Community Chat

[Bookplate]

They clearly have chosen to go risk-averse.  But has it been paying off for them?  Quarate has had weak numbers for several quarters now. I don't know how much the fashion line(s) contributed to that, but certainly fashion represents a significant portion of their inventory.

[SilleeMee]

Clothing designers replaced by show host 'designers', too. 

[wagirl]

I don't buy from any brand here anymore regardless if they are/were designers or wannabes. They are selling to the hundreds of thousands  of people, their stuff is not unique, it maybe more expensive by slapping their name on it but really, it all is pretty much made anywhere but in the US--am sure there are a few exceptions--- but done soley to make those involved tons of $$$ .I have never bought any designer pieces. I have no need for that. To me designer is exclusive--just a few made, in the top fabrics , unique styles and mucho $$$. Like Tiffanys----I think I bought one vest by Bob Mackie--it had cats on it and was black. Thought it was cute for Halloween--I worked at a preschool so wore it for the few years I was there--I donated it. 

[Winkk]

As much as I agree with you, it's still about sales.  QVC sells what makes the most money.  

I'm thinking (but not sure) that some of the outside vendors have a contract for a certain amount of time.  It could be their contracts ran our or they decided to no longer deal with QVC.

Who knows?

[We rescue cats]

I so agree about the lack of true designers. All, or mostly all, of the 'celebs' are gone, fashion and otherwise. I never missed the like of Rachel Ray, Emeril, Bob Mackie, and designers. QVC was THE place for cutting edge product and fashion, now it is just another outlet, and overpriced for what it is offering.

[tends2dogs]

The statement that the "designers" are just a face or name linked to a line is true.  I doubt they actually design any of this.  

The other day Lori from Logo acted surprised when she saw an item had pockets.  She said, "oh, this has pockets" like she had never seen the item before.

I really doubt that they are sending things back over and over to be tweaked to perfection.  LOL 

[skatting44]

They might sell more with a  " free shipping " try on promo and a $3.50 return fee rather than their $6.95-$7.95  return fee.

[Kachina624]

@ciao_bella.  Brace yourself for the Jennie Garth line of fashion coming up soon.

[Imaoldhippie]

What does it matter if they are designers or not?  I designed a kitchen in a total remodel of my house at one time.  I sure am not a kitchen designer but it turned out beautiful, had tons of storage, and lots of counter work space.

I have seen this complaint before and cant understand why it makes any difference.  You either like their product and buy it or you dont like it and dont buy.

I do know that Kim has said she does not design she is more into the making of the garmet she sewed many of the dresses for the Miss Georgia and she even sewed her swim suit.

Lori is not designing her line at the time because she sold her company (or whatever) but she is trying to get it back.  This is what I have read on these forums.

This is my point of view never have cared if my clothes were designer or not.  I buy what I like.

[goldensrbest]

Lifestyles ,are much more casual  these days,just doubt many viewers would be buying the older designers of the past.