Vol 53 No 2 - Southern Clothing Market

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Bill Georges, former
owner of Valentino’s
Restaurant passes.
O w n e r o f Ly n n ’s
Speakeasy, Bill Cole,
passes away.
Great Turnout for the “Ride
Along” benefiting St Jude’s
at the Mooresville Dragway.
Pg 2
Pg 6
Pg 7, 8, 9
May 2011
Vol. 53 No. 2
Raffle Held During Southern
Clothing Market Nets Money For
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
In a phone conversation,
sometime prior to the Southern
Clothing Market, Dianne
Norton and Brian Frahm
decided to do a raffle during the
February 5, 6, 7 Southern
Clothing Market. That which
started out as just an idea,
ended up with good results after,
all was said and done.
MAC Executive Director,
Larry Holland, was able to get several
very nice prizes donated, such as a
couple of nights stay at the Embassy, a
couple of $75 certificates to Omaha
Steakhouse, a couple of $50 bills from
the Men’s Apparel Club and a couple of
“Ride Alongs” in Larry Holland’s
Supercharged and Injected Alcohol
Burning 70 Olds Dragster.
Things went well with the raffle and
drew $700, which has already been sent
off to St. Jude’s.
(”Raffle Results ” pg 7)
Cindy
Rogers
helps
David
Lawrence
draw the
first lucky
winner,
which
was Paul
Haddock!
Kathy Domby, Elaine Utter-Stelmat, and
Susan Weissen assist in Paul’s ride.
Southern Clothing Market Is Running Strong The Charlotte MAC Market No Longer Exists
After four open booth markets at
the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, the
decision has been made by the Men’s
Apparel Club Board of Directors, the
Charlotte MAC Markets, which was
made up of Fashion and Urban
Vendors, will no longer be a part of
the show schedule.
As hard as some worked to make
that a viable part of the schedule, it never
attracted enough exhibitors to make it a
cost effective market. It could not draw
the necessary revenue to even keep it
as a break even part of the organization.
We know it will place a hardship on
some of our retailers, who always
needed and supported the market.
Those retailers did not like to attend other
markets and Charlotte open booth
exhibits filled the needs that they had.
Howard Liss and others have been
working on finding a suitable market
venue to feel those need. Contact
Howard to see what they were able to
work out - 704/564-0348, or email
[email protected].
The Charlotte Southern Clothing
Market is still one of the best regional
collective men’s markets in the United
States. It is still one of the most
inexpensive markets in the country and
salesmen and retailers alike, enjoy the
easy comfortable atmosphere and buying
conditions you can find anywhere. So we will look forward to seeing you at the
August 6, 7, 8, Spring 2012 Southern
Clothing Market at the Embassy Suites
Hotel.
Spring 2012 Southern Clothing
Market To Be Held August 6 - 8 at
the Embassy Suites Hotel
The Spring 2012 Southern
Clothing Market will be held at the
Embassy Suites Hotel August 6th,
7th, 8th, located at 4800 South Tryon
Street at Woodlawn (Billy Graham
Parkway) in South Charlotte, North
Carolina. From I-77, take exit 6 and
you will see the Embassy on the
corner.
The market will officially open on
Saturday, August 6th at 9:00 AM and
close at 6:00 PM. For those
retailers who would like to
work earlier, or later, the
salesmen will be glad to
accommodate you. The
registration office is located
in Suite 706 and is open on
Friday, August 5th for your
convenience. Some of our
salesmen get early starts on
Friday, some on Thursday.
Since this is an appointment
market, you may work early
if your salesmen is at the
market on Thursday. This
is very convenient for those
retailers who have stores in
and around Charlotte. We
will be in and out of suite 706
on Thursday. Call us or
check by to see if you can
register at that time.
On Sunday, we are
fortunate to have, for your
entertainment, Bobby Ryder
from Hilton Head, SC. Bobby is an
entertainer extraordinaire, with
talents of a great voice and plays one
of the best saxophones you will ever
hear. He has been entertaining all
over the Southeast for many years and
spent time overseas also. He is
constantly used as entertainment on
Cruise ships. Don’t miss this great
evening starting at 6:00 PM on
Sunday in the atrium.
As usual, there will be great food
and drinks from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
The food is a delight and is flavored
to perfection. Let’s not forget the
folks that work the bars. Even
though this is complimentary from
the Embassy Suites, it is nice to tip
the bartenders.
On Monday, the market opens at
9:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM.
On Saturday, Sunday, and
Monday, we will be serving lunch in
the Atrium for our salesmen and
retailers, from 12:00 until 2:00 PM.
Retailers, don’t forget to pick up your
lunch tickets in Suite 706 when you
register.
Again, we ask for your cooperation
in not bringing children under the age
of 12 years. Thank you for your
cooperation.
