the Wak pencil skirt? I am so hoping to get one in black and navy. Thank you.
Well, shoot. That was supposed to read WK, not Wak.
As of now , no…..but I’m working on something for next Spring
As of now, no…..but I’m working on something for next Spring
Dear Louis and Jac,
Happy Easter! I made a triple recipe of Tante Anna’s Cake to give to friends and family. I made two small cakes and many cupcakes. They all turned out beautifully and tasted delicious. Thanks so very much for sharing your recipe with us.
All the best,
Patti
I meant please let me know you got this message. This page is a mystery to me!
I got compliments on Linea from a young, trendy fashionista! I go to a high end hair salon for color. Old Cambridge is like old Boston.Clientelle include elegant matrons;lots of Harvard faculty, young professional women. My colorist did Julia Childs color. (That’s another story!)
There a very young (maybe early thirties)stylist who’s doing extensions, etc. Perfect light coffee colored skin,great curvy body and the confidence to pull off very new trends. Yesterday she was wearing crocheted socks that just peeked out of her western boots.It worked with the rest of her outfit. I asked her where she got them and she came over and was admiring the top (A237099)that I was wearing with my medical grade compression leggings. She said she always notices what I wear because I always look so stylish. She mentioned a skirt I just couldn’t place and realized it was the feather print skirt I have in red and black. She asked me for the website.
Her husband is the drummer in the band that Britney Spears uses when she plays her regular gig in Vegas once a month so she clearly is hooked in to the latest trends.
I was floored. I don’t dress to get my hair done; I wear minimal m/u.It’s usually a day I do errands. There’s not a lot of style in Cambridge, but still! I don’t always wear Linea; in the summer heat I wear colorful cotton dresses. I do have some summer cotton Linea from many years ago.
I couldn’t wait to tell you. Please let me know. I probably should write the Q a letter!
That’s a very nice compliment to you and to me.
Absolutely loving the the zig-zag collection!!! Have a question though. Does that fabric snag easily???
TIA
I do not believe it snags. As I mentioned already…I have been taking these garments on and off mt mannequin and have been rather rough with them and have had no problems. Also the yarn is polyester which is very strong. It is was a problem my manufacturer and the factory would not have let me use it.
LDO, just wanted to drop by to let you know how often I wear my moss crepe pieces from earlier in the season. When I just don’t know what to wear, for a meeting, a dinner, a brunch, I grab those and they’re always “right.” I’d love more!!
Dear Kate….Happy Holiday. I am so happy you love your Moss Crepe. I thought it was the best new find for a fabric I can continue with and not a one shot deal. I have to say the returns on the pieces have been high though many seem to like the fabric. There will always be nay sayers, that is to be expected. I have three new pieces planned for spring, but that’s not saying they will buy them…..one is a wide leg pant….fabulous….we’ll have to wait and see.
P.S. I hope you have more than one of the black skirts!
I have two navy and two black skirts; I’d be first in line to buy the new wide leg pants. As for returns, I think these are pretty form-fitting pieces, and for many that’s outside their comfort zone. QVC doesn’t do dresses, but this fabric would make a lovely, easy drawstring, button-front shirt dress, maybe?
Me too on the pants, and loving Kate’s idea of a drawstring dress in the Moss Crepe…
talk about high returns….dresses are like a curse….I’m hoping the maxi does better than the rest, because I have a few more dresses coming, but I do like the idea of a drawstring dress, but lots of women think they make them look fat or they are too bulky, and if the draw string doesn’t hit them where they like it can be a problem. I’ve never done a drawstring at QVC that’s done well…..some have loved them like the drawstring ponte skirt and pant, but they really weren’t successful….that skirt’s still avail.
Love the idea of a drawstring dress in the moss crepe. One of my favorite dresses is A232339, the placement print dress with the drawstring. I get so many compliment every time I wear that dress and it is so comfy to boot. Talking about comfort, I also love the drawstring skirt – I have it in two colors and only wish I could have picked it up in the other two colors.
Louis, would the ponte jacket ~ A233182 with the 3/4 sleeve ~ which I have in white and in Limoges Blue work with the new zig zag maxi in blue/black/white? Particularly as to the blues being harmonious?
Dear Nancy …..they work perfectly together, and for those who are interested…the Limoges Blue draw string skirt looks great with the zig zag tunic.
Squeal!!! Have and love that jacket…from a non-blue person…I love the Tobacco Zig Zag, but now will need to think about the blue too…Maybe the maxi in one color and the tunic and skirt in the other….just thinking out loud…LOL.
Sherry that sounds like a good plan….now which color for which?
That’s a tough question…which for which…I’m thinking the dress in in the brown and the tunic and skirt in the blue to get the most use out of my Limoges Blue jacket…I think…LOL…
Louis – Please let me know when the white lace cardi #A263357 will be available for purchase. Thank you. Joan
Earlier post said May 15
Dear Louis –
I recently purchased on ebay a beautiful “vintage” jacket of yours. It still has the hang tags on it so it has never been worn. For $80 I purchased A-3128, a wool boucle embroidered jacket. The embroidery is very vibrant and multi-colored on a black background. The colors include blue, purple, green, pink, jade and tan. How would you suggest styling this item? It was listed online as a dinner coat. I am a much more casual person. I usually go for more muted colors so don’t own any tops with the embroidery colors. What jewelry would be appropriate? Thanks for your help. I love your clothes and it is really special that you help style outfits for all of us. Can’t wait for your upcoming shows.
