My next show on QVC is …….JULY 30TH…..at….2:00AM………..I believe it’s 11:00PM on the 29th for my West coast viewers…… The show is filled with new things!! …..Even thought the show is on the 30th of July, you won’t receive anything until August. What does one need in Aug? For me, it’s all about TRANSITION clothes to take you from one season, Summer, into the next, Fall. For the Northerners these clothes will take them through the rest of the summer, but more so for Sept, Oct, and the beginning of Nov, when it’s still too warm for fall/winter clothes, but too late for anything that looks like summer…..and with the right layers beyond Nov…For the extreme South, these will be your WINTER clothes……nothing too heavy, but nothing that says SUMMER WEAR………Even though you can wear most of the pieces right now, you will need them even more once Sept. comes around.
The first item is my new KIMONO JACKET, A235322. The fabric is 100% polyester in a classic BASKET WEAVE effect. The yarn is somewhat thick so the weave is very evident…..not as thick as a burlap….more like a heavier linen. Why a KIMONO style? This jacket brings to mind the WK Kimono sweater, A233950, that was very popular. I like the Kimono style of jacket because it is not fussy, it is classic, but still has an edge. The Kimono is an ethnic and ancient style garment, and yet modern, and always chic…….the perfect frame for what ever else you wear with it….They are extremely comfortable……you just slide them on and go. They work over everything from dresses to leggings, short skirts to maxis. They can be casual or very dressy, and the kimono has been around for thousands of years…… so….they aren’t going away any time soon!……………The details………The jacket is approx. 25 inches long for the XS. It has a 3/4 length sleeve to show off some wonderful chunky bracelets, like my J270118. It has a classic Kimono stand collar that extends to the band going down the front, which is approx. 1 1/2 inches wide. The jacket also has patch pockets with inserted bands, similar to the patch pockets on the Pone Knit “sweatshirt blazer”. The jacket is totally UNLINED, and wonderfully light weight. This kimono is extremely versatile and literally can be worn over almost anything………..In the photos above, you will see the …….BLACK KIMONO…..worn with a simple ivory tank and my STONE faux linen herringbone pant, A226258, that many of you already own……the OLIVE version would look great too. I also have it paired with the new PUTTY T-shirt, and matching skirt in a brand NEW STRIATED JERSEY fabric…………….sneak peeks coming later. This truly is a year round piece and I know you will get years of enjoyment wearing it……………..scroll down for more…………………..much Love………………Louis
I love “the look ” of this jacket and the colors are amazing! Love the fuschia!
Just beautiful. Is the material for the kimono jacket the same one you used for the Chanel-style jacket A33851 and coordinating pants? What a nice addition to that collection this would be.
Dear Mary, no this is a new “stand alone” fabric that coordinates well with many bottom fabrics such as the faux linen you mentioned as well as the ponte knit, crepes, jerseys such as my rayon span and the FJ, gaberdines and many more,
Thank you – because of the distinctive texture it will coordinate with even more pieces? That’s good news.
Mary
Is the Putty t shirt and striated jersey skirt the same material as the tank 224278 that went with the lace jacket? I have refered to that as magical fabric. That’s really catching my eye!
Dear Karen, they are not the same. The tank is more flecked and a little lighter in weight…..this is more the weight of a cotton/span knit, though there is no cotton in it at all.
Dear Louis,
This new jacket looks great! Please elucidate about the fit. I am hoping it will be somewhat boxy. I have two requests for you: 1) Please bring back your wonderful silk windowpane shirt/jacket. I would be happy to pay more for it and would love for you to offer it in solid colors as well as the original windowpane look.
2) My other favorite is the faux shantung stand collar shirt/jacket. Please offer it again in additional colors. Everywhere I wear the gorgeous sapphire color, I get compliments galore!
I guess that you can tell that I love your clothes and always feel elegant wearing them!
Sincerely,
Lovelinea
Dear Lovelinea…..it is a boxier or straighter fit, as all Kimonos are…………….it does have bust darts for a good balance. I would not however size down or up. you should go by the shoulder measurements as there are no buttons or closings. I would say stay true to your size. I’m afraid the window pane is a thing of the past. The price of the silk is beyond QVC’s range for Linea. I know there are quite a few of you who would spend the money, between $100 and $125 for a silk jacket, but I think he audience dwindles considerably when prices reach that level.The faux shantung did not have the sell through I had hoped for, and really only sold out when it was put on clearance……so no reorder is possible once that happens……………..those were two of my favorite pieces and I’m happy you have enjoyed them. You really should try the new zip front shantung jacket in the olive, hemp and midnight blue. The picture isn’t great but the women who have bought it are thrilled with it…..it a terrific combination of feminine and masculine.
That skirt looks super comfy. I do love anything cozy and gray.
Dear Louis,
I love the mix of textures you are using here. The weave of the kimono and the striated jersey–it looks (brilliant colors!) and sounds great. I’m sure it will feel luxurious too! Thanks for the sneaks!
Celia