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If you would create a product line to sell on QVC, what would it be?

bonnielu — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:11:58 GMT

I am convinced that in some cases celebrities are approached and lines are created for them to sponsor. It seems they are the spokesperson and perhaps never have anything to do with anything other than attempt to sell it to the public. What would you create for someone famous to promote?

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Cakers3 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:20:25 GMT

Well, based on your other thread perhaps a whiteness chart to determine when underwear should be tossed.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:21:48 GMT

@bonnielu. I'm sure you are correct. True fashion designers study extensively at places like Person's School of Design. It's a very complex science thst requires lots of knowledge and skills that the rest of us don't have. I don't know how anybody can just sit down with pad and pencil and anoint him or herself a "designer".

The same is true for jewelry designers...requires many technical skills.

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kelsey17 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:38:51 GMT

Probably a jewelry line....fine jewelry........delicate, tasteful...not overly expensive....

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fourpaws56 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:52:23 GMT

am inexpensive jewelery line reminiscent of the 60s and 70s...

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:57:03 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@bonnielu. I'm sure you are correct. True fashion designers study extensively at places like Person's School of Design. It's a very complex science thst requires lots of knowledge and skills that the rest of us don't have. I don't know how anybody can just sit down with pad and pencil and anoint him or herself a "designer".

The same is true for jewelry designers...requires many technical skills.

@Kachina624

I do agree it takes a lot of skill and knowledge ... but I think learning by apprenticeship is a also valid path to becoming a designer. In fact - learning in a "real world" environment might be an advantage. Learning by doing. For centuries - that's the way it was done.

And, of course - talent counts for a lot.

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sidsmom — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:13:04 GMT

I bet a large majority of the iconic designers of famous couture lines

don’t have a ‘proper’ design education.

If one has the ‘eye for design’ or a great sense of style...

those things can’t be taught.

This idea extends to so many other industries...especially creative.

It’s just a piece of paper.

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Shanus — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:13:38 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@bonnielu. I'm sure you are correct. True fashion designers study extensively at places like Person's School of Design. It's a very complex science thst requires lots of knowledge and skills that the rest of us don't have. I don't know how anybody can just sit down with pad and pencil and anoint him or herself a "designer".

The same is true for jewelry designers...requires many technical skills.

@Kachina624 I’ll vouch for the jewelry designers....many years of study!!!

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Shanus — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:18:50 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
@bonnielu. I'm sure you are correct. True fashion designers study extensively at places like Person's School of Design. It's a very complex science thst requires lots of knowledge and skills that the rest of us don't have. I don't know how anybody can just sit down with pad and pencil and anoint him or herself a "designer".

The same is true for jewelry designers...requires many technical skills.
@Kachina624

I do agree it takes a lot of skill and knowledge ... but I think learning by apprenticeship is a also valid path to becoming a designer. In fact - learning in a "real world" environment might be an advantage. Learning by doing. For centuries - that's the way it was done.

And, of course - talent counts for a lot.

@ALRATIBA Not sure if you watched any of RLM’s shows yesterday. He made a statement that he learned to MAKE the jewelry, not just draw it and turn it over to others to manufacture. I doubt if many jewelry “designers” can actually sit at a bench and fabricate a piece of jewelry they design. That takes skill.

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Shanus — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:23:06 GMT

The Q could use another line of bras, panties, nightgowns, etc..... Something more attractive and not as utilitarian as Breezies w/ the wide padded straps.

Even if no one sees your underwear except you, feeling feminine and pretty can also be done w/ an underwire.

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Lucky Charm — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:23:11 GMT

I know what I want in lingerie, jewelry, tops, shoes and handbags. VERY hard to find exactly what I want.

I do believe I could work with manufacturers to get what I want. I'm a stickler for details in all those categories.

Now price point would probably be high. But I myself would be willing to pay.

Quality (and presence) is worth it.

I wouldn't need a famous face to be my front man. I would feel confident enough to do it myself.

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:29:51 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@ALRATIBA wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
@bonnielu. I'm sure you are correct. True fashion designers study extensively at places like Person's School of Design. It's a very complex science thst requires lots of knowledge and skills that the rest of us don't have. I don't know how anybody can just sit down with pad and pencil and anoint him or herself a "designer".

The same is true for jewelry designers...requires many technical skills.
@Kachina624

I do agree it takes a lot of skill and knowledge ... but I think learning by apprenticeship is a also valid path to becoming a designer. In fact - learning in a "real world" environment might be an advantage. Learning by doing. For centuries - that's the way it was done.

And, of course - talent counts for a lot.

@ALRATIBA Not sure if you watched any of RLM’s shows yesterday. He made a statement that he learned to MAKE the jewelry, not just draw it and turn it over to others to manufacture. I doubt if many jewelry “designers” can actually sit at a bench and fabricate a piece of jewelry they design. That takes skill.

