QVC - American Fashions - why not more British Fashions?

[Glittergirl]

Been a QVC watcher for more years than I care to remember, watched some of the Fashions Shows recently! Got a couple of things from them over the years, basically just to try them out - got to say the things I bought were alright and wearable!

My question is, why do they not do more British designs? The ones I saw recently were mainly American and as we all know they are not renowned for their fashion sense etc.

Or am I missing something here? British brands for British audience makes more sense and then maybe, just maybe I will take the plunge more often. Also, it may do some of the Presenters a big favour and not wearing these dowdy outfits :mysmilie_8:

 

[Brissles]

QVC is an American company so they are going to insist on their overseas 'branches' pushing the U.S brands that no-one has heard of anywhere else. I would imagine that its the same in Italy - who have some of the best designers in the world, yet have to suffer the indignity of having American rubbish forced upon them !

QVC is a monster company that generate so much profit that it can afford to steamroller the countries where they broadcast.

 

[Glittergirl]

QVC is an American company so they are going to insist on their overseas 'branches' pushing the U.S brands that no-one has heard of anywhere else. I would imagine that its the same in Italy - who have some of the best designers in the world, yet have to suffer the indignity of having American rubbish forced upon them !

QVC is a monster company that generate so much profit that it can afford to steamroller the countries where they broadcast.

Shame on them, maybe one day they will wake up and see sense and some decent British Fashions to sell! Would make sense :mysmilie_59:

 

[yesilkedi]

Probably British designers don't want to peddle their wares on a shopping channel!

 

[Silver Fox]

Glittergirl couldn't agree more & I have wondered the same in the past.I like some German fashions & go over there quite often IMO they are nearer to British tastes.I expect if they offered items that were readily available on the dreaded High Street that would be too much competition, which has happened with so many beauty brands.

 

[Pick-a-Lily]

There's not much British fashion that they could afford to sell. No British manufacturing to speak of these days either.
Unfortunately they can buy in millions of a line in the USA, and sell it on their channels worldwide, it makes sense logistically, if not aesthetically.

 

[Glittergirl]

Glittergirl couldn't agree more & I have wondered the same in the past.I like some German fashions & go over there quite often IMO they are nearer to British tastes.I expect if they offered items that were readily available on the dreaded High Street that would be too much competition, which has happened with so many beauty brands.

Fair point but surely they can introduce more British or like you have suggested fashions? My main point is that America isn't renowned for its trendy clothes and personally think some of these fashions are awful and poor :mysmilie_1:

 

[Glittergirl]

There's not much British fashion that they could afford to sell. No British manufacturing to speak of these days either.
Unfortunately they can buy in millions of a line in the USA, and sell it on their channels worldwide, it makes sense logistically, if not aesthetically.

I see, was just a thought. Got to be some brands that would :mysmilie_48:

 

[donna255]

Strangely I got a survey about buying dresses from QVC today. Even asked about height and sleeve lengths.

My final parting comment of, I would not wear the eye watering patterns they favour might have knocked it a bit.:mysmilie_15:

 

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

here we go

http://blogs.qvcuk.com/sneak-peek-grace-fashion/

"Monday 18th April at 11am, with another show at 6pm, is gorgeous new fashion brand Grace. Designed and made in Great Britain" "offering styles in sizes ranging from a 8 – 32."

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

They can make it in Brighton, Bombay or Timbuktu but once Q buyers put their twopence in it will all morph into the same as the US stuff we already have. I think even if they are a British company (T&S or Together) they are still made outside the UK therefore it will make no difference to employment or quality.

If you look at the jewellery brands we used to have which are still on in US they are far nicer than we get here. I think Q buyers are very very poor at their jobs. They have the worst possible taste.

 

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

here it all is

Grace Print Dress with Mock Wrap & Side Ruched Detail
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160358

Grace Printed Twist Knot Mock Wrap Top
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160359

Grace Lace Sleeve Drape Neck Detail Tunic
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160361

Grace Tapered Leg Elasticated Waist Trouser
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160362

Grace Printed Tapered Leg Elasticated Waist Trouser
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160363

Grace Floral Print Twist Knot Maxi Dress
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160364

Grace Printed Tulip Hem Tunic with Embellished Neck
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160365

Grace Zig Zag Print Maxi Dress with Tie Shoulder Detail
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160366

Grace Floral Print Tulip Hem Tunic
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160367

Grace Zig Zag Print Top with Necklace
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160368

Grace Printed Maxi Dress with Gather Detail
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160369

Grace Polka Dot Tunic Top Draping Neck
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160370

Grace Floral Print Waterfall Top
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160371

Grace Houndstooth Dip Back Hem Tunic
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160372

Grace Printed Twist Knot Dress
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160373

Grace 3/4 Sleeve Printed Bubble Hem Tunic
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160374

Grace 3/4 Sleeve Bubble Hem Tunic
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160375

Grace Floral Print Mock Wrap Dress
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160376

Grace Cap Sleeve Floral Print Tunic
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160377

Grace Polka Dot Tapered Leg & Elasticated Waist Trouser
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.160378

 

[maymorganlondon]

Lots of polyester... let's hope for the best, eh?

 

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Lots of polyester... let's hope for the best, eh?

well people wanted a british one & here we go but if it dont sell they will take that as a hint to go back to what they know sells

 

[maymorganlondon]

well people wanted a british one & here we go but if it dont sell they will take that as a hint to go back to what they know sells

Some of the prints look less garish than we get from our American cousins... but they do have the requisite sharkbite hems etc... So the difference could well be pricing.

 

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Some of the prints look less garish than we get from our American cousins... but they do have the requisite sharkbite hems etc... So the difference could well be pricing.

pricing is about the same from what ive seen

 

[Brissles]

Agree with all the comments, but judging by the few pictures on the blog, its still all very samey. I suppose for cheapness there isn't much that can be done with a pull-on frock in the poly/elastene fabric that can be made in hundreds, so its sleeves or sleeveless with a bit of ruching.

I'm a huge fan of Sahara and Masai clothing brands, - same sort of price bracket as Join and Yong Kim, BUT more stylish and more cotton and linen is used, AND they fit me at size 20/22 !

 

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Agree with all the comments, but judging by the few pictures on the blog, its still all very samey. I suppose for cheapness there isn't much that can be done with a pull-on frock in the poly/elastene fabric that can be made in hundreds, so its sleeves or sleeveless with a bit of ruching.

I'm a huge fan of Sahara and Masai clothing brands, - same sort of price bracket as Join and Yong Kim, BUT more stylish and more cotton and linen is used, AND they fit me at size 20/22 !

these acutally have up to size 32 in which is very unusal for Q