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………………..Above, is the original  “working sketch”, and the “look” sketch for the TUXEDO JACKET…..A343558…………A working sketch is the sketch I give to the pattern makers. We discuss it and they write down all of the details like the seaming placement and the shape I’m looking for, length, type of pockets and shoulder pads, lining, buttons etc. etc….every detail that goes into making the jacket a reality…….The “look” sketches are the final ways I have decided to show the tuxedo on the models………For my newest Linea Ladies….a little back story. Some years ago, don’t remember how many, I did a beautiful tuxedo and coordinating pant for QVC. It was for an end of Oct. early Nov. show. The production was made and shipped to NYC, where it was held in a warehouse in Long Island City awaiting OK from QVC to ship…..All was good and everyone was excited about the new Tuxedo jacket and pant………….Then we heard a Hurricane was on its’ way to NYC. I don’t remember the name of the Hurricane, but I’m sure some of you do! It caused a great deal of anxiety. I remember discussing this with Elaine, who manufacturers all of my apparel. She told me not to worry. She had already spoken to the shipper, and they were putting the shipment of Tuxedos and other items on the truck and moving it out of the warehouse which was very near the East River…….The hurricane hit, and it was devastating! Floods were all over, but my Tuxedos were safe…..or so we thought……………Elaine got a phone call from the shipper after the hurricane passed. She was given the bad news that not only were the trucks not moved, but the boxes of Tuxedos were never even put on the trucks!…………The end result was the entire shipment was caught in the flood and everything was destroyed……We were heart broken. All of those months of developing and fitting and finding the right fabric and satin to trim the tuxedo were for nothing……Every time I mentioned doing another Tuxedo you would have thought I dropped a bomb in the room!….Well time has passed, and all of you who wanted that tuxedo have made it very clear to me over the years that this was something you still wanted……Tuxedos have never been more popular, and I convinced both the buyer and Elaine that the time was RIGHT!!!!………SEQUIN PANTS and a TUXEDO JACKET…..all in one collection.. Hip Hip Hurray!…………I am a strong believer that there is a reason for everything……..Sometimes I struggle terribly to understand what the reason is for why things  happen to us………..Some reasons are never, nor could they be ever be answered…..I do, however believe there was a reason for the first Tuxedo being destroyed…….If it hadn’t there is no way I would have ever been able to bring to you this new version. I learned from the original jacket that there were things I would have changed, but I’m never ever 100% happy with anything I do….The new tuxedo is an improved version….the perfect marriage of fabric and design, and I’m sure you will all love it………….It is now POSTED ON THE LINEA SITE!…………………………………………Happy Holidays…………………………..enjoy……………………….much Love………………………….Louis

…………………………I am so happy to be able to bring you the 2018 TUXEDO JACKET, A353558………….I made a strong statement that I though this Tuxedo was a NEW and IMPROVED version. Why? because I think the fabrics chosen for this jacket are better than the original…..This Tuxedo is made in the same fabric as the TRENCH coats and the newest BLACK, PORT and MUSHROOM BLAZERS……….so those of you who already own them know how beautifully they TAILOR. Also, the SATIN that I was able to find this go around has more substance which is important to create a beautiful lapel…………Fabrics that tailor beautifully are the MOST IMPORTANT thing in making a beautiful Tuxedo, or any jacket……..The tailoring is SUPERB!!!….. The design is similar to the original. It’s a THREE BUTTON jacket, and the buttons are covered in the same satin as the lapel. You can either wear the top button closed, the top two buttons closed, all three buttons closed or all three open, as you prefer! The shaping is similar to the blazer. It has princess seams and body darts. The shoulder pads and cap fillers give the Tuxedo a beautiful shoulder line. The working opening of the pockets are made with piped satin bound button holes. Doing the pockets this way enables you to either keep the flap out or tuck it in. You can see this in the two photos to the left………There are no buttons on the sleeves so shortening is an easy alteration if necessary…..The jacket is approx. 28 1/2 inches long for the size 4. In the photos above you see the Tuxedo the way I conceptualized it…..with the matching pant. There is a slight cutaway in the front…….the Tuxedo is fully lined…….. The Tuxedo like the blazer will be numerically sized. I strongly recommend that you buy the same size you bought in the blazer……………….There are many many ways to wear a Tuxedo jacket…………………..I can tell you that you will NEVER find another Tuxedo jacket as beautifully tailored as this one at the price it will be offered to you. You would have to shop in your most expensive boutique or department store to find anything that comes close! and surely it will be three or four times the price if not more…………..This Tuxedo is truly SUPERB!………………….Happy Holidays……………………….much Love………………………Louis

