International Formalwear Association Formal Times Newsletter

International Formalwear Association
Formal Times Newsletter
February 2015 EDITION
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New Years Resolutions of a Different Kind
What have you resolved to differently in 2015? Business resolutions for this new Year may
go a long way in making 2015 easier and more profitable. What can we do to make the
business we have better? What small steps in the right direction will keep me focused and
ready for the business I have and will help to gain this year over last? Below is a list of small
steps for a bigger or maybe just a bit more organized future….
• Knowledge is power: Spend more time tracking what my competitors are doing
• improve office security
• join the local Chamber of Commerce
• make our workforce more diverse in talents and passions for select areas of the business
• Take a reality check on how well I am keeping my existing customers happy
• Set up schedule for social networking sites
• change all my passwords
• create an exit procedure for departing employees
• organize a series of marketing ideas to attract new customers
• become less of a bottleneck to the business
• get better at prioritizing my tasks each day
• redesign our business cards
• subscribe/Read the Wall Street Journal
• Update/put together an employee handbook
• Calendar to remember my employees' birthdays
• expand/update our email/social marketing programs
• define our career path better
• Get clear guidelines from the accountant to make year ends easier this year….What I can do
better each month to make this happen
• conduct more customer satisfaction surveys
• practice active listening
• track employee utilization better
• launch a direct mail campaign
• go to the IFA Expo this summer
• research new technologies
• improve tracking and ROI analysis on our marketing $
• plan a reunion party for former employees
• ask a former client to write a review for us on Google/Yelp
• be less of a jerk to my employees
• start a business blog
• think positively
• hold myself accountable
• back up my data
• try new marketing activities
• stop shying away from networking events
• remember why I love what I do
• be more focused
•stop procrastinating
The list is long, but the message is the same. This can be the new year to be proactive and
create lots of easy to accomplish resolutions to improve the different areas in your business.
What can you add? editor@formaltimes.com
Leadership Tips
A collection of tips for all leaders to use:
• There is only one way~ the straight way. It sets the tone of the entire organization.
• Be open to the best of what everyone, everywhere, has to offer; transfer learning across
your organization.
• Get the right people in the right jobs- it is more important than developing a strategy.
• An informal atmosphere is a competitive advantage.
• Make sure everybody counts and everybody knows they count.
• Legitimate self-confidence is a winner-the true test of self-confidence is the courage for
them to be open and share their ideas.
• Business has to be fun-celebrations energize and enthuse an organization.
• Never underestimate the other guy.
• Understand where in your business is your greatest value and put your best people there!
• Know when to meddle and when to let creativity flow- not always easy, pure instinct.
SAG Awards 2015
Hollywood Stepping out in STYLE… A great link to share on your FB
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/pictures/sag-awards-2015-red-carpet-fashionmen-in-tuxedos-2015261/43702
Why Do Top Employees Chose to Leave?
The percentage of the American population with college educations has soared from
roughly 5 % in 1950 to over 30% today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Given this
fact some employers may assume that there’s an overabundance of top notch employees
ripe for the picking. Not so.
Despite these encouraging figures, that should provide you with ample choices in hiring
companies everywhere are struggling to recruit, hire and maintain excellent staff. Worse
yet, the new hires they do find many times lack core skills like basic professionalism and
an analytical self starting attitude.
If your organization is fueled by efforts of a handful of top performers, don’t let them slip
through your grasp. Here are six reasons highly skilled workers tend to seek out greener
pastures:
>They receive few rewards for good behavior. If high performers receive no extra kudos
or compensation for their extraordinary performance, they’ll begin to wonder whether it’s
worth putting in the extra effort. It’s important to acknowledge those who work to promote
the success of the whole company. If you can’t afford to reward them financially, find
another way to recognize their contributions.
>They resent being micromanaged. Top performers tend to be self-directed, out of the box
thinkers who enjoy problem solving. They’re likely to feel creatively and intellectually
stunted by a manager who insists on controlling every aspect of their performance. For
best results, give top performers the room to answer challenges in their own ways.
>They feel underutilized or unchallenged. Because of their need for mastery, high
performing employees can get easily frustrated and bored when their roles become too
restricted or stagnant. The antidote: Feed them a steady diet of challenges.
>They see no room at the top. Top performers tend to thrive in an environment that allows
them to continually learn and grow. If they find themselves in a situation that offers no
obvious opportunities for advancement, they may feel stuck and their eyes may begin to
wander.
