Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! We had a beautiful snow storm here in Ct. the other day....it was Great. Jac and I LOVE the snow...the more the better. The girls love it too! I guess they are chips off the old blocks, LOL. We were just talking about Thanksgiving and now Christmas is almost here! The tree is decorated, 9 feet, the house is decorated and Santa's bringing the presents....if everyone's been good! Jac made cookies, her Mother's recipe.....I pressed them out.....that's hard work. We are still looking for the best cookie press! Any suggestions? We have already gone through 5 of them! We are going to have a roast pork, my favorite, for Christmas day, with all the fixins. Jac makes a great red cabbage, a Northern European tradition. She is also planning a dessert called"CHOCOLATE NEMESIS". It is fantastic. She serves it with fresh whipped cream and raspberries. Are your mouths watering yet? Christmas morning starts off with Stollen, which Jac bakes for breakfast....I braid the bread the night before and it rises all night....then into the oven....and then....WE EAT IT! YUMMY! She also makes a red Currant butter torte. Her family tradition. I guess I will be putting on a little weight, which I'll have to work off at the gym by Spring Designer Gallery time. It's hard to believe another year is almost over. This May will be my 9th year anniversary at QVC......

Well, my dear friends, Jac and I again, wish all of you a very happy Holiday and a terrific New Year! We pray that all the unhappiness in the world is somehow made better, and 09' is the start of great things for everyone. God Bless, be well and keep a smile on your face. Much Love, Louis, Jac, Ellie and Annie

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! My favorite Holiday! We are having guests over for the holiday, so Jac is busy, busy, busy. She's already made 5 deserts and it's very hard for me to keep my hands off of them! The menu is set. The shopping is almost finished and the pups have been to the beauty parlor. I am going to make my "famous" rosemary roasted potatoes and I will help Jac peal and chop the root vegetables. The rest of the cooking is in her capable hands. This year instead of turkey, we are having Rock Cornish hens, stuffed with wild rice.....yummmmm!
A last word on the Pamela McCoy incident. As I mentioned, my lawyer sent a letter, on my behalf, to the CEO of Shop NBC. We received no response..........their silence.......speaks volumns.
Dear luvmygolensadie, Finally Retired, ~K~, classicms and Blinddogs, thanks so much for the Thanksgiving wishes! I'm glad you all liked the new ponte knit pant. It was given so little air time , I didn't think anyone noticed. I should know better. My Linea Girls notice EVERYTHING! ~K~, I'm glad you finally got your ivory pants. If you don't mind me suggesting....you might think about getting a second pair. You never know if they will be reordered and they are going to go with everything I'm doing next Spring! It's always good to have a back up. Classicms, I was VERY happy to hear you had a good result washing your boucle skirt. I fought so hard to get that skirt on the line, that it would have been a real shame if it was for nothing. Blinddogs ....good and safe travels to you and your family.
During these difficult times, Jac and I truly count our blessings. We pray that the new President will lead the way to better days. I want to thank each and every one of you for being so loyal to me.... and I don't mean by just buying my clothes. All of your support and good wishes to me and my family have meant a great deal to us! So.....have a VERY happy and safe Thanksgiving.......don't eat toooo much, I don't want you going up a size.. LOL.........with much Love and Blessings, Louis, Jac ,Ellie and Annie

Hi Everyone! I'm looking forward to this show and there are going to be some super NEW items. I know you can already see them on my site, but let me say, the pictures don't do them justice! There is another item that Blinddogs couldn't post, because it wasn't in the new item list, even though it is. ....that is A84710. It's a jacket in an antique gold fabric [not metallic threads]. If you are a fabric lover, this is very special. Again, the picture on the site is HORRIBLE. It looks great with all black or the A86581, velvet emb. top in gunmetal [which is really more of a pale taupe]. The tunic with sequin trims looks soooo expensive and looks great on ALL sizes. The coordinating pant is a great separate to wear with many other things. By the way, if you got the all over sequin skirt from my last show....it looks amazing with this tunic. The Milano knit dress with the square stone emb. is a beauty. It looks like something Audrey Hepburn might have worn in the movie "Two for the Road", one of Jac and my favorites. The suede jacket in black or eggplant is a knock out. You can wear this for work.... or black tie. The way I'm showing it on Jac would be perfect for a New Year's day brunch. There may be one other new item at the end of the show, if there's enough time, but it's already posted on my site.......the jersey dress in crimson or black [again the picture doesn't do it justice]. It's a great all year round dress. It's one of those go to pieces [hate that expression], that you can change a million ways with accessories.
Now for the comments:
Saint Louis Gal, I hear you loud and clear! Sometimes I can squeak out a 32" inseam. Putting in a wider hem can throw the hang of a pant off, but it's something I can discuss with my manufacturer.....Jac has the same problem and she's 5 10".
~K~, Thanks for your message.....I hope you like the show. As it stands now, I'm the 4th designer in the line up, but tune in early, because things always change at the Q!
Finally Retired, Sorry you didn't get the velvet pant in black when it was avail. It's too early to know if the Q plans on reordering this pant, but if they do, it will be in the next year.
Blinddogs.......Thanks, to my great assistant! We're becoming quite a team!
"See" you all tomorrow night! Until then be good, don't get into any trouble, and take care!..........Louis, Jac, Ellie and Annie

