topic Re: Modern Soul in Fashion

Modern Soul

PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 11:55:07 GMT

Remeber this line of fashions called Modern SOul that Linda Davies brought to qvc? I know some of you do, those who've been here for many years knows this line.

Guess what - I just got up and while flipping through the shopping channels I'm watching a very similar line on HSN called Modern Soul. Yes it appears it's knitwear like it was years ago. No it's not LD on HSN with it however. I'g pulling their program guide to see everything so far that they're offering this morning.

Modern Soul was one of many fashion lines that I really loved. I still have and wear often a few sewaters I purchased way back when. Love them still, look like they're still brand new, wash & wear like iron, still very fashionable. Check it out!

Re: Modern Soul

Jtdmum — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 12:25:48 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD I remember it well. Had several pieces and really enjoyed them. Q had several lines that are now gone that I wore, Gabriella T sweaters, Dialogue. I stll have a couple Gabriella T sweaters that I wear occasionally over leggings.

I miss those lines.

Happy New Year!

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NaughtyNan-MWC — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 12:26:42 GMT

I do, fondly, remember Modern Soul! Keep posting, please

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PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:33:04 GMT

@Jtdmum Oh my, Gabriella T - loved this woman, she hailed from Florence Italy, I was so envious. Her sweaters were stunners and I also still have a couple of her's.

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apple1964 — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:49:03 GMT

I remember that line because believe it or not I still have two pairs of those pants. {I use for around the house} They held up well.Good line of clothing.

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tototwo — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 15:17:59 GMT

Thanks for the heads-up! I checked the schedule and there will be a show called "Modern Soul Lounge Wear" this afternoon. I used to love MS sweaters -- is this really the same brand? or a different line with the same name? Guess I need to watch it.

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racada — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 15:46:49 GMT

I also was a fan of the Modern Soul line on QVC.

I just searched Modern Soul on HSN and found nothing that even remotely reminded me of the Modern Soul line from QVC.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 16:30:27 GMT

They made some of the best ponte pants ever. I bought the boot cut pull-on ponte pants in petite when they had them here on the Q years ago. They still look good...not faded or pilled, just great!

Linda Davies (Northern Nights) was the vendor for Modern Soul back then.

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maximillian — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 16:36:13 GMT

Same here-I remember Modern Soul and I bought a few pieces from the line. They were comfortable, looked good and wore well for a long time.

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Jaspersmom — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:38:52 GMT

Modern Soul was a good brand.

What was the name of the Susan Graver line that had a ribbed knit material? Can't remember what it was called.

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Pecky — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:42:48 GMT

I liked MS back in the day. What they had on at HSN didn't interest me at all.

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PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:53:38 GMT

@racada I agree which is really too bad. Looks much like the loungewear here by anybody, cuddl duds and the like.

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tototwo — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:40:53 GMT

I'm watching right now on HSN -- definitely not the Modern Soul that I remember.

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NJ Teacher — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 22:53:46 GMT

Yes! I remember. Modern Soul was one of the first lines I bought from on the Q, and I remember it was where I first saw Linda Davies before she went to Liz Claiborne and ater Northern Nights. I had an olive green longer skirt that I loved. I was surprised to see it on HSN this morning. Looks like some proprietary lines are being resurrected--I see DuJour is also back.

Re: Modern Soul

insomniac2 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:13:25 GMT

Jaspersmom, wasn't Susan Graver's line that featured fabric with tiny (same color) stripes called Simply Susan?

Over time, I bought a couple dozen (or more) from that line.

(BTW, there are numerous items from Simply Susan and Modern Soul on ebay.)

Re: Modern Soul

Jaspersmom — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 18:30:36 GMT

@insomniac2 wrote:
Jaspersmom, wasn't Susan Graver's line that featured fabric with tiny (same color) stripes called Simply Susan?

Over time, I bought a couple dozen (or more) from that line.

(BTW, there are numerous items from Simply Susan and Modern Soul on ebay.)

You are probably correct, but for some reason, I don't remember that name at all. Thanks for mentioning it.

Re: Modern Soul

PhilaLady1 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 18:49:02 GMT

I have nothing to base this on but opinion, but I think all that has really made a come-back are the names. I think that qvc and hsn are just re-using names of defunct brands.

Re: Modern Soul

Trix — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 20:16:05 GMT

The new Modern Soul is nothing like the original. The original with Linda Davies as the rep was knitwear suitable to use as career clothing. For those who are not familiar with the first Modern Soul, the styling was rather similar in tone to what Marla Wynne is presently doing for HSN. I am guessing Quarate's plan for the new Modern Soul is to be the HSN equivalent to AnyBody on QVC. If that is the case at least they decided not to do a crossover. While I don't mind brands being presented on HSN and QVC, I do like a retailer to have some identity of its own.