…………………….The Tuxedo can have many lives and incarnations………….Many Holiday parties are “CASUAL DRESSY”. I can’t think of a more fabulous way to dress than the TUXEDO jacket over the WHITE WING COLLAR SHIRT, [ I told you the wing collar works great with everything, and the “Wing Collar” was created FOR TUXEDOS!]…..Then pair the two with you dressy jeans, not the ones you do your gardening in!…….You often hear designers say “I look to the streets for ideas”. What that translates to is we are looking at the young people, and how they put themselves together. This pertains to both girls and boys, Many buy their clothes in second hand stores. They have a very unique and exciting, and uninhibited way of dressing. They wouldn’t think twice about wearing a tuxedo jacket with jeans or a prairie dress and boots….Think Madonna in “Desperately Seeking Susan”…..Jac loved this look….it was very her. Jac had her own collection of Tuxedo jackets she bought during her modeling days. Most times they were men’s in a small size…Jac liked the strong shoulders and the narrow hip fit..She had a white tuxedo with a white shawl collar she picked up in the Paris flea market…..Jac wore it with a black silk shirt and SKINNY jeans on our first “official” date.  Jac had an assortment of black ones too, and some were even mine!. Her favorite casual way to wear her black one was with a white button down, jeans and SNEAKERS….Maybe a cowboy boot is your thing…When wearing a Tuxedo casually…THINK OF THIS JACKET AS ANY OTHER BLACK BLAZER….It’s about having the right attitude and a relaxed way of being…..It’s a mind set…..This will be perfect for any dressy casual occasion, and great as a daytime blazer too….IT’S A MIND SET!!!!. Add some fabulous jewelry like my TUXEDO NECKLACE and EARRING SET, combined with my new JET TASSEL NECKLACE to complete the look….Don’t let these fabulous pieces slip through your fingers. It’s not often I get to do dressier jewelry!………The Tuxedo is something to wear DAY or Night………..All you need is a little imagination…..Ladies it’s time to PLAY!”……………………………………………………………Happy Holidays…………………………enjoy……………..much Love………………………..Louis

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…………………….I have wanted to do this outfit for sooooooo long that I started dreaming about it!…….There is NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING IMHO sexier, more sophisticated or more CHIC than a woman in a beautifully tailored TUXEDO JACKET and SEQUIN PANTS………………….NOTHING………………I am sure you have all seen the iconic photos of Marlene Dietrich in her Tuxedo with tails. She wasn’t overtly sexy….she just was……I guess a lot had to do with the WOMAN!…….It was her confidence!……I have chosen my WK tank with the waist whittling ribs to pair with the Tuxedo and the Sequin pant, because of the shape the tank gives. If you own a lovely lace trimmed camisole that would be perfect…………..For any dressy occasion you may have coming I guarantee the waters will part when you enter the room…..Don’t be shy…..take your moment!……You are the STAR of your own life, and this is the outfit to STAR in!!!………What a way to enter into the New Year!!!…………………….Happy Holidays………………………….enjoy……………………much Love……………………………….Louis

……………………………………The NECKLACE, the BRACELET, and the EARRING are finally all posted on the LINEA JEWELRY SITE!!!! I am telling you straight up….if you want them order them now, or you will definitely be left out. They do not order large quantities, and there are fewer earring and bracelets than necklaces….so if you really want them don’t hesitate…..Reorders rarely happen, because the choice is order the repeat piece or order a new style. We usually go with the new. These pieces are not only going to be important for your Holiday dressing, but they work perfectly with all of my early Spring 2019 offerings…….In the photos the mannequin is wearing TWO necklaces. The still life photos show one necklace. For those of you who must….the earring is easily shortened, but they are not very long to begin with…………………….Happy Holidays…………………….enjoy……………………….much Love………………………….Louis