topic Re: George Simonton in Fashion

George Simonton

CountryMusicGal — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:14:11 GMT

What has happened to George Simonton? He was a long-time regular but seems to have disappeared from view. Is he no longer with QVC?

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Holidaybug — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:19:55 GMT

I was wondering also. I love the fit of his clothes, he designs with the female body in mind. I miss him!

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PhilaLady1 — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:27:22 GMT

Kicked to the curb by QVC. I miss him, too.

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Brooklynny — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:27:43 GMT

That's what it looks like. My semi-educated industry guess is that he could no longer produce the quality merchandise he was known for at the price points that QVC wants, and he appears to be the type of person who won't compromise on quality. Another issue might be that since he's a tenured professor at Fashion Institute of Technology, he may no longer have the time to devote to creating a line for QVC. Designing and manufacturing is a complicated, all-consuming proposition, and sometimes you have to make a choice. He's a talented man, regardless.

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millieshops — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:41:05 GMT

Could he just have chosen to semi-retire? How do we know it wasn't his choice not to sign a new contract? I have no idea of his age. I just googled him and didn't see it.

I did read the reviews from some of his students at FIT. Just like here, some were inspired, some weren't, some loved his classes, some said he was rude and condescending.

Also saw that there are plenty of other retailers selling him and having sales. I didn't even know he was in those stores!

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Fressa — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:50:12 GMT

I miss him as well. He had a message on his facebook page that his QVC contract was not renewed. I loved his line!!

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sparklestar — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:50:54 GMT

Was is the operative word.

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ECBG — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:00:04 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
Could he just have chosen to semi-retire? How do we know it wasn't his choice not to sign a new contract? I have no idea of his age. I just googled him and didn't see it.

I did read the reviews from some of his students at FIT. Just like here, some were inspired, some weren't, some loved his classes, some said he was rude and condescending.

Also saw that there are plenty of other retailers selling him and having sales. I didn't even know he was in those stores!

@millieshops, Could you please share which stores you found him in? Thanks!

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:48:57 GMT

Something happened to him in his last couple of years at QVC ... his styles / prints / color palette changed and the later stuff was just awful. Perhaps he just "lost his mojo."

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:54:18 GMT

He posted on his Facebook "After 12 years of loyalty, QVC did not invite me back"

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kjae — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:40:39 GMT

His line/material was quality for QVC. All of the tops I purchased look fabulous, still. Cannot say that about the liquid knot tops from- you know who-all pilling and dull after a short time. His knit was just so much better.

They threw him out and brought in Halston-which is *%#^ quality, C Wonder-okay. You know that the huge "holding company" that bought out Ripka also owns Halston. There is a Q connection, although they also own Liz and that has been kicked out.

I would also like to know where you can find his other line. I do know his coats were at Nordys. Thanks.

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K9buddy — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 18:14:16 GMT

Do a search for him on the website and you'll see he is back.

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Carolm — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:40:15 GMT

@K9buddy wrote:
Do a search for him on the website and you'll see he is back.

Perhaps I misunderstood your post, I just searched this website and everything is on clearance. I also Googled George Simonton and all listings were either old QVC listings, or for Ebay. Nordstrom has nothing for sale of his. I am sorry I don't have one of his coats.

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ROMARY — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:56:46 GMT

I just love the 'old-schooled' designers. They started at the very bottom, learning how to cut, construct, sew, etc., etc. They are truly experts in their field. Missing Mr. Simonton. Well, never say never. The Q just might eventually bring him back, hopefully. Maybe we can post in the Suggestions section/category. Let's request his return through our lucky stars! Wishing and hoping..........

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ANewHue — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:46:05 GMT

@ROMARY wrote:
I just love the 'old-schooled' designers. They started at the very bottom, learning how to cut, construct, sew, etc., etc. They are truly experts in their field. Missing Mr. Simonton. Well, never say never. The Q just might eventually bring him back, hopefully. Maybe we can post in the Suggestions section/category. Let's request his return through our lucky stars! Wishing and hoping..........

I agree @ROMARY'I loved watching George he is so knowledgable, the only other two designers that fit this bill are Louis and Stan Herman, Old school,not too many of them around anymore especially at the Q.

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nikkimom — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 01:18:28 GMT

He may reappear on Evine or HSN

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newziesuzie — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 03:55:29 GMT

I miss him and his clothing line.

He was careful to explain the design

and fit and construction and I like

that. All the Q clothing lines are

starting to look alike jmho.

Good thoughts and wishes to George!

😊

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JanCA — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 04:04:12 GMT

@newziesuzie, I completely agree with you. I'm very disappointed in QVC not inviting George back, so I decided not to buy any clothing from QVC at this point. Personally, I loved the quality and the beauty of his clothes, and he's such a nice gentleman. I really miss seeing him. As far as I'm concerned, it's QVC's loss. I certainly hope he will sell his clothing line elsewhere -- I'll be shopping there!

Janice

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Holidaybug — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:55:08 GMT

DITTO!

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Danielle46 — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:46:28 GMT

George is on Facebook and is always posting pictures and communicating with his fans. He even went on my FB page and wished me a Happy Birthday. We have all told him that we love and miss him. I personally feel if he decided to retire, he would have gladly made a statement on his FB page which he didn't. I think it was QVC who phased him out.