Dear Chrystene….that is indeed a vintage Linea jacket. You can tell how old it is by the 4 digit style number. That jacket was a TSV in, at the time, my signature boucle fabric. That’s a great purchase. Since you don’t like to wear colors you don’t have much choice what to wear with it. An Ivory or Black sweater of course will work whether it’s a TH jewel neck and the leng5th can be anything, even a tunic sweater. For bottoms a long straight skirt or pencil [you want to keep the bottom slim because of the jackets length]. Pants should be slim also or a legging with boots or shoe boots….even black jeans for a more casual look. You really should try some color under the jacket or a color scarf. You need to break out of the box a little. For jewelry…noting too much. My Demi hoop which is small or my swirl earring….both come in gold or silver which ever is your preference.There is also a wonderful button earring with a gold rim and a color cabochon stone in the middle. It comes in Ruby, Sapphire and I think Emerald…..now that’s a way to wear a little color.
Hello Louis, I’m loving the new missoni look maxi but could you explain the fabric please. In the picture it looks like a knit but you said its poly but feels like cotton.
It’s a polyester yarn used for knitting, not woven fabrics. It has the look and feel of cotton. It is knitted on special machines that make these kinds of fancy stitches and patterns.
Thank- you for the info I’m going to try the blue.
Any linen or linen blend jackets on the horizon? I have the blue and black from last year – they are currently at the dry cleaners getting ready for this year! I am in need of summer jackets.
No Diane….the buyers didn’t want anything linen like, basically wovens!
Morning Louis Just wanted you to know that your new striped sweater and denim jacket are up for ordering on QVC. Happy Easter to your and Jac and your westies!
Dear Louis,
I just looked at the click here measurements for this sweater and its saying for Small a sweep of 34″ and a chest of 39″. Is that correct?? Shouldn’t the sweep be at least in the 40’s?
Regards,
Chris
Dear Chris…not sure which sweater you are referring to as the questions come in as a list and not under any peek picture. I need an A number. I will have to ask on Monday.
It’s item A265576 — the French sailor striped sweater.
Morning Chris….I received an answer this morning to your question. I was told the chest measurement is the standard measurement and the bottom measures smaller because it is a rib…….that’s actually what I thought.
Alas….no Westies, though we did have a sweetie named Maggie who’s in doggie heaven…..our girls are all black Scotties
Dear Louis,
How does the color of the new turquoise tunic compare with the color of the turquoise classic cardigan? My computer is reading the new tunic as a softer color, not as bright as the cardigan. Thanks.
Do you know when the zigzag knit skirt that godfreak posted in the QVC Community will be available? I really want to order the blue one. So pretty!
Dear Susan, it is the second item on the 11:00am show
Dear Louis,
Happy Easter, Happy Passover to you and Jac. May He richly bless you and yours.
Hi, Louis. How does the Grass Green of the new 3/4 sleeve WK tunic compare to the Spring Green of the Split Front WK Tunic from earlier this year? Thanks.
Dear Shelia…. The tunic with the split front is a yellower green. This thnic with the gold buttons is more of a green green….or bluer.
That’s exactly what I thought,Louis, just checking. Thanks so much.
Happy Easter. The new denim capris are available on qvc.com. Is there any elastic in the waist? In the whisper knit pants and the Capri leggings from last year I got a medium. If there isn’t a lot of stretch I’m inclined to go with a 14 rather than a 12. I carry my weight in the middle, not in the hips. What do you advise? Also are these capris close fitting on the legs? I prefer close fitting rather than baggy
Dear Sharon …..the back has a full elastic waist band. Even though the denim is a woven fabric there is spandex in the fabric. I really don’t know if you would consider these full in the hips or not. Jac tried them on in the XS, and found them easy on top, but she’s not the average size. On the model in the QVC picture they really “fit” her. It would be good to know what size she is and what size she is wearing……My best advice is to look at the measurements and compare them to a woven pant, NOT a knit pant which is not a good comparison.
Oops! I hit submit before I thanked you for the 3/4 sleeve on these tunics. It is my favorite sleeve length. I think you have another tunic coming in the fall with the 3/4 sleeve which I will be stalking!!!
Wow! Love the new tunics in all 3 colors. I am trying to step out of my comfort zone and try the “short over long” look. I own a couple of the houndstooth swing jackets which are approx. 2.5 inches shorter than the new tunic. If you think the swing jackets will work over the tunics, I will give it a try! P.S. I am still going to get the tunics. I’m just trying to learn how to put together things I have with new things.
Thank you.
It depends on what color you have the jackets and what bottom color you want to wear them with….for instance …if you have the white jacket over the green or turq and black bottoms that will look great.
Yes! I have the jackets in turquoise, white, black, and navy and a variety of your bottoms. I ordered all 3 tunics so I see lots of pretty outfits in my future. I was afraid that the tunic might be too wide at the bottom, but it looks to be a little straighter fit. Thank you so much. I love learning how to put it all together!