Southern Clothing Market - Spring 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel, August 6, 7, 8, 2011
May 2011
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Rags to Riches - www.macragstoriches.com
President’s Message
2011 and 2012
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTHERN CLOTHING
Dear Mr. Retailer,
MARKET SHOW DATES
Welcome to the Spring 2012 Southern Clothing Market for August 6,
7, 8, 2011.
We hope that you will find everything you need to make for a successful
Spring Season. It appears that we may have gotten over the “hump” with
reports from a number of retailers that things are looking much better
than what they have seen over the past 3-4 seasons! In my travels, I have
seen a trend to support that feeling, with some stores doing well this past
season. Those stores have found the right formula between advance purchases and finding at once opportunities with their vendors, as well as
finding new suppliers who can help their bottom line.
We hope you take full advantage of the upcoming show in light of how
expensive traveling on the road has become. Many salesmen are coming
into the show Thursday and of course, staying through Tuesday, giving
stores the ability to see more lines when many of us have had to curtail the
way we have been able to travel in the past.
We know the Charlotte Show is one of the top 3-4 shows in the country.
If there is anything we can do to make your time with us better, please let us
know. Hats off to Larry and Dianne for working so very hard making this
show so successful!!! We anticipate another opportunity to make your
business better. Thank you for allowing us to do so!!!!!
Embassy Suites Hotel
4800 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28217
August 6, 7, 8, 2011
Optional Days
Friday, August 5th
Tuesday, August 9th
February 4, 5, 6, 2012
Optional Days
Friday, February 3rd
Tuesday, February 7th
August 4, 5, 6, 2012
1st Row Howard Liss, Chairman of the Board; Gary O’Malley, President
2nd Row Randy Campbell, Vice President; Winfred Sowders, Secretary/Treasury
DIRECTORS
Optional Days
Friday, August 3rd &
Tuesday, August 7th
Sincerely,
A complimentary lunch is served at
noon during each
show. Pick up your lunch tickets
when registering during
the show at Market Central.
Gary O’Malley
Gary O’Malley
Because We Care
Ken McDowell-Mending
Our friend and former MAC
member and Past President is at home,
recuperating from surgery to correct
a problem with a leaking heart valve.
Ken went into the hospital on April
23rd, underwent an operation, and
was released on May 3rd. Ken stated,
“I’m doing pretty good, but have lots
of pain presently. The doctor had to
cut one of my ribs, and also they
found one that had a crack in it. This
is very painful, but hopefully I’ll be
out and about very soon.”
If you’re interested in sending
Ken a get well card, his address is
Ken McDowell, 743 Inwood Road,
Asheboro, NC 27205.
WILLIAM P. GEORGES
Mr. Georges, 78, of Charlotte,
NC passed away Saturday, April 16,
2011.
William was born in Itilon,
Mani, Greece on September 20,
1932. He came to America at the
young age of 14. He loved this
country and proudly served in the
US Army in the 310th M.P. Battalion
during the Korean War era. He
moved to Charlotte, North Carolina
in April of 1969, and established the
renowned Valentino’s Restaurant,
where he and his family proudly
served the Charlotte community for
thirty years.
William is survived by his
wife of 55 years, Anna Georges,
along with his three children, Peter
Georges, Paul Georges, and Cathy
Whitlock, his five grandchildren,
Jason Georges, Niki Price, Hanna
Whitlock, Zoe Whitlock, Deme
Georges, and his two greatgrandsons, Jacob and Joshua
Georges. He is also survived by
his brothers Paul, Steve, Phillip
and John Georgoulakos, and
sister Pota Poulos, along with
many loving nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his
loving daughter, Denise Georges
and his loving sister, Stacy Vlahos.
The family would like to
extend our deepest gratitude to
the Doctors and staff of Carolinas
Medical Neurology Department
(ALS) along with Dr. Gee, Dr.
Gegick, and the staff at Carolinas
Medical Intensive Care Unit.
Funeral service for Mr.
Georges was held at noon,
Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at St.
Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church.
Interment
followed in the
Evergreen Cemetery.
The
family received friends at St.
Nektarios Tuesday evening April 19,
2011, with a reception following the
Trisagion service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions
are asked to be made to The Joe
Martin ALS Foundation, 100 North
Tryon Street, Suite 3420, Charlotte,
North Carolina 28202 (read Joe’s
tribute on page 6). [The preceding
information was courtesy of the
Charlotte Observer.]
MAC Executive Director
Larry D. Holland stated, “When I
first came to Charlotte to work
for the MAC’s, I met Bill Georges
at Valentino’s Restaurant to sell
him an ad for the Rags to Riches
publication. We became instant
friends. Over the years I was
accepted as a member of the
Greek community, and some of
Bill’s friends became my friend.
