topic Re: George Simonton in Fashion

George Simonton

CatLady72 — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:29:44 GMT

I do not see George Simonton anywhere listed on September's program guide...Is he still with us?

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Trix — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:33:53 GMT

Now that you mention it I haven't seen George since they did spring previews back in late winter. Hopefully he just took a long break and has not been ill this summer. Of course there's always the possibility that he's being eased out of QVC. Not to compare apples to oranges, but it seems like Bob Mackie is getting more air time again, and Louis Del Olio has been given more air time this year while SImonton has had much less.

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KateBee — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:43:26 GMT

I see a clearance show on August 28. I ordered and loved a pair of the crystal knit pants and a cardi and tank set last spring. I hope he is just working on a great fall line. The quality of his clothing is top notch.

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ajsidney12 — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:35:20 GMT

He actually had quite a few shows over the summer, just not very recently (August). You can follow him on FB he always posts about the upcoming shows.

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SUEFROMCA — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:22:38 GMT

Today was a 2 hour show of clearance items. Wonder if George is not returning.

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GA GA — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:37:24 GMT

Those of us who know good fashion and clothing construction, are very concerned that George Simonton's line is being phased out. If you look online, you'll notice that just about everything is on Clearance. In addition, there is nothing NEW listed with his clothing line. This should sound the first alarm. Then, the fact that George was not there for a two hour show this AM should be of concern to all of us. He'd never miss the opportunity to showcase his designs for two hours. So, what are we going to be subjected to? More fly-by-night clothing lines endorsed by celebrities who come on strong and then disappear after a few shows? Come on, QVC, work with George and give us ladies some clothing constructed by a pro. Let's chime in, ladies. Our George is disappearing right before our eyes. Who out there cares?

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carriecal — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:55:03 GMT

I care a lot! I have been very worried that George was leaving the Q and that really would upset me no end. I don;t know what major department stores carry his line(s) so I would love to be enlightened. Of all designers, his clothes fit me so well and are quality pieces, I feel better than anyone else. I still like Bob Mackie for some pieces but without George, I will have to look elsewhere. If anyone knows, please share!

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luvdoodles — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:49:09 GMT

They said he was on vacation. I'm sure he will be back.

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lolakimono — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 10:35:17 GMT

@carriecal wrote:
I don;t know what major department stores carry his line(s) so I would love to be enlightened. If anyone knows, please share!

@carriecal

He was at Nordies and Lord & Taylor. If I recall, he does mostly outerwear for them, so now there aren't any pieces at Nordies, and L & T has two items- both are outerwear.

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author — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:20:10 GMT

I certainly hope he isn't being "phased out"! I have a small number of his clothes, but agree they are made beautifully and fit me so well. His are the only pants on QVC that fit me to perfection. Just wish he could do more than the knits or the large scale prints, animal prints, etc. in so many of his options for us.

What I do have I wear often, and just ordered another pair of pants on clearance.

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luv-the-Q — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:06:36 GMT

George is the best.

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GA GA — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 06:23:12 GMT

Let's not assume things will be the same. You know what ASSUME makes out of you and me! QVC, we want access to George Simonton. Where are his fashions going? Do we loyal customers deserve to know?

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Luvtoshopathome — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:08:11 GMT

Well remember what happened when they wanted to phase out Louis del'Ollio? Everyone protested and wrote in and now he's on more than he was before. I think maybe all lovers of George and his designs, including myself, should be notifying corporate that we don't want him gone. I watched the show early this morning and the host said George was watching from home. That's not like him unless he's not feeling well, which I hope is not the case.

QVC......WE WOMEN WANT AND NEED TRUE DESIGNERS LIKE GEORGE, NOT JUST CELEBRITIES WHO STICK THEIR NAMES ON CLOTHING OR DESIGNERS WHO ONLY BRING FAD CLOTHING, WHICH WILL,PROBABLY NOT BE IN STYLE NEXT YEAR.. IF GEORGE IS PHASED OUT, I THINK YOU WILL BE LOSING MANY CUSTOMERS. I, FOR ONE, AM TIRED OF ALL THESE FAD DESIGNERS WITH RIDICULOUS PRICES. NOT EVERYONE WANTS TO BUY ALL THESE SHARKBITE HEM CLOTHING AND PIECES THAT ARE LAYERED AND LAYERED WITH DIFFERENT PRINTS AND RUFFLES THAT MAKE YOUR HIPS AND REAR LOOK HUGE, WHICH DESIGNS ARE CONSTANTLY BEING PRESENTED. HOW OFTEN IS GEORGE ON AND WHEN HE IS ITS USUALLY ON OFF HOURS. WHY? WE DONT NEED TO SEE THE SAME PROGRAMS WITH THE SAME STYLES CONSTANTLY. I LOVE CLASSIC CLOTHES AND I LOVE GEORGE WHO IS A TRUE GREAT DESIGNER AND A WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN. I WILL DEFINITELY BE CALLING AND WRITING TO CORPORATE AND HOPE ALL YOU OTHER WOMEN WHO LOVE GEORGE'S DESIGNS WILL DO THE SAME.

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insomniac — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:23:20 GMT

I'm a latecomer to the Simonton fan club. But if QVC is easing him out, I am ANGRY. His styles really work for me.

I agree that the trashy fly-by-night lines should never get air time.

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Pearlee — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:56:14 GMT

insomniac wrote:
. But if QVC is easing him out,

Are you certain? Have you read anything official about that.?

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febe1 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 14:21:27 GMT

I seriously don't think our George is going anywhere. George has his following as does Louis on Linea. George is a real sweetheart. He does lovely fashion and has the patient, informant way of the professor he is.

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GA GA — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 23:58:13 GMT

I've voiced my opinion before on this. Let's not assume George is going to stay with us. QVC, we ladies missed George on fall fashion fling today. The writing is on the wall and I am saddened.

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carriecal — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 01:31:19 GMT

GA, I agree with you. I cannot recall when George was last on but it has been some time and just too long an absence to ignore. I have been buying many of his pieces on sale and know some have had more than one price adjustment (the Q wil give you the lowest price in 30 days). The writing is very clearly on the wall and I also am deeply saddened. When I see "newer" lines we have to choose from, I want to laugh as they are such a joke. All they need to do it have a name the public knows and stick it on a clothing line. I am disabled and it is not easy for me to get out shopping since I need to use a scooter to get around. My scooter tires are going to have a lot more miles on them in the future. Other than Bob Mackie, Louis and very few Denim and Co pieces, I am off to the malls. Although I have not posted, I have been buying from QVC since way back when they sold toasters and the like and the hosts packed them up <g>.

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Barbara in Virginia — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 06:23:58 GMT

It would be a crying shame if QVC lets George Simonton goes. I am an infrequent customerof his as his cut is not the best for me, but I certainly recognize the quality and calibre of his work. And such a kind and gentle man!

He certainly has his following. And should QVC try to dump him, I hope that his fans will rise up and protest mightily as we Linea Ladies did! You could probably get quite a few of us to sign on to your effort.

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GA GA — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:10:38 GMT

Simonton Says QVC is not responding to us about our designer George! Do we not deserve to have an experienced designer making fashions accessible to us? Let's hear it, ladies, for getting George back on the air!