Home Shopping Network
News Alert: Patricia Field and HSN
What: Patricia Field and the Home Shopping Network are teaming up on an exclusive brand called Destination Style New York, according to WWD. Starting September 23, the line, which consists of 50 pieces of sportswear, accessories, denim and dresses, will be sold on HSN and hsn.com. Designed by Field and House of Field designer David Dalrymple, the line will retail from $39 to $199.
What We Say: Finally, a place to get that already-iconic white flower dress from the beginning of Sex and the City. While we don’t plan on tuning into Patricia Field talking to us for two hours five nights a week, we will check out the website to see what other pieces are part of the collection. Not all pieces will be SATC-related and we’ll be interested in what else comes out of Patricia Field’s genius.
Pictured: One of the dresses from the upcoming HSN collection. Pretty 1980s, don’t you think? Do you like Field’s eclectic style?
Photo from WWD
R.J. Graziano Jewelry at HSN: Adventures in Home Shopping
It still takes a little getting used to—well-known designers hawking their wares on the Home Shopping Network. It’s not that we’re not grateful, however—designer goods, in our price range, and as close as the click of a mouse. Fantastic.
And it’s not just clothing, but accessories too. Reeling in some quality fashion jewelry has been on our minds this week, and voila! R.J. Graziano’s line for HSN to the rescue. Since we’re in the business of spilling what we know, here are the picks we, er, took a shine to:
R.J. Graziano’s “Pop Rocks” triple tier drop earrings, $27.50.
R.J. Graziano’s “Blazing Bangles” two-piece metallic bangle set, $29.95
R.J. Graziano’s tortoise print bangle, $29.95
R.J. Graziano’s “Star Style” crystal star pin, $29.95
R.J. Graziano’s “Shine Time” graduated metallic bead necklace, $37.50
Tina Knowles Launches Line for HSN
Who: Tina Knowles, Beyonce’s mama and the woman behind her “Barbie in Vegas” look launches a fashion line called Miss Tina for “Forgotten” women ages 30-50 on the Home Shopping Network.
What the fashion heads say: WWD—“....I love the fact that the sizes go all the way up [2 to 24],” (Tina) Knowles said. “There’s a forgotten woman who wants a pencil skirt, too, or a blouse that’s a little lower cut. Beyoncé has backup singers who are full-figured women. Being a woman over 50, I try to think about the things I have going for me and the things I want to hide, like my arms. I’m giving them options with shrugs. I’ve been a stylist for so many years, I know how to accentuate the positive.”
What I say: I’m all for offering more options to the “grown and sexy” fashionista, but Mrs. Knowles has a reputation for going a bit over the top with her designs, with a tendency for a more gaudy than fashionable look. Plus the price points are high- from $39 for a t-shirt, $250 for a suede hobo, $150 for a pair of boots.
Also while we can appreciate the nod to sizing (sizes 2-24) and to age, the philanthropic spin that is being put on this and other celebrity backed lines is a bit condescending . Like Sarah Jessica Parker and the Bitten line, it makes business sense to target your line to a wide ranges of sizes. However, I can see Mrs. Knowles actually wearing some of the clothes from her HSN line on the red carpet and for that, I’m totally willing to give it a try.
Turn in to HSN on August 15th to learn more.
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