topic Re: Ellen Tracy in Fashion

Ellen Tracy

Katcat1 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 02:14:38 GMT

Shawn just mentioned that Ellen Tracy is going to be part of the Q family. I hope Ellen will design for the Q customers at a lower rate. I wore her clothes when I was working and always waited for sales. The clothes last forever and are comparable with Louis.

Re: Ellen Tracy

jonbon — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 02:20:01 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
Shawn just mentioned that Ellen Tracy is going to be part of the Q family. I hope Ellen will design for the Q customers at a lower rate. I wore her clothes when I was working and always waited for sales. The clothes last forever and are comparable with Louis.

I think she meant the brand; I don't think there is an "Ellen Tracy."

Re: Ellen Tracy

Katcat1 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 02:23:24 GMT

@jonbon, I am well aware of that but I did not feel like using the whole name in my sentences. It still is designer clothes.

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Janey2 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 03:01:00 GMT

There was never an "Ellen Tracy".

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ECBG — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 03:41:39 GMT

@Katcat1,Loved Ellen Tracy too. Care to share a bowl of popcorn?

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mzlg — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 05:37:53 GMT

Jewel22 wrote:
There was never an "Ellen Tracy".

... ? ... please explain ... thanks.

@Janey2, according to Wikipedia: 'Founded by Herbert Gallen in 1949, Ellen Tracy is a clothing manufacturer selling to the international market. Its annual volume now exceeds $150 million. The company has three divisions, the Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy signature collection of career wear, the Ellen Tracy Dresses and Company by Ellen Tracy. Revlon has also produced an Ellen Tracy perfume.'

History: 'As a result of wartime restrictions during World War II, fabric became difficult to find and Herbert Gallen recognized that this was a chance for him. He got fabric from a friend and produced several blouses which he took to major department stores on Manhattan's 34th Street. He sold all of the sample blouses and started a clothing line using his wife's name, Betty Barr, for the label.He opened a showroom on Third Avenue at the time. Then, with financial backing from Mike Brawer, Gallen formed a new company in 1949 which he called Ellen Tracy. In 1962, he hired recent college graduate Linda Allard as his design assistant and within two years, she was named Director of Design. The company was acquired in 2002 by Liz Claiborne, Inc. and became a wholly owned subsidiary of that company.

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Big Joanie — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 08:16:41 GMT

Good news for all who are asking for something new

and different on the Q...not the same old .. same old ....

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Happiness Is Inside JOB — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:33:32 GMT

I hope this is true, I had a few ET Pieces and they were very nice quality and pricey back in the day. I hope the line comes to the Q with the same high fashion and does not "dumb" it down in the fashion style.

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jackthebear — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:38:01 GMT

The high end Ellen Tracey line closed years ago, and the name was licensed, it has been sold in off price stores here.

it's always good to see new brands at QVC they need something that is not so casual

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I am still oxox — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:45:23 GMT

Wow the name Ellen Tracy takes me back to the 1960's way before the time I wore "adult" clothes I can remember my Mom having some of "her" items.

I just googled the line and the items look very nice.

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wilma — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 14:40:39 GMT

Sounds interesting. I would definitely check this out on the Q. I have two ET dresses. One is an ivory sheath with architectural shapes around the neckline and lots of seaming details. I love it! The other is a printed a-line dress with a belt. It has an asymmetrical neckline which usually isn't my thing, but I fell in love with the vibrant multicolor print.

Re: Ellen Tracy

jonbon — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 18:05:20 GMT

@mzlg wrote:
@Jewel22 wrote:
There was never an "Ellen Tracy".
... ? ... please explain ... thanks.
@Janey2, according to Wikipedia: 'Founded by Herbert Gallen in 1949, Ellen Tracy is a clothing manufacturer selling to the international market. Its annual volume now exceeds $150 million. The company has three divisions, the Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy signature collection of career wear, the Ellen Tracy Dresses and Company by Ellen Tracy. Revlon has also produced an Ellen Tracy perfume.'
History: 'As a result of wartime restrictions during World War II, fabric became difficult to find and Herbert Gallen recognized that this was a chance for him. He got fabric from a friend and produced several blouses which he took to major department stores on Manhattan's 34th Street. He sold all of the sample blouses and started a clothing line using his wife's name, Betty Barr, for the label.He opened a showroom on Third Avenue at the time. Then, with financial backing from Mike Brawer, Gallen formed a new company in 1949 which he called Ellen Tracy. In 1962, he hired recent college graduate Linda Allard as his design assistant and within two years, she was named Director of Design. The company was acquired in 2002 by Liz Claiborne, Inc. and became a wholly owned subsidiary of that company.

I presume the poster meant that there never was a real woman named "Ellen Tracy." It was just the name of the company. As opposed to, say, Liz Claiborne, who was a real person.

Re: Ellen Tracy

jonbon — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 18:12:43 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@jonbon, I am well aware of that but I did not feel like using the whole name in my sentences. It still is designer clothes.

I apologize for misinterpreting your post -- it sounded as though you were saying that you hoped that "Ellen" (the person) would be designing for the Q customers at a lower rate. Just like people here sometimes speak as though "Vera" is the designer of Vera Bradley ("I hope she does such and such.").

Re: Ellen Tracy

NJgirl 1205 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 19:22:15 GMT

I recall the line from years ago but it was never terribly fashionable. Pretty basic career separates. I saw some pieces recently at Nordstrom Rack. They were inexpensive.

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lolakimono — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 19:25:42 GMT

There is an item loaded today- a caftan.

http://www.qvc.com/Ellen-Tracy-Silky-Smooth-Jersey-Knit-Long-Caftan.product.A289773.html?sc=PRODFEED

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lolakimono — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 19:28:08 GMT

And two more-

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SoX — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 19:55:46 GMT

@lolakimono

These are certainly not reminiscent of the Ellen Tracy I knew back when. I think I'll pass on this Q line ... it's in name only.

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SahmIam — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 19:56:54 GMT

THose pictures are NOTHING like the Ellen Tracy I purchased in the mid to late 80's. OMG, the quality, the fabric that was used....gorgeous. The line was featured in the same section as Anne Klein, Claude Montana, Donna Karan.....

Those were the days. *heavy, heavy sigh*

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SoX — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 20:02:43 GMT

@SahmIam ...

I still have most of mine ... silk blouses that will never be duplicated again. I had quite a few blazers restyled (sans shoulder pads, shortened, etc.) ... well worth the money for 100% wool. And slacks will never go out of style ... not mine.

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software — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 22:40:11 GMT

I remember Ellen Tracy from way back in the day. Mostly tailored items. I don't remember any caftans. Anyone can make a caftan.