Every season TRENDS develop. Some “speak loudly” and are very obvious……like the maxi or asymmetric hem lines………….others are more quiet. It takes an astute editor with a keen eye to notice that a certain style, color, ethnic influence etc. has appeared on enough runways to legitimately call it a “TREND”………………The BATTLE JACKET or WIND BREAKER is such a trend……………….it appeared on PRADA, ARMANI, CALVIN KLEIN, DOLCE and GABANNA, PROENZA SCHOULER, ANDREW WANG and RALPH LAUREN’S runways……to name a few……….quietly, but it was there………………My contribution to this trend is the FAUX SHANTUNG JACKET, A234416, featured above. I have successfully used Faux Shantung before, but this is a new quality. It has less shine, and a little more surface interest……..it is also a little softer to the touch with out loosing the characteristics of shantung. It is made in 100% POLYESTER, and it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!………and machine washable too!!……unlike real silk shantung…….. This jacket has all of the details you have come to expect with a LINEA product. It has a zip front to give the wind breaker effect. It has FOUR PATCH POCKETS and FLAPS with DOUBLE SNAP closures. There is a yoke front and back. The neckline is slightly SCOOPED, and the sleeve is 3/4 length. The sleeve has a band with two SNAPS FOR ADJUSTABILITY. At the side seam hem there is an ELASTIC GORE for greater ease, but frankly….I LIKE THE JACKET WORN OPEN. What bridges this jacket from being totally UTILITARIAN…..is…………the TINY RUFFLE that trims the neckline and sleeve hem……. a touch of FEMININITY . The top stitching gives the jacket a “sportive look”. The jacket is approx. 23 1/2 inches long……a true WIND BREAKER length. There is no lining in the jacket, but the back of the fabric has a SATIN FINISH, very different from the surface……which makes the jacket slide over the body with ease……and is super comfortable. The color above is…………HEMP……..but………..it does not match the hemp Feather Jersey…..not that we didn’t try…..the mill just couldn’t do it. These taupey/beiges can be very tricky to match from one fabric to another….even if they are both polyester. The hardware on the HEMP jacket…..the zipper and the snaps………are all gunmetal……so the SMOKE FEATHER JERSEY pieces look FANTASTIC with the Hemp jacket. The SMOKE tank above is A233962. Take out your SILVER or GUNMETAL jewelry and WATCH and the look is complete! A GUNMETAL sandal would be the perfect finish. You will be able to wear this jacket NOW….through the summer and right through fall. For many of you this will be a year round jacket…………………………………..The FAUX SHANTUNG SKIRT, A234433, is a simple affair………………..it has a side zipper, a back vent and is approx. 24 inches long. It does have elastic in the waist band, but since this fabric hasn’t any STRETCH……the waist band does not have a great deal of stretch and extra fabric. This was done to avoid a lot of shirring of the fabric which can cause puffiness……..so be aware of the measurements………The sizing for both pieces is SML………………..These are transition pieces, and I really appreciate clothes that TRANSITION well from one season to the other……….. I know you do too…………..scroll down for more pics………………………………………………………………………………………….enjoy…………….much Love…………………………..Louis
would like the shantung jacket but it’s says sold out. is that so?
Dear Beryl………….this “sold out” sign always comes up on a new item if it is not posted on the Linea site, as it isn’t avail. to order yet. I don’t know why they post sold out instead of pending or anything but sold out which is misleading and confusion If must be due to some computer program that QVC has. I can assure you it hasn’t been sold yet and won’t be avail until midnight before the show on Tues………..so it is NOT sold out.
I’m in love with this hemp color! Does it coordinate with mushroom from last year’s styles?
Thanks, Louis!
crdlb
Dear Carol……they don’t look bad together….it will really depend how you put it together.
Louis,
I LOVE THIS COLOR, SAND. I’d love to wear this over the new tunic length “hoodie” in the seafoam color, with the MATCHING PANTS. OH, how cute–short over long, over long, yes? Love+LOVE.
Louis, we need espresso WK’s for this come fall. I will belt this and boot it. 🙂
I hope walnut will do.
Excellent! Will a turtle neck or mock neck be coming…in walnut?
I love the “toughness” of the turtle neck against the ruffles of the jacket.
sounds good
No…..I’ll have to add that to the list.
Today……….. anything goes…………not sure about this combo, but with the right attitude you can get away with a lot!
Maybe the grey hoodie, belted beneath the jacket? I just love the combo of tough meets ladylike. But thats just me.
I think belted would be the best way to wear it…..a narrow [1 inch], classic belt….nothing fussy.
I’m sorry, I meant to ask 2 questions:
Will the taupe wk t-neck go with the hemp jacket?
Also,could the caramel wk t-neck be worn under the new brown/gold paisley poncho?
Thank you-
Judi
Oh, happy day!! The hemp jacket is just perfect! I love the fabric and the new details. The older shantung jacket in olive is one of my favorite pieces so I know I will love this. Yes, the smoke gray will be perfect with it. I love your neutral palette so much-
Thank you, Louis!
Absolutely stunning! Blue jacket for me, along with lots of other new items.
But Louis, please advise when the reorder of the multi-cross necklace will appear? I have silver and gold earrings, so I need the necklaces.
Sorry if I missed your telling us…
Dear Mary ………..I have been told they will be avail sometime in Sept