He always did a bang up job
for the MAC Board of Directors
when we held the Board meetings
in the back room. He would
always roll out the “Red Carpet”
for the Board of Directors and
any member of the MAC
organization who came to the
restaurant. He also had to
contend with those long drawn
out Board meetings, when some
of the BOD members became long
winded.
Sometimes those
meetings were ‘knock down drag
out’ events. They could last as
long as six hours when things got
testy.
1st Row E. Holmes Cooke; Woody Appleby
2nd Row Lynda Carpenter; James Leake
The Men’s Apparel Club
of the Carolinas, Inc.
Presents
Larry D. Holland - Editor
Dianne C. Norton - Creative Director
Club Officers
Howard Liss - Chairman
President - Gary O’Malley
Vice President - Randy Campbell
Secretary/Treasurer - Winfred Sowders
Executive Director - Larry D. Holland
www.mensapparelclub.com
(this site now features the Rags to Riches)
I can never forget how Bill
could filet a whole cooked
flounder, with the skill of a
surgeon, leaving nothing on
your plate but the meat of the
flounder. He had such a flare
treating his customers with the
likes.
BG, as he was known to most
of his friends, will be greatly
missed and will never be
forgotten. So long BG.”
Bill Georges lived out the last
days of his life with the Lou
Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). Joe
Martin, brother of former North
Carolina Governor Jim Martin,
lived with the same disease. Read
about his journey and the book he
wrote called “On Any Given Day”
on page 6.
( “Because We Care,” pg 6)
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our “Care” section of the Rags to Riches. This has helped keep all of our retailers and members aware of the concerns . Please continue to contact
us with news you would like to share. Remember, you are our best avenue for obtaining this information.
May 2011
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Send messages of encouragement to Butch and his wife Vicki. They would love to
hear from you. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/butchstone
Butch Stone
A member of the Poor Souls
Singing Group- performed for the
MACS at many of our events.
Update
Recent Journal Entry
Friday, April 29, 2011
On Thursday, the cancer
unit moved up a few floors to a
brand new wing with very large,
plush rooms. Have to hand it to
all involved because they sure did
an awesome job. I know in our
room, we can actually see the
beautiful sky without getting neck
strain. While this is all well and
good, we still would prefer being
home and well….any day!
Keep in mind that Butchie
is getting fluids, lots of fluids 24/7
consisting of saline, foscarnet,
antibiotics, electrolytes, some
days blood and some days
platelets. At one point this week,
they suspected pneumonia
because of the horrible rattling/
congestion in his chest/lungs.
They immediately began more
antibiotics and also decided to
give lasiks to begin trying to drain
more of the fluid overload. Right
now we hear no congestion but
he has had another chest x-ray
to confirm if there is pneumonia
or not. We have begun backing
off a little on so much pain
medication because of the
constant confusion. We all think
the “pain meds” are causing a
lot of that. Since he doesn’t seem
to be in as much pain, this seems
like an excellent idea to me.
Seems that all he does lately is
sleep, sleep, and more sleep.
One day we did have a lengthy
conversation and the next day he
wanted some more of the meds
that allowed for that (I don’t
really think it took meds to talk,
he just thought that).
I won’t lie to you guys, Butch
is really having a rough time,
which as we all know, has been
going on since transplant almost
one year ago (May 19). Life as
we once knew it has pretty
much been on “hold” for all of
us. Now we are all just trying to
survive one day to the next.
One night this week when
the boys and I were talking, they
said they just didn’t even know
what to say. I think they spoke
for the way we all feel. While I
know that we all continue to be
hopeful and prayerful on a daily
basis, so much is happening that
causes us all to pretty much be
in a state of constant disbelief at
it all. With that said, I totally
understand when many log onto
Caringbridge and just don’t have
anything to say that hasn’t been
said. Please do keep in mind that
Butch and I are going to make
this journal into a book (they
offer that service) so that when
this journey is complete, we can
go back and appreciate each of
you even more than we do now
for helping us through it all.
The CD has finally come
back all packaged up and looking
just great. I’m not sure of the
many ways it can be purchased
at the moment, but Roger will
have some tonight at O’Neils
and they will also have it available
on www.thepoorsouls.net within
days. They are making it a real
special presentation on the
website. I’m sure they (we) all
want to thank you in advance for
all the support with the new
music.
Hope you have a fantastic
weekend...enjoy the beauty of it
all! Our Love, The Stones
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“Try to Remember”
The newest CD, Try to
Remember, is finally released
and available for sale at
www.thepoorsouls.net. Scroll to
bottom and click “Buy Now” to
purchase your copy of “Try to
Remember.”
We thank you so much for
all your support over the years.