Greetings Victor ladies, Those of you who watch my Fall fashion shows know that I am a big believer in velvet's magical properties: it absorbs the light, and fools the eye to make you look sizes smaller. On Monday November 17, on the QVC Morning Show, I will make a surprise appearance with several Victor Costa Occasion pieces designed to flatter, including a new velvet top so easy to wear, so casual but sophisticated, that I dare to say it might be your favorite top for the holidays! It is style, available in inky black velvet with an white satin collar, or in rich dark brown velvet with a yummy warm vanilla satin collar. Both are iced with chic square rhinestone buttons. Just a touch of bling for the Holiday season, to perk up your wardrobe. Wear it out to dinner, or pair it with my velvet pant and entertain at home in style and comfort. Please tune in on Monday morning November 17 for my last appearance of the year! And have a very Happy Thanksgiving and blessed Holiday Season. Until next time...XOXO Victor

Hi Everyone! Halloween has come..........and gone! Next... ....Thanksgiving. That happens to be my favorite, because it's all about eating and Jac's a great cook. Her desserts are out of this world. I have to diet form now till then so she lets me have more than a sliver of each!
Thank you all for knowing I would NEVER copy a Pamela McCoy item or any other, for that matter. ALL! designers get inspiration from other designers [I don't care who they are]. Chanel and Yves St. Laurent have influenced all of us for decades, and they were inspired by designers who came before them. Even the "motorcycle jacket" was designed by some unknown designer who has influenced everyone. I have certainly been inspired, but never have I copied a design, line for line, and claimed it as an original idea! That said, I want you all to know my lawyer has sent a letter to the CEO of ShopNBC to make sure they are aware of what happened, and that WE are aware of what happened. I will be very surprised if there is a response , let alone an apology. Deelor has said that she has blogged ShopNBC herself.....does anyone know if they responded to her?...........I doubt it.
On to more important things......Your questions!
Classicms, I believe it was Soldout who suggested to wash the skirt in Downy, with good success. From my correspondence with Soldout, she has washed many things [silk blouses etc.] with good results. Of course the skirt says "Dry Clean Only". If it were me, I'd give washing a try.....just do it by hand and be careful.
Enjay, Unfortunately the A69047 jacket has been discontinued. It actually was supposed to be a reorder item, but when my manufacturer placed the order with the factory the price went way up! QVC could not order it at such an increase. However, do not despair.......I am working on a replacement for it this coming Fall.
Blinddogs, I think pantsuits are a great suggestion. I will have to do it carefully though, because the Q can't possibly buy a pant to match each jacket, but I will definitely present some to the buyer!
Antiquelover, I'm an antique lover, too. You have aroused my curiosity.......what does "winter coloring" mean? Doing optic white for Fall is a real challenge, because most winter fabrics won't bleach to an "optic" white. However, this Spring you will be seeing more items in a whiter "White" than I usually do.
DSKTJM, I'm happy you received the Aubergine jacket. It is one of my favorites and for me, it looks like it could have cost $1200 from a 5th Ave store. Unfortunately, there isn't a sweater available in this color to go with the jacket. Neither A3825 nor A84332 will match this color. The magenta color goes with the A73514, boucle jacket with the gros grain ribbon trim. This is exactly the reason I trimmed the jacket in black.....so you could wear a black sweater and bottom and have the Aubergine color stand out.
I look forward to "seeing" all of you on the 10th at 8:00pm for a special PM Style.......well, it will be special for me...I will have some really beautiful NEW things, but I'll leave it up to Blinddogs to fill you all in....LOL.....until then......we will have a new President, let us all hope for the best for ourselves and our country. Stay well and God Bless,
Love, Louis ,Jac, Ellie and Annie

