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…………………..After the 4th of July one can’t help but think ahead to fall……The days go by so quickly, the days are getting shorter, and if you blink it will be September…..which brings us to a very interesting period in Fashion….TRANSITION…………….Transition truly starts in August, but if the clothes are light enough they can be worn as soon as NOW. When you start seeing “back to school” ads you know it’s time to start thinking about putting away the white cotton dresses and bright summery colors for darker richer colors in light weight fabrics. Many of these fabrics can be worn all year long…….So, that brings us to what you see above…..The three garments are all planned for July. The “SOFT FLORAL SKIRT”, A341732 for the regular length and A341733 for the petite is coming next week…As you see the buyers keep adding more and more styles in petite….The truth of the matter is….the more they sell…the more they will add…..The floral skirt is made in the CRINKLE GEORGETTE as all the Boho skirts with the same tricot lining. Therefore, you know how light the skirt is! This is a pull-on skirt and the reg. length is approx. 35 inches long. This, however is NOT A BOHO SKIRT. Yes, it has one tier, but that doesn’t qualify it to be called a boho. A Boho has three tiers or more. I call this a “SOFT SKIRT”, because it drapes and hangs very softly… Why have the tier at all?? I have found with the one tier it enables me to control the fullness at the waist, over the hips and tummy area, and then adding more fabric to the second tier which gives the skirt more fullness at the bottom where you want it. The color above is called BLACK MULTI, but there are TEN SCREENS in this print, so there are many colors to achieve the look……The print reminds me of PRESSED FLOWERS, and has a very romantic look. Nothing is sharp about this print. All the edges are soft like a watercolor. This was not an easy print to make. Layering one color upon the other to create the softness and clarity of color takes the knowledge of the finest screen makers. These kinds of prints just don’t happen, and choosing the colors for each one was a challenge….but that’s the fun of it….The EMBROIDERED CREPE GAUZE TUNIC, A341734, in Black and the MOSS CREPE TOP, A341728, are to come, and both work perfectly with this skirt……………You can wear this skirt as soon as you get it with a tank, the V-neck tee, A308450, the Crepe Gauze tunic, A293753, the georgette peasant top in the same Crinkle georgette, A306416, and the mixed media tunic with 3/4 sleeves, A304735 etc etc……belt the tops or not…. Add a pair of sandals, espadrilles or wedges to extend summer dressing……..As the weather gets cooler and cooler, wear a pair of tights for warmth, a pair of boots, any of the tops above with a leather or Shearling coat…..Oh yes, the necklace…..the new Carnival in PLUM and GUNMETAL………When fall and winter come you’ll be ready!………….I will be showing this skirt on July 19th, INSPIRED STYLE, at 7:00pm on the Main Channel!………………………………………enjoy………………………….much Love…………………………Louis

…………………….The NAVY SOFT FLORAL  SKIRT has a very dark “LINEA NAVY” as the ground color. The print has many colors, but the predominate ones are shades of TEAL and VIOLET. The TEAL MOSS CREPE color blends perfectly. The Crepe Gauze tunic embroidery colors were chose from the print, so they do look incredible together…….This is mixing patterns the Linea way…………..The Carnival necklace is in the new TEAL combination……Since the metal tubes of the necklace are Gunmetal, I have chosen Gunmetal earrings and bracelets to go with it…………………………………enjoy………………………much Love……………………Louis

…………………………………..The final color being offered in the Soft Floral Print is “Walnut”. The ground color is a very dark walnut brown. When you open a can of wood stain before you apply it….that’s the color….very dark! There are many natural colors in this print which gives it a very woodsy look. The accent colors are Merlot, Port and Sage…………………….Above, is the Merlot Moss Crepe top, A341728 tucked into the skirt. Around her neck is the new CARAMEL CARNIVAL necklace with Chocolate metal accents……………………..Each color of each skirt is very distinctive, and very different from all the prints that have come before. Whichever you chose I know you will be happy………………….enjoy……………………much Love……………………..Louis

……………………..MERLOT is a KEY color for July….There will be FIVE separate styles in this very saturated, deep, beautiful, juicy color. Above, you see three new styles.. Two of the pieces above are in MOSS CREPE….one in CREPE GAUZE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………The DRAPE NECK MOSS CREPE TOP, A341728, has an asymmetric neckline. In the close up photo, middle picture, second column from the left, you can clearly see the stitched down tucks that form the drapes, creating a soft draped neckline. The top has long sleeves, and a slightly shaped body. The length for the XXS is approx. 23 1/2 inches long. This is a wonderful separate top to be worn tucked in or worn out with the matching bottoms as well as many prints and contrast colors……….It is also a wonderful top under jackets of all kinds…….I love it under my IVORY BLAZER with Black pants, and the new JEWELRY!

