topic Re: Joan Rivers in Fashion

Joan Rivers

bewise — Sat, 02 May 2020 18:45:30 GMT

When her show is on,it seems the only thing he sells are blouses.I hardly see anything else.Just wondering!

Re: Joan Rivers

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 02 May 2020 18:59:41 GMT

I noticed that too. I wear a lot of blouses under jackets so I look for her shows.

But you are definitely right about there being mostly blouses.

I don't even see many of her jewelry shows either. She used to have some nice jewelry.

It's not my style but I enjoyed seeing them and appreciate the fact that there are people who have various styles.

I have no idea why they have mostly blouses.

Re: Joan Rivers

LindaSal — Sat, 02 May 2020 19:24:14 GMT

ITA. I had bought a couple of her lounge dresses that came with a light jacket years ago.

I love them and wear them often , especially these days. I haven't seen anything like it in quite sometime. I am not really a blouse person, my hair is short and collared shirts really bug me, so for me they are a no. And I own enough pants for an army. I believe I saw pants recently.

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pdlinda — Sat, 02 May 2020 19:24:32 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 My theory is that after Joan's tragic passing (still can't believe what happened to her), Melissa lost interest in the retail/TV business but out of deference to David Dangle and loyal staff at the Company, she agreed to keep the line going but at a much reduced level of production and design.

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Still Raining — Sat, 02 May 2020 19:57:40 GMT

Have not seen any QVC lately, but it did seem to lose steam after her passing. She used to have some cute, unique items.

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fthunt — Sat, 02 May 2020 20:51:00 GMT

@pdlinda Totally agree with you. Personally I don't think DD has a whole lots of talent - making repeat and repeat of what once sold = is his life.

His age - loyalty to Joan - Melissa has stuck with him.

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RetRN — Sat, 02 May 2020 20:53:16 GMT

I sure miss her caftans. Loved wearing them around the house.

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pdlinda — Sat, 02 May 2020 20:55:32 GMT

@fthunt Yes, I totally agree and, possibly, when DD decides to "hang it up" and retire the brand will follow.

I remember so vividly when Joan was alive and scurrying around at 80 (with kitten healed shoes) showing a massive variety of items (many of which I bought and still have, including jewelry) and me saying to myself: "When will she ever slow down????) I guess I got my answer! She was like the Ever Ready bunny"...endless energy!!

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millieshops — Sat, 02 May 2020 21:04:35 GMT

I like David- probably better than I did Joan. During several of her appearances before her tragic death, I thought he quietly stepped in several times a show and rescued her. I was concerned for her health even then.

As for why they sell what they sell - I'd be quessing, but I do know that overall I did not have good luck with much of Joan's jewelry. And there are literally thousands of pieces on ebay - only a few anywhere near what they sold for.

The other guess I have comes from what the owner of a great consignment shop told me once. She said women buy more tops by far than they do anything else. Joan was still alive when I heard that, but I know for me it's still true.I've never counted, but I'd say I have at least 3 tops for every bottom I own, and probably more.

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SurferWife — Sat, 02 May 2020 21:12:51 GMT

Joan's ponte knit pants are my absolute favorite. I'd love to have them in a pedal pusher. I have a few of her blouses, too & love everyone of them. I've never been disappointed with her line. Now I'm in the mood to peruse her line for some new stuff!

Re: Joan Rivers

emmygrace — Sat, 02 May 2020 21:25:58 GMT

@bewise wrote:
When her show is on,it seems the only thing he sells are blouses.I hardly see anything else.Just wondering!

I've been collecting her tops for the last 3 years..all of them are jackets and I love them! I also got them for a great price..many were AS IS or limited quantity~ As a matter of fact...I don't have any of her pants! I love David Dangle..he adored her and he keeps making lovely items for the brand. He's also a dog lover as Joan was..many pics of Joan feature her with her dog on her lap! I miss her so much! Esp, doing the red carpet, and her sense of humor!

Re: Joan Rivers

lolakimono — Sat, 02 May 2020 22:35:38 GMT

@bewise

People aren't wearing pants during the quarantine?

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walkingal — Sat, 02 May 2020 23:39:00 GMT

They should retire the "Joan Rivers" line, or rename it. It's nothing at all like what Joan brought to QVC.

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Fressa — Sun, 03 May 2020 16:15:41 GMT

Just a thought---but there were quite a few of requests for blouses from the different lines a while back. I even heard some of the hosts mention it. I wonder because Joan's line always had blouses that they just increased the number from that line. I'm not sure how much imput the indivicual line exec has. My impression is that the QVC buyer has the list of what they would like to see from the line.

It does seem like some lines are expanding into all areas and others are being scaled down to a few types of clothing. It all comes down to what sells. I always liked Joan's coats and jackets.

Hopefully, we'll see some variety as we approach the Fall.

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KKlim — Sun, 03 May 2020 17:25:18 GMT

I like David, miss Joan, but yes , some of u are correct. David has beaten that boyfriend blouse to death w/ an assortment of subtle different touches here and there. And the prices keeps climbing. On another note, I get the feeling Melissa wants zero to do w/ her mother’s original fashion line. I read about her awhile ago in NY papers about a couple different boyfriends she had been busy seeing in a certain industry!

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Whosits — Wed, 06 May 2020 03:04:55 GMT

It's all "boyfriend" style and tunics. Yuck. Unflattering

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CashmereBookworm — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:39:30 GMT

Someone needs to breathe fresh air into her collection, or just take it down.
Joan's line used to be fabulous. Wonderful pearl and rhinestone adorned blazers, Chanel inspired blazers, and bright prints.
The fabulosity and focus is missing.
I love David Dangle, but I think the company desperately needs help.

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jcash — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:55:18 GMT

I MISS JOAN ! ! !

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ollie5 — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:29:58 GMT

surfergirl , Me too! Love Joans fashions!

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ollie5 — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:31:04 GMT

Sorry , meant Surferwife