Do you think the WK stripe cardigans A263356 will be in the next show, or did I miss something?
it’s on the 7pm show……Lous
A265572 is available on line and my questions are: is this a crew neck? Descriptions are not always accurate and what color are the buttons on each: grass, navy and turquoise? Thanks
Dear HP it’s not as closed in as a crew….it’s more like an open jewel neck….not quite a ballet.
That’s what I was thinking when I looked at the photos but the description says crew neck. When you get a chance would you clarify button colors. Not that I care but it seems to be an issue to others. I just wear what you design and always love what you select.
Hi, Louis. How much “yellow” is there in the new Grass Green. The new 3/4 sleeved WK top is up for order and I am tempted by the Grass if it is not too yellow based. Thanks.
It’s not a yellowy green, but on a scale it has more yellow then blue..it’s not acidy if that’s what you are worried about….it’s a true spring fresh green
Thanks, Louis. I ordered it in Grass. Can’t wait to get it!
Hi, Louis. I just ordered the new 3/4 sleeve WK sweater in that gorgeous grass green! Just wondering when the sailor sweater will be available — any idea? Thanks!!
They should be on one of the shows. I was told the 11:00 show is all new but I haven’t received the scripts to know what is on which show…
Louis, I own several wk sweaters but purchased all of them last fall. Will the new 3/4 sleeve sweater be okay in the summer….in the south???
Dear Bonnie , I think you are the only one who can answer that…some women are always cold and some are always hot….since you own WK sweaters you know the weight.
A252356 ~ denim jean vest now up for ordering in all sizes in new colors and the indigo reorder color.
Good Morning Louis…quick question…do you know yet if the swing sweaters have been reordered? New colors? I’m blessed that I got the black lrg…stalked the mulberry for weeks, but it hasn’t been available at all for the past few days (I’ve given up LOL). Hope you are well and enjoying your day.
MadameDuFiffers
Yes, they have been reordered for Oct., but the only color returning is black….all of the other colors will be new. Way too early to reveal the colors chosen.
Squeal!
Looking forward to it…thanks!
Madame
Great! I am tired of stalking the Whisper Knit Swing Sweater in black.
So happy I have mine in stone that goes with the pencil skirt and animal instincts tights. Gorgeous outfit!
Dear Maia….moral of the story….get them while you can….We had a long discussion about which, if any, colors we should bring back and we decided to do all new colors with the exception of black, which we always need to replenish……don’t know why my answers all of a sudden come up anonymous?
Louis, thank you for the reply. I already have the swing sweater in black, too, and I’m pleased about all new colors this fall!
Sorry Louis, but godfreak beat you to the release of colors today. We are all thrilled and will have to be patient and wait for one of our favorites to return in more colors. This swing sweater sure is a hit!
I honestly don’t know how this person can get this information so early. This sweater isn’t being delivered until Oct.
Woo Hoo Good News! I’m delighted this swing sweater is coming back in black and new colors … so exciting!
BETCHA…tnis is someone who works for manufacturer…Who shops at Q…too dangerous for someone at Q …but few would think about it being someone from manufacturer…also person hasn’t much respect for Louis! Which I don’t like!
Considering that godfreako releases info on jewelry and makeup lines, as well as other clothing lines, it seems unlikely that she/he is someone from the manufacturer.
Yeah!!! I finally will get to get one…so excited.
Hey Louis, godFreako beat you to that, too—he/she told us the new colors yesterday—although he/she could be wrong—right? Perfectly Pink, Imperial Violet, Tobacco and Merlot!
Well I will need two of each in these colors. I’ll start saving now.
Louis:
Purchased a beautiful pink sweater no. A02922. How old is it? Perfect condition. Have never heard of you before I got this wonderful rich looking sweater. Thank you.
Dear Carol, that’s an oldie but goodie. I would guess it’s 5,6 or 7 years old!? I remember it well it has diagonal fancy stitches with pearl bead emb. I’m glad it’s in such good condition. Was it from eBay?
Dear Louis,
I’m thinking ahead to an upcoming wedding in August. I am considering wearing A255142 open front cardigan, A255139 pull-on asymmetric skirt and the matching tiered top which I purchased in all black last year. Do you think that outfit in all black is appropriate for an August wedding in Chicago? I wish I had purchased it in the sky blue instead. The skirt and cardigan are available in the sky blue. I’m wondering if there is a reorder of the tiered top in the sky blue. Have any of the pieces been reordered in new colors? If you think it is okay to wear the all black outfit, will you recommend a shoe? Should I stick to black or would a silver work to lighten up the look? I have to stick to low heels due to lower back issues. I am a silver jewelry and pearl girl .
Thanks for your advice.
Dear Chris…I think that gauzy out fit would be perfect…..a black sandal or a silver sandal would be fine. Just keep the jewelry impressive and all silver……like the silver long Palm frond necklace. I will have some new statement necklaces that would be perfect with the black gauze. Unfortunately none of those gauze pieces were reordered. There is a poly span v-next short sleeve T in the sky blue, but I don’t think it’s Dreyfus enough for a wedding. It does work with the sky blue pieces for less dressy occasions.
