……I know you really didn’t think I would let a show come and go without at least ONE SNEAK PEEK!!!! Admittedly, I have been running like a chicken without a head, and the time between the last two shows plus the two appearances and this show was very short……I just didn’t have the time to photograph, make the collages and write script……so…..This is my one and only sneak peek for the show on Monday at 2pm with Antonella…….
…………………….This JACKET/CARDIGAN, A263783….. is a BEAUTY!!!….. So many of you have asked me to bring back the MILANO STITCH KNIT, and others have asked to bring back the OTTOMAN STITCH in sweaters. This is a combination of BOTH. The yarn is 60% COTTON and 40% RAYON…….I have used this yarn before for some prints and solid sweaters….Why this yarn?….because it takes the two special stitches beautifully. I call it a JACKET/CARDIGAN because it is a sweater knit garment, and because it has the weight of a spring jacket…..actually it can be worn all year…..This is an EXTREMELY well made garment. No where in any country can it be made better! I liken it to an Italian sweater/jacket you might find in snooty stores on the Via Montenapoleone……or perhaps in a store like Ferragamo. It has all of the hallmarks of a finely knitted garment. The MILANO stitch was developed by knit manufactures in Milan, Italy. It is a double knit construction, and uses the most yarn out of all the possible stitches. The Milano stitch creates a heavier fabric suitable for sweater jackets. The OTTOMAN is a fancy horizontal rib first developed as a fabric weave…..later to be translated into knit. This is not your normal rib. It has stretch, but is not stretchy like a normal sweater rib. As a matter of fact the reverse side of an Ottoman rib looks like a double knit and is very smooth. Then there are all the TUBULAR bandings on the garment to finish the collar and lapel, the front and the PRINCESS SEAMS. A normal Milano stitch garment, due to its’ substantial body, would create a rather boxy shape….however, with the addition of the princess seams FRONT and BACK, this jacket has a beautiful shape as you can see in the photos above… I can not EMPHASIZE enough how time consuming and expensive it is to make a garment like this. I can guarantee you will not find another made like this on QVC. This is a ZIP front sweater jacket. It is approx. 24 inches long for the XXS….so each size up gets a little longer. The bottom has an approx. 6 1/4″ border of Ottoman ribs, and the sleeve has an approx. 5″ border of Ottoman ribs…..this is the CHERRY on top of the cake! For me, this is “SOFT SUITING” at its’ best. For those of you who love St. John….you will adore this, and compared to St. John you will l0ve the price. I would recommend you pay careful attention to the bust and high hip measurement. For those of you who have a very large bust….I’m not sure if this is for you. You might feel very compressed in it….I don’t want to scare you, but again best to check the measurements! My sample is an XXS, my mannequin is an XXS, and the fit is PERFECT. I would recommend buying your normal size. One thing about the Milano knit….it has enough structure to give you a shape all on its’ own……………The color above is….MY NAVY…………I have it accessorized with the SILVER BEADS for a special reason. Sometimes beads can be too bulky at the back of the neck…but with the chain extender it is perfectly flat in that area………Any of the PALM LEAF necklaces will work. Since the zipper on the NAVY is SILVER….I chose the silver Palm Frond necklace…………With all WHITE it is just an amazing look, but don’t be afraid to add COLOR. The WK short sleeve, mock neck with the waist whittling rib bottom, shown above in the white, comes in a beautiful RED and SUNBURST YELLOW too. I also have a sleeveless mock neck in other gorgeous colors…….Mock, jewel, crew and turtlenecks all work well with this JACKET SWEATER……………………………………………………………………………enjoy……………………much Love…………………………Louis
With great disappointment I missed this jacket/cardigan completely. It is sold out in any size I could possibly order on waitlist. Louis, I hope both you and the buyers are planning to reorder for this season. This is a stunning and timeless design. I am so happy that you make sure that the videos capture as much of your designs and color choices as possible before the item sells out and they cut you off. Those like me who miss the shows and can still waitlist have the opportunity to see your styles on the models. It makes so much sense.
