January 2014 Edition - The International Formalwear Association

International Formalwear Association
Formal Times Newsletter
January 2014 Edition
ANNOUNCING EXPO 33! July 29-31 2014 Las Vegas NV @ the Beautiful
Newly Renovated Tropicana on the Las Vegas strip!!!!
* Strip Hotel!
* Hilton Property!
* GREAT room rate UNDER $90!!
* Exciting plans underway for educational and offsite tours details
Coming soon!!
* Onsite restaurants and Vegas entertainment!
* Beautiful pool and spa!
* Conveniently located only 3 miles from the airport!
* And of course GAMBLING!!
* Black Tie “Rat Pack” themed cocktail party and award ceremony!
* And the VERY best of ALL….Your formalwear friends! Don’t miss out!!
* SAVE THE DATE!!!! July 29-31, 2014!!!
Tropicana Las Vegas Your Home on the Las Vegas Strip
You may have heard rumors that Tropicana Las Vegas hotel and casino is not the Tropicana that you
remember. Perhaps you even heard that we’re all new after a $200 million complete transformation of
the property. If this is news to you, then prepare to be surprised because the resort is now one of the best
casino hotel properties located directly on the Strip.
Experience the excitement of Las Vegas at the casually elegant new Tropicana Las Vegas – a
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. With acclaimed restaurants, premier entertainment options and
unsurpassed service, this unique resort on the Las Vegas Strip has a distinctive South Beach rhythm and
vibe.
Be warmly welcomed at this Las Vegas hotel with a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie before settling
into a stylish, residential-style guest room that evokes the atmosphere of a breezy beach
getaway. Decorated in a sunset palette of warm shades, each room of the Las Vegas hotel features
custom designed furnishings, a 42-inch LCD TV and Serta Perfect Sleeper beds with 300-thread-count
linens.
They started with a fresh redesign of each and every one of their Las Vegas hotel rooms and suites.
They made them bright and breezy with custom furnishings and all the best amenities. View Our
Rooms & Suites.
Then the 50,000-square-foot casino, which offers all the best Las Vegas games including your favorite
slots and table games, was enhanced with the addition of a new Tropicana high limit area, a state-ofthe-art race and sports book, and an award-winning rewards program, the Trop Plus Players Club.
The Tropicana also opened new restaurants that have become a few of the best Las Vegas restaurants.
From the Italian trattoria to the steakhouse and 24-hour café, each Tropicana dining venue has been
recognized for its exceptional food and customer service.
Other highlights include the addition of a modern spa and fitness center – which is a Mandara Spa, in
case you are familiar with luxury spa brands – as well as a pool that was named one of the best Las
Vegas pools, and hot new Tropicana shows. They also expanded the convention facility space to 72,000
square feet so they can now accommodate Las Vegas events and meetings of nearly any size, and added
a few unconventional venues that are perfect for hosting elegant weddings and social events. View Our
Gallery.
If you still don’t believe that the Tropicana is one of the best Las Vegas resorts, let the awards convince
you. They have been the proud recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence and the Travelocity
Excellence Award – each for two consecutive years, we have received the Platinum Choice Award for
three consecutive years, they were named one of the 10 Best Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip and Best
Casino Deal, and the restaurants have been named Best Italian Restaurant, one of the top-rated
steakhouses on the Strip, and the #1 café on the Strip, to name just a few.
Exciting venue and plans are underway for EXPO 33!!! SAVE the DATE!!!!! July 29-31, 2014
Recommended Reading
Be a winner or a whiner…..Inaction due to the fear of failure IS FAILURE…..Our weaknesses become
our strengths. A quick 140 page read this book continually jogs your comfort zone…makes you see
you are not a victim of circumstance but of your own choices. Be sure and check it out!
The Four Doors is Richard’s message to those who seek inspiration in
their lives. It began as a talk he gave on the spur of the moment, and
over the course of ten years, it has evolved into a message he has
shared with successful business people, students, and even addicts and
prisoners.
It includes stories his readers have told him, stories about great
achievers who overcame hardships, and stories about his own struggle
growing up in a large family with financial difficulties and a suicidal
mother, and about his diagnosis of Tourette’s Syndrome later in life.
