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07-03-2015 12:22 PM - edited 07-03-2015 12:23 PM
This line really had potential in the beginning. It was not that expensive and the items were nice. The only items I bought were two of the Roma 2; one for my mom in orange, her favorite color and one in brown for me as a travel tote. The price at the time was great and we both love our Romas. They are big but the sides cinch in and look nice. Not too heavy and my mom is not a spring chicken anymore.
However, since 2013 when I bought the bags the line has become ridiculously expensive. There are a few items I really like that I had on my wish list but the prices on these old and new styles has increased so much; some items by over $100. Thus, the style may be there but the value is not. This is still a pretty unknown QVC line in the fashion world and since I have worked in the fashion industry I know firsthand the true manufacturing and wholesale cost of these items.
If a style is really on trend you can bet that other manufacturers will decide to make a similar style sooner or later. I have been able to find some very similar items to the Gili line at a much lower cost by having patience and being vigilant. I refuse to pay $400 for a leather jacket from an unknown brand when I know what the markup is. For that kind of money I can buy a high end brand on clearance or a known mid tier brand with superior quality.
In the end quality trumps style. I know I can get both at a much lower price point if I shop around and hold out.
07-03-2015 12:56 PM - edited 07-03-2015 12:57 PM
Is it just me, or does anyone else think Jill Martin was hired to get rid of the present inventory and then to let the line die on the vine? I think all this was in the pipeline when Lisa left.
If Jill was meant to be the true representative and "designer" of this line, she would not have other mini projects as she has now. She would be a full-time worker bee, behind and in front of the camera, but she oftentimes looks rushed and tired when I see her on with the line, and I think that is because she has too many irons in the fire and this line is not selling like "hotcakes." JMHO.
She may have been promised something "big" if this succeeds, but for now, I think she is a very, very high-paid temp.
07-03-2015 01:46 PM - edited 07-03-2015 01:48 PM
07-03-2015 06:41 PM
When the line first debuted I saw a blouse, dress, and handbag that were interesting, but I never did take the plunge; mainly due to higher price and fear of fit not being right and having to return items. I haven't seen anything recently that I would consider.
07-03-2015 08:34 PM
07-03-2015 08:57 PM
Not appealing at all. Way overpriced and lots of the items look cheaply made.
07-04-2015 09:30 AM
07-04-2015 12:37 PM
Love the bags, love the obi belts but I don't own any Gili clothes. In general, I don't think the line is over priced at all. It's not for the Target or Walmart shopper. I'm a size 16/18, 55 year-old woman with bad knees. The clothes wouldn't complement my full figure and the shoes are too high for me. I'm okay with that. I have Isaac and Susan and few other Q designers in my corner. I know what works for my body. Just as Isaac is my go to designer for cardigans and Liz Claiborne for maxi dresses, Gili is my go to for hand bags and belts. I did notice that Q pulled all the Gili jewelry and Jill did say that there would be some affordable bags coming in. So, the "upscale" philosophy behind Gili is probably dead.
07-04-2015 07:26 PM
QVC - MUST provide something for everyone. Everyone does not want to walk around in Denim and Co everyday. Same with shoes - I am so happy to see the Q actually have some sexy shoes. I like the fact that they seem to recognize that they have to offer a varity of styles, better quality, and high quality fabrics if they want to continue to be competative.
07-04-2015 09:24 PM
@namealreadytaken wrote:Is it just me, or does anyone else think Jill Martin was hired to get rid of the present inventory and then to let the line die on the vine? I think all this was in the pipeline when Lisa left.
If Jill was meant to be the true representative and "designer" of this line, she would not have other mini projects as she has now. She would be a full-time worker bee, behind and in front of the camera, but she oftentimes looks rushed and tired when I see her on with the line, and I think that is because she has too many irons in the fire and this line is not selling like "hotcakes." JMHO.
She may have been promised something "big" if this succeeds, but for now, I think she is a very, very high-paid temp.
I think that they are getting rid of inventory that was initiated before Lisa left, still. I don't think they achieved the success, or made the profit they had hoped for, and that there are very big problems with quality for the price. It seemed like there were a very high return rate on may of the items, just by following inventory online. I think you may be right, and I have wondered the same thing.
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