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Pamela McCoy Debuts Fall Apparel Collection on ShopNBC Today

July 30th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Accessories (Fashion), Apparel, Fashion - Womens, Gemstones/Gemstone jewelry, Jewelry (fine), Product Categories, Watches

Pamela McCoy is debuting her new fall apparel collection today on ShopNBC during a “Meet the Designers” event at 1 pm, and 5 pm ET.  (She has already made three TV appearances — at 12 a.m., 4 a.m., 8 a.m. ET — and a webcast appearance at 1 a.m. ET.)  In an announcedment, the network explained that the event “focuses on the designers behind the collections, and will feature the return of Omar Torres jewelry, plus new arrivals from Anuschka Handbags, Christian Audigier Watches and Gems en Vogue II.”  Details on new items from  The Pamela McCoy Collection appear after the jump.  More »

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Designer Arnold Scaasi to Retire from Dress-Making

July 20th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Fashion - Womens, Fashion/Costume jewelry, Product Categories

Famed, longtime designer Arnold Scaasi announced on Monday that he will be closing his made-to-order dress business, although he plans to continue his fashion jewelry line, which he pitches on HSN.  Scaasi has crafted couture dresses for New York society women and personalities ranging from Barbara Streisand to Barbara Bush for more than five decades.  The New York Times  Jul. 19, 2010

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Which TV Costume Designer is On Deck with a New Apparel Line?

July 16th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Apparel, DRTV Retailer, Distribution Channel, Fashion - Womens, Product Categories

Patricia Field, who designed costumes for the television series Sex and the City seemed to start the trend when she collaborated with Marks and Spencer on a one-off, 35-piece collection in October 2008.  She also pitched a “Destination Style New York” collection on HSN that fall.  Now Janie Bryant, costume designer for AMC’s Mad Men, is launching Janie Bryant Mod, her own independent clothing collection, on QVC.  Assisting Bryant in the development of a licensing program since last fall has been Matchbook Company, a US licensing agency.  “After the launch of Mod, Ms Bryant and Matchbook plan to develop a men’s wear collection and a women’s wear line for 2011 and 2012, while evening wear and home design will also be explored.”  So who is next in the line-up of costume-designer stars?  Hard to say for sure, but Randall Christensen, costume designer of Dancing with the Stars, is also working with Matchbook. Financial Times Jul. 15, 2010

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Skineez™ Skincarewear™ Announces Half-Price Deals to Celebrate HSN’s Birthday

July 13th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Apparel, Beauty products, Fashion - Womens, Product Categories

Skineez™ Skincarewear™ CEO Michelle Moran will appear on Home Shopping Network (HSN) July 15 for Skineez Flash Sale at 3am, 8am and 6pm EST.  “HSN Birthday Bargains (while supplies last), include half-priced European designer jeans with Tummy Tuck technology to slim and reduce the size of the waist, hips and stomach for a long, lean and slimmer appearance.”  Skineez Skincarewear Press Release Jul. 13, 2010

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Forbes Riley to Debut Active Wear for Plus-Sized Women on HSN

July 12th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Apparel, Fashion - Womens, Product Categories

Forbes Riley, an actress, TV personality and member of the National Fitness Hall of Fame, will premiere a new line of stylish, plus-size, fitness apparel for fuller-figured women on HSN.  The line is meant to address a chicken-and-egg-type dilemma some fuller-figured women feel about working out.  They want to get to the gym, ride a cycle or take aerobics, but they don’t want to wear the baggy sweatpants or drab, shapeless tops that — for too long — have seemingly been the only active wear choices for plus-size women.  Mindy Grossman, HSN’s ceo, describes the expected appeal of the new line this way, “Women all across the country of varying shapes and sizes can finally feel empowered and ready to embark on the challenge of getting themselves fit and healthy while looking slim and stylish, even before their first sit-up!”  “Love My Body” Active Wear by Forbes Riley Press Release Jul. 10, 2010

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Bosom Buddy Winkee to Return to QVC, July 9th

June 30th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Apparel, Fashion - Womens, Product Categories

The Winkee is a triangular mock camisole that preserves a measure of modesty by discretely covering the cleavage of even the most plunging neckline without ruining the drape or line of the garment.  It was conceived by Patricia Calamari of Boca Raton, Fla., who didn’t want to wear an entire extra layer of clothing when all she was after was a little covering up.  It is also intended for women who want to present a more buttoned-up look for daytime, business hours, but turn on a dime and present a sexier, more glamorous look for evening.  Well, “The Ultimate Solution For Plunging Necklines” must have sold well during its first visit at QVC; it returns July 9th at noon ET.  Sun Sentinel (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

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Taylor Dresses Makes “The Show” on QVC UK

June 24th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in DRTV Retailer, Distribution Channel, Fashion - Womens, Geography, Product Categories, UK/Europe

Women’s apparel maker Taylor Dresses, a division of The Danny and Nicole Group,  today announced a long-term, multiple appearance deal with QVC UK, beginning during the network’s popular, Get Gorgeous Weekend in November.   Phillip Gaynor, CEO of the Danny and Nicole Group, describes Taylor Dresses as, “fun, contemporary and edgy designs for today’s fabulous women all over the world.”  Barbara Phillips is scheduled to appear on-air as a Taylor Dresses spokesperson.  Danny and Nicole Group Press Release Jun. 24, 2010

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New Skineez Skinny Jeans … with Tummy Tuck Technology … to Debut on HSN in July

June 15th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Apparel, Beauty products, Fashion - Womens, Product Categories

Skineez compression shapewear garments contain a patented formula of anti-cellulite and moisturizing ingredients, including retinol, caffeine, red algae extract, shea butter, apricot kernel oil, rose hip oil and vitamin E.  The combination of ingredients is meant to moisturize, firm, energize, lift, smooth, and tighten the skin as the garment is worn.  These new Skineez products, which the company touts as “skincare that you wear,” will appear on HSN, July 15th and 16th.  I imagine the HSN legal staff is double-checking all the product claims — there’s a host of them in the press release — but I sure hope the alliterative “Tummy Tuck Technology” passes muster.  Skineez™ Skincarewear™ Press Release Jul. 15, 2010

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Brands Lure Shoppers with a Trip Down Memory Lane

June 14th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Apparel, Fashion - Womens, Product Categories, Research, Trends, Forecasts

In the midst of hard economic times, brands as diverse as Keds, Halston and Eddit Bauer are turning out heritage lines so consumers can assuage their anxiety by grabbing hold of something comforting and familiar.  And some of those consumers are paying a premium for the privilege;  L. L. Bean, for instance, charges about 25 percent more for its “Signature” pieces.  Even cereal makers are getting in on the act.  Earlier this year, General Mills sold Lucky Charms and Cheerios in limited-edition vintage boxes.  The New York Times Jun. 11, 2010

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New Line of Affordable Cruise and Resort Wear to Debut on QVC

June 10th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Apparel, DRTV Retailer, Distribution Channel, Fashion - Womens, Geography, Product Categories, USA

Float Life is the name of a new collection of tunics, cover-ups, swimwear and accessories by designer Ramona Senese that is scheduled to make its QVC® debut on Tuesday, June 15 at 7 PM (ET).  Prices will range from $27.00 to $79.00.  According to the Homeshoppingista, the line is favored by celebrities, including Paris Hilton.  Float Life, LLC. Press Release Jun. 9, 2010

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