Company Joins QVC and HSN’s Talented Group of Entrepreneurs Discovered through The Big Find
Célèbre won judges over during QVC and HSN’s The Big Find product search and is scheduled to appear on QVC on Monday February 24 at 1pm.Through the nationwide search, which kicked off in June 2019, QVC and HSN discovered some of the most unique and innovative products in beauty, fashion, accessories, and jewelry and are bringing these new discoveries to customers across multiple platforms. Through sophisticated and stunningly designed jewelry, Célèbre offers an homage to the strength, resilience and inner beauty of women.
“I have always been a firm believer that women should be celebrated,” says Célèbre founder and CEO Jacklyn Gray. “Not only for what is seen on the outside, but for their inner beauty and strength. I wanted something that would celebrate their strength and resilience in a beautiful way.”
Eight years ago, Jacklyn Gray searched in vain for a meaningful gift for a friend who was enduring one of life’s rough patches. Finding nothing that suited her needs, Gray dreamed of creating a line that celebrated the inherent strength and resilience of women. However, professional life and ambitions got in the way, forcing Gray to put her idea—one which she constantly shared with her mother, who readily encouraged Gray to chase her dream—on the backburner.
It was upon her mother’s untimely 2018 passing from a sudden stroke at age 52 that Gray decided to realize the idea that she and her mother had dreamed might someday launch with QVC. Fast forward nearly a decade from the inception of Gray’s concept and the stunning Célèbre brand is debuting with QVC, making Jacklyn and her late mother’s dream a reality.
Célèbre, which is French for “celebrated,” is Gray’s way of recognizing the unbelievable strength and enduring inner beauty of all women. Using inspiration for the initial collection from the lotus flower—which reveals its beauty in blossom only after growing in the dark and harshness of mud—Gray has created a line that is at once elegant and urbane while possessing untethered strength and making a statement, just like so many of the women who’ve inspired the creation of her company. And by encouraging women to share their stories of inspiration and strength via the #YouAreCelebrated hashtag, Célèbre aims to enhance and transcend the realm of physical gifts by lauding the stories behind the women to whom Célèbre appeals.
QVC and HSN are committed to delighting millions of customers each day with new discoveries and products to love. As the pioneers of video storytelling, QVC and HSN offer vendors the platforms and tools to build relationships with an engaged community of digitally savvy shoppers. Fostering the growth of entrepreneurs has been at the heart of QVC and HSN’s businesses for over 30 years.
“The Big Find is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to share their stories with an audience of millions across our QVC and HSN platforms, said Mary Campbell, Chief Merchandising Officer, Qurate Retail Group, and Chief Commerce Officer, QVC US. Every day we strive to bring exciting, curated discoveries to our customers. We are thrilled to introduce such a variety of unique products through The Big Find and to give these entrepreneurs a one-of-a-kind platform to bring their products to life and connect with the customer in an authentic and immersive way. We know our customers will be inspired by their stories and will find new products to love.”
