and 2 - The International Formalwear Association
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and 2 - The International Formalwear Association
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 Subscribe to The Wedding Marketing Blog via Email Subscribe to The Wedding Marketing Blog via RSS Feed [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Follow me on Twitter Join Wedding University on Facebook Follow me on Pinterest Follow Andy Ebon - Speaker, Writer, Consultant on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn 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: [email protected] 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! [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Send ads for next issue to [email protected] Please call 309-721-5450 if I do not reply to your email, we are having issue with emails not making it through the spam filters on the site 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