>They’re faced with unreasonable demands. Some employers overload high performers
with an ever increasing list of projects. There’s nothing wrong with increasing
responsibility, but be careful not to make reckless demands on people’s time and energy.
>They aren’t kept up with changes in the organization. If your outfit is undergoing
changes that threaten to affect your top performers, don’t leave them in the dark. Seismic
shifts in the office hierarchy can be upsetting to employees at every level and high
performers may seek out safer ground if they grow uncomfortable or fear their jobs are in
danger.
Whatever the reason, the loss of a top employee can cost the company immeasurably due
to an inexperienced staff. The cost to hire and train far outweighs the cost to maintain.
What tips do you have to pass along for great employee retention? Any comments or
suggestions send to editor@formaltimes.com.
Wants and Offerings
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editor@formaltimes.com Call us at 844-IFA-TUXS (844-432-8897 with any
questions
Looking to Buy...
*Black and /or Brown Fredrico Leone "Standford" Shoes
*Neil Allen Black One and / or Two Button Notch Coats
*Black Notch "Infinity" One Button Fitted Coats
*Black single or double pleated pants (In Good Condition)
Like to Sell...
*White After Six "Avalon" Jacket (Like New)
*Ralph Lauren "3 Button Starwood Coat & Pants
Formal Affair~by Trish
Trish Costanza LaMonica
985-543-0043
1105 W. Morris Ave.
Hammond, La. 70403
Offered For Sale;
Approx. 75 pair of used Black Nuvo square toe shoes. $350 (will adjust price on final count if
less- if more the're yours). Buyer pays shipping.
Email: michael@esquiretuxedos.com
Phone: 516-378-6060
Esquire Tuxedos
2156 Merrick Road
Merrick, New York 11566
516-378-6060
Looking to Buy!
-Tuxedo Tailcoats- Any Color Any Style-Longer Style Coats- 'Da Vinci', Apollo, Avanti, etc
-Cutaway Morning Coats- Gray or Black
-Hickory Striped Morning Trousers
-Christian Dior Parision w/ Pants
If you have any of these items and need them out of your warehouse please contact
Matt Pinkston
Formalwear Outlet
919-644-8243
WANTED TO BUY
TUXEDO TAILCOATS- BLACK, WHITE, GRAY--ANY COLOR----WITH OUR
WITHOUT PANTS
LONG BLACK TUXEDO COATS---37" LENGTH OR LONGER
BLACK WOOL TUXEDO PANTS--PLEATED OR FLAT FRONT
BLACK CUTAWAY MORNING COATS
COLORED RENTAL VEST LINES WITH NECKWEAR STILL IN RENTABLE
CONDITION
CLASSIC 1 OR 2 BUTTON TUXEDO JACKETS
WHITE DINNER JACKETS
WILL BUY FULL OR BROKEN RUNS. PLEASE CONTACT:
BRANDON STEWART
239-481-7875 OFFICE
239-281-4496 CELL
OFFERED FOR SALE:
50 prs black poly skinny pants, not adjustable, no satin stripe,fit great, customers loved
them! 30 of the fifty are brand new. asking $19.00.