These inspiring stories are woven through his identification and
careful explanation of the four doors to a more fulfilling life:
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BELIEVE THERE’S A REASON YOU WERE BORN
FREE YOURSELF FROM LIMITATION
MAGNIFY YOUR LIFE
DEVELOP A LOVE-CENTERED MAP
Richard believes that we all want to know the meaning of our lives. In The Four Doors, he shows how
even the most quiet life can be full of purpose and joy, if we choose to take that first step over the
threshold.
Bridal Show Leads
Talking to stores around the country the turnout at bridal shows this year is UP in many areas. The
enthusiasm of the newly engaged to find all the “perfect” details for the upcoming season had them
out in numbers.
The #1 Mistake wedding vendors make at a bridal show
is NOT following up.
New York area event planner Ken Rabasco shares his feelings on what we as wedding professionals
ARE doing WRONG….Check out his opinions on ways to avoid that mistake!
http://www.bookmorebrides.com/the-1-mistake-wedding-vendors-make-with-bridal-show-marketing
Do you have a plan of action for the “Golden List” of people ALL looking for your business offering?
Unlike other broad forms of advertising this list gives opportunity to limitless potential customers
already clearly looking for what you have to offer! A series of checking in during their planning
period can offer more than one plan of “Contact!”
BUT!! Be careful keep this is mind! Guidelines are available with the VERY popular first contact of
an Email. CAN-SPAM Act Unless the brides have specifically requested email information from
you, it’s very likely that you will be reported as spam.
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YOU CAN’T Use a deceptive subject for your email. If your purpose is commercial, you have to
make it clear.
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YOU CAN’T Use a fake name or business in your “from” address.
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YOU MUST identify your message as an ad and include your mailing address.
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YOU MUST Make clear how the recipient can opt-out of receiving emails from you and remove
them from your email list promptly when requested.
Read more from this great adviser:
CLEAR guidelines and Fantastic ideas on what to do to be noticed by a select few brides on the list!!!
http://www.bookmorebrides.com/what-should-i-do-with-that-bridal-show-lead-list
A Six Step Program to Implement a Good Follow Up Strategy!
A fantastic wedding marketing blogger I have followed from the Wedding MBA Facebook group Heidi
Thompson offers her recommendations for Contact. Being careful to follow guidelines, it still takes
multiple follow ups with customers who at he show have already expressed interest in your product!
This blogger gives great insight into her recommendations on the fine line between being “pushy” or
“persistent!” READ more of her information here: http://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/followup
Industry Information
Having closed their operation, Anderson’s FW will have an online auction. The auction
site is Proxibid.com we are having two closings February 6 for clothing and February
13 for equipment. Garments can all be viewed at . www.Andersonsformalwear.com
One of the many styles available through the auction.
GREY SAVOY 2 BTN NOTCH manf. FWI Jean Yves suoer 100's
Lot # 1087
Quantity: 61
03 BOYS 36 REG (3)37 REG 38 REG 38 SHT 38 LNG 38 XLNG 39 REG 40 REG
(8)40 LNG 41 REG (2)42 REG (3)42 SHT 42 LNG (5)42 XLNG (2)43 REG 43 SHT
43 XLNG
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=74869&p=4&sort=5#cnTb
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Please help a member with your advice
I have some general questions if you can post in your upcoming publication.
Shoe Rental Advice Needed!
1. Where can we find clear bags with drawstring for shoe rentals?
2. What are your general shoe cleaning practices to clean rental shoes? Do
you have any tips to remove scuffs from patent finished tuxedo shoes?
Please give Alejandro or Eileen a call at (408) 946-4684.
or email us at info@tuxedowearhouse.com
Tuxedo Wearhouse, Bay Area, CA
Looking for slim fit Tuxedo and Suit options!
Ron Young
Young's Formalwear
906-786-2526
fax 906-786-2403
info@youngsformalwear.com
Wants and Offerings
NEW WANTS AND OFFERINGS POLICY: ADS WILL NEED TO Be
RESUBMITED 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 Call us at 309-721-5450 with any questions
LOOKING TO BUY USED ZOOT SUITS, SILVER ZOOT CHAINS AND BLACK ZOOT HATS.