@Shanus

No, I didn't see him. I don't usually watch jewelry shows. But I do have a couple of his pieces from years ago.

Without mentioning any names ... there have been/are a couple of clothing "designers" that had me wondering if they had ever cut fabric or sewed a garment, or had more than a passing acquaintance with sweater knit garments.

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Pook — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:13:03 GMT

I am not a clothing designer but I could align with someone who could design and manufacture clothing based on my ideas. I would also like to design a line of bras specifically for larger busted women. I have found that if I wear racer back bras I have no aching pain from bra straps nor do I have divets in my shoulders but finding one that is supportive with no over spill and comfortable is next to impossible.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:31:10 GMT

Another line of makeup and skin care. Yes, don't we just need another one? There are so many already! But one that tackles the issues of mature skin only would be nice. This line would be very moderately priced, yet have a lot of the bells and whistles of some of the higher priced lines. And, since I have really picky, sensitive skin, every product would be fragrance free and center around these issues.

Also, a line of moderately priced clothing which considers that us more mature gals still want to look modern and somewhat trendy but we need clothing which is geared to our stage in life and issues. For instance, nice basic tops of a soft breathable fabric that is easy to care for and not of a flimsy, body hugging material. Bottoms that have a classic tailoring and kind fit, wash and wear. Many pieces that can be mixed and matched.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:45:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@bonnielu. I'm sure you are correct. True fashion designers study extensively at places like Person's School of Design. It's a very complex science thst requires lots of knowledge and skills that the rest of us don't have. I don't know how anybody can just sit down with pad and pencil and anoint him or herself a "designer".

The same is true for jewelry designers...requires many technical skills.

And not be influenced by other designers. I hear it all the time on Project Runway that something is very reminiscent of famous designers or that the judges have seen it hundreds of times.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:43:39 GMT

I would go away from clothes, shoes and bags and design a line for pets. Beds, bowls, shirts, leashes, blankets.

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Cumbercookie13 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:03:03 GMT

I know the Q has a lot of clothing and shoe lines, but I would have a line of fashion, shoes and bras with extended sizing - clothing going to size 4X, shoes going to size 13 W, bras going to cup size H. I keep hearing from B&M retailers there is no demand for extended sizes, but when you go online (pretty much the only place you can find it), what sells out first or is in limited quantities? Those same extended sizes.

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sidsmom — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:03:39 GMT

I realized QVC tried this at one point many years ago but

I’m really surprised Men’s Wear didn’t make it w/ televised shopping.

I would think the person who would not want to venture out into

the crazy retail world would appreciate at-home shopping...gentlemen.

Any ideas why it didn’t work out?

🤔

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:40:10 GMT

My jewelry aesthetic is much like what Robert Lee Morris designs. Not just what he brings here to QVC, but if you check out his own webpage and social media pages....he is so incredible! In my wildest dreams I would have that kind talent to create such architectural, artistic, and unique styles.

I have also always dreamed of a fashion line similar to some of the designs that Marla Wynne brings to HSN [but not everything would be as boxy as a lot of hers]. I would incorporate some simple, very light-handed etchings as contemporary prints in some of the styles. None of the big flowers or dense prints are my style.

A makeup line that is more inclusive of all women. QVC selects a narrow number of shades for each brand to sell here. But a lot of the brands have far more selections on their own webpage. So I'd offer a brand whose very definition is inclusive so QVC cannot get away with reducing the number of shades. I'd offer the fairest of the fair, to the deepest of the deep, and at least 30 shades (and different undertones) in between.

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Shanus — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:04:50 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
Another line of makeup and skin care. Yes, don't we just need another one? There are so many already! But one that tackles the issues of mature skin only would be nice. This line would be very moderately priced, yet have a lot of the bells and whistles of some of the higher priced lines. And, since I have really picky, sensitive skin, every product would be fragrance free and center around these issues.

Also, a line of moderately priced clothing which considers that us more mature gals still want to look modern and somewhat trendy but we need clothing which is geared to our stage in life and issues. For instance, nice basic tops of a soft breathable fabric that is easy to care for and not of a flimsy, body hugging material. Bottoms that have a classic tailoring and kind fit, wash and wear. Many pieces that can be mixed and matched.

@AngelPuppy1 Good morning. Point 1: I doubt if there could be a “one fits all” skincare line for mature skin. The bells & whistles of high priced brands usually never work...they promise what the older woman wants to hear: younger, brighter, clearer, less wrinkled skin. That’s not available at any price.

Point 2: Q addresses your request w/ Denim & Co. and the several “loungewear” lines. Unfortunately, we’re not their target consumer. That’s why the clothing is high priced, ill fitting, styling too trendy, etc.

I’m not sure if you developed these 2 product lines, there’d be enough customers to purchase them. So many people have become disenchanted with QVC.