Lilly Pulitzer Anyone? - Page 28

MaryPoppins · #**406** 07-08-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Griffins&Quills

Via a post on their facebook page, rumor has it " Lilly Pulitzer just shut down their Panhellenic Division, and there will be no more prints anytime soon"

Just went to look for that and could not find it. Perhaps I missed it or perhaps it just is rumor.

SLAM<3 Always · #**407** 07-08-2013, 01:02 AM

It's posted on a comment from June 18th. This makes me sad, especially since I developed my appreciation for Lilly because of my sorority sisters.

WCsweet<3 · #**408** 07-08-2013, 01:32 PM

The exact comment:

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I was just at my own sorority convention, and one of the shirt vendors told us that Lilly Pulitzer just shut down their Panhellenic Division, and there will be no more prints anytime soon. I'm going to ask Lilly directly, in case this is a rumor- I hope not.

However, I didn't find an NPC sorority that had a conference around June 18th not could I figure out the commenters affiliation. All the ones I found that started in June started a week after. Are my detective skills failing me?

glittergal1985 · #**409** 07-08-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

The exact comment:

However, I didn't find an NPC sorority that had a conference around June 18th not could I figure out the commenters affiliation. All the ones I found that started in June started a week after. Are my detective skills failing me?

I believe the poster was in Tri Sigma.

aesovs · #**410** 07-08-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Griffins&Quills

Via a post on their facebook page, rumor has it " Lilly Pulitzer just shut down their Panhellenic Division, and there will be no more prints anytime soon"

I hope this isn't true! I believe that they promised (or at the very least, intended) to finish out the prints for all 26 NPC sororities. That maybe wasn't the best business decision on their part, but I'll be sad if they don't keep their word. Supposedly they already have designs for all of the sororities (don't know how true that is), so I think the main obstacle is just poor sales - I noticed that they put some of the sorority line in their Warehouse Sale. I think if they could work to put a few of the products (the scarf, picture frame, phone case...whatever sells best) in each sorority's "official" store online and at conventions, then they might do a little better.

They do make limited edition prints for some events and causes, which most of the time are only available from an outside vendor (e.g. - they did a print for the National Aquarium that was only available at the NA giftshop or their online giftshop). I don't see why the sorority print collection couldn't operate in a similar fashion!

DubaiSis · #**411** 07-08-2013, 03:46 PM

I thought they missed the boat on the prints and what they choose to do with them. They could have, even with the almost universally unappealing prints, done a combo of print with solid or stripe and made clothing/fabric accessories. Or, they could have made the prints available, in fabric form, for sale so that chapters could do with them what they will. The money there was in collegians buying the stuff in bulk, and there wasn't much incentive to do so.

They also could have consulted some actual collegians on what the prints should look like or what elements were most important to include in the prints. I don't get the sense that they did, and I've found it odd that the sorority prints didn't seem to coordinate in any way with their other lines. I mean, they don't need to be matchy matchy, but you'd think the themes and tones would be reminiscent of lilly, and it sure didn't to me! Frankly, many of us playing around on that fabric design website came up with way cuter prints.

I also hope they finish out the line for the gals who are excited to have their turn, but if they do, hopefully they'll do a better job to justify the continued effort.

SLAM<3 Always · #**412** 07-08-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by glittergal1985

I believe the poster was in Tri Sigma.

Tri Sigma's convention didn't start till the weekend after the post was made.

amanda6035 · #**413** 07-08-2013, 04:06 PM

There was a whole section of Lilly items being sold by our Xi Boutique at convention last week. I didnt hear anything about them going out of stock though.

aesovs · #**414** 07-08-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SLAM<3 Always

Tri Sigma's convention didn't start till the weekend after the post was made.

I thought it started the 21st? The poster made the comment on the 25th!

KD4Me · #**415** 07-08-2013, 04:27 PM

I LOVE the KD print, but hardly any of the Lilly line fits into my post-collegiate life. I'm sure collegians are the target, but there are plenty of alumnae who like the print and might buy more, if there were items offered that they would actually use. I do have the iPhone cover, which has turned out to be very poor quality. After 6 months of use, it is dingy and the print is wearing off the edges. I thought about purchasing the tote, but don't use them often enough to justify an $88 price tag. In thinking about it, I'm not sure what products would appeal to me, but I sure wish LP would figure it out!

Griffins&Quills · #**416** 07-08-2013, 04:48 PM

I'm certainly not in love with the Alpha Xi print (I mean really, blue roses and half the crest??). I guess it's cool we have one, and I do think they should finish out the 26 NPC sororities. But, if it's poor sales, I can see where it's coming from. There were several groups who weren't thrilled with their prints, I've seen that the iphone cases don't last and have heard several accounts of poor quality with other items, and also, it is overpriced for what it is. $48 for the silly resin photodome bangle?? WHAAAAT? Just my opinion.

DeltaBetaBaby · #**417** 07-08-2013, 05:00 PM

I think part of the problem is that you have to like YOUR group's print for it to work.

lovespink88 · #**418** 07-08-2013, 06:04 PM

There's a sale coming up soon, right? I wonder if sorority stuff will be featured. Not sure if I'd buy anything though, I truly can't see myself using most of the rest...

Frame - More appropriate for collegiates--I already have one Alpha Xi frame in my home office, I'm good
Dry Erase Board - Again, I can see collegiates using this
Either Totes - I stick to my main big black tote but when I need a larger one I already have a nice Alpha Xi one
Bangle - I have tiny wrists/hands (my wedding set is a 3.5!) and therefore can't wear this type of jewelry. It literally slides off my hand.
Wristlet - I already have a Lilly one
Scarf - this is the ONE thing I'd consider if it came down to the right price
Make Up Bag - Pshh, I have too much make up to use just a bag and I have a Vera Bradley make up bag for traveling
iPhone Case - I heard all the Lilly phone cases wear out
Tumbler - I have a nice waterbottle I use daily

IndianaSigKap · #**419** 07-08-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespink88

Make Up Bag - Pshh, I have too much make up to use just a bag and I have a Vera Bradley make up bag for traveling

This...I am surprised that Vera Bradley hasn't jumped on the sorority trend and made prints with chapter colors and maybe one symbol. The company founders were Greek.

lovespink88 · #**420** 07-08-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KD4Me

I'm not sure what products would appeal to me, but I sure wish LP would figure it out!

I'd be ALL OVER IT if they came out with a planner.

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Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap

This...I am surprised that Vera Bradley hasn't jumped on the sorority trend and made prints with chapter colors and maybe one symbol. The company founders were Greek.

Me too! I'd love to see Vera sorority prints! I tend to like more of their prints.