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International Formalwear Association
Formal Times Newsletter
May 2013
July 31 August 1st and 2nd!!!
Mc Cormick Place
Chicago!!! July 31 Aug 1&2
Schedule of
Events
All events located in the Hyatt Regency, McCormick Place
Monday, July 29, 2013
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibit Set Up
Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Exhibit Set Up
SAVVI/IFA Registration
SAVVI Only Expo Floor
Open/Buffet Dinner
Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Regency Foyer, 2nd Floor
Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor
IFA Seminar Presenter: Chris Evans
SAVVI Exclusive Manufacturer
Presentations – Exhibits Open
IFA Exhibits Open
IFA/SAVVI/Tuxedo Junction
Joint Reception
Adler
IFA Registration
IFA Seminar Presenter: Andy Ebon
IFA Exhibits Open
IFA SeminarPresenter: Chris Evans
Regency Foyer, 2nd Floor
Adler
IFA Registration
IFA Seminar Presenter: Andy Ebon
IFA Exhibits Open
Regency Foyer, 2nd Floor
Adler
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, July 31,
2013
8:00 am – 9:00 am
9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon – 5:00 pm
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday, August 1,
2013
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:30 am – 9:45 am
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
5:05 pm – 6:05 pm
Friday, August 2, 2013
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
8:30 am – 9:45 am
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Prairie
Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Adler
Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Reserve your room by calling 888-421-1442 for International Formalwear Association Expo 32. The
rate is $189 per night single/double occupancy OR copy and paste this form and fax into Glasgow
to have reservations made for you!
Link to printable form as shown below:
https://www.conventionregistrations.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=c4rvUdUO0sM%3d&tabid=345
&mid=2378
Make reservations now to reserve your
room for Expo 32!!
Also please pre register at Show time is FAST approaching!!! Visit Formaltimes.com for all the
expo details and SAVE your self time upon arrival at the show and PRE REGISTER. It will make
things so much simpler. Just visit the link below and fill in the form
https://www.conventionregistrations.com/IFAExpo32/OnlineRegistration/tabid/347/Default.aspx
Visiting Chicago…..So Many Possibilities!
http://www.visitchicagoland.com/attractions.cfm
Chicago and its surrounding communities are home to a variety of unique attractions: world-class
museums, championship golf courses, historic downtown districts, diverse shopping opportunities,
horse race and casino gambling, scenic nature areas, family-friendly venues and more.
Expo 32 will be downtown, giving you ample oppourtunity to take in the city and all it has to offer.
A short distance from the Field Museum, Shedd’s Aquarium, the Magnificient Mile, Millenium
Park, Adler Planitarium, Willis(formerly Sears) Tower, Art Institiute, Navy Pier, and so many more
sites tastes and neighborhoods of the downtown.
Make your plans now to join us for Expo 32 and stay a few extra days to
take it all in!!!
Introducing Andy Ebon
Educational Speaker at Expo 32 in Chicago!
The International Formalwear Association is proud to continually grow the educational aspect of the
Expo and this year has secured another great speaker! Wedding MBA speaker Andy Ebon will
present an educational seminar on BOTH Thursday and Friday morning at the show! Andy is a
marketing and motivational speaker, writer/author, and consultant.
His area of expertise pertains to the fact that 25 years ago, the choices for marketing to the bride and
groom were limited: Print ads, bridal shows, and referrals.
Now, wedding couples have instant access to information at
anytime, from anywhere. Unfortunately, the ever-increasing
volume of communication is overwhelming their ability to
filter and process information to make buying decisions.
Andy Ebon operates EBS Virtual Communications, based in
Las Vegas, now beginning its second decade. For the past 10
years, EBS has provided internet and other electronic
marketing solutions for small and medium size companies concentrated in just a few areas:
Association, Hospitality, Entertainment, Weddings and General Business.
Andy created The Wedding Marketing Blog and is launching WeddingMarketingRadio.com for
podcasts. Andy is the author of Marketing and Selling to the 21st Century Bride.
You do not want to miss either of his presentations both scheduled for 8:30 Thursday and Friday
morning!!!! Find out more of what to expect from these information packed seminars by following
the below links:
Andy Ebon
Wedding University ®
The Wedding Marketing Blog
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How was YOUR Prom 2013????
Has your season ended yet???? Are you projecting your prom numbers up or down from last
year???? Did you rent more nonblack??? Bows or long??? Got a few early responses and will
share the rest next issue.
“Have 7 days left and the end is our biggest week
Up across the board for prom by about 15 % wedding down for early summer
Up a little for fall so far black tie events have really dropped off the board
Down to almost nothing
WHAT WAS Hot same as everyone BOW TIES didn't have enough
White coats black pants still hot 3 years in a row
PROM IS STILL STRONG HERE IN DETROIT
Can't wait till next years prom!”
Dan Wesner
Wesner Tuxedo
“It was a strange Prom for me in Phoenix this year. Prom's started in March and ended 5-5-2013.
