I don't really recall Lorraine as I've never bought Kipling from QVC bit presumably she was a slightly older (as in over 25!) lady?
When Kipling started out, they were for quite a while a kind of 'best kept secret' as far as bags went, well-made & practical yet stylish & affordable!
Since going more for the 'branded fashion' end of the market, their prices (for what you get!) have shot up & it's far more about the label! Who would have guessed all those years ago that Kipling would be one day thought of as hip & trendy, carriied by bright young things?
Hence presumably why we now have Barbie guest presenting?