WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The ED Ellen
DeGeneres shoe line, launched in partnership with Camuto Group, is
scheduled to debut on QVC Thursday, March 23 at
8 PM (ET). Inspired by a
passion for fashion, the beautifully designed, high-quality
collection of women's footwear features a mix of comfortable
sneakers, sandals, slip-ons and more, evoking DeGeneres's relaxed,
yet polished personal style. QVC, which combines retail, media and
social to create an engaging shopping experience, will be launching
the collection across all its broadcast programming and e-commerce
platforms.
"I am so excited to bring my footwear collection to QVC. A lot
of people say they'd love to spend an hour in my shoes. Now all you
have to do is buy a pair, watch three straight hours of cat videos
online and you'll know exactly what it feels like," said
DeGeneres.
Known from her Daytime Emmy® Award-winning syndicated
talk show and her ranking on Time magazine's list of 100 Most
Influential People, as well as her feature film work and
humanitarian efforts, Ellen
DeGeneres is a beloved entertainment pioneer and
entrepreneur who has truly earned her place as a show business
icon.
"The ED Ellen DeGeneres footwear collection features a mix of
casual, fun and athletic styles that reflect Ellen's own spirited
personality," said Rachel Ungaro,
Vice President of Merchandising for QVC. "Her shoes perfectly
embody the element of positivity and fun that Ellen is known for,
and I'm sure our customers will be as excited about the collection
as we are."
In 2014, DeGeneres introduced ED on Air a seasonal home
collection created especially for QVC. The line brings together
DeGeneres's love of design, home décor and holiday gift giving
across multiple product categories.
Tune in to "ED Ellen DeGeneres Footwear" on
March 23 at 8 PM (ET) for the QVC debut of DeGeneres's
line. The ED Ellen DeGeneres Footwear collection is scheduled to be
available, while supplies last, beginning March 23 through QVC.com, the QVC apps or by
calling 800.345.1515.
About QVC
QVC combines the best of retail, media and social to create the
most engaging shopping experience, one that exceeds the
expectations of everyone we touch by delivering the joy of
discovery through the power of relationships. Every day, in
nine countries and counting, QVC engages millions of shoppers in a
journey of discovery through an ever-changing collection of
familiar brands and fresh new products, from home and fashion to
beauty, electronics and jewelry. Along the way, we connect with
shoppers via live dialog, engaging stories, interesting
personalities and award-winning customer service. Based in
West Chester, Pa. and founded in
1986, QVC has more than 17,000 employees and has retail operations
in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United
Kingdom, Italy,
France, and through a joint
venture in China. Worldwide, QVC
engages shoppers via 15 TV channels reaching more than 360 million
homes, seven websites, and 195 social pages. Visit
corporate.qvc.com to learn more.
QVC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive
Corporation and is attributed to the QVC Group tracking stock
(NASDAQ: QVCA, QVCB). Liberty's QVC Group also includes zulily, a
digital retailer obsessed with bringing customers special finds
every day at incredible prices. zulily has been a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation since October 2015. zulily features an ever-changing,
always delightful collection of clothing, home décor, toys, gifts
and more––for the whole family. Unique products from up-and-coming
brands are featured alongside favorites from top brands, giving
customers something new to discover each morning. Launched in 2010,
zulily is headquartered in Seattle. Among mass merchants, the combined
QVC Group (including QVC and zulily) is the #3 mobile retailer in
the U.S., the #8 mobile retailer globally, and the #4 ecommerce
player in North America, according
to Internet Retailer. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered
service marks of ER Marks, Inc. For more information on Liberty
Interactive Corporation, visit www.libertyinteractive.com.
About ED Ellen DeGeneres
ED is Ellen DeGeneres' American
lifestyle brand inspired by her iconic style, values and
personality. ED was launched in 2015 as a joint partnership with
Ellen DeGeneres and Christopher Burch, CEO of Burch Creative
Capital. With a passion for interior design, architecture and
fashion, Ellen brings her unique vision to this beautifully
designed, high-quality collection of women's apparel, footwear,
accessories, pet products as well as home furnishings and decor.
The lifestyle brand is real, accessible and every product feels
like a personal connection between Ellen and the consumers around
the world. EDbyEllen.com
About Camuto Group
Camuto Group is an international company that designs, develops
and distributes fashion footwear, accessories and apparel. Founded
by fashion legend Vince Camuto, the
company is renowned for its ability to develop lifestyle brands on
a global scale. Camuto Group builds on the success of Vince
Camuto®, extending to brands that include Louise et Cie®, Two By
Vince Camuto®, Vince Camuto™ men's,
Imagine Vince Camuto® and 1. STATE®. Camuto Group also holds the
footwear license for Jessica Simpson®, as well as footwear and
handbag licenses for Lucky Brand® and ED Ellen DeGeneres™. To
expand Camuto Group's platform and develop apparel opportunities
for partners, the company acquired Bernard Chaus Inc. in 2015, and
as part of the company's focus on digital innovation and demand
prediction, Camuto Group added Sole Society® to its stable of
brands in 2016. Camuto Group and its partners operate 120 retail
locations globally, with products sold in more than 5,400 doors
worldwide.
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