Linea Leisure for the Well Dressed Woman - Page 4

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/3/2015 Beccaboone2 said:
I love Linea and I love Louis - he is the best designer on QVC (or anywhere, really), IMO. I've been a fan for about 2 years now, and during that time have accumulated many, many pieces of Linea. I wear something Linea about every day.

I have to put this out there, though - as a long-time reader of these boards (long before I "discovered" Linea), I have to say that I think perhaps *part* of the reason there are so many critical posters of Linea and Louis is that at times, Linea fans can sound sort of harsh and defensive of the line and of Louis. I understand the history here - I have read through it all as it's happened over the years, even if I don't participate much - and it's clear that Louis has many devoted followers (which I include myself as). But to post something like this - bolded and some of it in caps - well, it gives off a defensive, aggressive message that I believe is a turn off to many. There is nothing wrong with sweatshirts, and to say Louis would "never sell anything in the sweatshirt family" - bolded and capped no less, is kind of insulting to people who may love and wear sweatshirts often, and may well alienate that person from ever wanting to even try Linea. For the record, I rarely if ever wear sweatshirts (I don't think I even have one at this point) - but I do see women in very casual settings (at the garden center, grocery shopping, etc.) who do wear them and look fine.

I think we can all "promote" and support Louis and the Linea line more effectively when we do not appear appear to be so defensive of everything that is written or said. Frankly, Linea quality and design speaks for itself. I'm looking forward to new Linea items this month and into spring.

Bingo.

BellaPaprika · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/3/2015 GraceCO said:
Here's the definition of a "sweatshirt" courtesy of Google:

a loose, heavy shirt, typically made of cotton, worn when exercising or as leisurewear.

Frankly, I think the term "fashion sweatshirt" is an oxymoron.

That's a traditional and outdated definition. In the world of fashion you have to keep up and the definition has changed. This is from inStyle last Fall:

"Once strictly for athletes, gym-goers, and errand-runners, the humble sweatshirt has risen to become such a stylish staple, in fact, that we spotted an endless stream of New York Fashion Week attendees wearing various sweatshirts this week styled to fall-y perfection, despite the fact that most days were barely cool enough for a T-shirt."

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

How did a tunic stir up a tempest in a teapot? Ah, the magic of the Internet.

BellaPaprika · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/3/2015 Goldie76 said:
On 1/3/2015 BlueCollarBabe said:
I wonder what the OP will do when Louis does design a sweatshirt in the next few months. He may call it "french terry" but we'll all know it's a sweatshirt. And I'm sure it will look great.

BCB, I know you were being facetious, and I often appreciate your approach of calling things as you see them, but Louis's C&C (cut and color) typically do some magic on any item he touches.

So, if he does do a sweatshirt, it will most likely be a beaut in my eyes. (And no, I do not like everything that is presented in the Linea line. So, it is possible I might not like it.) It just might be that the Linea Ladies respond to a subset of different beauty tropes than others do. There is nothing wrong or right about that, it just is what it is. (I know some hate that phrase, but I embrace it for all its truth. It sings to me.)

That is how I see things.

Thanks for the first line, Goldie and ITA with your take on LDO. That's why I said " And I'm sure it will look great." In fact, I'm really hoping he reads this and decides to do some!

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

On 1/3/2015 BlueCollarBabe said:
On 1/3/2015 Goldie76 said:
On 1/3/2015 BlueCollarBabe said:
I wonder what the OP will do when Louis does design a sweatshirt in the next few months. He may call it "french terry" but we'll all know it's a sweatshirt. And I'm sure it will look great.

BCB, I know you were being facetious, and I often appreciate your approach of calling things as you see them, but Louis's C&C (cut and color) typically do some magic on any item he touches.

So, if he does do a sweatshirt, it will most likely be a beaut in my eyes. (And no, I do not like everything that is presented in the Linea line. So, it is possible I might not like it.) It just might be that the Linea Ladies respond to a subset of different beauty tropes than others do. There is nothing wrong or right about that, it just is what it is. (I know some hate that phrase, but I embrace it for all its truth. It sings to me.)

That is how I see things.

Thanks for the first line, Goldie and ITA with your take on LDO. That's why I said " And I'm sure it will look great." In fact, I'm really hoping he reads this and decides to do some!

I misinterpreted you, BCB. To be honest, I thought you were suggesting that Linea Ladies would blindly buy a schmatta from Louis. But you actually meant it would be an attractive sweatshirt, if he went that direction. It would be something to see.

Below is the trouble-making tunic. Funny, it looks as though butter wouldn't melt in its mouth.

ETA: Besides stirring up a fuss, this tunic has had an unusual distribution of sales. Typically, XS, S and M go on waitlist first, but not this tunic. On waitlist are XXS and L through 3X. Very strange, indeed.

Linea Leisure by Louis DellOlio Raglan Sleeve Knit Tee

GraceCO · ‎11-16-2011

I can't quite "keep up" with the current trends, so I'll leave both you ladies to discuss all the merits of the "fashion sweatshirt." ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$

And, Louis, if you're listening...please don't go there.

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

On 1/3/2015 GraceCO said:
I can't quite "keep up" with the current trends, so I'll leave both you ladies to discuss all the merits of the "fashion sweatshirt." ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$

And, Louis, if you're listening...please don't go there.

Grace, I am not pulling for Louis to do one, but if he did, I think it would be exceptional (because of his special talent). I really don't have a dog in this race as I do not wear sweatshirts. They are not becoming on me.

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

I guess I am in the minority as I do sweatshirts - and am glad Louis is making a Leisure line. Having retired from a corporate job/life this line interests me - however opted not to order this beautifully designed top just too much spandex for me. Looking forward to seeing other pieces though and I am sure everyone who ordered will love them.

GraceCO · ‎11-16-2011

On 1/3/2015 Goldie76 said:
On 1/3/2015 GraceCO said:
I can't quite "keep up" with the current trends, so I'll leave both you ladies to discuss all the merits of the "fashion sweatshirt." ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$

And, Louis, if you're listening...please don't go there.

Grace, I am not pulling for Louis to do one, but if he did, I think it would be exceptional (because of his special talent). I really don't have a dog in this race as I do not wear sweatshirts. They are not becoming on me.

Goldie, my comment was directed to BlueCollarBabe, who wrote: "I'm really hoping he (Louis) reads this and decides to do some!"

I'm not a sweatshirt kinda gal, either.

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

On 1/3/2015 BlueCollarBabe said:
On 1/3/2015 GraceCO said:
Here's the definition of a "sweatshirt" courtesy of Google:

a loose, heavy shirt, typically made of cotton, worn when exercising or as leisurewear.

 

Frankly, I think the term "fashion sweatshirt" is an oxymoron. 

 

That's a traditional and outdated definition. In the world of fashion you have to keep up and the definition has changed. This is from inStyle last Fall:

"Once strictly for athletes, gym-goers, and errand-runners, the humble sweatshirt has risen to become such a stylish staple, in fact, that we spotted an endless stream of New York Fashion Week attendees wearing various sweatshirts this week styled to fall-y perfection, despite the fact that most days were barely cool enough for a T-shirt."