Monthly Archives: August 2016

…………………………The TRENCH COAT, A267875, is back, and some of you didn’t hesitate to place your orders, and I believe some have already received it! The coat is scheduled to be shown in September, but heck why hold it back when so many want it now!……….For those of you who already own the OLIVE, or NAVY or WINE or maybe more then one….I don’t have to tell you what a SUPERB garment this is. The WORKMANSHIP and DETAILING is just as precise as coats that cost well over $2000, and you all know what I am referring to………….Let me digress for a moment. For those of you who do not know the origin of the “Trench Coat” I will tell you the story. During WW1, the British army commissioned a menswear company to design a coat for the men fighting in the “TRENCHES”. That very staid and classic company was Burberry….[they’ve come a long way baby]……ALL trench coats are derived from that original coat…….The coat had many functional details starting with the HOOK and EYE at the collar which closed the coat giving more protection. The epaulettes were used to hold the strap of their rifles close to their bodies leaving their hands free, or sometimes a convenient place to keep their gloves. The trench flaps, front and back helped keep the rain from soaking through the coat. The original belt had metal loops stitched into it from which they could hang their canteens and shovels. The waist belt and sleeve straps also were used for added protection from wind and rain………………the coat has been around almost 100 years and is still going strong!

……………………..I will be offering two new colors plus I am bring back the OLIVE due to demand……………The first color is the BRITISH TAN…..with BLACK accents. To make this a successful color combination the fabric has to be substantial enough so there is no grin though of the black, which it is. The sewing has to be PERFECT, which it is. Above all else it is CHIC beyond words. As you can see from the photos above this is a gorgeous coat. The DETAILS are countless from the BLACK facings down the front and belt straps. the authentic removable epaulettes to the double belt loops……so if you are short waisted or have a longer waist there is a loop that should work for you…….. Yes, I know you have tons of coats in your closets, but this is not a coat you want to pass. It is timeless and will be in style for another hundred years and more. A true INVESTMENT piece…………………….enjoy………………………much Love……………………Louis

…………………………..What isn’t there to say about a……………..BLACK TRENCH COAT…………………..the second new color being offered. Perfect with leggings and boots or jeans…………..Perfect over a BLACK SEQUIN DRESS……………..MYSTERY and GLAMOUR all rolled into one garment. I really don’t know how you can resist……..A coat like this with this QUALITY, and at this price doesn’t come around often. Don’t be sorry later you didn’t make the right decision and get your Black Trench!…………………………enjoy………………..much Love………………………..Louis

……………………………I always say I will not bring back the “old” colors, but the demand for the olive was so strong the buyers requested it be reordered……there was no objection from be. There is something so RIGHT about a TRENCH COAT in OLIVE! I guess it is the whole military thing that reminds us from where it originated……..One thing I didn’t mention in my little story was…..the original coat had a flannel liner [not sure if it was “the” plaid or not]. This liner had a duel purpose. The first was to keep the soldier warm, and the second was they could take the “button” out liner and use it as a robe…….the Brits were always proper…..even at war…………………If you missed out on the OLIVE the first time around…..it sold out in a nano second……you now have a second chance to fill your “want list”………………………………..enjoy………………………….much Love……………………………….Louis

Check out my calendar……I have added shows on Oct 17th, 6am, 11am and the original 3pm…..also the Sept 29th show is TWO HOURS!

……………….This is my final post for the August 22nd show!…..and what a finale!! The WK ENR SWING SWEATER, A259620, has become one of the most popular styles I have done in WK…..right up there with the basic TN. At first I considered this a “novelty” sweater, meaning it wasn’t a convention silhouette. Yes, the neckline, sleeves and even the upper body shape are all classic, but then the fun starts. From the rib cage to the hem the sweater gently flares out giving the sweater a very nice drape and a very feminine attitude……..It is also EXTREMELY figure flattering for the great majority of women. If that weren’t the case this would not be the third time this sweater has been reordered! Is this a sweater you want to own in many colors and keep adding onto every season?? I think so. If you are a sweater and knit lover I don’t see why not……..It has become as classic as a basic pullover. If it looks good on you and you like the colors….why not own it in many colors?

……………..This go around I am offing the Swing sweater in FOUR NEW COLORS! The first of which is……………BLACKBERRY………….one of those deep rich blackened colors I LOVE. It isn’t so dark that you can’t appreciate the richness of the actual color. Wear any bottom you choose……..leggings as my BLACK LINEA BODY LEGGING, A260034, above…..Slim pants. straight leg pants, a wider leg like my CREPE GAUZE pant, A276294, and even the GAUCHO PANT, A273865, with boots gives the top a whole new fresh look…..Skirts…you bet…..from the simplest pencil to  straight maxi or tulip shapes work best….any lenght will work…….Remember to complete your look always consider what to wear on the legs. That was the whole reason I pushed to do the Linea Body Line. I want my Linea customers to have the option of my complete vision…..This sweater is the PERFECT BACKDROP to show off your jewelry. Above, I am introducing the RIBBON RING NECKLACE, J331643, that has just recently been posted. Don’t miss this necklace…….it’s a GREAT statement piece!…..and light as air!!……………………………………….enjoy…………………….much Love……………………Louis