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Ripka?

jackthebear — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:44:13 GMT

has a 20th anniversary show coming but why did Jenn C refer to this as "bittersweet" . is Judith leaving ?

or does Jenn not really understand the meaning of the word

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Foxxee — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:58:16 GMT

Carolyn said this morning Judith will be leaving, but her brand will remain. She didn't explain.

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sashamatthews — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:12:12 GMT

Judith doesn't own her company anymore IIRC. She probably was contractually obligated to appear for a certain time period after the sale.

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Miss Pepsi — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:18:04 GMT

Thats too bad, I always enjoyed her.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:37:55 GMT

Judith's designs left long ago. She has been representing a company rather than herself. I wish her the very best in her journey...she has had a long successful career.

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MarkeieMark — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:48:19 GMT

Fun times. I hope they give her a great send off. She more than well deserves it.

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Sammycat1 — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 18:24:48 GMT

I'll always love her design aesthetic and how she followed her dream. The end of an era! Kudos to her QVC career.

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GAQShopr53 — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 20:32:52 GMT

20 years is a long time to represent a brand...I hope Judith gets a grand send off for her last show. It will be interesting to see how the brand evolves when she leaves!

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debsgirl — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 20:28:55 GMT

As a card-carrying Ripkanista, i give thanks to Judith for all of the gorgeous designs and the pleasure of your on-air company.

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Maxine49 — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 22:57:00 GMT

Judith has been on the Q for 23 years---she is going to "retire" from appearing on air and just do design work. So this Live Show was her last scheduled show. She did say she might pop back in once in a while to say hello.

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Sammycat1 — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 02:31:38 GMT

@Maxine49

Good to see you posting!

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Ms49r — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:57:42 GMT

I feel bittersweet about this farewell. Thank you, Judith, for a wonderful 23 years of beautiful jewelry. I adore my collection and I wear your pieces every day as I have for the past 20 years.

Your exquisite designs and unique creativity are timeless and ageless. Black tie to blue jeans!

Time passes so quickly, it really seems like yesterday that I received my first piece of yours, a sterling silver rectangular face watch. I still wear it. (I once thought I lost it on the beach at Lake Tahoe but that's another story...)

I wore your pieces to work and they always brought compliments from my patients. I'm retired now and still enjoy your jewelry every day! Your jewelry makes me feel good!

All of my Ripka pieces hold memories for me...occasions that were happy, sad, and everything in between.

Enjoy your family and have lots of fun! You brought your Ripkanistas so much joy! Thank you and bless you!

Diana

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culebra — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:32:08 GMT

She will still be designing-just not appearing on air. Judith must be approaching 80. She deserves a rest. Her brand will be presented by her daughters in law.

Personally I own a lot of absolutely gorgeous Ripka jewelry that enhances my plain Armani or Linea clothing beautifully. Thanks Judith!

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culebra — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:51:01 GMT

My two favorite vendors Judith Ripka and Linea by Louis Dell Olio. Both Ripka as well as Dell Olio will no longer be appearing on air. Both are continuing designing, but not doing the on air appearances. Both vendors will have on air representatives that sell the clothing. Both have 20+ years at QVC. Dell Olio has a web site and he will continue to answer questions, give suggestions, and do sneak peeks of his upcoming selections.

Dell Olio was forthcoming. Since his wife Jac passed away the trek from his home on the ocean in Connecticut is a hard 6 hour drive to QVC one way. He has hired and trained a gal who is great at describing the clothing on air. It looks like Judith has trained her two daughter in laws to represent her on QVC and HSN.