Thank you for your styling help. I love the crinkled gauze fabric. I also own the tunics and a dress from a few years ago. I wore the turquoise dress and tunic to a beach wedding on Lake Michigan. It was perfect! I hope you will be able to bring us more pieces in this lovely summer fabric.
Actually, nothing on the horizon, but I too love this fabric and have not abandoned it.
That asymmetric skirt and the open front cardigan will be my summer go-to as it was last summer as well. I LOVE the comfort and INSTANT good looks of these crinkle gauze pieces. I’m going to have fun adding my long palm frond necklaces to these outfits this summer too as well as the long strand glass bead necklaces in clear and in black. Just totally easy perfection without hardly having to even think about it! I love that! I would not hesitate to wear any of the crinkled gauze pieces to a wedding. I get a lot of compliments whenever I wear these.
Good morning Louis. Any plans for a white Linea Leisure skirt – same design and length as the fabulous black and the fabulous Linea-Navy one?
No..not for this spring, but I do have some skirts planned for next. However, that’s no guarantee they will buy them. Unfortunately, these OLO items can be very slow to sell so it’ hard to get any reorders on them.
Thanks Louis. I did my part – getting 2 of each skirt color 😉
Hope you liked them.
I know I do and thank you each time I put one of them on! I have both black and navy and think white skirt would be awesome. It would give my white drawstring ponte skirt (A233183) from last year a rest. 🙂
I LOVE them! Wishing I had a workable longer length “pencil” type skirt in every color of the rainbow 🙂 Of course I have all of the mid-calfs and the brick red skirt from this season and quite a few of the longer pencils. I love the longer length of these two Linea leisure skirts because these mean I don’t HAVE to maneuver into tights if I don’t want to (no split at the bottom of the skirt either). Knee highs work just fine OR these two skirts work beautifully with sandals without any hose. And by the way, if you ever introduce comfy beautiful knee highs into the line, I’ll be hauling off multiples. So many knee-highs aren’t long enough. I’ve thrown many out over the years because of that.
Same here–love those skirts! I have the navy one on now that I wore out to a quick lunch+errands with a blue/white striped top and the Linea jeans jacket in white. I have doubles in the black & navy & will buy white or any other colors that become available. And, it’s not just the skirts–I’m loving the entire LL line and purchased every piece (hoodie, shell, pants, cardies, tunics) in black & navy with multiples. The line is so versatile that I can start out the day working in my office, run errands & then take a walk or go to the gym without changing! Sometimes you just need a “uniform” that you can mindlessly reach for knowing it will work and LL does the job beautifully! Can’t thank you enough, Louis, for creating this line for us!
Good morning Louis.
When will sneak peeks begin again here for your April 9th shows?
Regards,
Chris
When I get my script of the show. I don’t want to start sneak peeking pictures and then find out they aren’t on the show.
Thanks Louis.
Regards,
Chris
Since Louis is in the design business and sells his clothing on QVC, I think it inappropriate to discuss buying items on HIS WEBSITE that are no longer applicable to what is being sold now. Perhaps for those of you that are interested in buying resales, on another site, should take these discussions over to the FORUM instead of discussing in Louis’s home.
To: Marilyn Johnson
Thank you kindly. I looked on EBAY (not that I’d ever order from EBAY, but I wanted to drool LOL) and didn’t see it. To be clear, it was the sapphire tonal embroidered paisley — on the shoulder IIRC — lined jacket…I think a mandarin collar…not the boucle wisteria that Louis, JBC & Carol were discussing…I saw several of those on EBAY and don’t know how I missed it back in the day! Louis is correct: the days of that kind of quality and workmanship are sadly over (for the majority of us). I will have a good cry now!
Madame
Louis,
Will you have any new leggings for spring/summer?
Dear Louis,
Speaking of coats…do you remember the gorgeous embroidered paisley jacket of a few years ago? I had it in sapphire (I think that was the color). There are no words to describe how beautiful that jacket was, and I nearly cried when I grew out of it. Will there be anything like that in the upcoming selections?
MadameDuFiffers
No….those coats are too expensive to make now. They would be at least double the price. That’s how the world is going. The materials are getting more expensive, the labor costs are rising, the emb. costs have gone through the roof, and that was a lot of emb. QVC just will not but a Linea jacket that would be that expensive.
Well, FWIW, I would pay double. I should have kept that coat for posterity. It will be a long time, if ever, that I’ll be able to purchase a garment of that quality. It must be a real challenge these days for designers of your caliber to find acceptable materials and craftsmen (for lack of a better word). But, I do have confidence that, if anyone can do it, it would be you.
Madame
I just saw a medium on Ebay for $74.99 plus shipping, but you could make an offer, if you can wear that size and color.
I would also be a buyer at twice the price.
I appreciate it, but they just won’t buy them…..trust me I’ve tried. For the small quantity they might buy, my manufacturer doesn’t even want to make them. In the old days they were an unbelievable price. I was always shocked when they told me the price, but those days are O.V.E.R. The women who have my signature BOUCLE 3/4 jacket with the Wisteria emb. Had better treasure those…..they are a thing of the past.
I have the wisteria coat in four colors and still wear them all with love.