Hi Everyone! Happy Halloween!
I was actually going to wait a while to blog, but after reading Deelor's message I wanted to respond immediately!
Deelor, After reading your blog I was livid! I went to the ShopNBC site and looked up suede jackets. You are absolutely right! To my amazement and DISGUST....I saw MY JACKET, copied to a "T" by Ms. Pamela McCoy. Let me assure you, the design is MINE and she copied it. I was under the impression Ms. McCoy was a host....at best a host/stylist....not a designer. My jacket was first introduced Oct. of 07 in black and red. It was reordered and we introduced "Purple" as the new color this year. This particular jacket, A74432, was part of a series of what I called my "Leather and Stud" embellished suede jackets, [A14945, A1284, A37843]. .....I CAN TELL YOU WHERE Ms. McCoy got her idea from.....shame on her! If you should ever run into that lady again you can proudly tell her she got ripped off.....You have the original...she has the copy.....and she paid $48 more for it to boot!.....Monday morning I will have a conversation with my manufacturer and my buyer at QVC to see if anything can be done about this blatant copy. Unfortunately, in this country, there are no laws against it. I am on the board of directors of the CFDA [Council of Fashion Designers of America], and we are having meetings right now, in Congress, on copy rite laws protecting clothing and accessory design. I thank you for bringing this to my attention and be assured you have the ORIGINAL!
Slim, the black sequin scarf belongs to Jac. She got it in a boutique. With the Holidays quickly approaching you may be able to find one.....or may I suggest a man's tuxedo scarf, which would be very chic and are always available.
~K~thank you again for all the kind words. It gives me GREAT pleasure to know that you are happy with the clothes and I was able to do that for you.
Westend,.. the claret T-neck will not be coming back. We had hundreds of them because it was the companion to the Today Special Value emb. jacket. Sorry......I will keep in the back of my mind that Westend wants a Claret T-neck, as I start designing my next Fall collection.....yes, Spring is done and I'm working on Fall 09...........so......everyone....."speak now or forever hold your peace!"
NLD,Trendy clothes can be very tantalizing with all the hype and promotion, and they do have their place, however, I do resist offering them to me clients, because I know they will soon be OUT! There is a BIG difference between "Trends" and being "Trendy". The color purple is a trend, "Baby Doll" tops are TRENDY.
Sheliamarie, I hope the hounds tooth check suit worked out for you, but more important.....I hope everything worked out in your favor in court.
Soldout, I'm so happy you got the ruffled blouse. It is beautiful in the crimson. Thank you for always saying such thoughtful things.
I look forward to seeing all of you on Nov.10th, on a Special Holiday PM Style......with Lisa. I will have 7 new things on that show. Two of the items have been posted already [the jersey dress and the antique gold jacket with the Bishop sleeves{a terrible picture}]. I call these two items new because they have never had an "On Air Presentation". Of course they are all Holiday items......... very special and truly beautiful!
TRICK or TREAT......lots of love from Louis, Jac, Elizabeth and ANNIE......who's going out for Halloween as a HOBO...LOL

Greetings Victor Ladies,

With all the stress and mess in the media, I am so happy to be able to bring you style and comfort at these amazing values. For my October 13 Fall 2008 show, we have included luxe velvets, jeweled accents, and rich brocades. Classic elegance, to take you right through the holidays and beyond.

Please watch, and feel free to write to me and let me know what you think. We're already working on my next collection, and nothing makes me happier than to incorporate your ideas and social occasion apparel needs into my designs. I read all your posts; please let me hear from you.

So...tune in and be happy! Join me as QVC celebrates the Seventh Anniversary of Victor Costa Occasion Monday October 13 at 10 AM with Mary Beth and at 5 PM with Antonella.

Happy Columbus Day to all my fellow Italian Americans!