You have all helped us come this
far!
As many of you know, the
Poor Souls have been
performing for over 40 years.
The happiest and most
entertaining combination has
always included Bobby Smith,
Butch Stone and (particularly in
recent years) Roger Smith. This
two CD set is a story and sound
of this incredible combination.
This is a story about singing,
laughing, crying, happiness,
sorrow and remembering all that
was and is the Poor Souls. It’s
about the love and friendships
they have for everyone they’ve
ever met and performed for.
Soon after Bobby completed
his first solo CD, dedicated to
his kids and as a memorial to his
brother John, “Don’t You Know
Who I Am,” the plan was already
in place for this project. “Try to
Remember” began with
scheduling sessions around
Butch’s visits to Duke
University to prep for a bone
marrow transplant, because we
knew that the procedure was
serious and anything could
happen. Little did we know that
Bobby would be the one to take
the heavenly cruise...over the
rainbow.
Daily check the Poor Soul’s
website at for more of “the best
story you’ll ever hear,” coming
soon...
www.thepoorsouls.net
The Southern Clothing Market Is The MAC
Serving the Retailer Since 1940
There is still some confusion
about the Southern Clothing
Market and the MAC Market.
Let us see if we can clarify this
situation.
The Men’s Apparel Club of
the Carolinas,
Inc.
was
formed in
April of 1940
by cofounders
Brick Waddell
(right) and
Wilson O.
Woods, (below) sitting at a
kitchen table making their plans.
Before that time salesmen
“caravaned” in their cars as
groups of 8 or
10 drove their
cars
from
location to
location,
where they
would set up
in a hotel
room and work their lines for
retailers who would come to
their hotel rooms. This was a
measure of saving on money
they had to spend for gasoline.
Back then hotels cost about $5$7 depending on how much you
wanted to spend.
The Club decided to make
the MAC Markets an official
organization, so they began to
show at the Selwyn Hotel to
make it easier on both
salesmen and retailers. Since
the Selwyn Hotel could only
hold part of the exhibitors, some
had to reply on the Charlotte
Hotel for the overflow. There
were only a number of tables
available for the salesmen, so
they improvised by using boxes
to work off of (according to
information received from Stu
Anthony who was part of the
group). This was the MAC
Market until it eventually moved
to Radio Center on South
Boulevard, where it remained
until they decided to move into
the all new Charlotte
Merchandise Mart at 2500 E.
Independence Boulevard in
1961.
The MAC Market began to
really grow at that time. In the
beginning, the Merchandise
Mart offered about 80,000
square feet, and later built an
addition of another 40,000
square feet known as Freedom
Hall. The MACS utilized all
buildings.
In 1965 a group headed up
by Jack Thompson (below)
decided there was a need for a
special show that offered
tailored
clothing,
slacks and
o u t e r w e a r.
This market
was named
the Southern
Clothing
Market, and it was still a part of
the Men’s Apparel Club, and
governed accordingly. I think it
originally used the Manger Motel
as their place to exhibit. It then
moved to the Holiday Inn on
North Tryon Street. It would
remain there until it was moved
to the Ramada Inn on
Independence Boulevard. By
then the exhibitors numbered
between 40-60. This was a
perfect setting for this type of
market, as most of the rooms
faced a pool in the center.
Things remained pretty much
the same for a time, but as the
hotel began to get run down, a
group of five people thought it
was time to relocate to something
better.
The Fabulous Five, which
was made up of Allen Pharr,
John Evans, David Chiles,
Mickey Phillips and Ed Levy,
did some researching and made
the final decision that the
Embassy Suites would be a nice
new home for the Southern
Clothing Market. In August 1989,
the Embassy became the home
of the Southern Clothing Market.
That was the right decision
because, at that time there
were a little over sixty
exhibitors at that first market.
In just a short time the number
of exhibitors would swell to
around 180. It would soon
become one of the best
regional collective markets in
the United States and it
continues to hold the distinction
of one of the best three in the
country.
Meanwhile, the Charlotte
MAC Market continued to
exhibit at the Charlotte
Merchandise Mart and was one
(“Southern” pg 5)
Left to right - Allen Pharr, John Evans, David Chiles, Kevin Plucker-Embassy
General Manager, Kathy Domby-Embassy Sales Director, Mickey Phillips, and
Ed Levy
THE AUGUST 2011 SOUTHERN CLOTHING MARKET
WILL MARK THE 22ND ANNIVERSARY AT THE EMBASSY
May 2011
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VARSITY MEN’S WEAR - RALEIGH, NC
In 1954 Israel Freedman opened the Varsity Men’s Wear at 2430 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, NC across from the NC State University. Israel sold the business
to his son Robert Freedman and Dicky Hardy in 1969. Harry Pollock came to work at the store that same year.
