Joseph Wendt Press Kit 2014 - Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers

 JOSEPH WENDT CUSTOM CLOTHIERS PRESS KIT JOSEPH WENDT CUSTOM CLOTHIERS JOSEPH WENDT CUSTOM CLOTHIERS Joseph Wendt | Owner | [email protected] 400 Fifth Avenue S. Ste 100 | Naples, FL 34102 239.530.0070 | josephwendtcc.com MARKIT Group is the Agency of Record for Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers. MARKIT Group is a full-­‐service traditional and digital marketing and public relations firm with an emphasis on social media, reputation management and brand management. MARKIT Group is headquartered in Naples with offices in New York. MEDIA CONTACT: Nannette Staropoli | MARKIT Group | President & CEO 811 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, FL 34103 nannette@markit-­‐group.com | 239.676.9756 |markit-­‐group.com JOSEPH WENDT CUSTOM CLOTHIERS STORY IDEAS DRESSING FOR A WARMER CLIMATE Just thinking of business suits and Florida’s heat can make one sweat, but summer is right around the corner and that’s the reality for Southwest Florida businessmen. Joseph Wendt is available for expert advice on choosing the best lightweight suits for the hot summer months. GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHERS DAY Dad’s can be hard to shop for. The scramble for a good men’s gift around Father’s Day can often leave a gift giver stumped, and a gift receiver disappointed. At Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers can advise on any and all gift-­‐buying dilemmas! Joseph Wendt has one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind men’s clothing and accessories! From wine glasses to clothing, belts, shoes, cufflinks and ties, Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers can dress your dad from head to toe. WHY CUSTOM? Custom tailoring is almost a lost art, but there’s nothing like having a suit designed to your exact specifications and body or wowing other gala goers with a one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐
kind suit no other man in the ballroom — let alone the world — could be wearing. Joseph Wendt has earned a loyal following among business leaders, executives and major NFL players whose sheer size can create additional measurement challenges. All of them realize the benefits of having their clothes custom made. MEDIA AVAILABILITY Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers is available for product placement. Wendt is also available for on camera interviews regarding products and the overall business climate on Fifth Avenue South. MEDIA CONTACT Nannette Staropoli | MARKIT Group | President & CEO 811 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, FL 34103 nannette@markit-­‐group.com | 239.676.9756 |markit-­‐group.com BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH WENDT Celebrating 20 Years For Joseph Wendt, the themes of quality, craftsmanship and highest level of personal service have become woven into his career as a highly sought after designer and custom clothier. “I feel a passion for this business. I love serving people and making them look great,” he said. Joseph’s flair for doing things with passion and perfection became apparent more than 20 years ago when he began his career in Huntington, Long Island in the men’s wardrobe business. His scope of experience includes providing fittings, styling, consulting, design and sales for an array of companies in New York as well as working for David Rickey and Company in Newport Beach, California where he was a top sales producer traveling nationally servicing clients custom clothing needs. In 1994, Joseph established Joseph’s Custom Clothiers in New York where he designs and provides custom wardrobes for men in their home, office, or club around the country. “Although I am not a traditional designer, you could say I’ve earned a double PhD in the clothing profession,” the designer stated. “From the very beginning, I have always been interested in quality and attention to detail of the garment, as well as, the client’s psychology. Paying close attention to a man’s stature, personality and lifestyle are key to creating a unique and distinguished look befitting the individual,” he said. “I create a look for my clients from head to toe. I want a man to feel confident and command attention when he walks in a room,” Joseph said. “And whether it’s his fine sport jacket, custom suit or formalwear, I’ve done my job when my client is the best dressed man every single time he goes out,” he said. Joseph says his designs are Italian influenced with their impeccable style and utmost quality, everything from the finest fabrics and double stitching down to the craftsmanship of the buttons and zippers. Joseph has been to Italy at least 30 times. He says he loves anything Italian-­‐ including the food, wine and art of the Renaissance era. He enjoys collecting Italian wines especially vintages 1990 and beyond. Joseph is also a fan of World Cup Soccer. He frequently goes on buying trips throughout Europe and says he uses only the best cloth from the finest mills in the world including Loro Piana and Zegna in Italy and Dormieul in France. All tailoring is done in New York. The production of a custom suit is typically six weeks involving the efforts of 40 people. “I along with our tailors work tirelessly to assure our clients they receive nothing but perfection in their garment,” he said. With all this dedication and hard