topic Re: Dennis Basso in Q Talk

Dennis Basso

32degrees — Mon, 09 May 2022 21:32:34 GMT

Has Dennis Basso received a "memo"? Looks like his next show is at 1am on the 21st. This is very much like what happened to Louis dell Olio 2 years ago. Katrina Szich had him on her show numerous times in past. He is one of the Great Gentlemen of QVC.

Re: Dennis Basso

lgfan — Mon, 09 May 2022 21:40:46 GMT

@32degrees "Has Dennis Basso received a "memo"? Looks like his next show is at 1am on the 21st. This is very much like what happened to Louis dell Olio 2 years ago. Katrina Szich had him on her show numerous times in past. He is one of the Great Gentlemen of QVC."

Unless he is planning on designing a loungewear line I don't see that QVC has much use for him.

Re: Dennis Basso

Nataliesgramma — Mon, 09 May 2022 22:00:02 GMT

Bob Mackie is gone too....

Re: Dennis Basso

MezzieStarr — Mon, 09 May 2022 22:20:12 GMT

For anyone interested, QVC has been pushing a documentary they made about Dennis called "Behind the Label Dennis Basso" on their streaming services.

It's narrated by Jane Treacy and is currently running on Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, etc.

I watched it yesterday. Runs about 30 mins.

Re: Dennis Basso

FishandSnail — Mon, 09 May 2022 23:03:12 GMT

I hope Katrina Szish was involved with this, since she was his main foil since she began at QVC. But I'm sure Jane will make this about her somehow.

Re: Dennis Basso

banned again — Mon, 09 May 2022 23:09:37 GMT

@FishandSnail wrote:
I hope Katrina Szish was involved with this, since she was his main foil since she began at QVC. But I'm sure Jane will make this about her somehow.

And well deserved if so. Jane Rudolph Treacy hosted the premiere of Dennis Basso Boutique on Saturday, December 4, 1993 at 10am ET, and dozens of other hours since his debut. I don't see how the other host's three years in the late night is relevant.

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Reever — Mon, 09 May 2022 23:24:06 GMT

The old guard better be on alert. Seems like the Q is pushing out representatives of lines they dont own a stake of. What they did to poor Bob Mackie was disrespectful. The man had a hip replacement and when he returned was relegated to infrequent appearances on QVC2. I suspect Dennis Basso will be the next domino. Very sad for those of us who were from the origilnal era of the 1990s. Own at least a dozen of Bassos throws and faux minks.

Re: Dennis Basso

lgfan — Mon, 09 May 2022 23:32:04 GMT

@Reever " I suspect Dennis Basso will be the next domino. Very sad for those of us who were from the origilnal era of the 1990s. Own at least a dozen of Bassos throws and faux minks."

If you have ever seen the show "Say Yes to the Dress" he also designs beautiful wedding dresses.

Re: Dennis Basso

ellaphant — Tue, 10 May 2022 00:07:53 GMT

@banned again wrote:
@FishandSnail wrote:
I hope Katrina Szish was involved with this, since she was his main foil since she began at QVC. But I'm sure Jane will make this about her somehow.
And well deserved if so. Jane Rudolph Treacy hosted the premiere of Dennis Basso Boutique on Saturday, December 4, 1993 at 10am ET, and dozens of other hours since his debut. I don't see how the other host's three years in the late night is relevant.

So what if Jane hosted his debut show? Numerous other hosts had shows with him for years. Geesh

Re: Dennis Basso

ellaphant — Tue, 10 May 2022 00:11:54 GMT

@Reever wrote:
The old guard better be on alert. Seems like the Q is pushing out representatives of lines they dont own a stake of. What they did to poor Bob Mackie was disrespectful. The man had a hip replacement and when he returned was relegated to infrequent appearances on QVC2. I suspect Dennis Basso will be the next domino. Very sad for those of us who were from the origilnal era of the 1990s. Own at least a dozen of Bassos throws and faux minks.

" disrespectful?" Gee, this is not a tea party, it's a businees. Bob Mackie had been in business for decades, he's a big boy and understands business decisions. If its not selling, its going to go.

