topic Re: Rivers vs Linea in Fashion

Rivers vs Linea

Mustang Shar — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:42:53 GMT

So Joan Rivers brand remains while a real designer, Linea, gets the ax. Sorry for all Rivers fans but not a designer... just sayin

Re: Rivers vs Linea

ALRATIBA — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:03:22 GMT

@Mustang Shar

Joan Rivers is the "label" not the designer. David Dangle is the designer.

From joanrivers dot com ....

As a three-time Emmy Award winning designer, David Dangle has an extensive background in fashion, theatre and television design. Through his background in art direction, David knows the people in the industry who set the trends… the fashion insiders, stylists, designers, magazine editors, photographers and celebrities.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

millieshops — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:04:36 GMT

@Mustang Shar sometimes being a “real”designer isn’t enough.

I buy what I feel will work well in my life and fit well on my body. I know why his fans like Linea, but I also know why there’s not a single piece of it In my closet.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

shaggygirl — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:24:58 GMT

Haven't seen him in awhile so just wondering if David is "designing" anything besides long sleeved man style shirts?

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Snicks1 — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:07:14 GMT

@Mustang Shar, I don't get it either. Makes no sense. I personally, don't own a single piece of Rivers. No comparison, imo.

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Janey2 — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:15:27 GMT

@Snicks1 @I own 2 Joan Rivers tops and two Linea tops. I do not see any difference in quality.

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NYCLatinaMe — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:19:03 GMT

David Dangle is no Louis Dell'Olio. This line does not even meet the name. Joan Rivers gave us her style, with help. Now it's like any other line at QVC. Same stuff. Yesterday's post about an unidentified blouse felt like Joan Rivers to posters, but was Denim & Co., because it all looks the same.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

sunshine45 — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:24:55 GMT

there may not always be a "famous" designer behind a brand, but there always IS a designer behind a brand. doesnt necessarily make them better or worse than the "famous" one. i have purchased LINEA before many times, i have purchased JR before.......and many other brands from QVC. i mix and match them most of the time.

never would trash one to build the other one up because i know not all brands are for all people or lifestyles. not everyone is going to like linea, not everyone is going to like JR. one evidently sells better than the other OR makes more money for QVC.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

ALRATIBA — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:34:47 GMT

Personally, I don't buy either ... not the kind of clothes I wear.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

depglass — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:35:06 GMT

My issue with Joan Rivers is all that cotton. After 75 years I've hit the wall on ironing. Convince me her stuff doesn't need it and I'll buy something. Touch up is OK, complete ironing is a deal breaker.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

Foxxee — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:06:38 GMT

There is a difference. Joan Rivers is called "Classics" and I agree it is...and more all American, less dressy than Linea. Probably, appeals to more buyers.

Both Louis and Joan (David) used the same manufacturer. Since that manufacturer retired when Louis left, who is David using now?

I like Joan's cotton shirts, but the fabric is too thin, so I don't buy them.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

Peggy — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:42:58 GMT

I thought I read he was just stepping away from presenting but would still be designing the line.

Am I mistaken?

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walkingal — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:03:10 GMT

IMO, Joan wouldn't wear most of the items they are presenting now under her name. They should remove her name from that line and call it something else.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:19:00 GMT

@Peggy wrote:
I thought I read he was just stepping away from presenting but would still be designing the line.

Am I mistaken?

@Peggy Yes,you are mistaken. QVC told Louis he was done at QVC. He announced it on his blog.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

fthunt — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:29:13 GMT

@walkingal I so agree with you. Have seen Joan items that....no way would she even walk the dog in.

David takes such liberty with her name and what he wants to sell. Dangle should have left long ago - - but guess the daughter gets a percentage.

Round and round.........it goes.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

BirkiLady — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:28:54 GMT

Every once in a while I'll see something that vaguely resembles something Joan Rivers MIGHT have worn.

David Dangle certainly is not providing customers with items "designed" (using that term loosely) to fit the labels' name. It has become an ordinary line much like Denim and Co., which Joan Rivers never intended it to be.

I formerly loved JR cotton blouses and man-like shirts, but no longer buy them due to the flimsy fabrics used in recent years. Quality is not there anymore and prices have skyrocketed.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

ladyann45 — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:34:54 GMT

How do you know that.

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cotto22 — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:44:43 GMT

I am very disappointed in reading this. Of all the clothes at QVC, Linea has been my favorite. Even when I did not purchase what was offered because the items did not fit my lifestyle, I enjoyed the presentations and the look of the items.

Linea made my favorite slacks and crop pants. I have maxi dresses that are just classics. Even his t shirts are classic. I am really bummed right now.

If Isaac actually went back to designing rather than performing, perhaps we could have another real designer on QVC.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

rmb — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:57:54 GMT

I liked many of "Joan's" items from years ago. Not so much now and I do not iron, no cotton for me. I do have many Linea pieces from past purchases and lately. I really feel VERY SAD that Louis is leaving.

Re: Rivers vs Linea

Magny — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:26:39 GMT

@Mustang Shar wrote:
So Joan Rivers brand remains while a real designer, Linea, gets the ax. Sorry for all Rivers fans but not a designer... just sayin

I agree. Louis designs comprehensive lines, with pieces that go with many pieces from his other lines, both recent & older. A few blouses & odd pants do not a line make.