work, Joseph has built an impressive portfolio of clients who trust him with their wardrobe needs. The list includes professional sports figures, business magnates and national anchor people who call him “Joey”. His recent business endeavors include bringing a piece of Europe to Southwest Florida with a new Naples location on 5th Avenue. He also will be introducing a collection of men’s shooting clothes including vests, jackets, shirts and pants inspired by a recent Wing-­‐Shooting trip at a private estate in England. Joseph lives in Naples full-­‐time with his wife Valerie, their two-­‐year-­‐old daughter Gianna and newborn son, Paul. Joseph’s 16-­‐year-­‐old son lives in New York. ABOUT JOSEPH WENDT CUSTOM CLOTHIERS FORMAL WEAR | CUSTOM CLOTHING | READY TO WEAR NAPLES, Fla. – Joseph Wendt has been designing and providing custom wardrobes for men for over 20 years and added a women’s line in 2013. With a combination of the finest fabrics, impeccable tailoring, and the highest level of personalized service, Joseph offers a superior wardrobing experience. Joseph Wendt’s clientele ranges from top business executives and entrepreneurs across the country to professional athletes including well over 100 NFL players and Head Coaches. Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers opened on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples in July 2013. Wendt strives to offer unique, top quality business and formal attire with the utmost attention to detail. His custom tailored suits, formal wear, shirts, sport coats, topcoats and sportswear are designed with each clients personality, stature and lifestyle in mind and created with only the finest fabrics. Distinguished, fashionable, confident: let Joseph’s create the perfect wardrobe to complement your business and social life. Wendt’s Fifth Avenue store also offers ‘Ready to Wear’ options for both men and women looking for something immediate. Business Suits: Choose from a variety of solid colors, subtle patterns, elegant pinstripes, flawless details and classic designs for your day and evening business attire. Every garment is customized to each gentleman’s needs, using only the finest fabrics that are meticulously tailored. Each suit is double stitched with quality detailing. Add a custom tailored shirt, shoes and tie to complete your look. Let Joseph help you build a power suit that will create confidence and poise each time you walk into that key business meeting or important company function. Sport Coats: When it comes to business and attire for more casual settings, no one understands the subtleties of sport coat styles better than Joseph’s. We pride ourselves in providing the discerning gentleman with a perfectly fitted jacket made of the most luxurious fabrics. We want you to show up looking and feeling your best, no matter where you’re headed, so we’ve broken down sport coats into three distinct categories to help you fine-­‐tune your look. Dress Business: This smart, professional look is for the gentleman wishing to attend his social events looking clean cut and pulled together when a full suit is not required. The detailing on each coat is unique and the end product embodies effortless style. Dress Casual: Pair this sport coat with a more laid back pant design for the perfect combination of casual and trendy. Approach your schedule with a relaxed and classy appearance that will have you feeling confident and comfortable all day long. Dress Social: Attend dinners, company events and social gatherings with complete confidence in a suit that is uniquely tailored, yet not overly formal. We add just the right amount of personal detail and design to help you stand out, while at the same time maintaining a polished and self-­‐confident appearance. Women’s Clothing & Accessories: Joseph Wendt started carrying the women’s line Luigi Borbone in October 2013 and is the only store in the United States to carry the line. Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers also offers women’s shawls and scarves. In 2014, Joseph Wendt added Anatomie, a designer fashion brand that is the exclusive travel-­‐wear line of NetJets. Anatomie was created specifically with today’s traveling women in mind. Specialty Hats: In 2014 Joseph Wendt announced a partnership with top tier hat designer Christine A. Moore Millinery. Joseph Wendt carries Millinery hats for men and women, with a large focus on Moore’s Spring/Derby collection. Sportswear: For the ultimate in relaxation, comfort and casual sophistication, Joseph’s offers an array of fashions including sport vests, jeans and golf shirts. Shoes: Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers is proud to offer Fratelli Rosetti and Michael Toschi shoes, the highest quality Italian footwear that are the epitome of comfort and style. These luxurious shoes are made from the finest hides hand crafted by skilled artisans. Joseph’s offers both classic and casual styles. Formalwear -­‐ Here Comes The Groom: Whether you’re the groom, the groomsman, or a guest at of an elegant party or social gathering, the formalwear you choose is essential. Joseph Wendt will help you take your wedding or special event to a new level of sophistication and elegance. We understand no two gentlemen are alike, which is why no two tuxedos or dinner jackets that we create are alike. Each piece of formalwear is the perfect combination of comfort and refinement that promises to command attention making for a memorable occasion with every use. By combining impeccable tailoring, the finest fabrics, rich colors and unique design touches, these features culminate into the ultimate masterpiece: a debonair, eye-­‐catching creation that will remain a beautiful wardrobe piece for years to come. Ties and Accessories: Add a splash of color and style with Joseph’s exclusive line of Italian Ties by Tino Cosma. Each tie is a work of art meticulously designed in bold or subtle patterns. Joseph Wendt also carries a wide selection of belts, wallets, cufflinks and pocket squares. Glassware: If the wine matters, so does the glass™ -­‐ it’s that simple. Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers sells a beautiful line of wine glasses from Bottega del Vino Crystal not available through mass merchants. Each crystal glass is handmade. Tasting after tasting, test after test, time after time, wine enthusiasts are amazed by the difference the glass makes. Inspired by a life in wine and created by Severino Barzan, Bottega del Vino Crystal wine glasses are first and foremost, wine-­‐driven in design and creation. Each piece is painstakingly mouth blown and hand finished to the highest world standards for balance, weight, shape and the tactile pleasure of holding the stem and drinking from it. Each piece features a superbly crafted bowl with single pull stem for the best possible feel in hand and mouth. Custom Golf and Hunting Wear: Look stylish whether you’re golfing or hunting with a custom sports wardrobe created by Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers. Joseph can create a look from head to toe that is classic and functional no matter which sport you choose to enjoy. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nannette Staropoli 239.676.9756 | Nannette@markit-­‐group.com January 23, 2013 Joseph’s Custom Clothiers Becomes Primary Provider of Ties to The Red Tie Society in Southwest Florida NAPLES, Fla. – Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers is proud to announce a partnership with the American Heart Association’s Red Tie Society, a men’s group that advocates for women’s heart health. The Red Tie Society is a dynamic, dedicated and passionate group of men who have the resources to significantly impact the community by providing a personal commitment to help find a cure for heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women. Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers will provide limited edition red ties to The Red Tie Society of Southwest Florida as part of their efforts to bring attention to the important issue of heart disease in women. Joseph Wendt is the primary provider of ties for the Society. The ties act as a symbol of membership for the members to wear as they take part in the Society’s events, as well as in networking and educational events that the Society is invited to, such as the annual Southwest Florida Go Red For Women Luncheon, which will be held on Friday, Apr. 5, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Fla. The ties, which are a distinct shade of crimson, are symbolic of their wearer’s support of the mission of the American Heart Association. Joey Wendt, founder of Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers says, “The Red Tie Society has been a great success at raising awareness for the American Heart Association, particularly in Southwest Florida. It’s a wonderful way for men to get involved with such an important women’s health issue, and we’re proud and honored that their members will be wearing our ties going forward.” Joseph Wendt will continue to provide ties to The Red Tie Society until further notice. ### March 5, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Colby Robertson colby@markit-­‐group.com | 239.206.1984 Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers teams up with premier hat designer for the Kentucky Derby NAPLES, Fla. -­‐-­‐ Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers, a high-­‐end men’s and women’s custom and ready to wear clothing store, is now selling Kentucky Derby hats by Christine A. Moore Millinery, a top tier design house located in the center of New York City’s fashion district. Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers will work with customers to match any hat with a men’s vest to make sure couples are styled together from head to toe. From fancy to casual, Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers will offer a variety of different style hats at the store on Fifth Avenue South in Naples. The hats have been seen in episodes of Nashville and Gossip Girl and have been featured on Today Show live from Churchill Downs for the past four Kentucky Derby’s, where NBC has called the Christine A. Moore Millinery, “the premier hat designer for the Kentucky Derby.” Joseph Wendt plans to continue offering the hats in his store past the Derby season. “Hats are a powerful fashion category. Customers have had a number of requests for hats, so we’re proud to partner with the best of the best,” says Wendt. Any additional questions can be directed to Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers by calling (239) 530-­‐0070, or by visiting their Fifth Avenue South store, located in Downtown Naples, Fla. ### March 11, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Colby Robertson colby@markit-­‐group.com | 239.206.1984 Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers introduces new tailoring service at Fifth Avenue store NAPLES, Fla. – Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers, a high-­‐end men’s and women’s custom and ready to wear clothing store, is now offering tailoring services to at its Fifth Avenue South store in Naples. Joseph Wendt will be available during business hours to assist customers with altering suits and dress shirts, resizing and hemming pants, re-­‐lining jackets or pants, special occasion dresses and more. Customers are asked to call ahead for an appointment, but walk-­‐ins will be accepted. Any additional questions can be directed to Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers by calling (239) 530-­‐0070, or by visiting their Fifth Avenue South store, located in Downtown Naples, Fla. ### March 27, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Colby Robertson colby@markit-­‐group.com | 239.206.1984 New women’s designer travel line available at Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers NAPLES, Fla. – Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers, high-­‐end men’s and women’s custom and ready to wear clothing store, is expanding its selection of women’s clothing with Anatomie, a designer fashion brand. Anatomie is the exclusive travel-­‐wear line of NetJets and was created specifically with today’s traveling women in mind. The designer travel line was founded on the principle that Anatomie’s travel clothes, “travel” better than any other clothes. Made from the finest French and Italian fabrics, Anatomie’s clothes are machine washable, wrinkle free and never fade. “I think this line is perfect for the women of Naples who are always on the go,” says Joseph Wendt. “Whether they’re jetting off to Europe or the east coast, Anatomie offers comfortable everyday designer clothes that women can feel great wearing.” Joseph Wendt Custom Clothier will carry Anatomie’s spring and fall collections. Any additional questions can be directed to Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers by calling 239.530.0070, or by visiting their Fifth Avenue South store, located in Downtown Naples. ### JOSEPH WENDT IN THE COMMUNITY NAPLES, Fla. – Since opening his first store in Naples, Fla., Joseph Wendt has donated more than $150,000 to local charities in Southwest Florida. In January of 2014, Joseph Wendt Custom Clothiers helped raise $90,000 for children’s charities as part of the Naples Children & Education Winter Wine Festival. JWCC donated a $10,000 credit for custom clothes as part of a lot of high quality wines and a VIP journey to Cyprus and Napa Valley, Calif. Joseph Wendt standing in front of Lot #29, which raised $90,000 at the 2014 Naples Children & Education Foundation Winter Wine Festival The Celebrity Martini Glass Auction, a one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind philanthropic experience. Twenty-­‐five martini glasses are autographed by A-­‐list celebrities and auctioned off, some for as much as $5,000. Joseph Wendt is proud to be the official glass sponsor of CMGA. Money raised at the Celebrity Martini Glass Auction goes to support Honor Flight, PAWS Assistance Dogs and the Naples International Film Festival. After the Naples YMCA burned down in September of 2013, Joseph Wendt held an open house at his Fifth Avenue store with raffle tickets and prizes related to the store. The event raised $2,500 for the YMCA. Wendt is always willing to help the community by donating auction items at various fundraisers around Naples. From the David Lawrence Center to the Immokalee Foundation, Golisano Children’s Hospital and the Golisano Children’s Museum, just to name a few. In February 2013 JWCC launched an annual signature event, “Suited for Success,” a program designed to collect gently worn suits and professional menswear that will be donated back to various local charities, including The Immokalee Foundation. JOSEPH WENDT CUSTOM CLOTHIERS IN THE PRESS NAPLES’ CLOTHIER ADDS TAILORING AND NEW COLLECTION Apr. 2014 | News-­‐Press www.news-­‐press.com/article/20140403/COASTAL_LIFE/304030017/Naples-­‐
clothier-­‐adds-­‐tailoring-­‐new-­‐collections • ARTISANS: JOSEPH WENDT, CUSTOM CLOTHIER | Mar. 2014 | Gulfshore Life www.gulfshorelife.com/March-­‐2014/Artisans-­‐Joseph-­‐Wendt-­‐custom-­‐clothier/ • THE NAPLES 10: JOSEPH WENDT | Jan. 2014 | Naples Illustrated www.naplesillustrated.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.details&ArticleId=2850 • CLOTHIER DONATES TO YMCA | Jan. 2014 | News Press www.news-­‐press.com/article/20140120/VOLUNTEERING/301200005/Good-­‐
causes-­‐results • JOSEPH WENDT CUSTOM CLOTHIER DONATES $2,500 TO THE GREATER NAPLES YMCA | Dec. 2013 | Naples Daily News www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/dec/13/joseph-­‐wendt-­‐custom-­‐clothiers-­‐
donates-­‐2500-­‐to-­‐the-­‐/ • ONE FOR THE MEN | July 2013 | Life in Naples www.lifeinnaples.net/magazinewp/2013/07/29/one-­‐for-­‐the-­‐men/ • JOEY DONATES PORTION OF FATHERS DAY SALES TO CHARITY | June 2013 | News Press www.joeystylesyou.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/donate.jpg • JOSEPH’S CUSTOM CLOTHIERS LAUNCHES “SUITED FOR SUCCESS” | Feb. 2013 | Newswire Today www.newswiretoday.com/news/124916/ • TAILOR FIT: CUSTOM CLOTHIERS FIT DISCERNING CLIENTS TO A T| Feb. 2012 | Florida Weekly www.naples.floridaweekly.com/news/2012-­‐02-­‐16/Business_News/Tailor_fit.html •
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