I wore the brown boucle wisteria coat on my trip to Europe last fall, and people were literally stopping me and asking me where they could buy one. The people on our river cruise wanted to touch, ooh and ash over it and could not believe I did not get it Europe. I have it in red, brown, moss and the over-the-top gorgeous ivory. They will be pulling them out of my cold, dead hands. So glad I got in while the getting was good. What a beautiful and well made garment.
Carol….do you remember how much it cost?
I know it’s going to sound crazy, but I really think it was under $100 at full price, and then when it went on “clearance” it was $79. I’d pay 5 times the price. After I got the first one, I had to stalk for the others. It took awhile, but eventually I did get the four I wanted. I know it came in purple and black, too. I have the other embroidered boucle that came in burgundy with fuchsia embroidery that was shorter with no collar–and another brown one that has lovely multicolor floral embroidery. Wool boucle. Just gorgeous. I cannot imagine ever thinking these are going out of style. I call these lifetime pieces (which is why my closet is bursting at the seams!)
crdlb
Dear Carol, you made a great investment, and you’re right….they will never go out of style. These novelty pieces never go out of style, and only become more special with time.
Hi Louis,
I still have fingers crossed for the WK tunics..A263355?
Would love to have them before the weather heats up
if it ever does out here in the midwest!
Speaking of the school of fish necklaces, I have all 3 of the pendants and must say the gunmetal is my fav!!!
Hope someday ???
Christine
Dear Christine…..the decision was made to hold them for pre-fall. Due to the colors and the longer sleeve length it made more sense to switch some items and hold these tunics for August, and ship others earlier. These tunics will be received by customers closer to Sept just in time for pre-fall. Don’t worry there are beautiful things that have taken their place. That’s the reason early sneak peeks don’t work well…..things change.
ALL sneak peeks work for US. Just saying.
Hello Louis, Thank you for everything, I purchased the denim jacket in bleached denim and indigo. They’re perfect, I’m thinking of purchasing the vest, I can’t decide what color. I am also looking forward to the lace cardigan in black, my son graduates Labor Day weekend. This sweater will be perfect.
Also, are you going to have mock neck elbow tops for summer or fall?
Thanks, Nanc
Dear Nancy, glad to hear your enjoying your denim jackets. Do you already own the vest in any of the colors? I think the white is a must have….worn open over everything. There are already two short sleeve mock neck sweaters avail. One in the cotton/acrylic ENR, and one in WK. I’m not planning to do another.
Thanks for getting back to me. This will be my first denim vest, the color white sounds perfect. Thanks for the suggestion, I will be looking forward to ordering a white vest. Nanc
Hi Louis, I cannot remember if I was dreaming or if I read somewhere that you were going to have a trench coat! I hope this is not wishful thinking on my part. I have many of your coats I love them so much. I can only imagine what a gem one of your trench coats would be! If you are doing one will it be for the spring or fall season?
Like everyone else I cannot tell you how much I enjoy your fashions. You have provided me with classic clothing, reasonably priced and items that I am proud to wear.
Thank you
Dear Pat….you weren’t dreaming….I am doing 4 wonderful outerwear pieces for this fall. Actually two can be worn indoors and outdoors……and YES one of the coats is a TRENCH and it’s fabulous IMHO. I believe it’s for Oct.
Dear Louis,
So happy to hear about the trench coat!! Keeping my fingers crossed it will be a good length for all of us, including the talls…
Hi Louis, First of all I must say your fashions are beautiful. The style, fit, comfort and attention to detail cannot be matched. I get compliments everytime I wear them. I am in the need of a new raincoat. Are you planning to design one soon? I would love a trench coat. If your are will it be this spring or in the fall? Thanks again for helping me be well dresses and comfortable at the same time. Your new Linea Leisure is fabulous!
Dear Pat….I am doing coats , but no raincoats.
Louis- Will there more of the scoopneck WK tanks in white?
I checked and only the large sizes are available. I’d like to get one to wear under
your new lace sleeve cardigan. I have the twofer, but I’d really prefer the
rounded neckline. Thanks.
No, That’s it for white sweaters. If you mean rounder….do you mean higher neckline? Have you tried wearing your “twofer” tank backwards? Sometimes that works really well…..let me know.
Hi Louis, I remember reading this in the past, but didn’t save it. You mentioned a new fish necklace with 4 fishes. I can’t remember, did you mention when it will be available? Will it be similar in style to the palm necklace? I hope it will be soon and in goldtone and silvertone.
Thanks,
Debbie
Dear Debbie…..yes, there is a necklace coming sometime in May called the “School Of Fish”. It is similar to the long Palm Leaf necklace for placement except the Fish necklace has 5 fish, and no beads. Again, the fish have eyes on both sides. I believe, but I’m not 100% sure, the necklace will be in gold only. If it does well then silver will be added. This is a pricey necklace and they want to ‘test” it first. There are plating minimums, so to order two colors would be a big commitment. If anyone questioned the quality of Linea jewelry, this necklace should put an end to that. There is so much labor and hand work on this piece it actually should cost more. It wasn’t easy to get them to even buy this necklace, because they are questioning the demand for jewelry at this price point. For me it’s worth every penny. I’ve seen the necklace and it is beautiful….we’ll see how well it is received.
That necklace is swimming my way the second it hits the water!
Dear Louis,
I loved the skirt you had with the bleached denim vest and jacket. Is that coming ? All three jackets were styled beautifully ! I wanted everything !