XO XO VICTOR COSTA

Hi everyone! I hope you are all ready for my shows this Friday,Oct 10th, at 1:00pm, 9:00pm and two items on the Q-Check show!
First, Blinddogs, you are a SWEET HEART! Thanks so much for letting the ladies know when I will be on and POSTING everything!.......I think I want you as my personal assistant! I Also want to thank all the women for being such loyal fans. Now for the good stuff. As I mentioned above, I will be appearing on the 12:00 noon Q-Check show.
I will be featuring the A84715, a new silk georgette cascade ruffle front tunic blouse.... avail. in ivory or crimson red. The inspiration for this blouse was a RED Valentino dress that my wife has.. The ruffles are small, so it's not overwhelming and it can be worn out or tucked in. I'm showing it with A3507, my stretch velvet skirt which will also be featured on this show at a special price!
The 1:00pm show will feature the A83984, signature boucle swing topper with patent trims, black only. A84716, a Milano knit dress with horizontal zipper details. It's actually 3 pieces in one.....a dress, then, zip off the bottom and you have a tunic....zip that off and you have a crop sweater. You can even use the bottom piece as a separate cowl neck....black and royal blue are the colors. A84808 is a fabulous mock neck cardigan sweater. It has a gros grain placket down the front and outlining the side slits. The closures are gold half ball snaps...red and kelly green....great for the holidays. A83994 is a jersey dress that is already posted. It was supposed to be on an earlier show along with the boucle topper, but was bumped because we ran out of time. Women have already bought these items [sight unseen] and have posted their comments....they all liked them!
The dress comes in black and red. Those are just some of the highlights of the 1 o'clock show. The 9:00pm show [with Carolyn Gracie, one of my favorites.....we both LOVE animals] is chocked full of New! First up is the HOUNDS TOOTH check suit. No bathroom brakes or going out for sandwiches.....PlEASE! I am showing it 3 different ways. I highly recommend picking up the A83962, RED silk/cashmere turtle neck or the A83957, ivory hammered silk ascot blouse to go with the suit. A84714, is a gorgeous silk/cashmere sweater. It has a large draped collar and 3/4 sleeves. Purple and black are the colors. I'm showing it with my reorder velvet pant, A73915, in black, forest green and the new dark purple...it's a wow! For day I'm showing it with A72841, my gored rib flair skirt and boots...another wow. A84711 is a beautiful new matte satin short jacket in black or pewter. It has a jewel neckline, covered buttons and a beautifully detailed back. I'm showing it with A84712, a slim pant to match...of course they have stretch! The pants alone will go with a thousand things you own. Do you have a wonderful stretch matte satin pant? I bet not...... Okay, what could be my absolute favorite pieces in the show, for that matter my most favorite pieces EVER are A84708, my rayon/poly gab, sequin trimmed blazer, A84713, a front panel sequined v-neck, short sleeved sweater, A84714 an all over sequined pencil skirt [my classic knit pencil skirt], and A84709, the most incredible, all over sequined cardigan !!!!!! To go with all of the tops, we are finally bringing the A84819, gab pant in IVORY, black and espresso. All of the above pieces will be in black and ivory except the cardigan which is black only and a warning....the cardigan is VERY limited. I can't recommend these pieces enough because they are true classics, can be worn 12 months out of the year and are the CHICEST things I have ever done for QVC. They truly look like a million dollars!
Well those are some of the high lights of the 9:00pm show....and there's more! I hope you can watch because these will be my last BIG shows of the season, but I will be back for some special events...like a special Holiday PM Style with Lisa. I've done some really incredible things for that show. Have to go now and get ready for the shows. Can't wait to hear all of your comments....I think you are going to be Happy Campers!...All our Love and God bless..Louis, Jac, Ellie and Annie too.

