topic Re: Marla Ginsberg on HSN in Fashion

Marla Ginsberg on HSN

Imaoldhippie — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:59:47 GMT

I watched her shows last evening and I enjoyed them. I really liked several of her items, and several of her new jewerly pieces. But since Im retired I dont need any of them. But I might sneak in some every once in a while.

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Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:02:48 GMT

I love the Marla Wynne brand! Some of her items are too boxy for my taste, but I can always find multiple items I want to purchase -- fashion and accessories. I love the pieces I own.

Her prints are fresh and sophisticated as well, and I'm not really a print wearer.

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BrandiDavis — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:37:25 GMT

I have never bought any of her clothes (too expensive) but I will be honest in saying I cannot watch her or her corny jokes she makes. It's really annonying, so I just change the channel. lol I do like her color palettes, but she made a comment this morning when I had HSN on in the background (repeat ts show) about how proud she was of china for getting her clothes all done during the chinese new year, etc...she was just now talking about how she gets to go to China 2x a year to the manufacturing plant(s)....Ya know I don't live under a rock, I know almost everything is made in China, but I guess it's not something that I would bring up in a show and consistently discuss lol...You would think with her high prices, she could have her things made in the US. JMO of course.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:56:05 GMT

i really enjoy many of her items. the quality of the fabrics she uses are generally excellent. i like the modern looks, patterns, and cuts of her clothing. i was even buying from her when she was on QVC many years ago. everytime she is on it is difficult NOT to buy. i am not getting the pants today, but i do need a couple of her butterfly tees (a staple) and one or two other items that caught my eye.

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cherry — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:53:36 GMT

I have quite a few of her things and all of them are keepers. They launder well ,and fit good. The garments look upscale

I always buy on clearance, and you used to be able to really make a killing that way.

I am not sure how things will fare since the new Co has taken over...but I will say I have never gotten an inferior garment from her

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:07:30 GMT

Most of her items aren't my style although I think they are pretty. Almost everything I see is too boxy and oversized and shapeless as far as tops and jackets. However, the 2 items I did order and keep I have had for a number of years. The quality is top notch. I own a sweater that I still wear and love and I own one v-neck butterfly tee. I cannot even tell you how old that thing is and again, I still wear it.

I remember when I bought that butterfly tee, it was expensive for what was described as a tee and I thought I was out of my mind ordering it. But I know my cost per wear is in the negative now. LOL I would love to order another but I keep reading reviews about the quality not being the same so I'm nervous.

The one thing that didn't work for me are her Flatterfit pants. I think they are made for women built like Marla and I'm built the opposite.

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hookedonq — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:20:19 GMT

While I have not purchased anything from her line, I do enjoy watching her shows. I find her presentations to be a nice contrast from the shouting of SG and the condesencion I get/feel from LOGO. She seems stylish and relatable. Happy HSN/QVC has her on air.

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Suzeecat — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:34:34 GMT

I have a few of her pieces but there is a lot that is just too big and boxy for my taste, and the prices are higher than I like. So, I wait for clearance or TS events.

That said, now I'm confused. I know her as Marla Wynn, but why does Marla Ginsberg sound familiar to me? Is that the same person, just using a different last name?

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Andreatoo — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:39:56 GMT

@BrandiDavis

I'll never forget one of the first times I watched a presentation of hers and she spent an inordinate amount of time ranking on Bobby Rae Carter, the host, for being thin!!

I was mortified for her!

And then there's the 'icky bits'....Really?? Like women don't have enough insecurities?

Re: Marla Ginsberg on HSN

Andreatoo — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:43:54 GMT

@Suzeecat

Ginsberg is her last name. Wynn is the label

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santorini — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:47:52 GMT

I love her items and her sense of humor. I hope she doesn't change a thing going forward. She laughs at herself and I like that. No one is perfect and I don't expect a vendor to act like anyone is perfect. I prefer the way she acts rather than the trend lately of "everyone is perfect and this clothing is so empowering." We're not perfect. We're human, we all have flaws, and we all make the best of what we have. I'm not the slightest bit offended by "icky bits."

She's awesome and I will continue to watch her and buy her clothing and jewelry.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:54:07 GMT

I like her, I like her presentations, I like her clothes. I have not bought anything and I doubt I will. I don't need "work clothes" because I work from home and her styles are extra wide on top and skinny skinny on the bottom. That wouldn't be flatter on my body type. Not at all.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:52:43 GMT

@BrandiDavis wrote:
I have never bought any of her clothes (too expensive) but I will be honest in saying I cannot watch her or her corny jokes she makes. It's really annonying, so I just change the channel. lol I do like her color palettes, but she made a comment this morning when I had HSN on in the background (repeat ts show) about how proud she was of china for getting her clothes all done during the chinese new year, etc...she was just now talking about how she gets to go to China 2x a year to the manufacturing plant(s)....Ya know I don't live under a rock, I know almost everything is made in China, but I guess it's not something that I would bring up in a show and consistently discuss lol...You would think with her high prices, she could have her things made in the US. JMO of course.

@BrandiDavis. I dont know why people find it necessary is disparage goods made in China. They make many fine clothing items and without them, we would have no electronics since virtually everything is made there. How would you like to pay a whole lot more for something made in the USA? This is unlikely to happen because manufacturing facilities in the US, as well as labor, are so scarce. I'm thrilled we have China to make our clothing, although I'd be happier if the US would remove the tariffs we're being forced to pay.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:51:37 GMT

I like her a lot, he clothes do not fit me or my lifestyle, but I have no complaints about the vendor

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sunshine45 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 02:41:18 GMT

i lost control......LOL

i ended up ordering six items and waitlisting one.

i have not purchased MW in a few months and just decided that now was a good time.

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Andreatoo — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:26:04 GMT

@sunshine45

I liked the trenchcoat and the burn out tank top. What did you end up with?

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sunshine45 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:53:19 GMT

@Andreatoo wrote:
@sunshine45
I liked the trenchcoat and the burn out tank top. What did you end up with?

@Andreatoo

i picked up two v neck butterfly tees (they are staples for me), one sleeveless butterfly tee, a v neck sweater in the link stitch, the burnout cardigan, and the ottoman dress. i waitlisted the on sale cocoon dress (already own one of these.....a great basic.)

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MarnieRez3 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:30:42 GMT

@sunshine45 @Andreatoo

Sunshine 45 - Oh that burnout cardi looked gorgeous! I hope you love it.

Andrea 2 - You hit the nail on the head for me when you mentioned Marla railing against Bobbie because she is thin. She does the same thing with the models - EVERY SINGLE VISIT. Waste of valuable air time.

Yes, the HSN models are TALL and THIN; that's why they are FASHION MODELS. Get over it! Move on! We have heard it over and over and over.

In one show, she actually had two models stand next to each other, while Marla commented how "they're all legs."

If she is not comfortable standing next to thin women, Marla needs to simply stop standing next to the models and stop doing shows with Bobbie Ray Carter.

I find it really weakens her "inclusive sizing" mantra when she spends the majority of her presentations commenting on how thin and tall other women are. It speaks of envy, not admiration, and it is not an attractive quality.

I own her clothes, I like her clothes, but I'm over the patter with the models. Stop asking women what "fruit" they are. It's silly. Your audience is mature women, not insecure teenagers.