Please publish. THANKS. QUINCY BARNES- REX FORMAL WEAR
Quincy Barnes
quincy@rexformalwear.com
Phone: 210-710-5275
Looking to Buy : Heather grey savoy pants & jackets , and blk short rise rental wool pants 37 , 40 , 42
.call
Sal 540-340-4544
J & L Formalwear
Marrero, LA
Tuxsal1@aol.com
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OFFERED FOR SALE: Cardi Herringbone vests and matching windsor ties, some bows. 334 total.
Call for color and size breakdown.
J. Patricks
Columbus Nebraska
402-563-3416
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Looking to Buy: Looking to purchase Grey Savoy jackets and flat front pants.
Tuxedo Gallery
Spokane Washington
509- 455-5551
info@tuxedogallery.net
OFFERED For Sale:
These are brand newLauren Intrigue 25.00 per coat
40S 36R 40R (4) 60R AND 40L
Chaps Lexington "NEW" 30.00 per coat Takes all 23 coats 25.00 each
B3 B10 (2) B12 B14 B18 (2) 40S (2) 41S (2) 43S (2) 54S
41R 43R 66R 41L 42L 64L 66L 40XL 44XL
Gino's Galleria 1-888-698-8937 ask for Joyce
Looking To BUY:
Heather Grey Savoy
Steel Grey FWI
Tan Allure
Heather Allure
Steel Grey Allure
White Micro Fiber Lay-Down Shirts
Stephen Schaffer
Tux2u
407.267.3552
stephen@tux2u.com
Offered For Sale
Received a double shipment of white wing collar shirts, ¼ inch pleat, 176 thread count, high quality
construction, in these sizes only:
2XL - 2-3,
2XL - 4-5,
2XL – 6-7,
2XL – 8-9,
M – 6-7.
Brand new in the package. Sample shipped on larger orders.
$7.75 (20 to 100), $7.25 (100 +) + shipping.
White banded collar shirts, ¼ pleat, brand new in pkg. Most sizes, $5.00 plus shipping.
John Mosby
Mr Tux
509 220 8825
509 747 5207
OFFERED FOR SALE
Tan Destiny (Flow)
$10 ct. & pant set
Brown Parisian (FWI) $10 ct. & pant set
527sx (After Six)
$10 ct. & pant set
25 unit minimum, plus freight
Arlene Walrath
Savvi Brands
- Savvi Formalwear Atlanta
- Tuxedo Central
- Anya Bridal Warehouse
404.699.4626 office
404.520-4842 cell
OFFERED FOR SALE
Zoot Tux Coat and Pants only $35 for Coat and $20.00 for Pants
800Sx Coats only $35.00
Email andrewsformal@yahoo.com for orders and availability
www.AndrewsFormal.com
Offered For Sale by Reflection Formalwear
Email monet@reflectionformalwear.com Reflection Formalwear 337-344-9624
Offered For Sale
IRA COLEMAN
Coleman’s Tuxedos
Email: iratux@aol.com
Phone: 973-258-1948
I have 200 prs of white & black lace up patent shoes(100 black, 100 white & ivory) which are rentable
but I have no space for them. A lot of the blacks are Geneos. Take all for $2.00 pr.
Black metallic Larr Brio vertical vests, 44 units, brand new, complete range of sizes
Black vertical Larr Brio vests, 53 units, excellent condition, complete range of sizes
No reasonable offer refused
OFFERED For SALE:
10,000 sq ft of rack and rail system and parts for sale from the Mister Neat's of Colo. warehouse......all
or parts available.
Contact Mark Burke
mark@burkecleaners.com
or call 970-203-9600 x4 for more info
Looking to BUY:
In search of a light grey cutaway with matching pant
It use to be by After Six, Bill Blass.
