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Remembering the Linea line

santorini — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:38:47 GMT

This is the coldest day of the year and I'm wearing my black sweater knit pants from Linea. I LOVE these pants. Days like today remind me of how sad it is that they let that man leave QVC. I loved (still do!) his clothes and still wear them proudly.

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Bookplate — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:04:34 GMT

I have five of his coats in my closet, and two jackets. Sigh.

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santorini — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:08:06 GMT

@Bookplate wrote:
I have five of his coats in my closet, and two jackets. Sigh.

His were the best!! I loved his faux suede. I have the anorak in (I think) every color he made and also the full length coat. Plus the trenches (multiple colors) and too many other things to mention.

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PhilaLady1 — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:27:39 GMT

My lifestyle is very casual almost every day now. Yet I still regret getting rid of my Linea clothes. Over the years mostly donated and a few I tossed. There was a time when the majority of what was in my closet was from Louis. Wish I kept them. I still have a beautiful silk scarf.

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Big Joanie — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:32:08 GMT

the best for sure ....the workmanship was excellent ...

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:32:20 GMT

I miss seeing his shows, he was such a gentleman, and his clothes were so nice and timeless.

He had great models, and I miss seeing his lovely late wife as well....I hope he is doing well, and enjoying his retirement!

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Biftu — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:10:06 GMT

Since his departure the Q has found no one who can compare to his designs, materials, quality and collections. After all these years I'm still wearing his whisper knit pieces, leather jackets, trench coats, blazers, ponte pants, etc. Louis would show us how to coordinate and intermix his pieces. He was the best by far. Still loving them all.

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nascarfan — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:15:29 GMT

Louis is a true designer. His clothing is timeless and by far the best line in QVC, then and now. No one comes close to what he brought to his ladies but QVC buyers were not interested in his line.

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Biftu — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:26:48 GMT

@nascarfan wrote:
Louis is a true designer. His clothing is timeless and by far the best line in QVC, then and now. No one comes close to what he brought to his ladies but QVC buyers were not interested in his line.

@nascarfan I agree with what you said about his line. However, I disagree that QVC buyers were not interested. He had quite a following. Those who appreciate classic,well made clothing sure were. I guess those who rather be seen going out in sweats and PJs weren't interested.

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shoesnbags — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:38:55 GMT

@santorini I still wear so many of my Linea pieces! I'll be wearing a red plaid jacket of his to a Christmas luncheon on Wednesday. I sure do miss Louis.

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haddon9 — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:43:15 GMT

I liked a lot of his items a lot too. I have a couple of his leather jackets with sweater accents and I just love them! I have kept them even though I have lost weight. They are great jackets and I wish I could get them again new in my new size!

One thing that I wasn't happy about is that he didn't offer petite sizing in tops and sweaters. I tried a few of his whisper knit sweaters but they were always too long on me.

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santorini — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:44:12 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@santorini I still wear so many of my Linea pieces! I'll be wearing a red plaid jacket of his to a Christmas luncheon on Wednesday. I sure do miss Louis.

@shoesnbags Yes!!! I have two of his plaid blazers and they are just stunning!! The plaids match at the seams and the collars. I always get compliments when I wear them! I know I hold on to some things too long but I can't part with his pieces! I hope there isn't such thing as "thread rot" because I plan to keep these items for many more years.

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:48:16 GMT

I have being pulling out all my whisper knit items and I have a lot to wear this time of year. Louis is very missed, it's like only Susan Graver and Kim Gravel exist now. I know they both have an audience unfortunately I don't watch them.

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TexasMom1 — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:17:42 GMT

I still cherish every piece of Linea that I have! I think I discovered Louis and Linea in 2008 and have two full closets upstairs of Linea. Plus what ever I bring downstairs to our master closet. Once you found your "fit" you never had to worry about something in the Linea line not fitting well. I still look at eBay and Poshmark for some good buys. I love to go to Louis' blog site and search for items and how to accessorize and mix and match.
I love all my blazers and coats as well. This time of year I get so many compliments on the Tartan Plaid blazer in both the navy/red and the green/black/fuschia colors. So perfect for the holidays! His faux suede fashions are amazing!
Louis and his fashions are so very much missed!

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santorini — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:21:43 GMT

I know I'm dreaming but wouldn't it be nice if he did a one-time show where he had about 10 of his best selling items for sale again? He could even do it on his own website.

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Effie54 — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:23:20 GMT

I loved Linea by Louis. That was back in the day when QVC had real designers. The quality was superb! Now I rarely if ever buy anything. I can't watch the clothing people they have now.

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beach-mom — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:28:20 GMT

I came in late to Linea, but I made up for it!

I still wear my Linea designs all of the time. The dresses are definitely a staple, and I just wore a pair of pants Saturday, with a tan sweater. It's not petite, but since I'm right on the border it looks fine.

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beach-mom — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:34:07 GMT

Since we're talking Linea. . .

Most years I wear a Christmas dress covered by my ivory Linea tunic for Christmas Eve services.

I can't remember what my tunic is called. It's a heavier fabric, and it zips up. I'm working on the service, and I thought I'd better think about what I'm wearing!

Can anyone help me name this beautiful tunic?

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santorini — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:47:38 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Since we're talking Linea. . .

Most years I wear a Christmas dress covered by my ivory Linea tunic for Christmas Eve services.

I can't remember what my tunic is called. It's a heavier fabric, and it zips up. I'm working on the service, and I thought I'd better think about what I'm wearing!

Can anyone help me name this beautiful tunic?

I can't remember the name, but I have 4 colors. It's longer and is lined with a satin-like material. It looks great with pants and pencil skirts too. I bet you look gorgeous!!

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TexasMom1 — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:16:37 GMT

beach-mom,,,,I bet it was this....A389959.....

It was the V-Neck Zip Front Jacket?

I have it in the red , black, and the blue......just perfect! It also came in caramel and ivory