Black wool shawls by FWI, style 10015. like new! 16 coats at $30.00
Ivory notch 2-b notch by FWI, 13 coats @$30.00
black Genoa shoes, excellent condition 25-30 pair @$8.00
Ira Coleman
Coleman's Tuxedos
506 Millburn Ave.
Short Hills N.J. 07078
973-258-1948
iratux@aol.com
www.colemanstuxedos.com
Offered For Sale: $10 each
Mixture of sizes in the Lauren Ralph Lauren black stripe Starwood 3bt notch 39 total
Also have some pants 35 total
Claiborne 2.0 5 button (short version) 34 coats total
Email Brandy.gulley@yahoo.com
Brandy Gulley
Mr. Tux
42 W. Joyce
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-521-3202
www.MrTuxnwa.com
Offered For Sale:
Ralph Lauren Starwood 18 coats and 13 pants
Perry Ellis DBP 39 Coats
Perry Ellis DBN 39 Coats
Various 3 BN 80 Coats
Perry Ellis Northbridge 81 Coats
Chocolate Parisian 8 coats 6 pants
Black Mandarin 21 Coats
Platinum Formals Memories Coat 18 Coats and 14 pants
Lora Piana 4 Btn Peak 57 Coats
Lora Piana 4 Btn Notch 20 Coats
Lora Piana Pants 48 pair
Karl Lagerfeld tuxedo collection
27 coat & pant sets, 8 coats, 3 pants
Black tuxedos, single button, black-lined pattern on fabric, made in USA, not vented, barrel
cuffs with 2 buttons, adjustable pleated pants
27 Units: 54R, 52R, 50R, 46L, 43L, 42L, 42L, 42L, 41S, 40XL, 40L, 40L, 40R, 39L, 39R,
38L, 38R, 38R, 37R, 36L, 35R, 14B, 12B, 8B, 5B, 4B, 3B
8 Coats: 56R, 48XL, 46R, 41L, 40XL, 38XL, 38S, 37S
3 Pants: 43R, 37R, 34R
Full detailed size inventory available upon request and Photos on All styles
A Better Deal Designer Tuxedos & Suits
369 Bird Rock Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 551-6044
www.abetterdealtuxedo.com Fax: (858) 551-7542
Looking to Buy:
Rex Formal Wear is looking to buy tan Havana coats and pants,Black one and two button used
notches, and black stipe and slim fit tuxedo pants.. Contact Quincy Barnes at 210-710-5275 or
quincy@rexformalwear.com
Quincy Barnes
TBNA Executive Director
210-832-8444
Looking to Buy:
- solid gold vests with matching necktie, and matching pocket square (as true to color as
possible)
- red cummerbunds with matching bowties and pocket squares
- steel grey, charcoal grey, or heather grey 3-piece suits as follows:
- jacket sizes 34R, 36R/37R, 38R/39R, 40R, 42R
- pants sizes 27-29, 30-32, 33-35, 36-38, 39-41
- vest sizes S, M, L, XL
- white el rey after six jacket, sizes 34R, 36R, and 44R
- tan allure men slim fit jacket, sizes 34R, 36R, 38R, 40R, and 42R
Thank you in advance,
Christine Arnold
cc.arnold@gmail.com
OFFERED For SALE:
WHITE FUBU AND BLACK FUBU TUXEDOS,
3 BUTTON NOTCH TUX COATS,
WHITE EL RAY TUX COATS,
LASTRADA; BLACK, WHITE, AND BLACK/WHITE STRIPE,
PARISIAN; BLACK AND BROWN.
PLEASE EMAIL JERRYSTUXSHOP@COX.NET
OR CALL (702)248-4777 FOR SIZES AND PRICING
Elegant Penguin Warehouse Sale San Jose, Ca. 408 -294-3355
All items must go. No reasonable offer will be refused.
White Avalon four button peak coat with matching pants
White/Black Avalon four button peak coat with matching pants
Navy Jean Yves 3three button notch tuxedo with matching pants
Black with white stripe La Strada two button tuxedo and matching pants
Seven black tone on tone SX two button shaped shawl tuxedo
After Six black San Dominico-VI three button notch tuxedo
Lord West/Ralph Lauren charcoal one button peak stroller
After Six mahogany Catalina two button notch suit coat with matching pant and vest
Jean Yves white Mirage mandarin collar tuxedo
Ralph Lauren chalk stripe Whitney two button notch tuxedo with matching pants
After Six white San Dominico-VI three button notch tuxedo
Hickory stripe traditional two pleat pants
After Six black wool two pleat Suit pant (no stripe)
After Six white single pleat pants with beaded leg stripe
Black basic wool two pleat tuxedo pants with stripe
Black Mirage vest with horizontal pleats
Silver Mirage vest with horizontal pleats. Also available in white
After Six Reflection collection vests with matching bows, four-in-hands and pocket squares. Available
in Fuchsia, Periwinkle, Red, Silver and Tangerine
Jean Yves Onyx collection vests with matching bows, four-in-hands and pocket squares. Available
in Aubergine, Bubblegum, Bali Lavender, Bali Silver, Capri Coral, Celedon, Capri Mint, Fuchsia,
Latte, Mandarin, Platinum and Rio Turquoise
Bill Blass Sutton collection vests with matching bows, four-in-hands, cravats and pocket squares.
Available in Black, Bali Silver, Ivory, Platinum, White
Zalente solid satin vests with matching bows, four-in-hands and pocket squares. Available
in Cornflower, Cinnamon, Clover, Kiwi, Lemon, Latte, Olive, Persimmon, Platinum,
Rose Petal, Serene and Wine
Chaplin Radar collection vests with matching bows, four-in-hands and pocket squares.