Location
4350-110 Lassiter
at North Hills
Raleigh, NC 27609
Hours
Monday-Saturday
10:00am-6:00pm
The Varsity Men’s Wear was a classic men’s clothing institution from the
beginning, and that tradition is carried on today. They offer a variety of Business,
Business Casual, Custom, Shoes, and Frat Wear to their customers. The store was
moved to the Crabtree Valley Mall (Raleigh) in 1972. There was 3000 square feet
of the best menswear that money could buy.
In 1975 Harry Pollock became a partner and he eventually bought out Dick
Hardy in 2006. He also bought out Robert Freedman in 2008. Many of Harry’s
customers are children and grandchildren of loyal patrons the store has had the
privilege of serving for over 50 years. The discerning gentleman can create his own
look by choosing from a myriad of fine fabrics from Varsity’s custom department.
Including men’s clothing, they offer an attractive selection of accessories and
furnishings that make wonderful gift items.
The store was relocated to 4350-110 Lassiter at North Hills there in Raleigh on
February 23, 2010. This “new” store has 2500 square feet of space. This seems to
work out just fine with Harry Pollock.
Go online to view the stores website at www.varsitymenswear.net.
Business,
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Custom
Shoes
Frat Wear
The name that men of taste associate with upscale clothing and
personalized service. Our nearly fifty years in the men’s clothing
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You, our client, always challenge us to improve ourselves. We
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Fine Men’s
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Discover new confidence in your impeccably tailored business
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Call us today to schedule your personal appointment at our
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don’t hesitate, drop on in.
Sincerely,
The Varsity Team
May 2011
SOUTHERN
from page 3
of the strongest markets in the country,
serving a diverse group of retailers from
NC, SC, GA, VA, W. VA, TN, KY, AL,
FL. In 1972 when Executive Director
Larry D. Holland came on board, there
were 375 exhibitors showing at the MAC
markets. In just 5 years, that number
would increase to 475 exhibitors. This
caused a problem for the people who had
to room the market each time, as the space
was running out. At that time, the booth
sizes were 8 x 12, 8 x 18 and 8 x 24. In
order to gain the space needed in the two
buildings (120,000 square feet), the spaces
were cut down to 8 x 10, 8 x 15, and 8 x
20. This worked out for a short time, as
we would again face a problem with
space. The Board of Directors made the
decision to allot space according to the
circumstance. Some companies at the
time would have 12 to 14 salesmen, each
using 10 feet of space, while others would
use 30 feet for one person or 40 feet for 2
people. The changes were as follows, one
person could get no more than 15 feet, 2
people could get no more than 25 feet,
etc. By this time (around 1980) some of
those people who showed at the Southern
Clothing market started to cut back on the
number of markets they attended during
the years, and this sort of solved the
problem with a shortage of space.
Over the years, because of a number
of other markets in the country, the
Charlotte MAC Market started to feel a
loss of exhibitors. Those huge numbers
of exhibitors dropped from the whopping
475 down to a little over 100. This was
due to those exhibitors who were showing
at the Southern Clothing Market, were
also slowing up on the number of times
they would exhibit during the year. Also,
add on to the fact that the number of urban
manufacturers were not showing in
Charlotte. All of these factors helped the
size of the market to start diminishing.
As the Charlotte MAC market grew
smaller, in both exhibitors and retailers,
the costs began to be a problem.
In an effort to stop the loses, the
market was moved from the Charlotte
Merchandise Mart, to the Embassy Suites
(during the SCM if possible). That did
not seem to help with the problem.
Then the Charlotte MAC Market was
moved to the Metrolina Expo on Hwy 21,
North of Charlotte, where the Board felt
it would grow in size to a working
proposition. This was a great venue for
the show, but after four markets at that
location, and each were not profitable, the
Board of Directors made the decision to
fold the tent and stop running the Charlotte
MAC Market. Executive Director Larry
D. Holland stated, “I was the last one to
say that we just could no longer afford to
operate the market as a losing proposition.
I always felt that market was a service
to our retailers and genuinely hated to see
it finished. But, organizations such as
ours cannot operate with a deficit budget.
I served that market for 38 years and did
not want to see it go.”
Even though there is no Charlotte
MAC Market, there will always be a
Southern Clothing Market, which is
operated by the Men’s Apparel Club of
the Carolinas, Inc., and always remember,
you are a MAC Member forever.
Gary O’Malley
Sales Representative
San-Malone Enterprises
Pima Direct
Golfwear/Sportswear
Madison Creek Outfitters
704.236.9937 Cell
704.892.3386 Fax
[email protected]
188 Yeoman Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
Howard David Liss
704-564-0348 ~ [email protected]
P. O. Box 247
Glendale Springs, NC
28629
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LUCASINI SHIRT
STACY ADAMS DRESS SHIRTS
WINFRED SOWDERS
Still & Company, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
David M. Still
We are available to serve members of the Men’s Apparel Club.
