Hey Raijin, no I haven't had a chance to see or touch any Linea. I tried looking for it on ebay, but apparently some other crap *** company is named Linea as well hahaha
Do they carry it at Atelier? I'm definitely hoping that there will be some pieces in the $300 range thru LMaltieri/C.Diem... I'd like to try the brand out so to speak before I invest heavily in a leather shirt or the linen pants(which are absolutely awesome by the way. The little button string/loops to close the front are absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!).
I can see how the line is very separate from other brands. I would definitely have a hard time mixing some of the more "earthy" pieces with other brands. The overall look of the line is extremely organic I feel, and I just can't see the linen pants, or the leather shirt worn with anything but more of Altieri's designs. It's like you NEED the worn leather boots for the look. A slim pair of smooth black leather shoes wouldn't look right.
How do you mix your Linea/C.Diem/LMaltieri pieces with your other clothes? Since my closet seems to be predominantly Dior at the moment... which is a very "new", slim, sleek cutting, it seems like these Linea/C.Diem/LMaltieri pieces would clash. Of course the dress shirts, tees and long sleeved shirts would work pretty well since they are universal in terms of pairing... but the leather shirt and the various pants?
-Albert