Fashion on QVC These Days..

ciao_bella · ‎03-13-2010

I may or may not be in the minority with my feelings, but here goes. QVC has replaced esteemed fashioned designers, such as George Simonton, Bob Mackie and Louis Dell'Olio, in favor of tv celebrites or beauty queens, like Candace Bure, Lisa Rina or Kim Gravel.

These ladies, though popular in their own right, are not fashion designers. Never have been, never will be. They push clothing that is presented to them from various manufacturers, much like Valerie Parr Hill sells mass produced holiday decor from manufacturers in China or other countries.

This is my opinion only and nothing personal against these ladies, so those that love their clothing lines, great and enjoy! But for those like me, especially for the price of items these days, I would much rather invest in a piece of clothing from an established, well known designer.

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bargainsgirl · ‎01-13-2012

@ciao_bella wrote:

I may or may not be in the minority with my feelings, but here goes. QVC has replaced esteemed fashioned designers, such as George Simonton, Bob Mackie and Louis Dell'Olio, in favor of tv celebrites or beauty queens, like Candace Bure, Lisa Rina or Kim Gravel.

These ladies, though popular in their own right, are not fashion designers. Never have been, never will be. They push clothing that is presented to them from various manufacturers, much like Valerie Parr Hill sells mass produced holiday decor from manufacturers in China or other countries.

This is my opinion only and nothing personal against these ladies, so those that love their clothing lines, great and enjoy! But for those like me, especially for the price of items these days, I would much rather invest in a piece of clothing from an established, well known designer.

Well said!! The prices are so high for all this stuff and quality is just not there. So much polyester! YUK!

Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

Let's face it: each item of clothing has a "designer." Some are just well known and others may be a salaried employee. Personally, it doesn't matter to me if the designer is a known designer with their name attached to the article of clothing. I buy what I like, what is made of fabrics I like, what fits, what looks good on me, etc. I understand that we are all different and, for some, they prefer to buy from a line that's specifically marketed as a designer line. The clothing market is very large and can serve all of our preferences.

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@ciao_bella

I think the push for Kim Gravel is probably a good financial package for QVC somewhat like Corky's who they now co-own.

Lisa Rinna & Candace are gone for various reasons but I'm guessing their financial relationship with QVC wasn't as beneficial.

Martha Stewart doesn't design she mentioned yesterday in her Christmas home show that her team designs, she approves.

Thinking talent in many fields isn't the same as it was in decades past.

manny2 · ‎05-24-2010

I agree with you. @ciao_bella Keep in mind the designers you mention, along with real designers in general would be less lucrative for QVC. Kim, Valerie, etc. are QVC created. They would not be out in the retail world without QVC.

Kim is now in home and holiday. While there is nothing wrong with her stuff if that is what you like. There is nothing new or exciting.

They spread these vendors way too thin. We see it with Tara and temptations. She tried food and that failed. Now it’s garden, and appliances.

Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

@rockygems123 @I think you are correct. I've often guessed that the product brands that allow QVC very high profit margins are the ones that get a lot of air time.....like, maybe Dyson, Philosophy, Kim Gravell, etc. Nothing wrong with that decision; that's just good business for Q. I understand why they'd do this. Sometimes doesn't make me, the customer, happy...but it's an understandable business decision.

Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

Candace Cameron Bure? Lisa Rinna? They are both long gone.

Kim Gravel is a very popular "front" for her line. She has hinted many times that she is not a designer, but has a lot to say about the fit of a garment.

QVC has in-house groups of designers that work on many of these brands you see presented. They cater to what the Buyers want as the least risky, mass market design to sell to what they think is the typical QVC customer.

Like you said, unfortunately it's not about unique designs anymore, it's about numbers only. You have to go outside QVC to get truly unique designs.

I agree, I'm apparently not the typical QVC customer. I see so many of the same ol' same ol' designs being pushed across multi brands here. Show me a poncho type of cardigan or top, and I can mention at least five QVC brands presenting the same poncho type of thing. Been there, done that, but just modify the fabric or colors.

While I never wore Bob Mackie or George Simonton, at least they seemed to give customers something different.

What have I liked recently on QVC? Beautiful by George Zarian. But trust me, he'll probably not be here long either, unless he starts bringing 20 different versions of jeans and open knit cardigans.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

I agree with OP.

Most of Q's current designers are contracted or owned by Q in a way that heavily benefits Q. That's why they're on air all the time.

IMO, reputable outside designers have seen the Q's fall over the last 10 years and don't want anything to do with them.

Q is trying to market to older women. I'm old and wouldn't be caught dead in 99% of their clothes. I don't wear all the plastic bags (what I call polyester) or so much spandex.

I run the other way when stars start hawking clothes, skin care, or anything else.

Effie54 · ‎09-08-2010

@ciao_bella wrote:

I may or may not be in the minority with my feelings, but here goes. QVC has replaced esteemed fashioned designers, such as George Simonton, Bob Mackie and Louis Dell'Olio, in favor of tv celebrites or beauty queens, like Candace Bure, Lisa Rina or Kim Gravel.

These ladies, though popular in their own right, are not fashion designers. Never have been, never will be. They push clothing that is presented to them from various manufacturers, much like Valerie Parr Hill sells mass produced holiday decor from manufacturers in China or other countries.

This is my opinion only and nothing personal against these ladies, so those that love their clothing lines, great and enjoy! But for those like me, especially for the price of items these days, I would much rather invest in a piece of clothing from an established, well known designer.

Yes, yes and yes! I so miss George Simonton, Bob Mackie, and other real designers. The clothing shown now (Anybody, CuddlDuds, Logo, etc.) seem slouchy and unpolished. And yes, that's just my opinion. Not to say they don't have their place in a woman's closet, but more so, the lack of real style and panache. So I agree with the OP.

PhilaLady1 · ‎03-11-2010

I agree and miss the days of multiple talented and esteemed designers on QVC. I believe that there is one and only one reason. Money. It is much more profitable to sell brands that you own or partially own.