Please call us to arrange for an initial consultation at no charge.
SALEM NECKWEAR
LAVIN BELTS, SUSPENDERS
TOP CIRCLE HOSIERY
(910) 439-5336, Tel
(910) 417-5190, Cell
(910) 439-5336, Fax
[email protected]
Southern Clothing Market Spring 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel, August 6, 7, 8, 2011
(704)502-4176
Today’s
Quote
SINCLAIR SALES
Marketing and Sales
107 Hermitage Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Charles A. Sinclair
Page 5
Truth is like the sun.
You can shut it out for a time,
but it ain’t goin’ away.
Elvis Presley (1935-1977)
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May 2011
A Tribute to Bill Cole (by
BECAUSE WE CARE
Glenna Watts - President,
from page 2
Charlotte Shag Club)
Bill Cole, Owner of Lynn’s
Speakeasy Passes
I know some of
our
MAC
members knew
and remembers
Bill Cole from
L y n n ’ s
Speakeasy
across
the
street from the Embassy
Suites.
Many of our members and
retailers have enjoyed the
music and dancing at Lynn’s,
and I feel sure most have met
Bill Cole. Bill and his girlfriend
Kitten, always sat near the
entrance in their private “high
back chairs.” Bill would
always greet the club patrons
as they entered the club.
Bill was always ready to
oblige any MAC member who
came in, by either a discounted
admission, or no charge at all.
He was the one that really got
Lynn’s on the map and did
more to promote the club than
any owner before him.
Rest In Peace Bill Cole Larry D. Holland-Executive
Director of the Men’s Apparel
Club of the Carolinas, Inc.
There are so many stories
and memories of Bill that I
honestly do not know where to
start. There is such sadness in
the depth of my heart that I can’t
begin to put it on paper.
Sometimes I just think about
something he said to me and I’ll
burst out with tears. Several of
you have told me you feel the
same way so I know that some
of your hearts are truly hurting
the same as mine. So how do
we make sense of our sudden
loss and what memories do we
choose to carry on with us? My
mother always said if after her
death I spoke of her often to my
children and friends she would
always be alive in my heart and
right there with me. I believe
her, and to this day I think that is
what helps me deal with her
passing. I think the same is true
with Bill. As long as we pass
stories along he will always be
alive in our hearts and we’ll
carry those memories always.
As we all know, Bill
definitely loved to entertain and
make people laugh. A few of
those moments come to mind
when I remember his
involvement with our Flashback
Parties. He looked so forward
to being part of the
entertainment. On American
Bandstand he and Kitten
dressed as teenagers and did a
mad jitterbug; on our Cruise, he
was a member of the Dreadlock
Band of Jamaica and a hula
dancer in Hawaii. He loved the
hula dance so much he sent it to
America’s Funniest Videos.
Another year, he was a Marilyn
Monroe wannabe, with white
dress, big red lips, blond wig and
pranced around the stage as
proud as I’ve ever seen him.
With our New York, Glitter and
Glitz theme, he fit right in with
our all male Chorus Line, kicking
up his heels and having a ball.
Halloween parties were always
a favorite time for him also. A
memory that comes back to me
was when all the Carolina Girls
dressed up as Playboy Bunnies
and he was Hugh Heffner. He
definitely enjoyed the Hugh
connection. Most recently, he
had changed hats all together and
started doing imitations of
George Burns. Bill always had
a way of making everyone feel
special. For his George Burns
act, he graciously encouraged
me to be his card holder and
reserved a front seat for me so
he could read his cards. The
cards went from very small in
the beginning to HUGE by the
end of his act. Of course, most
of us were laughing with him
because the punch lines were
sometimes hard to understand
and he’d burst out laughing which
brought the house down. The
punch lines just didn’t matter at
that point.
Bill had a way of making us
feel so important. He’d sit at
his table and speak to everyone
who passed by. He’d always
want someone to sit with him
and he’d say “now I’m going to
tell you this BUT don’t tell
anybody”. That person would
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find out later that he had told
everyone the same thing.
In a prior career before his
landscaping business, or his
purchase of Lynn’s, Bill was an
auctioneer. One year when we
had a fundraiser for cancer, he
auctioned off several items.
Once again the stage was his
and he was a hit. The last time
I spoke to Bill was the Saturday
before he left us. He was at the
Juniors Shag Dance contest and
in our last conversation he told
me he wanted me to help
promote unity with the CSC, our
juniors and all the other groups
that visit our club. Maybe not
exactly in those words but his
intent was very genuine and
sincere. One thing is for sure,
Bill’s spirit is and will always be
alive at Lynn’s and there will not
be a time that he isn’t thought of
by us when we walk in that door.
