Fashion

[wilma]

Sounds interesting. I would definitely check this out on the Q. I have two ET dresses. One is an ivory sheath with architectural shapes around the neckline and lots of seaming details. I love it! The other is a printed a-line dress with a belt. It has an asymmetrical neckline which usually isn't my thing, but I fell in love with the vibrant multicolor print. 

[jonbon]

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@mzlg wrote:

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@Jewel22 wrote:

There was never an "Ellen Tracy".

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... ? ... please explain ... thanks.

@Janey2, according to Wikipedia: 'Founded by Herbert Gallen in 1949, Ellen Tracy is a clothing manufacturer selling to the international market. Its annual volume now exceeds $150 million. The company has three divisions, the Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy signature collection of career wear, the Ellen Tracy Dresses and Company by Ellen Tracy. Revlon has also produced an Ellen Tracy perfume.'

History: 'As a result of wartime restrictions during World War II, fabric became difficult to find and Herbert Gallen recognized that this was a chance for him. He got fabric from a friend and produced several blouses which he took to major department stores on Manhattan's 34th Street. He sold all of the sample blouses and started a clothing line using his wife's name, Betty Barr, for the label.He opened a showroom on Third Avenue at the time. Then, with financial backing from Mike Brawer, Gallen formed a new company in 1949 which he called Ellen Tracy. In 1962, he hired recent college graduate Linda Allard as his design assistant and within two years, she was named Director of Design. The company was acquired in 2002 by Liz Claiborne, Inc. and became a wholly owned subsidiary of that company.

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I presume the poster meant that there never was a real woman named "Ellen Tracy." It was just the name of the company. As opposed to, say, Liz Claiborne, who was a real person.

[jonbon]

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@Katcat1 wrote:

@jonbon,  I am well aware of that but I did not feel like using the whole name in my sentences.  It still is designer clothes.

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I apologize for misinterpreting your post -- it sounded as though you were saying that you hoped that "Ellen" (the person) would be designing for the Q customers at a lower rate. Just like people here sometimes speak as though "Vera" is the designer of Vera Bradley ("I hope she does such and such.").

[NJgirl 1205]

I recall the line from years ago but it was never terribly fashionable.  Pretty basic career separates.  I saw some pieces recently at Nordstrom Rack.  They were inexpensive.

[lolakimono]

There is an item loaded today- a caftan.

http://www.qvc.com/Ellen-Tracy-Silky-Smooth-Jersey-Knit-Long-Caftan.product.A289773.html?sc=PRODFEED

[lolakimono]

And two more-

[SoX]

@lolakimono 

These are certainly not reminiscent of the Ellen Tracy I knew back when.   I think I'll pass on this Q line ... it's in name only.

[SahmIam]

THose pictures are NOTHING like the Ellen Tracy I purchased in the mid to late 80's. OMG, the quality, the fabric that was used....gorgeous. The line was featured in the same section as Anne Klein, Claude Montana, Donna Karan.....

Those were the days. *heavy, heavy sigh*

[SoX]

@SahmIam  ...

I still have most of mine ... silk blouses that will never be duplicated again.  I had quite a few blazers restyled (sans shoulder pads, shortened, etc.) ... well worth the money for 100% wool.   And slacks will never go out of style ... not mine. 

[software]

I remember Ellen Tracy from way back in the day.   Mostly tailored items.   I don't remember any caftans.    Anyone can make a caftan.