Usually they start in April out here and end at the end of May. Summer weddings don't look so great
and I confirmed both of those things with my competitor. I hope Prom is good for everybody else and
weddings. I still did ok. Angelo Sbrocca from Rose Tuxedo in Phoenix, AZ
Anthony's House Formals Cranston RI “Prom Season is not quite done, 2 more weeks. Most
popular style has to be the Griffin Alexander Midnight blue tux! and Bow-Ties Bow-Ties Bow-Ties
lol. Overall Great Prom Season and Wedding Season looks better.”
Sam Carlson Blacktie Tuxedos Chicago Area 3 more weeks. I'll let you know.
Wade Eggers DuBois FW Green Bay WI:
We had average prom numbers here in Northeast Wisconsin. Across the farmland we saw both
ends of the spectrum in play. At the top end, the Allure was a big hit in all colors and we did
wonderful there; and at the bottom end, our least expensive tux was also flying out the door. We
saw double the orders for the 1-button notch compared to prior years. My guess is that priceconscious Prom-Moms had a bigger say this year. There was a lot of fun stuff renting too, like
suspenders and mix-n-match styles. From a marketing perspective, we noticed that "student list"
companies are providing weak to marginal lists, so direct mail isn't as effective as it could or should
be; and if your not blasting them on Facebook or Dynome the day before they make up their mind,
you're missing it. MW has been buying their way into the schools, so that has changed a paradigm
there and we'll be pushing back next year. All in all, we set records for the two big weeks but the
ends were softer. Like everyone, we'd love to double our prom sales, but in this market, we'll have to
be content with "average." Hope everyone is thriving and looking forward to a big summer.
Sal Saputo J&L FW Marrero LA
Prom was ok a little bit off because some big schools eliminated the junior prom, and only had one .
I noticed some students bought jackets on line and came to me for the rest of the tux. Next year I'll be
ready for this. But I don't know if I'll ever be prepared for some of the mothers that came with their
helpless sons. I appreciate their interest but let the young man pick his own tux ,how will they
manage going away to college in the fall?
Sophia at A Better Deal Tuxedos It has been insane! We have had 75 orders for prom this
weekend, not to mention the past weekends with at least 30 orders per weekend, and we still have
kids parading through the doors last minute! We stop any kind of discount 2 weeks before.
We have endless colors of vests, bowties, windsor ties, suspenders and even cummerbunds available!
We have a huge selection of styles in tuxedos ranging from our brand new slimfit peaks and notches
to white dinner jackets to greys! We also have the old school vintage tuxedos for those who need a
bit more spice in their night!
We carry the Maxwell, which is the tuxedo used in the most recent James Bond movie, which a few
kids took a liking to this year.
Diane Peters Ducky’s Formalwear Galesburg IL Overall GOOD… some up some down. But very
appreciative of all of their interest in still wearing formalwear. More bow ties and a WIDE range of
colors…Larr Brio’s metallic vest line was a hit with the girls…..But had an unusually high number
of ruined fronts of pants and vests from “wild dancing” those sequin dresses did not do well on the
Allure pants!
Pass along a good will gesture we do to pay back the future brides and grooms…We press their
graduation gowns for free….they stop by during business hours and most times we can do it while
they wait…the mom’s love it and the kids appreciate not having to worry about how it will get done!
They also wander around the store while we do it so even if not a customer before always hope they
will be back!
Joe Rossini Rossini’s Formalwear Modesto CA Thankfully VERY spread out this year a much great
use of resources and man power not all bunched into a few weeks. Numbers should turn out ok but
the recovering economy could still be seen in the number of under $100 rentals we did. Some did
not want coats but kept the individual prices up high enough to discourage that… And with watching
their spending, saw a growing trend of before/after home parties planned by the parents….they cook
for them etc..
Are you willing to share how prom went in your area??? If so send info to:
editor@formaltimes.com
Industry News
Bob Magetti Ron Klinger and Ken Hall at a past Expo
Contact one of our FAVORITE sales reps Ken Hall and say Hi. He is working his way through some health issues
now and would surely appreciate hearing from you! westtux@aol.com
Wants and Offerings
NEW WANTS AND OFFERINGS POLICY ADS WILL NEED TO RESUBMIT
EVERY MONTH! YOU MAY HAVE THEM IN AS LONG AS YOU LIKE,
THEY JUST HAVE TO BE RESUBMITTED MONTHLY TO BE SURE TO
KEEP LIST CURRENT! CHECK YOUR ADS BELOW!