Hi Dolores, no that was a vintage Linea skirt, and there isn’t one like it coming, but I would like to bring it back eventually. I alway like to given the ladies who own older things to show them new ways to wear what they already own.
Dear Louis,
I loved the skirt you had with the bleached denim jacket and vest. It was a real beauty ! Is that coming ? The styling of all three jackets was
the best.
Hi Louis,
When you showed the peasant top A254442 in geranium pink on model Deanna she was wearing beautiful long drop earrings and two chunky bracelets in white. Can we look forward to ordering these beauties or are they to remain a part of your personal collection?
Also, I have in my notes that the georgette safari shirt with tank may be coming in more colors in the next few months. If so, would you please let us know what those colors will be? I love that shirt. I have two of the black and one each of sage, navy, white, and the new perfectly pink. I wear them often.
Thanks for all you do!
Carol
The white bracelets and earrings were samples we showed to QVC, but they didn’t want them…….sorry. They will remain as part of my personal collection. As for the safari shirt….It isn’t coming again this season, but it’s too early to know about next.
Thanks, Louis. Disappointed that the jewelry wasn’t a go, but I know that you’ll have many other items coming that I can look forward to. Love your classic, yet modern style, all the details, and the fit is great with little or no alterations. I hope that you’ll continue to bring us such great clothing and jewelry for a long time to come!
Carol
Good morningLouis
I have a request regarding a sneaker shown on your February 9th show. Jac was wearing an all black sneaker when modeling your Linea Leisure A262064 hoodie and the matching tank. I realize it is part of Jac’s personal belongings. I would love to know the brand. Its just the type of walking shoe I’m looking for when walking around streets of Paris. Thank you so much.
They are Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers. We got them at DSW, but you can google Converse also……Amazon…Chuck Taylor “Classic ” sneaker has them for sure. Be careful there are different styles, and they are all nice, but the ones we have are the Chuck Taylor Converse Classic sneakers.
Thank you so much for your quick response. After I asked you my question, I went on Zappos to see if I could find them. The Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers were one of the ones I selected as a “favorite” (to return to later on). But I will definitely check out DSW. Their prices are terrific. You truly are a gem, not only the very best designer on QVC, but a terrific source for all things fashionable ( and let’s not forget you are a fellow LEO!!)
Dear fellow Leo…..all all black ones are not always easy to find. I just saw them on Amazon.
Yes I found them on Amazon too. Thanks again.
Shoebuy.com has them and they are having a 25% off flash sale today (3/22)with free shipping/returns.
More snow? Oh Louis, I wish I could send you some warm weather! Spring has arrived in New Orleans, with temps in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Really nice! Louis, I got very lucky on eBay recently and picked up a beautiful copper colored leather jacket with the Linea/Louis Dell’Olio label. It’s brand new and fits me perfectly. It has a stand up collar with a zipper trim, and zippers at the lower side seams. There are bronzed snaps down the front which look like domed buttons, and the same buttons/snaps are on the lower sleeves, which can be opened at the wrist. It’s an exquisite piece of workmanship, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have be its owner, even though I won’t be able to wear it until next November or so. I’m wondering if this was a sample that QVC didn’t pick up, since it’s a size XS. Do you remember this design? (Hope my description was ok!)
PS Watched you this morning and couldn’t resist picking up another animal print jacket. Sad to see this one go away!
Our fit samples are either sm or 1x, so this must be someone’s jacket. The style sounds familiar, but leather.
Yvette, I have this jacket from year’s ago and it is wonderful. I saw the one you purchased on ebay and it’s like the one I have. When Louis first arrived at QVC he did so many special pieces in leathers, suedes, silks and beautifully textured wools that unfortunately have gotten soo expensive; they are no more. I have been buying Louis’s clothes since the early 80’s and I wish I could show his QVC customer’s how fabulous his creations have been. I don’t want to embarrass Louis and I know this may sound odd but I so grateful he came along at the perfect time in my life. I have always loved beautiful clothes and beautiful fabrics and I must say I have also done him proud. I have been on the best dressed list in my world since I started wearing Louis’s creations. I have many social friends who either call me before an event and ask me what I am wearing and what they should wear or say they can’t wait to see what I am going to wear. Thanks to Louis…
Happy Lady, I accidently replied under your other post down below.
Louis
A couple of different times,including this morning, I noticed
a White boho skirt. I looked on line and couldn’t find the White. Is it coming
or has it been?
Dear Shari…..it is sold out, and if the boho gets reordered I will recommend reordering the white.
Thankyou, I surely would appriciate White. It’s beautiful-fresh!
I would definetly order it, if it comes back in.
Morning Louis, Loved the new skirt sneak peaked this morning. Is it a woven or a knit? I couldn’t really get a good read on the colors but looked like black, white and cobalt blue. Looking forward to a real presentation. Will be watching in the morning with Leah. Hope it doesn’t snow while you are at the Q! Today is the first day of spring and good weather will be here soon and I am so looking forward to all the beautiful flowers. Be safe!!
Dear HL, it is a knit, very much like a Mssoni knit. It was black, white and LAPIS blue. I also showed the peasant blouse this morning in the Lapis blue which matches perfectly……any Lapis WK sweaters will also match perfectly….plus Black and white……it started snowing at 8am and it’s still snowing! At 2:45! Some first day of spring!