Hello Everyone.....I thought I'd drop a note to remind everyone I will be on the Oct.1st Runway to Reality show at 8:00pm. The concept of the show is to take styles shown on the runway and interpret them for QVC. I thought it was a terrific idea. I will be showing a "couture" beaded dress that I have translated into a sweater. It will be sold in the black/silver, or a red/gold combination. The second item is a tuxedo jacket. I have mentioned many times about my "signature boucle"... you will finally get to see the original French fabric. The jacket has been copied exactly [of course it's not as fitted as the original], but it's fabulous and very much what is happening now. To go with the jacket I have done a tuxedo skirt in the same signature boucle fabric. The jacket will be available in black or magenta, both with black satin trims.........very chic.....very "Le Smoking". I hope you enjoy the show. On Oct. 10th, I will have two, 1 hour shows at 1:00pm and 9:00pm. They will be jammed full of new items........I hope there is enough time to show all of them!
Now for your comments and questions:
CGee, thank you for all of your generous comments...I do appreciate them.
Classicms, I love the "Chanel" look and will from time to time bring something a la "Chanel" to you. As far as "Tall" pants....it is truly up to the planners and buyers whether a style is offered in size tall or petite. I can only suggest [which I have many times], but ultimately it's their decision.
Soldout, I am so sorry about the odor problem. I have told my manufacturer and buyer about the complaints. My manufacturer has WARNED the factory! I am so pleased you were able to wash the skirt and get the odor out. It took me so long to get the buyer to buy another boucle skirt that it would be horrible if they all got returned because of this problem. I don't want anyone to be disappointed.
Ethel, Sorry about your hole in the pocket problem. I can only suggest to call customer service and have them replace it at their expense. If you don't want to waste the time of returning it, maybe your local dry cleaner can do a quick repair or if you or a neighbor are handy with a needle and thread you could fix it yourself. When it comes to sewing on buttons, I'm the one elected. Jac is very cute, but not good with a needle and thread!.
GHB, Unfortunately I missed the "Coco Chanel" movie. Her clothes still look great because good style is timeless. That is the type of clothes I'm trying to do for QVC.....timeless and fashionable.
Carrotsmom2, The sweater you are speaking of, A47261, is a discontinued style. It had been reordered a few times, but then we had to let it go to make room for new things. There are many new sweaters coming for next Spring that might be a good replacement.
Sheliamarie, The suit is supposed to be on my Oct.10th show. It is out of customs and in the QVC wear house. Good luck to you!
nd300, I have a pr. of knit fabric pants [not sweater knit] on a Nov. Holiday PM style show. I don't have the Nov. schedule yet, but I think they are wonderful. Unfortunately they are only coming in black. They will be going with a sequin trimmed tunic in the same fabric, but they are sold separately. I think you may like them. Planning ahead for next Fall, I will definitely consider your suggestion for an elastic waist pant with pockets, in a knit fabric.
I will definitely blog again before my Oct. 10th show, so until then, please take care, be safe, and don't worry too much about Wall Street! As my mother always would say to me ,"this too shall pass"........................Louis

Hi everyone!
We finally got home after the marathon of shows. I hope you all enjoyed them. We are trying to catch up on some sleep because we didn't get too much. I did have a good time with Jane, who's a hoot, Antonella, who is the dearest person and Davina, who is really sweet. I'm going to get right to your questions and comments:
Carrotsmom2, I know what A69924 is [ it will be reordered for Spring 09 in a new color], but don't recall a U-neck version. Do you have the A#?
Jrc in Va, I believe you will be able to turn them back. If not, I recommend having them altered from the top of the sleeve, so the bottom doesn't have to be touched. You will need a tailor for this, but I think the jacket is worth it. I hope you do, too.
Sadie23, Your wish is my command. Watch the "Runway to Reality" show on Oct.10th at 10:00pm and your wish will be granted. I agree, real guipure is beautiful, however it is extremely expensive and well beyond the QVC price points. It's a good suggestion and will keep it in mind.
Gayle, QVC decides if a garment will be available in petites or not. It is very rare that a new designer garment is available in a petite unless it is a Today Special Value, but I will definitely pass your request to my buyer.
Kathy, Purple is the new color which will be offered in the velvet pant. There will also be a fabulous purple silk/cashmere blend sweater to go with it [perfect for the Holidays].Usually when an item is reordered only one new color is added. You can imagine how difficult it is to decide, especially when I could see it in a dozen colors. I'm glad you found the new Teal suede jacket...pretty isn't it.
~K~, I know you will love both items. If you got the boucle jacket in black, I hope you got the new boucle skirt, A85618, to match. It makes a great suit. It will also go with the OTO and tons of things you already own. I know it's hard to break away from "BLACK"... it's always my first choice.....but you must try!
Pilotgirl,Jac and I thank you for the lovely words. As for her speaking....it's just too difficult for her to take the microphone and back pack on and off in between each change.The selling time for each garment is so short that by the time the host gives the measurements and cleaning instructions and I give a brief description the time is finished.
Winamac, You must have a crystal ball! I am doing a satin trench coat for next Spring's Designer Gallery!
Eating....sleeping.... missing shows...what am I going to do with you! Glad you can watch when you can.
Blinddogs, I'm glad you got all the things you asked for. I hope you are happy with them when they arrive!
Sheliamarie......"Looking good IS the best revenge". My hounds tooth check jacket and skirt, as of now are supposed to be on my Oct.10th show. I don't know if that will be in time for you. If not....I recommend the A72833, Black boucle jacket with the gold buttons and the gold zipper trims with the A7759, black knit tank and either the A85618, matching boucle skirt, or the A09484, black knit pencil skirt. Black hose and black sexy pumps. a great bag, and of course fabulous black sunglasses should finish him off. I would also suggest the A14945, black suede jacket with appliques and gold studs [it's a killer], or the A73514, black boucle jacket with pleated grosgrain ribbon trim, [a little more demure].