Rest well, my good friend, and
entertain the angels to your
heart’s content.
A celebration of
Bill’s life will be held
on Saturday, May 14th.
Lou Gehrig
“This is the day the Lord has made. Get up, go to the
ballpark and do your very best.” - Joe Martin
Joe Martin has ALS and can barely
move a muscle, yet he is inspirational to all
of us. Every day with Joe offers the joys
of living and the triumph of the spirit. God’s
greatest gift to man is the brain, and Joe
exemplifies the brain in magnificent solo
flight. His courage and wit shine through
in every way and on every page. Joe is
truly my hero, and I feel privileged to know
him. —Dr. Stanley H. Appel, Professor
and Chair of the Department of Neurology
and Director of the MDA/ALS Research
Center, Baylor College of Medicine.
On Any Given Day is a contemporary
profile in courage. Joe Martin’s quest for racial reconciliation, while
he clings doggedly to life, proves again that fact is more inspiring
than fiction. —Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League,
Inc.
On November 22, 1998, Joe Martin maneuvered his motorized
chair to his desk and to the computer that let him type by bouncing
an infrared beam off his eye as he looked at a keyboard on the
screen. ALS—Lou Gehrig’s disease—had deprived him of nearly
all his muscle control. But ALS does not affect the mind, and his
mind now was filled with anger and determinatio.
Like millions of Americans, Joe had just watched a 60 Minutes
program in which Jack Kevorkian “euthanized” a man. The man
had Lou Gerhig’s disease and had begun to lose hope—just as Joe
once had. But instead of helping the man recover from the trauma
of his condition, Kevorkian had helped him abandon hope. Whatever
good that man might have accomplished—whatever purpose the
rest of his life might have held—was gone in the plunge of Dr.
Death’s syringe.
Joe Martin had already outlived one doctor’s prognosis by more
than two years. He was still building a career as what his boss
called the “conscience” of the largest bank in the United States.
Since being diagnosed with ALS, he’d helped start the Southeast’s
first comprehensive center for ALS research and patient care.
He’d begun a movement to improve race relations in the Carolinas.
Now, he was writing a book.
Joe wanted that book to tell people with serious problems not
how to die but how to live. He wanted to tell them how, on any
given day, people could not predict what might be possible with the
help of understanding doctors, family members, and friends and
the oversight of a loving God.
That night, focusing on each letter, comma, and space with his
eyes, Joe composed an e-mail to his collaborator on the book. The
man on television, he wrote, had died not from ALS but from
hopelessness and terror.
”Hopelessness and terror are both curable,” the e-mail said.
“Write faster!”
About the authors
Joe Martin holds a doctorate in English from Duke University.
He helped engineer North Carolina National Bank’s expansion into
Florida, the initial step in creating Bank of America, the nation’s
first coast-to-coast banking corporation. He is a recipient of the
Urban League’s Whitney M. Young Award and the Echo
Foundation’s Humanitarian Award.
Ross Yockey is the author of numerous nonfiction books, among
them biographies of Hugh McColl, Zubin Mehta, and Andre Previn.
An Emmy Award winner, he has written extensively for television.
He has also written documentary films, one of which was a winner
at the New York International Film Festival.
For Joe, hope, love, and a sense of purpose extended his
20 months to 12 years. Those 12 years were filled with a
celebration of life with his family, a dedication to improving
his community and the relationships in it, and a commitment of
striving for greater accommodation to the needs of people with
disabilities and for affordable and better health care for people
with ALS.
The Joe Martin ALS Foundation is the realization of Joe
Martin’s dream to help other families cope and live fully with
ALS.
(born June 19, 1903, New York,
New York, U.S.—died June 2, 1941,
New York City) one of the most
durable players in American
professional baseball and one of
its great hitters.
From June 1, 1925, to May 2,
1939, Gehrig, playing first base for
the New York Yankees, appeared
in 2,130 consecutive games, a
record that stood until it was broken
on September 6, 1995, by Cal
Ripken, Jr., of the Baltimore
Orioles.
In 1939, Gehrig was
diagnosed with a rare nervous
system disorder, amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS); this disease
has come to be known as Lou
Gehrig’s disease. On May 2, he
took himself out of the Yankees’
lineup, and he never played
baseball again.
Lou left baseball with a career
batting average of .340, with 493
home runs and 1,990 runs batted
in, all during regular season play.
In seven World Series (34 games),
he batted .361, hit 10 home runs,
and drove in 35 runs.
Visit www.alsa.org
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Raffle Results For St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not
covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay.
