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“Sneak Peek #7 is the “Kate Shirt”, A214116. For those of you who are new to Linea. The “Kate” shirt is my answer to the perfect man tailored shirt. The fabric is cotton/span. The colors are the returning CHAMBRAY BLUE……WHITE……and the new PALE OLIVE. The fine twill cotton shirting was made exclusively for me because I could not find one in the “open market” that I liked…. they were either too thin, too stiff,  or too heavy. The telling is in the WHITE shirt….it is pure luxe. What also separates this shirt is the details…..from the extended tab on the cuff sleeve to the collar stays, which you only find in mens shirts………no CURLING collar points. The shape is all woman with body darts to give just enough shape without being tight. In the photo’s above you will see the ALL AMERICAN LOOK of the IVORY CREPE BLAZER with GLEAMING GOLD BUTTONS….the BLUE CHAMBRAY shirt, and the all American JEANS…..for me it’s a look no European runway can beat and many emulate. Please notice the LINEA GOLD CHAIN NECKLACES and the LINEA GOLD CHAIN HOOP, which happens to be Jac’s favorite new earring!! She wears them every chance she gets. They are also avail in SILVER……GUNMETAL……and ROSE GOLD. You have all seen the new Pale Olive shirt over the Chili Pepper Boho……a simple but fabulous way to look. I have also pictured the P.O. shirt over the OLIVE MOCK NECK, A217630 and worn under the new Pale Olive Herringbone jacket. Also notice in the lower left photo the NEW OLIVE KNIT PENCIL skirt, A09484. I was suppose to bring it to you last year, but due to late deliveries that were quoted to us….it never happened…..so here it is….better late than never. Last but certainly not least is the most important WHITE SHIRT. As far as I am concerned you can never own enough white shirts. You should have some that you launder for every day wear and some that you dry clean for when you want that crisp professional look……..If there was ever a Louis Dell’Olio ‘LOOK’…. it is definitely the center photo……..the STONE HERRINGBONE SUIT with the WHITE SHIRT……accessorized with silver chain hoops and a black croco belt…….pure….. Hepburn…….Lombard……..Dietrich….they all knew how to wear a pair of trousers and a blazer with great elan. I sincerely hope I can continue to bring you what I consider the NUMBER ONE ESSENTIAL………much Love, Louis

I thought you deserved another look at the BOHO IN ALL THE COLORS available…….the BLACK…..OLIVE…..MOCHA…TAUPE ……CHILI PEPPER. ….especially for those who are new to LINEA. Please notice the straw shirt/jacket over the olive and the white safari georgette shirt over the mocha. The sage safari shirt looks great over the olive Boho too [not pictured]. I thought I would show you the C.P boho simply, with just an ivory/off white tank, a black belt and some jewelry. The taupe is with the black crew neck which is now avail along with the Pale Olive and the new Peacock…..a perfect transition look and the black boho I have photographed two ways. 1- with a black tank tucked in…a quiet  sexy look….maybe not so quiet….  2-a SNEAK PEEK at what is coming this fall………….I will only say the IVORY turtle neck is the new ivory reorder of the silk/cashmere. My lips are sealed about the jacket so don’t bother asking….LOL

This is a reminder more than a sneak peek. With all the jewelry that I accessorize the clothes with…..some of it unfortunately is not available. With the new scarf tops and the new solid colors of Chili Pepper, Straw, Peacock etc…..I wanted to show you in the photos above how well the MULTI COLOR BYZANTINE BEADS, J267612,  look with everything. The BYZANTINE CROSS, J264036, is back in stock, and looks fabulous with all the paisleys too. Also, the BYZANTINE EARRING, J267611, which many of you own, also works beautifully with this July group of clothing…………….more sneak peeks to come……much Love, Louis

“Sneak Peek #6” is the long awaited BOHO SKIRT A70208.  The new colors are TAUPE and CHILI PEPPER. Many of you have enjoyed the Boho skirts for YEARS! The new skirt is EXACTLY as you have had it before….same  FABRIC….same FIT! Also retuning are the OLIVE, MOCHA, and BLACK. In the photos above you can see the two new colors shown a few ways…..I as sure you can come up with many many more combinations. I have paired the Chili Pepper with the Chili Pepper shirt jacket, A226256, and the “Kate” shirt, A214116, in the new PALE OLIVE color. An unexpected mix, but one that really works. It reminds me of colors you typically see in the South West……cactus and chili peppers. The Taupe is shone with the  Stone herringbone jacket, A226257, and the natural tank with the black flecks…..simple….chic…..and sophisticated.. The taupe skirt is perfect with ALL of the LACE jackets, A223652. On the Chili Pepper shirt jacket and C.P. Boho I have accessorized the outfit with jewelry that will be coming your way in the next two months. Also. the CHANDELIER earring, which works with everything!…….will be avail soon.

Do I really have to say anything else about the Boho? If you haven’t tried one……………it’s time to take the plunge…………………………….much Love, Louis

“Sneak Peek #5”, as you can see is a jewelry sneak peek. There are two items in the photo above, J270117, the BEAD NECKLACE, and J270118, the “slice” or “wedge”  STRETCH BRACELET. They both come in either solid BLACK or CHILI PEPPER. The beads are graduated, meaning the beads are smaller at the back of the neck and gradually get larger until you get to the bottom…..where the largest beads are. You can tell by the photos the approx. length on the body……..about 17 1/2 inches long.  The bracelet reminds me of tangerine slices or wedges and it is approx. 1 5/8 inches wide. I have  constantly shown black and wine beads and bracelets through out my 12 years at QVC, so I felt it was appropriate to have them offered to you as some of my newest pieces…………………I hope you enjoy…….much Love, Louis