As I have said... my next appearance will be on Oct.1st for the Runway to Reality show and then Oct. 10th for two, one hour shows. Until then, take care and God bless. I look forward to hearing from you.......Jac and I send our love!

Hello, Again..
Thanks to all who watched last night. The "trench" sold out very quickly...my appearance was a fast one. We are off to prepare for my Wednesday shows...4-7am!!, 1-3pm and 11-12 midnight. My heartfelt thanks to Blindogs for posting the new items and saving me that work. You have made my life a bit easier today!! Remember, your skirts...black boucle and green knit...and the chocolate short sleeve sweater and the espresso skirt (different color names, same exact color) will all be on the later shows. Go to the sight for style numbers.
I hope you will all be thrilled with your trench coat...definitely try wait list, usually you can be in luck.
I'm looking forward to being with all of you "on the air'...After this marathon, I will get back to my usual blogs, answering any questions. Thank you all,
as alway, Louis

Hi Everyone,
Yes, I will be on the Bryant Park Show tonight
with a coat that I am very proud of. It's my fabulous "trench" coat in my "textured satin" fabric. It is glamorous and it also functions as an everyday coat. It isn't heavy weight, so layering underneath is a great option. The sleeves are raglan, so there is plenty of room for a jacket. The coat comes in 3 wonderful colors: Black, Olive and Eggplant. Jac sizes up because she likes it to be very roomy...she can carry that well. Otherwise, it is true to size. This is a short note to you all..I must get back to work on my Sept. 10th Shows...all 6 hours of them. Many new items and some great reorders...favorite skirts on these shows coming on Wednesday!! I hope you can watch tonight...so far, I am the 2nd Designer in the show lineup. It should be exciting and I'm so looking forward to the Sept. 10th shows. Again, Thank You all for your support...I will try to blog more and I always look forward to hearing from you.
Jac always sends her regards to all of you,
Love and God Bless, Louis

Hi everyone....This is a short note to tell you I will be on the iQdoU show this Sat., Aug. 30th and on the Bryant Park show Sept.8th. I will have 2 new items on the iQdoU show, A83960, a wonderful suede jacket in black or teal with knit rib trims and A83955, a georgette shaped tunic with pleats and satin trims, black or white.....both are very beautiful and very high end. On the Bryant Park show I will have 3 new items; A84064, a black/winter white hounds tooth check shaped jacket with knit sleeves and patent trim [part of my patent trim story for Fall] and A84065, a hounds tooth check skirt to match. Menswear fabrics are very big for Fall.. check out all the new fashion magazines. The thing I love about the skirt, is it goes with so many things, i.e. the georgette tunic and suede jacket mentioned above, plus items you may already own. It looks terrific with the A83973, cardigan jacket with the faux leather trim and the A83975, solid boucle jacket with the patent trim both from my last show, plus it will go with many of the new things coming in Sept. ....think of it with my Pearl emb. sweater set and the A3382, ottoman sweater in kelly green, royal, red or black from a few seasons ago! I think it will become a true work horse and it's nice to have a novelty skirt that will work with so many things! Last, but certainly not least, is A83963, my water repellant trench coat. It is an "authentic" trench with all the details. The fabric is my new "textured satin" which has weight to it, which makes it tailor beautifully, and feel really expensive. The colors are black, olive ["blinddogs" look out!] and eggplant....all gorgeous......... the models want them already. Next up, my Sept 10th shows.......4:00am to 7:00am....I know I know, I don't pick the times....then 1:00pm to 3pm...and again at 11:00pm. It's going to be hectic, but I promise it will be worth it! Now for your comments and questions.
1-Calata, I am so sorry about the "smelly" garments. I have no idea what went wrong. Of course, I notified my manufacturer immediately and she in turn notified the factory. What I don't understand is, if the smell was so strong....why it was shipped to you in the first place. I have also notified my buyer of the problem. On the other hand.... Blinddogs received hers and they were fine. It's a mystery, but the red flags have gone up. I can accept returns because of fit or color or someone just changes their mind but because of a stinky garment!....this is unacceptabe to me. Again I am terribly sorry to anyone with this problem.
Blinddogs, the slim knit pant you spoke of will not be a reorder item...I loved it too ,but I guess we were not in the majority. On my Sept. show, I will have A83996, a knit skirt [slightly flared] in the dark green that goes with your boucle jacket with the gold leather trim. I hope you like it because I picked the color with YOU in mind. Nice to have your own personal designer....yes? Also on the Sept. show, the black boucle skirt will finally arrive! It goes with every boucle jacket I've done....also looks good with the black/ivory plaid jacket from the last show and the new check one coming up. It's another skirt that will go with everything.
Well that's it for now...I was supposed to keep this short. I will get back to all of you about what's coming up for Sept.
Until then take care and God bless....Jac sends a big HELLO!

