Camel-hair ensemble in Anne Klein advertising
Louis Dell’Olio · Fall 1993
Louis Dell’Olio
- American sportswear
- Tailored separates
Louis Dell’Olio built his career around polished American sportswear and the relationship between individual pieces in a wardrobe. A Parsons graduate who trained with Norman Norell, he joined Anne Klein in 1973.
Louis Dell’Olio
Five looks to know
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Camel-hair ensemble in Anne Klein advertising
Fall 1993
Dell’Olio identifies the central look as a camel-hair coat and turtleneck with black suede. Coordinated accessories show how the clothes formed a complete American sportswear wardrobe.
Anne Klein Fall 1993 advertising, model Estelle Lefébure; reproduced by designer Louis Dell’Olio
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White blouse and black trousers, worn by Shalom Harlow at left
Anne Klein; photographed for Vogue February 1993
Shalom Harlow, at left, wears Dell’Olio’s white silk georgette blouse and black silk faille trousers for Anne Klein. The other model, Amber Valletta, wears Donna Karan and is not the selected design.
Arthur Elgort / Condé Nast Archive, via Google Arts & Culture
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Unitard and wrap skirt in the Spring 1992 campaign
Anne Klein Spring 1992
The printed campaign photograph at left shows Christy Turlington in a unitard and one-button wrap skirt, key layering pieces that Dell’Olio identifies in his Spring 1992 collection.
Anne Klein campaign photograph reproduced by Louis Dell’Olio; original photographer not stated
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Striped knit dress and cardigan
Anne Klein Spring 1991
The complete look at right coordinates a striped knit dress and cardigan with red tights and a checked bucket bag, illustrating Dell’Olio’s design of a full wardrobe including accessories.
Anne Klein archival photograph reproduced by Louis Dell’Olio; original photographer not stated
Collection selection
Hot-pink elongated blazer and red skirt
Anne Klein Spring 1991
A narrow double-breasted blazer with a cutaway lower front lengthens the silhouette over a red tank and pencil skirt.
Anne Klein archival photograph reproduced by Louis Dell’Olio; original photographer not statedCollections & archive pieces
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About Louis Dell’Olio
After Klein’s death, he and Donna Karan led the design team; he later continued as the collection’s sole designer. His work combined tailored outerwear, knitwear and accessories into coordinated looks. He subsequently developed Linea for QVC, extending the same emphasis on useful separates to a broader audience. His own archive documents the design and presentation of these collections.