Golden Opportunity: QVC Hosts Vogue Magazine to Showcase Gold Jewelry Trends for Fall 2006

Golden Opportunity: QVC Hosts Vogue Magazine to Showcase Gold Jewelry Trends for Fall 2006

WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as the golden guidebook for the fashion fabulous, Vogue magazine is the place to turn to for the scoop on the latest high-style trends. This fall, one of the most anticipated looks is the gleam of bold Italian gold jewelry, and for that, QVC(R) is the retailer to shop. Together QVC and Vogue will showcase the hottest signature gold pieces for the season in the two-hour Gold Expressions broadcast slated to air on Monday, July 17 from 6-8 PM (ET).

During the show, QVC will present the latest 14-karat gold designs from some of Italy's most renowned goldsmiths. Vogue's Merchandising Editor Anne Vincent is scheduled to be QVC's special guest, giving viewers expert tips on the best ways to incorporate these bold gold pieces with the fashion-forward looks that graced fall runways.

The 14-karat gold pieces presented in QVC's upcoming broadcast are all part of a new collection compiled by the World Gold Council and the Vicenza Fair, both trade organizations committed to the development and growth of the Italian gold market. The collection, called Gold Expressions: The Language of Italian Design(TM), features a unique assortment of intricate gold craftsmanship from fifty of the top gold companies in Italy. With prices ranging from approximately $85.00 to $1,200.00, it is an accessible mix of the most current and highly innovative designs.

"Gold Expressions is a stunning jewelry collection that reflects the broad strides Italian designers have made thanks to the support of the World Gold Council and the Vicenza Fair," stated David Markstein, director of jewelry merchandising for QVC. "QVC is thrilled to have Vogue join us as we showcase these cutting-edge pieces, which are all wearable works of art."

Gold Expressions: The Language of Italian Design(TM) will be available through QVC beginning July 17, 2006 at 800.345.1515 or http://www.qvc.com/.

QVC, Inc., a $6.5 billion company, is an e-commerce leader, marketing a wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishings, licensed products, fashion, beauty, electronics and fine jewelry. QVC, which celebrates its 20th birthday this year, reaches over 160 million homes worldwide. Other divisions/subsidiaries include QVC.com, QVC @, QVC Local and QVC ProductWorks. The QVC Studio Tour is located at the company's world headquarters in West Chester, Pa. QVC is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation.

Source: QVC, Inc.

CONTACT: Tara Hunter of QVC, Inc., +1-484-701-8163, or
tara_hunter@qvc.com

Web site: http://www.qvc.com/

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