PLEASE RESEND ANY ADS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE IN NEXT MONTH
editor@formaltimes.com
ITEMS FOR SALE
By Reflection FW:
COATS
Manuf #
4421
Designer
Jean
Yves
Manufact
FWI
Color
Black
Name
Basic
Buttons
1
Lapel
Satin Peak
Other
4400
Jean
Yves
FWI
Black
Basic
2
Satin Notch
FWI
Black
Modern Essentials
2
Satin Notch
FWI
Black
Modern Essentials
2
Satin Peak
FWI
White
Modern Essentials
2
Satin Notch
10116
Jean
Yves
Jean
Yves
Jean
Yves
10098
Jean
Yves
FWI
Steel Grey
Twilight
2
Satin Notch
4829
Jean
Yves
FWI
Chocolate
Parisian
2
Satin Notch
Tone on tone stripe
Black
Groove
3
Satin Grooved
Notch
32"
Tan
Tan Destination
Suit
2
Satin Notch
10115
10118
Perry
Ellis
56023
FLOW
PANTS
Manuf #
10020
Designer
Jean
Yves
Jean
Yves
10155
Jean
Yves
FWI
Steel Grey
Twilight
None
Side bead Stripe
Super 100's Wool
6424
Jean
Yves
FWI
Chocolate
Parisian
Single
No Side Stripe
Super 100's - Tone on
tone
FLOW
Tan
Tan Destination
Pant
Single
No Side Stripe
DAC Wool
10019
56023
Manufact
Color
Name
Pleat
Side Stripe
Fabric
FWI
Black
Modern Style
None
Satin Piping
100% Tropical Wool
FWI
White
Modern Style
None
Satin Piping
100% Tropical Poly
SHIRTS
Manuf #
M00
M00
Manufact
Classix
Classix
Color
White
Ivory
Collar
Wing
Wing
Front
1/4" pleated
1/4" pleated
M11
M11
Classix
Classix
White
Ivory
Laydown
Laydown
1/4" pleated
1/4" pleated
E-Z fit
E-Z fit
65/35
65/35
White
Ivory
Black
Laydown
Laydown
Laydown
Plain
Plain
Plain
E-Z fit
E-Z fit
E-Z fit
Microfiber
Microfiber
Microfiber
M12
Classix
M12
Classix
M12
Classix
VESTS/BOW TIES
Manufact Style
Larr Brio
Portofino
Larr Brio
Devon
Poly
Larr Brio
Satin
Mardi
Larr Brio
Gras
LONG TIES
Fullback
Fullback
Fullback
Backless
Fabric
65/35
65/35
Manufact
Larr Brio
Larr Brio
Larr Brio
Style
Portofino
Portofino
Portofino
Animal
Larr Brio
Print
Poly
Larr Brio
Satin
Animal
Larr Brio
Print
Larr Brio
Mardi Gras
CUMMERBUND
Manufact Style
Poly
Larr Brio
Satin
SHOES
Our
Style
Manuf #
0336B
336
0388DB
1010B
1011W
1052B
388
1010
1011
1052
Paisley
Textured Stripe
Ombre
Leopard
Black & Tan
Zebra
Black &
White
Color
Black
Color
Black
Dark Brown
Matte
Black
White
Black
Name
Cosmopolitan
Style
Lace-up
Stanford
Genoa
Genoa
Newport
Lace-up
Lace-up
Lace-up
Slip-on
PLEASE CONTACT REFLECTION FORMALWEAR
FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
1-800-685-5340
info@reflectionformalwear.com
For sale Lord West white Crown tux or tails old but in good shape
10.00 per set (jacket & pants) call Sal J & L Formal 504-340-4544
OFFERED For SALE
Designer
Manfact
Color
Name
Lubium
Bill Blass
Fumagalli
FCGI
PBM
Black
Black
Black
Gianni
FUBU
FUBU
1st
Nighter
Lord
West
Lord
West
Demetrious
Lord West NY
Claiborne 2.0
Btns
Astor
Lapel
Fold
Down
Peak
Notch
Black
Shadow
Notch
4
Super 110
3 Pockets
3 Pockets/Framed Edge
Charcoal Stripe/Long
Coat
Black
Apollo
Peak
4
Double Breasted
Black
Chelsea
Notch
3
Black
Citi-Lites
Notch
5
4
3
1
Special
36" Long
Andrew Fezza
Andrew Fezza
Jean Yves
Ralph Lauren
Mondo Gala
Monsieur by
Givenchy
Chaps: Ralph
Lauren
Jean Yves
Perry Ellis
Jean Yves
Jean Yves
Jean Yves
Mondo Gala
Formal
One
Formal
One
FWI
Formal
One
FCGI
Hartztalli
Lord
West
FWI
Lord
West
FWI
FWI
FWI
Tuxacco
White
Avanti
Notch
7
Long Coat
Ivory
Black
Avanti
Parisian
Notch
Notch
7
2
Long Coat
Tone on Tone
Black
Taupe
Starwood
Ceremonial
Notch
Notch
3
3
Chalk Stripe
Black
Riviera
Notch
4
Black
Diamond
Ice
Hudson
Notch
2
Grosgrain Faille
Parisian
Peak
2
Tone on Tone
Silver
Black
White
Chocolate
Black
Republic
Mirage
Mirage
Parisian
Notch
Mandarin
Mandarin
Notch
Notch
2
2
3
Angled Length/No Lapel
Angled Length/No Lapel
Tone on Tone
WANTED TO BUY
Wants:
1.Black Pleated Trousers
2.Calvin Klein 1-Button Notch Super 120's wool
Tronn Goehring
Director of Operation
Sacino's Formalwear
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Thoughts for the Weeks Ahead!
Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.~~~~ Unknown
“Successful people are willing to take a leap of faith, even if they are afraid. They
know that if you don’t act, opportunity will pass you by.”
― Jack Canfield