I am a little late posting my sneak peeks thanks to Hurricane Sandy, but better late than never. The style number is A229710, all the other information has already been posted on my Linea site at QVC. This sweater is my ode to “Sonia Rykiel”, a wonderful French designer whom I have admired for many many years. She is famous for stripe sweaters with FEMININE FLOURISHES…..hence the SEQUINS and BOW. STRIPES, STRIPES, STRIPES are making a strong comeback and appeared on many of the MAJOR DESIGNERS runways both here and in EUROPE. You will be seeing lots and lots of stripes come Spring 2013. I wanted to offer this sweater to you so you would be ahead of the pack! The things that make this special are the graduating stripes, the tunic length which is elongating and the graceful ballet neckline. There are three rows of black stripes that are paved in sequins on the upper body and the sleeve. There are NO SEQUINS ON THE BACK. The “BOX BOW” is similar to the one you see on Ferragamo shoes. It is sewn on, so for those of you who prefer the sweater without the bow…..it can easily be removed without hurting the sweater…..just be careful not to cut the sweater! HOWEVER, before making any snap judgments, wear it out once or twice and see what reaction you get…..it is discreet and adds a French flair…….you might be surprised. The colors are ………..IVORY/BLACK……..VIOLET/BLACK……….COBALT/BLACK……………..GREY/BLACK. Of course the deep colors with the black tone the effect of the bold stripe. I especially love the Ivory/Black and the Violet/Black with the matching HOUNDS TOOTH CHECK SKIRTS…………………it’s VERY DESIGNER and VERY CHIC! Black opaque tights and a suede pump, shoe booties or boot is all you need. For the more daring amongst you….a lace or pinstripe tight can work too……if it’s the right pattern….the mix can be superb. I also love this sweater with my pleated skirts, leggings, black jeans and later in the spring……..ivory pants…….actually, you can wear white denim heavy gauge cotton jeans and black boots right now for the Holidays…………………….What a wonderful present this sweater would make and there is nothing wrong with giving yourself a present too!……………………..Enjoy…………………..much LOVE……………………Louis
Oh Louis!
I remember my first Sonia Rykiel ensem. TLF. A three piece in sage wine and ivory stripes. The cardi was long with a big floppy collar and huge green pearlized buttons, with long-fiber knit like mohair. The skirt was solid sage, A line and lined. The turtle neck was Ivory, again with an exaggerated ribbed collar, that zipped in back. All, 100% wool. I wore it with wine colored boots.
Besides Anne K. of course, and Adrienne Vittadini, Sonia was one of my favorites. Absolutely! My first “fur” was also by Sonia. A lined cable cardigan (very heavy knit) in light taupe, with a fox collar. Of course, this was before I turned vegan. Thanks for this walk down memory lane!
Love your style tips for this striped sweater, a-la Sonia. I have a pair of Lace trimmed boots that will be cute, I think, and fun, maybe with the first pleated black skirt you brought us this fall. CIAO.
I already have the cobalt/black combo and thought when I first saw it in the Insider that I might want to remove the bow. Once I tried it, though, the bow is now my favorite part of it. I am thinking of removing it and pinning in back on so that I can wear it both with or without bow. The cobalt is a very pretty blue. I have black jeggings and black suede boots to wear with it, along with my gunmetal chain hoop earrings and cuff watch. I ordered my usual small and it fits perfectly.
I hope to see the new crystal watch during your shows. As always, the Q picture does nothing for it.
Thanks for this really lovely holiday sweater.
crdlb
Oh, that Ivory and Black looks delicious with the Ivory and Black Houndstooth skirt!
Cathy in PA