Light Grey Cutaway with matching pants and vest. Coat Size 46 or 48 Reg & 40W
Pants
Call Susan @ 561-626-8899
Susan Damon
The Tux Shop
www.tuxshoppalmbeach.com
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Offered for Sale:
Inventory Reduction:
$25 FOR COAT $15 FOR PANTS
3 Button Charcoal Strip Ralph Lauren Starwood 38S, 2-40S, 2-37R, 38R, 39R, 3-42R, 44R, 48R, 38L,
41L, 42L, 2-43L, 44L, 48L, PANTS: 3-31L, 34S, 37S, 37R, 2-40R, 40L, 2-43L, 48L UNITS: 37R, 240R, 46R
LORA PIANA LUBIUM 4 BTN
PEAK: UNITS-40S, 41S, 2-42S, 44S, 36R, 38R, 39R, 40R, 2-42R, 2-46R, 2-48R, 50R, 2-40L, 2-41L,
46L, 48L, 54L, COATS-BOYS-3,4,5,6,7,8,14, 39R,2-40R, 3-41R, 2-42R,43R, 4-44R, 37L, 38L, 42L,
43L, 2-44L
NOTCH- UNITS40S, 42S, 2-46S, 37R, 2-50R, 2-40L, COATS-38R, 39R, 40R, 2-42R, 54R,
Lora Piana goods matching pants: 34XL, 4-40S, 4-46S, 2-46R,
Black 5 button Mandarin 40S, 42S, 43S, 44S, 2-38R, 2-40R, 41R, 42R, 43R, 44R, 2-46R, 39L, 41L,
42L, 43L, 44L,46L
White 5 Button Mandarin: 35R, 38R, 37L
Pierre Cardin 1 button Dream: Boys 6, 10, 12, 40S, 3-40R, 54R, 60R, 38L, 2-40L, 40XL,42XL, 43XL,
52XL
2 ON 1 Perry Ellis Manhattan: 44S, 46S, 40R, 41R, 46R, 42L, 44L, 46L, 58L
6 on 1 DB Perry Ellis Northbridge: 38S, 41S, 42S, 43S, 44S, 38R, 39R, 40R, 41R, 3-42R, 43R, 3-44R,
46R, 50R, 56R, 2-40L, 41L, 42L, 43L, 3-44L, 2-46L, 48L, 52L, 40XL, 41XL, 42XL, 44XL, 46XL, 248XL, 50XL, 52XL
6 ON 1 DB Southbridge: BOYS 6, 12, 35S, 36S, 2-40S, 41S, 2-46S, 2-36R, 2-38R, 39R, 40R, 4-41R, 242R, 2-43R, 44R, 46R, 48R, 40L, 2-41L, 2-42L, 43L, 44L, 2-46L, 2942XL
Various Manf Black 3 buttons: BOYS3, 4, 2-6, 8, 2-10, 2-14, 38S, 39S, 40S, 42S, 43S, 2-44S, 46S,
48S, 50S, 2-38R, 39R, 40R, 3-41R, 9-42R, 4-43R, 6-44R, 4-48R, 50R, 52R, 60R, 3-40L, 3-41L, 6-42L,
43L, 2-44L, 3-46L, 3-48L, 50L, 52L, 54L, 36XL, 43XL, 44XL, 46XL, 50XL
Fumigalli 1 Btn Framed Notch: Boys 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 16, 2-38S, 39S, 40S, 41S, 42S,43S, 2-44S, 46S, 238R, 39R, 2-41R, 3-42R, 2-43R, 3-46R, 48R, 50R, 38L, 39L, 40L, 41L, 3-42L, 40XL
Nicole Miller 1 Button: 2-40S, 41S, 42S, 2-43S, 44S, 2-46S, 40R, 41R, 42R, 43R, 2-44R, 2-46R, 48R,
3-54R, 38L, 2-41L, 2-44L, 3-46L, 50L, 40XL, 2-44XL
Oscar Black Contour 2 Button: Boys 4, 6, 10, 2-14, 38s, 40s, 2-42s, 2-44S, 2-46S, 2-48S, 4-39R, 340R, 41R, 3-42R, 3-43R, 2-44R, 2-46R, 2-48R, 50R, 3-40L, 41L, 42L, 2-44L, 3-46L, 2-48L, 50L, 54L,
41XL, 42XL, 43XL, 46XL, 48XL
We also have used suits 3BN Black, tan, dk brown . They are actual retail constructed that we rent and
works awesome for us. Good purchase for a smaller company.
A Better Deal Designer Tuxedos & Suits
369 Bird Rock Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 551-6044
Fax: (858) 551-7542
www.abetterdealtuxedo.com
After Six Tan Catalina Suit
Coats: 105
Pants: 139
Vests: 36
Take all price: $1750
After Six Grey Catalina Suit
Coats: 103
Pants: 134
Vests: 29
Take all price: $1750
Chris Brown
Elegant Penguin
363 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
408-294-3355
Thoughts for the Weeks Ahead
“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it
with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be
active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson~
“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”
~ OSCAR WILDE~