…………………….The SARONG has been worn by the Indonesian people, both men and women, for centuries….It’s as common place in Indonesia as a pencil skirt is in this country….Over the years there have been many interpretations of the sarong as a skirt, as a pant and as a DRESS………Jac wore the Strapless Silk Cady Sarong Ink Blot Dress to Angela’s wedding, and to other special events. I can tell you when she walked into any room wearing this…….WOW…..it was a SHOW STOPPER!….and Jac gave it pure CLASS!…It was all in the attitude. She didn’t wear it any differently than if she were wearing a tee shirt and jeans. You put it on and forget about it….A dress like this is all about the DRAPE and FIT…..To ensure that they are secure and comfortable the dress is made and “built” onto a bustier…..If it fits properly a women can do jumping jacks without the worry of the top coming down, and no need to keep tugging it up all evening…..The open front coat in the Red and Black ink blot print was perfect, and so much more interesting than a solid black cover up……You did have to have a long neck to wear the jet and pearl necklace and drop earring….LOL……Many Designer accessories are about the bold and extreme. Runway jewelry MUST be editorial, or they mean nothing. We did make a modified version for the stores. I tried to bring some editorial pieces to the Linea jewelry collection. Some thought they were too bold, but as I always say….”not everything is for everyone”, and that’s the way it should be!………To the right a simple jacket in the red and black print over a black silk tank and the ink blot sarong skirt, and yes, there were red and black print shoes to match.
Yes, you can’t go wrong with Eileen Fisher. So elegant, the best of fabrics., simple lines. You can bet I would have been begging you to do those pants I saw. Languid, loose in the leg, then down at the hem, a pleat
or tuck to show off your shoes. A big step up from those with elastic in the hem????? Who thought of that? LOL. Thank you for your advice.
Yes Louis, I agree with Somersault. There’s a hole in my “Cart” where Linea used to be. 😢 I haven’t found
anything this summer. Then, this morning I found a pair of pants that looked comfy and draped like yours. It was a QVC video by the window that you sometimes see with absolutely no info, that I finally found by searching for “pink pants”. I was so excited! And then I looked at the inseam. 29”????? The model was Blair and she’s petite.
I am sorry I didn’t know what era the fashions were from. The clothing is timeless and could easily be
worn today.
Cela….maybe you should explore other on line options. There are so many good stores that sell on line.
What stores do you recommend?
Cela….I haven’t been in stores for a long time so I couldn’t recommend any. I know Jac really liked the Eileen Fisher dresses and some tops, and her scarves….but there are on line stores that some of the ladies have mentioned from time to time that I did check out and they had some nice things. I always like Soft Surroundings, Gorsuchs [very expensive, even on sale], Sundance for a western look.Peruvian something? I’m sure the ladies will have tons of suggestions to check out.
Oh, Louis, there is a longing when I see these designs and a sadness because your designs are no longer available to us. Your designs were the only ones I purchased on QVC. This past year has made me appreciate your designs even more, I am so sick and tired of the “comfy” look for me, it’s a sloppy, lazy and unflattering way to dress. None of your designs were contrived but beautifully designed to enhance a female and show her in her best light. The clean lines of your designs are a pleasure to wear and nothing is dated. I get a tremendous amount of pleasure from your blog as well as a wonderful education!
If one word can be used to describe fashion of the Seventies it’s BOLD. Bold color, bold shape, bold lines, bold prints and bold jewelry. Not just on the runway,
but at the jewelry counters from Bloomingdales to
Bonwit Teller. I don’t know where fashion is going but
three trends are back from the 70’s with a vengeance.
Block heel sandals, square toes and Baby doll dresses!!!!
Yes Cela, but that can be said for the 80s when everything was taken to the extreme….The early 90s, when this Spring collection was done, fashion took a radical turn. Gone were the huge shoulder pads and the heavy make up along with ornate and extreme clothes. The 90s was more pared down. You can see by the models hair and make up that it could be worn today and not look dated. That’s not to say that their wasn’t boldness, but in a different way.