Good, I have many Lapis pieces. I love any color combination in the Missoni inspired zig zag design; and I love black, white and blue. I bought all colors in the peasant blouse last year and love the fabric and details. Very feminine for summer wear. Thanks.
Oh Happy Lady, thank you so much for letting me know this! I’ve been so curious about the jacket, since QVC hasn’t sold any totally leather Linea jackets in recent years. But it’s brand new, with even the little silica packets in the pockets. Good to know a bit more about it!
Yvette, I to find it intriguing there are “brand new” Linea items available now; brand new, never worn, in original packaging; that were sold on Q several years ago. I often wonder where they were hiding. I think this also shows how timeless Louis’s designs are. Nothing strange going on (like weird, fad fashions). Enjoy your jacket; bet you look fabulous! It is a great buy!!
Yvette, you can always enter an A number from the tag on a garment into the QVC search bar and the old listing will come up so you can check. I have found a few ebay items that had no such number tag, so I suspect those were samples or “created” garments.
I couldn’t find a tag with a QVC number, which is why I assumed that it was a sample. That’s why I questioned Louis about it. But after reading Louis’s & Happy Lady’s replies I went back and checked again more carefully. Sure enough, there was the number on the back of the label at the neckline (A73522). I had been looking for a separate label in a side seam. I was then able find it on the QVC website. The earliest review is from 2007!! It looks and feels as if it just left the factory – and I paid $50 for it. Linea clothing sure has staying power!
While we are thinking of new cardigan colors, Louis, I am thinking of olive. Any hope for that?
Thank you.
I don’t recall any olive cardigans coming, but their’s always hope.
Dear Louis,
I finally snagged a large black swing sweater and it’s gorgeous. Simply beautiful lines! It flows and skims without adding bulk…I can’t say enough good things about it. I do have 2 questions: (1) Will the swing sweater be coming back in more colors? I have silver hair and try to find brighter colors for winter. And (2) This ENR is TDF! I believe there are some whisper knit items that are ENR and some that are not. Would you mind telling me which whisper knit items are ENR (and still available lol)? I would not hesitate to order ENR items and will recommend them to friends.
I have A221800 in black (clearance price is insane, but what a blessing!!) and because someone on your site posted the item # to a cropped pebbled crepe pant, I was able to get them as well and made an absolutely wonderful outfit for summer!!
Thank you so much for making some of the most beautiful clothes I’ve ever owned.
MadameDuFiffers
Dear Maddam DuFiffers. I’m on my way to QVC, so when I get home I’ll answer you, or maybe some of the ladies can help you too with some of the WK style numbers.
Thank you so much. I’ll look forward to hearing from you (or anyone else lol). Wishing you the best on your weekend shows.
MadameDuFiffers
MadameDuFiffers: Here are some item numbers of Every Needle Rib whisper knit items. Not all whisper knit if ENR. A237412 pencil skirt, A259706 cardigan, A262032 top, A259625 skirt on clearance, A257384 mid-calf straight skirt, A257385 ENR whisper knit pant. Also available in petite. At the QVC site, first search for “Linea whisper knit”. All the items I’ve mentioned will show up in this search – just in case I copied any of the item numbers incorrectly. But they will be mixed in with all other whisper knits – many of which are NOT Every Needle Rib – though all are fabulous. You have to watch the online videos to hear Louis state that they are every needle rib. If you have not tried his regular whisper knits, you might want to pick a style you like and give it a try. Most of us Linea lovers and wild about all of Louis’ whisper knits. Good luck.
Sorry for the typos, I was really trying to hurry 🙂
Thank you so much, Nancy. No prob about the typos…I appreciate your response.
I’ve been eyeing A262032 in fuchsia, but the chest measurement is an inch smaller than the swing sweater, and I don’t like snug in the chest. If I go to XL, the chest is 44.5…too big, not to mention the sweep (my hip measurement is approx. 42-43. The swing sweater is perfect, but I have A221800 in med which has a chest measurement of 43 and is also perfect…go figure. It’s a second job figuring out measurements anymore.
I’m semi-retired and just looking for tops. I guess I’ll continue to stalk for A259620 in mulberry L, will hope for more colors to come (please!), and will look forward to ENR tops in the future.
Thanks again.
Madame
Sounds like a good plan of attack Madame. Over time, as you begin to figure out how the whisper knit fabric behaves for you on your body, you may find, like so many of us, that you can pretty much “trust” the sizing in these whisper knits. They are marvelously forgiving and drape beautifully. That cardigan I referenced, with the gold or the silver or the gunmetal signature buttons, is a pretty wonderful top. I also have A262032 in black and in ivory and I really love this top. Study out the “click here” measurements, as you are already doing, and you may find yourself opening up a world of possibilities. Good luck and enjoy your beautiful black swing sweater! 🙂
Louis,
I was finally able to order a white “Kate” shirt-thanks for bringing those back. Were the collar stays supposed to be in the shirt? QVC customer service didn’t even know what it was and was unable to order a pair for me. Thanks!!