Dear Tana……they never reorder with in the same season, and I mean NEVER. They have to wait three months to see the return % before it is even considered, by then the factories are busy producing the next season. Your best best is wait list. I think quite a few have received them from returns.
Louis,
I have your black and Jade Ottoman knit sweaters from what? 5 years ago! Still perfectly stunning and I am asked constantly where I bought them? They have a mandarin collar and buttons…the ribbing is superb and the sweaters are quite beautiful? Looking forward to
this new version!d22g
Hi, Louis. Will there be any Hibiscus WK pieces coming to coordinate with the new jacket? I’s still so disappointed I missed out on the Turquoise WK pieces as I was away in a trio and missed the shows–two years ago when they were available—I think I was in South Africa at the time. Will we ever see Turquoise WK again?
Sheesh/Sheila
Dear Shelia….you must mean Aqua because there are a few styles avail. In turquoise which is a beautiful color.
This is just gorgeous! I have a fabulous ottoman jacket that I adore. I must have this one. Good job! LOL
Louis these are all so lovely! Would the navy work with the navy WK pants (the newest version) which I love, love, love!!??
Oh my goodness. Sneak peeks !!! Was really curious, but didn’t want to push due to the recent two shows, loaded with new and all. This is spectacular. Is it dressy or casual?
Dear Cela …it can go both ways as you will see tomorrow.
Just beautiful and perfect for business wear/travel or weekend casual. I love the soft suiting, which allows dress up or down options. I know I’ll get a lot of mileage from this jacket/cardigan and it’s “way cooler” than any St. John I own (which I’ve always loved.) My biggest dilemma is what colors to order. I want them all!!
Navy with silver in an Ottoman knit jacket – this is perfect. I think I need (ahem) two. I’ll be in a meeting all day tomorrow, I hope I can order in time. This is just beautiful Louis.
I have the 2013 ottoman suit in black and love it. I wore it about 2 weeks ago. This navy is a must for corp america and I am thinking about the hibiscus. I am super excited about this. We are having an out of the ordinary weather day here in NC (expecting 68 degrees). This sneak peak just topped it off.
A designer arrow straight to the heart. My bosom better accommodate! Wow!
And while I’m on memory lane – another Linea ottoman knit I have loved and of course wear, was the 3/4 sleeve ottoman jacket whose item number I’ve lost, which buttoned up and had a standing collar tending toward a boat collar – again the ladies called it very Audrey Hepburn-ish – which I have in peacock, black and in fuchsia. These sweaters are going to last forever! And keep me warm and looking chic. They just stay timeless! Wish I could say the same 😉
i have that sweater in black and it’s amazing! I’m totally on board with this one, but have no clue how I’m going to choose a color. Each one is special! Curse you Louis and your little sketch pad, too!
Carol, I laugh out loud every time I read your comment… but thank goodness for that little sketch pad and our designer, Louis too! From all the comments about the previous ottoman sweater, I now wish I had one of those as well. I totally agree with you on colors in this newest knit. The decision may very well wind up: Eenie meenie miney moe…
Hi Louis, Beautiful jacket/cardigans! Like Nancy, I love the A3827 ottoman ribbed cardigan from 2007 — in fact, just wore the beautiful royal blue on Friday — toasty warm! Will definitely check the Click Measurements, but the Hibiscus (of course!) and the tangerine are definitely come home to me.
Take care on the trip down to PA with all the forecasts of snow, ice, freezing rain.
Well THIS is a GIFT on a snowy Sunday! S000 glad you put a zipper front on this jacket! As the proud owner of the Audrey Hepburn looking milano knit jacket A79620 from days of yore in red and black and also in ivory and black (gorgeous buttons by the way) as well as the proud owner of the ottoman knit jacket from days of yore in all 4 colors – A3827 from 2009 – I am ALL over this extremely beautiful jacket. Yes I wear a plus size and yes I will pay attention to the “click here” measurements but I think this jacket is coming home to Mama.