Monthly Archives: September 2014

Chanel just showed a slew of PINSTRIPES……..jackets, pants shorts and sweaters…..You’ll have yours before his see the light of day.

It is so good to be home after a whirl wind day at QVC! We woke up Monday mkorning at 2am to be at the Q by 3:30am. Then I had to work with Abby, the stylist assigned for my show. She already had all of my sketches I sent with the models assigned so when I arrived the clothes were lined up for me to check….I added the accessory bags to each outfit…..went through it one more time with Abby, and we were ready to go. Then off to the salon to get my face spray painted…LOL……………Next my meeting with Alberti! We had never met and I had never seen him in action so this was going to be a new experience. He was terrific, and I knew immediately we would have a good time. With Alberti….what you see is what you get. He is the nicest guy…and he know what he is doing! He knew everything about the line and was well aware about the “Linea Body” and “Linea Jewelry”……which was refreshing. The models love him so that was a good sign….a good time was had by all and the show exceeded what we hoped for…..One down…three to go! Next up FEW with Pat and Rachel…..your on…your off…..They are always fun to be with even if it’s in the blink of an eye……..next!…..On to a 1 and 1/2 hour meeting with the buyers to go over Spring 2015 which went very well, and a brief break back to the hotel to change clothes and wash the goop off my face…….Then back to the Q by noon to start all over again………worked with Erika, the stylist for the 2pm show, and again she had it all lined up according to my sketches, so it was quite easy. The accessory bags were put on each out fit ans we discussed special instructions, especially  some quick changes for the models……….back to the salon to get spray painted again!……A quick meeting with Leah and the show was ready to start. The show did exceedingly very well….thanks to all of you! Then I had to run to a 3:00 meeting…..and right on to a 4pm jewelry meeting . I saw the first samples of spring made by the new factory….I think you will be happy……It’s a long way off….so my lips are SEALED!!!!!!!….Next up PM Style…..Salon for a touch up. I was able to spend some time with Bob, as in Mackie, in one of the Green rooms, and we caught up on the Hollywood gossip…..He has great stories, but Joe his assistant, who’s a hoot, has even better ones! It’s always a pleasure to work with Sandra even if it was too brief…………………………………Then I had to pack up the caravan….pack the car, and back to the hotel where, alone, I watched the VOICE and went to bed……..Got up early….got myself a Starbucks,  and drove the three hours home to my three babies who were so happy to see me. Unfortunately, Jac had to leave after the 2Pm show and drove home by herself which I was not too thrilled about. We took two cars down to PA so she could get back for another appointment…………….All in all it was a spectacular day….and everyone was pleased……………I hope you all enjoyed the shows, and were able to order what you wanted. Now, let’s keep our fingers crossed that when you get it you are happy with what you receive!…………………………Don’t forget……I will be on PM Style this coming Monday………Six more ours of driving…..To bad you don’t get the equivalent of frequent flyer miles for driving…..LOL…………………………enjoy…………………and I’m hoping it all works out for you…………….much Love, Louis

Good morning everyone………….I have some news, and I’m afraid some of you will be disappointed. The bad news is the Swing jacket was pulled from the PM Style show on Monday night. I didn’t get the whole story, but it had something to do with wrong paper work and the jacket could not be processed into the system…..I know stupid stuff. Why does this always happen to an important piece…it never happens with a tank top…LOL… The good news is as soon as the paper work is corrected the jacket will be placed in another show….don’t ask me when…I have no idea. I will say…the jacket is fine and looks great…….as my father always said to me….”Men make plans and God laughs”. I can not tell you how many times that phrase has popped into my head! The other good news is I will still be on PM Style with the animal jacquard jacket, A230025, so that is some small consolation……………..Sorry to all of you who have been patiently waiting for the jacket to be shown.,….The situation is totally out of my control……..See you Monday….early!………………..Love, Louis

To all of my Linea Ladies of the Jewish faith….Jac and I want to wish all of you a Happy Holiday!

The scarves have been posted, and I just wanted to emphasize that the idea was the scarves would be perfect for “gift giving”……so……a beautiful box, tissue and a silver elastic cord will come with each scarf as shown it the photos above. It’s a signature print box in Black and White  glossy paper so it looks very upscale……….sometimes…..the best presents….are the ones we give ourselves………..enjoy……much Love………Louis