Michael Vollbracht has passed away....

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

Michael Vollbracht’ has passed away. he used to be a designer on hsn for a while. he worked for bill blass and geoffrey beene and major upscale department stores. LOVED his artwork and unique designs and he was great at using wonderful fabrics and brilliant colors. i still have all of my "very vollbracht" items. anyone else remember him or have his items?

http://wwd.com/eye/people/fashion-designer-illustrator-michael-vollbracht-dies-1202698134/

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SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@sunshine45 I do not remember him. I am surprised actually as I have watched HSN for many many years.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

he was on for about two years......around the same time that they had loulou de la falaise, larry levine, carlos falchi, barr and barr..... 2010-2012 maybe?

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

He had some the most beautiful prints on his silk scarves. His fashions were heavily influenced by Asian design. rip

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
He had some the most beautiful prints on his silk scarves. His fashions were heavily influenced by Asian design. rip

@SilleeMee

he did beautiful HUGE silk scarves.

he also had items that were reversible......some of the kimono toppers and cocoon toppers i have.

most items were very modern looking.

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65and fabulous · ‎05-20-2014

He was a very high end designer about 40 years ago. I bought one of his bathing suits; it was spectacular! Very colorful and geometric. He was wonderful on HSN......

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

As I recall @sunshine45, his beautiful toppers from HSN were sewn with applique technique and very colorful. They are timeless.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Yes, I do remember him. Wasn't on HSN too long. Beautiful items but a bit beyond my price point.

I googled him and on wwd.com there is a very interesting article about him. He was only 70 years old.

Tique · ‎08-03-2013

I remember him. I own one of his reversible tops and the huge scarf that matches. He and his line just disappeared. Never knew what happened.

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SouthFlorida321 · ‎05-13-2017

Oh my, that's so sad to hear of his passing. He was so talented and a joy to watch when he was on HSN. I could listen to his stories for hours and always looked for his shows.

RIP Michael Vollbracht.