Absolutely,They were supposed to be in the shirt. Jac actually uses mine because they are stiffer, so if your husband has some dress shirts borrow a pair from him
Mary, you can also ask at your dry cleaners for stays. When ever I pick up my SO shirts I ask for a couple of pairs and they are happy to provide.
Dear Louis,
Thanks so much for posting the cake recipe. I can’t wait to try it. It sounds lovely. Give my thanks to Jac.
Dear Louis,
For fall/winter, will you be doing either a taupe or camel color turtleneck with pants to match? I know you said that the Whisper Knit pants will not be reordered, but your garbardine or ponte knit pants would be greatly appreciated. I love the “column of color” look at lot.
I have both of your recent tweed jackets (A228371 in Tarragon and A237642 in Sienna) and think that they would work well with taupe and the camel colors. A matching cardigan would be lovely as well. I love the twinset thing. Just thinking ahead. Thanks for whatever you can do.
All the best,
Patti
Sorry….nothing like that coming, but it’s a nice idea.
When is the “big date” for the lace sleeve cardi??
The best I can say is May 15th, the date of the show, but you never know with the Q. They have posted things early. I will ask my buyer if it’s possible to post as early as possible, but it’s very complicated. They have delivery schedules, photography schedules etc etc. so I never know. It should be ready for the 15th….I think. I can’t commit to a date or time, because it’s out of my control.
Louis, Jac mentioned on facebook that you will be showing a Striped French Sailor Sweater. Will we be getting a sneak preview before the show?
I will if it is scripted in the show, however I will be sneak peeking it on Sat on AM Style’s Leah Williams show
Oh dear, oh dear… hope it isn’t so!!! Have I missed the presentation of A263355 WK tunics?
Haven’t seen or heard any mention of them since February SP’s. Just my style and I need (want) all colors especially for my faux linen pants suits.
Thank you for all the truly lovely, timeless and elegant clothes.
Christine
?????
does anyone know about these tunics?
Here’s a chuckle for your day, Louis: As you may have seen, Jac shared the recipe for her Tante Anna’s 6 egg cake on Facebook the other day. Yesterday, I’m reading a last bit of the Sunday NYT, when Walter comes in and says with a silly grin “I got Jac’s recipe you printed off the computer. I got out the butter, flour, juiced and zested a lemon (!?!), set up the mixer, and separated the eggs …” We’ve been working on getting a bit healthier, but I gave up, compromised and … baked 12 small individual, and incredibly delicious little cakes to share with the neighbors, so we wouldn’t eat them all … and with the stipulation that Walter can only have baked goods when Jac posts a recipe and makes something for Louis. So, Walter asked me to send you an urgent message … “Louis … Eat More Cake” … so HE can have more cake LOL. And please give Jac an extra hug from both of us 🙂
“Eat More Cake” ~ sounds like words to live by 🙂
I’m not on Facebook. Could you leave the recipe on the Linea Forum? I’d appreciate it.
Dear Patti….it’s posted
Thanks, Louis for posting the recipe and also for taking the time to post the beautiful pictures! I’m running out to Williams-Sonoma tomorrow to pick up just the right pan in which to make this very special cake.
Thanks for making Linea not just about enhancing the quality of our wardrobes but also about enhancing the quality of our lives through recommendations for books, movies, charities, and recipes. You and Jac simply are the best.
Louis, was there ever any sort of WK cardigan in the walnut color? I have a coffee bean, but I really would like a cardigan in walnut.
Maybe you offered it and I missed it. If you have offered it, will it come around again? Thank you.
No Goldie. I’ve never done a walnut cardigan…..I’ll keep it in mind.
OH, please, please do one.
Ditto that!
Louis, you probably are aware of this but I want to make sure you know how important your deep, dark tones are to many of us. Your dark navy and walnut are substitutes for black for those of use who can no longer — or never could — wear black well. Your darker shades provide us with valuable options. Your charcoal helps, too, although it is much lighter.
Dear. Louis
Thank you I just ordered all three colors I don’t know how I missed them last year! Your peasant tops are the best! I love when they have buttons down the front. Maybe next year we will see new ones? You did one a few years ago with a drawstring waist that is my favorite every time I were it I get compliments
Dear Renee….I think you will really like these as they are very similar to the ones you have. Of course the ones you have I believe are silk, and these are not, but the fabric is very light weight, and looks and feels like silk..
Dear Louis
This Spring and Summer will you have a new Peasant Top?
No, but I will be selling an existing one on FEW this Friday. The Lapis and Black go with new things on my April show.
Hi Louis, as I was watching the show this morning I was wondering if the peasant top will ever be done in white? I brought it way back when in silk turquoise color and it is one of the most comfortable, coolest tops when the weather is hot and humid. I don’t own the newer version yet but I plan on getting the black. Thanks
Since the peasant blouse is on clearance, it won’t be back. I do not have any others coming so white isn’t coming any time soon.
Dear Louis,
Do you know what items you will be presenting on Friday and Saturday? I need my Linea fix.
For FEW they will have A25442, the peasant shirt and A201016, the animal print blazer. For AM Style I will show the jeans jacket.
Louis,
When are striped cardigans showing up and your new knit print tops…are those now on April shows?
Dear Victoria…..I won’t know until I get the script. I will let you know then…….Louis