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Good Bye to George Simonton . . . .

GA GA — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:09:19 GMT

. . . unless we get busy and let QVC know we object to George Simonton being phased out! All his online clothing is on CLEARANCE and he was not there for this AM's two hour airing. There is nothing NEW in his line either. Another alarm sounded. There is a problem, Ladies. What are we going to get? More celebrities who hang their names on clothing lines and then we never see them after 3 months on the air? I remember too many like that. In George we have a true designer who knows clothing construction and quality. Come on, QVC, let's work with George if there is a difference of opinion on something And come on, Ladies, let's let QVC know we don't want George gone. Let's hear from you.

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1jenniferjuniper — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:16:39 GMT

Just because things are on clearance doesn"t mean that he is gone!

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daren — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:23:14 GMT

George Simonton is one of the most classic designer and always make it current. I don't know what is happening to QVC but they better get there act together and keep him on the air. Love George Simonton

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:25:11 GMT

Designers like George mostly make pieces for each season and what doesn't sell goes on clearance. They occasionally have a piece that is a wardrobe staple that will be re-ordered and in more colors, but the bulk of their items are one and done.

I think we would know if George was gone.

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GA GA — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:15:20 GMT

VaBelle, Look online. Almost everything is on clearance. Nothing is new. Why would we know when our designer disappears without clues? Yeah, Marc Bouwer--gone. Bradley with the leather jackets--gone. Bruce Makowsky--just about gone. Zoe--gone. It's happened to lots of them. QVC almost got rid of Louis Dell'Olio, except for the revolt by fans. I am concerned we are seeing the last of George. Plain and simple. It's nothing about seasons and clearance. He's being phased out.

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author — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:28:57 GMT

I think he is being phased out. It is so discouraging, as he is a true desinger and women of all ages can wear his clothes. Not everything is for me, but I have found some amazing pieces in his clothing line and I would HOPE QVC gets the hint and keeps him on.

With the latest move towards young and trendy and Logo and Isaac, I doubt they will.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:37:26 GMT

Does it occur to anyone that maybe George WANTS to be phased out? His Q appearances on top of his teaching duties must be a difficult burden. I sure will miss him though. I always loved to see what HE was wearing. Seems like he filled an important niche at the Q.

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colliegirls — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:38:49 GMT

It is never a good sign when everything is on clearance. Variety is good and the Q needs more of it, not less. I always enjoyed George S.

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dex — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:39:47 GMT

George mustn't be selling or he would still be on air.He isn't very aggressive with his approach to sales.I really liked watching him but I didn't buy.He needs to get innovative with his sales and step it up like Lois did.

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Serenity-Now — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:43:01 GMT

I see that same handwriting on the wall too, & I don't want to see George leave QVC! I think his clothes are feminine, great quality & beautifully made. He is a gentlemen & has been at QVC for many years. At this rate, they won't have many old-timer vendors when they do special anniversary shows in the future. Please keep George Simonton's line, QVC!

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BornToShop — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:43:21 GMT

Oh no, say it ain't so??? I love George's line & my closet validates that statement. I certainly hope this is not true. I would freak out if I had to go to a mall & shop stores trying to find clothing that would not make me look like a hoochie-mama. I hope to hear good news here regarding his line the next time I check back on this thread.

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Lotus — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:56:34 GMT

Although I have never purchased anything from his line, I think George and his clothing line is a class act.

I can dress casually at my place of employment, so I really don't have a need for his styles....but if I did, I'd be buying.

To bad QVC is catering to "throwaway" designs and designers.

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Midnight11 — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:42:12 GMT

i like George too, and hope he isn't gone.

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:43:41 GMT

From his Facebook page:

George Simonton June 16 ·

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL MY FANS AND FRIENDS!!! Also, to my fabulous models and my two hosts (Stacey and Courtney). Monday was a HUGE SUCCESS and I could not have done it without all your support!!! I hope the Q was happy with the turn out because the numbers were phenomenal - I did way over goal. God Bless you all! Your friend and most humbled designer, George XOXO

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MadameQueen — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:51:46 GMT

@ VaBelle35. Thanks for posting this. If Mr. Simonton is leaving, I hope it is his choice.

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DoneTryin — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:17:10 GMT

@GA GA wrote:
VaBelle, Look online. Almost everything is on clearance. Nothing is new. Why would we know when our designer disappears without clues? Yeah, Marc Bouwer--gone. Bradley with the leather jackets--gone. Bruce Makowsky--just about gone. Zoe--gone. It's happened to lots of them. QVC almost got rid of Louis Dell'Olio, except for the revolt by fans. I am concerned we are seeing the last of George. Plain and simple. It's nothing about seasons and clearance. He's being phased out.

Marc Bouwer is with EVINE now.

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Serenity-Now — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 01:03:56 GMT

@VaBelle35, I had read this post a few weeks ago, but what I noticed most is that he used to have a lot more postings on this Facebook page prior to that date, but then suddenly there wasn't much posted at all, since then. That tells it's own story, also. But i hope that I'm wrong, and he isn't going away. I really hope George Simonton will be on QVC for many more years. If he gets snapped up by another station, I'll follow him there.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 01:23:32 GMT

I'm sure if someone asks him a direct question on his FB page he will answer.

He could also just be on vacation. Since he is a teacher, it makes me wonder if he is just off for the summer and not posting.

All of Tim Gunn's items are on clearance but they have good reviews (the few reviews that they have). No mention of anything on his FB page either, so he may not be coming back. He was on in Lisa's last days, so it's been almost a year since he debuted his stuff.

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Pearlee — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 01:26:37 GMT

I do agree that a designer's line on clearance (most of it) isn't a good sign that the person will still beon QVC. However, it's very premature to say "goodbye' because this is all just conjecture and supposition. I thought Robert Lee Morris was gone for the same reason, but new pieces of his were presented in the past few days (I didn't tune in to any shows to see whether he himsself was on). Also, even if Simonton is phasing out, you don't know whose choice it is - maybe he wants to leave Q or even retire, since he's no "spring chicken." Until there is something official about it, it's pretty much a waste to try to surmise what is going on - it's a lot of assumptions based on the clearance items.

It might end up being true, but right noiw I think this thread title is way premature.

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culebra — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 03:28:53 GMT

Simonton's line at the beginning was cuter. I felt he dumbed down his line. Simonton though talented is not in a league with Louis Dell Olio. Dell Olio was a major player and successful couturier designer for many years since his early youth.

I buy a lot of LInea and would be very upset if he was phased out again. His clothes are the best on QVC. I suspect so would a lot of other ladies who shop at QVC.