Greetings Victor Ladies:

Thank you! Thank you! to you all who made my July Designer Gallery appearance a big hit! I love doing that show. It is fast paced and exciting, and always a pleasure to be in such good company.

I have two exciting VICTOR COSTA OCCASION shows coming up:

Tuesday September 9th
5 am to 7 am with the lovely and charming Sandra Bennett
10 pm with the equally lovely and charming Lisa Robertson

Look for Fall wardrobe trends:

Royal Blue
Lavish lace
Buttery Faux suede
Ultra-Rich brocade
Call of the Wild animal prints

These are luxurious, feminine clothes that won't break the bank -- I know you will agree, it is always a great feeling to put on something new!

Have fun shopping....XO XO VICTOR COSTA

Hi Everyone...I'm back with an update about my Aug. 10th shows. The times are 8:00am and 5:00pm. Both shows will have many new things and some reorder styles. What can I say... keep your speed dial ready! With this collection, as always, I am truly amazed at the quality and workmanship of the garments.....I think my manufacturer has outdone herself. These clothes can hang in the best departments of the best stores and totally compete with anything that is there...only at a quarter of the price. Some of the highlights are [too many to list all];
1-A83957, 5 button, gently shaped jacket in a "new" boucle fabric. I think it's a cross between my signature boucle and a boiled wool. It also has real leather trims done in an unexpected way. The colors are Moss and Chestnut Brown.
2-A83972, Boucle short slim skirt [same fabric and colors as above].It also matches back to the A83574 suede jacket with contrast stitching that I showed on the July Designer Gallery.
3-A83983, Bold Black/Ivory menswear plaid jacket. It has a zip front, crew neck, pockets and has Black patent trims.
Patent continues to be strong for Fall!
4-A83973, English rib sweater jacket with faux leather trims, shirt collar, band pockets, placket front, and gold turn key closures.The leather looks so real I couldn't tell! I think it has a very Hermes look.....very thoroughbred.
5-A83974, Henley style knit dress, again with the faux leather trim and the gold turn key closures. Wear it with the above sweater jacket and it's dynamite!
6-A83961, A terrific pea jacket, in a new knitted fabric that looks like a woven. Great fun colors to perk up your wardrobe: Chartreuse, Tangerine and Raspberry. Looks great with winter white pants or jeans.
7-A83975, A shaped, zip front, stand collar jacket, with very fine strippings of black patent.....very chic in Black or Aubergine.
8-A83963, One of my favorite pieces is inspired by an "authentic" trench coat. It's made in my new hammered satin, which I introducd on the July Designer gallery, only this time it's water repellent! An interesting note: during WW1 the British goverment contracted Burburry, [a very traditional menswear company at the time], to make a coat for the soldiers on the front line fighting in the "TRENCHES".....hence the name. It can be a great evening coat or an everyday coat ....great again with jeans.
There are many many more new items: jackets, dresses, sweaters, tunics, blouses etc. etc., but you'll just have to tune in to see them all. Again, I am very proud of these clothes and hope you love them too!
In closing I would just like to say I very much appreciate your loyalty....it's hasn't gone unnoticed.
With much love and respect to you all,.....Louis