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George Simonton retired

IMW — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:32:19 GMT

GS retired from an extremely successful careers in designing as well as teaching.

Used to love to listen to him explaining how garments were made. He tried to manufacture things in US.

He loved women and tried to make us look good.

GS was featuring the cold shoulder look years and years ago.

He seemed to lose his way a bit at the end with "embellishments".

I wrote letters to tptb to keep him. A man with class and kindness and true humility.

I wish him a fabulous retirement

Re: George Simonton retired

kjae — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:36:47 GMT

My clothing from him has held up beautifully. Cannot say that about the other designer here. I loved watching him present. I hope he is well and wil enjoy his retirement. Always loved that channel set ruby ring he wore on on his right hand. It was magnificent.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:42:03 GMT

I always looked forward to his appearances just to see what he was wearing. He had a fantastic wardrobe. No other vendor ever went to such length to honor the viewer by his prep for his shows. Half of the men can't bother to shave or comb their hair.

His clothing was nice and filled a niche that has been vacant since his departure.

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momtochloe — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:48:47 GMT

Thanks so much for this @IMW as I am a huge GS fan and was very sorry when he left QVC. The quality of his clothes were always very well made and fit a woman's body perfectly. I always enjoyed watching him as he described in great detail how items were designed and the attention to detail that took place. You just don't see that anymore.

Another designer I really miss is Chloe Dao. I purchased a few pieces from her limited collection and got nothing but compliments on them (my friend who sews practically ripped a jacket off of me examining how well it was constructed she was so impressed). I just looked up her line, I am glad to see she is still carrying her designs forward as they look terrific. I wish both of them well as they deserve it.

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:58:19 GMT

I just looked at his Facebook and he said he is busy designing for Saks, Nordstroms and lord and Taylor's. He also said he is still teaching classes. He posted this the end of June.

Re: George Simonton retired

nana59 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:09:26 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
I just looked at his Facebook and he said he is busy designing for Saks, Nordstroms and lord and Taylor's. He also said he is still teaching classes. He posted this the end of June.

wow--sounds like a busy retirement!

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Katcat1 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:13:22 GMT

George, I will miss seeing you on QVC. Happy Retirement.

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GCR18 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:19:49 GMT

Did George write a blog about retiring?

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:47:36 GMT

Sounds as if he only retired from QVC. I wish this respectful gentle man much happiness and success.

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:51:02 GMT

George put on his Facebook awhile ago that QVC did not ask him back and he was very disappointed. I felt bad as I always liked him.

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missy1 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:52:52 GMT

George very classy, like Bob Mackie and Tova.

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MarkeieMark — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:54:49 GMT

The man was closest to getting to Bergdorf Goodman for ANY shopping channel IMHO.

The real deal.

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Puzzle Piece — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 02:32:13 GMT

He had talent and design style for women. I wish him all the best and have missed him and his items.

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MarieIG — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 03:03:48 GMT

Loved his skirts. Wish him the best. I don't think Q's decision was the right one.

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lOVETOSHOP — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 03:30:22 GMT

I have a few pieces of George's that I really love, and I miss him on the Q also.

He was a true gentleman and had a kind demeanor about him. I liked to listen to him talk about how he taught his students at FIT about designing clothes to fit a woman's body, areas to pay attention to, etc. etc. he was very interesting!

I agree that he fits into the class of designers such as Bob Mackie, who are too few and far between nowadays!!

Re: George Simonton retired

IMW — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 03:58:14 GMT

According to his fan club's fb site as of feb 6 GS has

retired. His fan club site remained open and they were asking for submissions.

His clothing has disappeared from retail except for odds and ends. I so wish it were not so.

Re: George Simonton retired

Kachina624 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:39:32 GMT

@momtochloe CHLOE has a boutique in Houston and her designs were featured a couple of times on the TLC show, The Little Couple. She seemed to be doing very well. Her shop was in the high rent district.

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:35:58 GMT

He had a beautiful line of clothing.....I wish him well!

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Krimpette — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:26:05 GMT

He was one of my very favorites to watch. Even if I didn't buy anything, I loved the details he provided during his presentations. A very talented, classy man. I miss his shows.

Re: George Simonton retired

Zhills — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:27:15 GMT

I believe he just retired from QVC. Check out his FB page or Google his name.