Available in Burnt Orange, Cognac, Golden, Honeydew, Ivory, Lemon Drop, Lime, Lapis,
Peridot, Pink, Platinum, Pewter and Watermelon
After Six Gemini collection vests with matching bows. Available in Black, Gold, Ivory, Platinum, Silver
Black felt fedora hats
Hat bands in solid satins (30 colors) and Larr Brio Ombre fabric (40 colors)
Zootsuit chains in silver and gold
Solid satin scarves in 30 colors
Ecko formal sport shoes
After-6 black “Seven” pointed-toe shoes
After-6 white “Seven” pointed-toe shoes
After-6 brown mat-finish oxford shoes
FCGI black Stratford shoes
After-6 black and white shoes
Our lack of storage space is your good fortune
All items must go
No reasonable offer will be refused!
Elegant Penguin
Warehouse Sale
San Jose, CA 408-294-3355
Call Israel Today!
Wanted To Buy:
Im interested In a heat seal machine, manual or automatic. Heat seal used to seal the ipc- tags
(labels) on the garments.
Offered For Sale:
Full Run of Black 3 Button Notch Tuxedo Andrew Fezza Coats. (Large Quantity)
Full Run of Black Mirage Coat
Full Run of White Mirage Coat
Full Run of White 2 Button Notch Coat
225 Assorted Vests with Ties. Looking for 1 buyer for all vests
Ameer Awadeh
European Bridal & Tuxedo
7516 Bergenline Avenue
North Bergen NJ 07047
201 868 8330
OFFERED FOR SALE
Manfact
Man #
Color
Name
Lubium
Bill Blass
FCGI
PBM
3303C
999992
Black
Black
Gianni
Black
Astor
Notch
1
Black
Shadow
Notch
Black
Apollo
09430
Black
81112
F7892
C
F7893
C
4825
68103
C
Fumagalli
FUBU
Demetrious
Lord West NY
Claiborne 2.0
Andrew Fezza
Andrew Fezza
Jean Yves
Ralph Lauren
FUBU
1st
Nighter
Lord
West
Lord
West
Formal
One
Formal
One
FWI
Formal
One
FUBU
2
#9040
C
Lapel
Fold
Down
Peak
Btn
s
Designer
4
3
Special
Typ
e
Tux
Tux
4
Super 110
3 Pockets
3 Pockets/Framed
Edge
Charcoal Stripe/Long
Coat
Peak
4
Double Breasted
Tux
Chelsea
Notch
3
Black
Citi-Lites
Notch
5
36" Long
Tux
White
Avanti
Notch
7
Long Coat
Tux
Ivory
Black
Avanti
Parisian
Notch
Notch
7
2
Long Coat
Tone on Tone
Tux
Suit
Black
Notch
3
Chalk Stripe
Tux
Notch
3
Suit
Tux
Tux
Tux
Tux
Mondo Gala
Monsieur by
Givenchy
Chaps: Ralph
Lauren
FCGI
8869C
Taupe
Starwood
Ceremoni
al
Hartztalli
Lord
West
101R
Black
Riviera
Notch
4
Hudson
Notch
2
Grosgrain Faille
Tux
Jean Yves
FWI
Lord
West
Black
Diamond
Ice
Parisian
Peak
2
Tone on Tone
Tux
Silver
Republic
Notch
Mandari
n
Notch
Notch
2
Perry Ellis
Jean Yves
Jean Yves
Calvin Klein
FWI
FWI
31111
4866
09798
4813
4829
Black
Chocolate
Black
Mirage
Parisian
2
3
Tux
Angled Length/No
Lapel
Tone on Tone
Super 120
Tux
Tux
Tux
Special
Typ
e
Super 120
Suit
Tux
Wanted To BUY
Wants to Buy
Designer
Manfact
Man #
Jean Yves
Calvin Klein
FWI
FCGI
10142
C7100
Color
Steele
Grey
Black
Name
Lapel
Moda
Notch
Notch
Btn
s
2
1
Designer
Collectio
n
Mel Howard
Sterling
Mel Howard
Sterling
Stripe
d
Stripe
d
Mel Howard
Sterling
Mel Howard
Sterling
Mel Howard
Sienna Paisley
Mel Howard
Sienna Paisley
Color
Ferrari
Red
Rum
Raisin
Rum
Raisin
Ferrari
Red
Rum
Raisin
Tropical
Red
Type
Vest
Vest
Long Tie
Long Tie
Long Tie
Long Tie
Tronn Goehring
Sacino's Formalwear &
Fine Drycleaning
941-650-3015
Thoughts for the Weeks Ahead
“When you prepare yourself in the morning, both mentally and physically, you
control the rudder of your life. When you start your day consciously, your results
are intentional.”
— Terri Cole
“It isn’t just with our speech that we change things but with our actions.” — Yogi
Cameron