Re: Dennis Basso

MarkeieMark — Tue, 10 May 2022 00:34:27 GMT

And Stan Herman remains.

Re: Dennis Basso

banned again — Tue, 10 May 2022 00:55:15 GMT

@ellaphant Yes, precisely. My post in another thread stated that Dennis likes working with Leah Williams, who hosted the Dennis Basso Boutique Live from Tavern on the Green. Dennis must also have liked working with Lena McIlwain, otherwise she wouldn't have been a representative for his brand.

But QVC likes to indicate when a particular brand debuted with a host who continues to host their show, such as Pat always mentioning that she was the first host for EternaGold in September 1993 or Mary Beth mentioning that she was the first host for Joan Rivers, Denim & Co., Imperial Gold, Honora, etc.

Re: Dennis Basso

Enufstuff — Tue, 10 May 2022 03:29:55 GMT

@MarkeieMark I love Stan Herman. He was on much more often years ago. His cotton chenille robes were the best and I still have and wear some of them. I also have many of his lounge dresses.

In the 1970's I had a few of the dresses that he designed and sold under the label "Mr. Mort". They were so cute.

He has had a long and amazing career as a designer. Also, he

remembers us petites.

He just seems like a real sweetheart. I wish he could bring back the cotton chenille robes.

Re: Dennis Basso

ValuSkr — Tue, 10 May 2022 02:04:39 GMT

@banned again wrote:
Jane Rudolph Treacy hosted the premiere of Dennis Basso Boutique on Saturday, December 4, 1993 at 10am ET, and dozens of other hours since his debut.

You have a pretty good memory!

Re: Dennis Basso

faeriemoon — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:11:31 GMT

Since he is a furrier IRL, I hope he goes out of business entirely.

Re: Dennis Basso

EastCoastGal — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:50:17 GMT

@faeriemoon.... I love your tag line soooo much! (I think that's what it's called!) It makes me laugh out loud every time I read one of your posts!!! ...especially the ending "...who's trying so hard to be helpful, but is in fact quite drunk." HA!!!! That is so true because I've found after l post on Facebook, Auto Correct puts in the wrong word than what I wanted! ....and l also agree with your comment about Dennis....

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faeriemoon — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:53:57 GMT

@EastCoastGal wrote:
@faeriemoon.... I love your tag line soooo much! (I think that's what it's called!) It makes me laugh out loud every time I read one of your posts!!! ...especially the ending "...who's trying so hard to be helpful, but is in fact quite drunk." HA!!!! That is so true because I've found after l post on Facebook, Auto Correct puts in the wrong word than what I wanted! ....and l also agree with your comment about Dennis....

@EastCoastGal I'm glad it gives you a giggle!! Gotta love that Auto Correct; it makes us all look like idiots!! Also, I have begun dictating texts because it's much faster. Another opportunity to sound like an idiot!!

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RNbynite — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:54:09 GMT

@faeriemoon I hate that he still uses natural fur in his high end designs. Who buys this stuff? Those poor innocent animals. UGH. Like someone once said, “that fur looks better on the animal than on any human”.

Re: Dennis Basso

faeriemoon — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:55:59 GMT

@RNbynite wrote:
@faeriemoon I hate that he still uses natural fur in his high end designs. Who buys this stuff? Those poor innocent animals. UGH. Like someone once said, “that fur looks better on the animal than on any human”.

@RNbynite I so completely and totally agree with you. When I see someone in real fur it both depresses and nauseates me.

Re: Dennis Basso

EastCoastGal — Tue, 10 May 2022 13:01:05 GMT

Re: Stan Herman...I love Stan Herman's nightgowns and bathrobes! Just recently l ordered the short summer bathrobe with short sleeves in blue. It washed great (and hung it up to dry.) l believe he called it "baby terry" because it's soooo soft! Keep making your fabulous items Stan! One time l read a review that ended with... Keep up the great work Herman! 😂 I bet he got a kick out of that! 😂