…………………..The DRAPE PULL-ON SKIRT, A341729, for the Regular length, and A341730 for the Petite length. It is a four panel skirt which enables the skirt to have even drapes all the way around. The Reg. is approx. 35 inches for the xxs from the top of the waist band down to the hem….The silhouette is slim-ish at the top, and sweeps out at the bottom. There is controlled fullness over the hips. This is not a big sweeping skirt. I would say it’s graceful with just enough room at the bottom to create a beautiful coning effect. The proportions of this skirt can be worn with many different tops….from super short to tunic lengths. It’s the perfect JACKET SKIRT….from jean jackets to blazers..This skirt will be featured THIS FRIDAY at 6:00pm on QVC2. Jennifer will be hosting a full hour show with Nancy. This is her first full hour, so I hope many of you can be there to support her. She is confident and knows her stuff, but I’m sure she’s a wee bit nervous!

…………………..The GAUZE CREPE PULL-ON CROP PANT, A341736, for the Reg. length, and A341737, for the Petite. Sizing will range from xxs to 3x. It has a multi stitched waist band, and there are POCKETS!. The inseam for the regular length is approx. 26 inches with an approx. 8 inch leg opening on the half, or a 16 inch circumference. Due to the Gauze Crepe it is a very soft fluid pant. Wear it right now with sandals, espadrilles and wedges, and later with tights and boots…..very versatile!

………………….The jewelry above is new for Fall……..The MALTESE CROSS, and the COMPANION BEAD NECKLACE, J357132, in the GOLD OX color only. YES, you read it correctly. The Maltese Cross and the Bead necklace are being sold as a set, because that is the way I like them worn. Of course they can be worn separately and mixed with other pieces that are coming. The cross has a Merlot cabochon round domed stone at the center surrounded by small seed pearls. On the four ends of the cross are FAUX ONYX square cut domed stones. The design of the metal work enhances the piece. The top from which the chain hangs swivels, and has a single Merlot cabochon round stone. All of the stones in the companion necklace are made in RESIN. If they were in glass the necklace sold by itself would be triple the price, and could never be sold as a set…..The “LOOK” is there, and no one would know. The resin also keeps the necklace very light in weight!…..These designs come from Anne Klein archives, and as you can see, are timeless. The look of the two together is quite regal….and the total effect is SUPERB!

My philosophy of dressing has always been about sophistication, about looking MODERN, and classic at the same time. I am as far away from “funky” as you can get…..Sophistication is not necessarily something you are born with, but it is something you can learn………That is my job. To give you the options to put a full proof wardrobe together with accessories that complete the look….I always felt that this is part of a designer’s job…..It is part of my responsibility to educate and expose you to sophisticated clothes……This is something I had to learn also……As a young boy growing up on Long Island the word “sophistication” was not part of my vocabulary……..When I went to Parsons School of Design I had wonderful teachers who exposed me, and opened my world to the finer points of dressing, and living…..it’s all connected. I devoured Fashion magazines. Unfortunately, most Fashion magazines today aren’t worth a nibble! As I grew in the business, every day I learned more and more, eventually to become the designer I am today……I have always said not everything I design is for everyone.  For me, this statement is more about body types, and not about a taste level. I have read often, “I think it’s beautiful, but it’s not for me.” That is OK. There will always be something that will suit you. I only ask you keep an open mind and give things that you’re not sure about a try. You may be pleasantly surprised. Looking different and feeling different can be wonderful!………….enjoy…………much Love………………………….Louis

…………………………..DARK TEAL……………….is a very new color for Linea. I don’t often do teal, and when I do it has to be very saturated. The full length photo to the left is the most accurate for color. It also looks very good with the Navy/Green ombre print top…coming in July….As for shoes and boots, black, dark brown, and burgundy would all work…………The Necklace is new this fall, and is very unique. I call it the “HARP” necklace…..J357131 is the style number…… It doesn’t come with an earring, but there are many that will work…..This was also from the Anne Klein archives. I must say I have never seen the original AK piece offered anywhere. It was a collectors item then and it will be again. It is very limited, and is only avail as you see it……………….enjoy……………much Love………………….Louis