Since Bryan Frahm is so interested in race cars, and has always stated he would love to be able
to drive one, Larry Holland said to him, “I won’t let you drive my dragster, but I will take you for a
“ride-along.” From this conversation with Dianne and Bryan, the idea of a raffle to benefit a charity
was conceived. Eventually, that benefactor would be the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
This raffle was held during the Fall 2011 Southern Clothing Market. And, there were some
thoughtful and giving folks who stepped forward to give the prizes. The Embassy Suites put up two
separate nights stay at the hotel, the Omaha Steakhouse gave two $75 certificates, the Men’s Apparel
Club was nice enough to give two fifty dollar bills, and Larry Holland kicked in two ride-alongs in his
1970 Blown and Injected methanol burning Olds Cutlass Supreme dragster.
Dianne Norton chose the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as the recipient of the proceeds
from the raffle drawing. This is a great organization that does many great things for a lot of needy
children and their families. The lucky folks who had their names drawn were as follows...
Dean Carroll from
Coachman Clothiers in
Knoxville, TN won a $75
gift certificate to Omaha
Steakhouse, as well as
Hugh Testerman from
Blakley-Mitchell Clothing
In Bristol, VA.
MAC Member
Randy Campbell and
Manufacturer
Samatha Carter each won
a nights stay at the
Embassy Suites Hotel.
Steve Duggins from
M. Christopher’s in
Winston Salem, NC and
Our new MAC Member
Mark Stepherson won a
nice $50 bill.
Paul Haddock from
Fairclough & Company in
Charlotte, NC and
Manufacturer James Hill
won the ride in the
dragster.
A Day On
the Strip
This was no easy task, as
Larry’s car has only one seat for the driver. Larry had to
install a second seat and the
proper seat harnesses for safety
of the passenger. Total time to
install this was over six hours,
because the car was
constructed for one person only.
Well, the date for the ridealong was set for April 14th at
the Mooresville Dragway in
Mooresville, NC. Larry Holland
had made the arrangements with
Dragway Manager Tony
Brown, which was a big favor,
since ride-alongs in dragsters
such as Larry’s monster
Oldsmobile is not usually allowed
because
of
insurance
requirements and also the safety
of spectators at the dragway.
Dianne made sure the day
was not without food and drink
for the participants and friends
who came out for a day of
“Attitude Adjustment.” Larry
and Dianne wanted this to be a
day these folks would not forget,
especially with friends from the
Embassy coming. Elaine UtterStelmat, Kathy Domby and
Susan Weissen (pictured above)
came out for a day at the
dragstrip to relax with everyone.
They enjoyed the food and
refreshments offered to those in
attendance. It is a rarity that
affords them and Larry and
Dianne a chance to enjoy the
fellowship away from their
normal duties and connection in
the business world at the
Embassy.
Paul Haddock (below) from
Fairclough and Company in
Charlotte, NC was the first up
for his ride-along. After suiting
up in a fire retardant drivers suit
and properly snuggling Paul in
with the five-way shoulder and
belt restraint, it was time to fireup and roll to the starting line.
Holland rolled up to the line and
made a 6000 RPM ‘burnout” to
clean off the tires. After a 2500
RPM “launch” the two roared
off down the strip with an early
shut-off, posting a speed of 110
MPH with an elapsed time of
6.10 seconds. This car usually
posts times of 5:30 elapsed times
at over 130 MPH (in the 1/8th
mile-660 feet). Larry did not
make a full run due to safety
regulations. Paul was really
excited with his trip down the
strip.
Next up was James Hill, son
of MAC exhibitor Judy Hill
(pictured above). James had
been talking about this adventure
experience for sometime and
was excited about suiting up and
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“On the Strip”
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getting all strapped in the car. He felt it was an awesome experience, and really liked the
power the car transfers to the ground.
Joe Sugar from Joe Sugar’s in St. Paul, NC was the third one to take a ride. But, after
jamming him into Larry’s firesuit, about 2 sizes to small (pictured below) and cramming him
into the race car (with the safety harness fixed into place around Joe), he didn’t feel
comfortable. He stated “it was too tight” in there and elected not to take the ride-along.
Even though he didn’t ride, he said he really
enjoyed the camaraderie and fellowship, as
well as the hospitality. It was a nice getaway
from the office for him. It was great that he
made the trip to support such a needy and
worthwhile cause.
MAC Vice President, Randy Campbell and
his son Travis, made a special trip from
Columbus, OH just to enjoy the festivities.
Randy isn’t new to drag racing, as he once
served as Larry Holland’s crew chief at the
Rockingham Dragway during an appearance
for the National Impala Association “Day at
the Drags” in July of 2009, Randy was asked
if he would like to make a ride-along in the
place of Joe Sugar. He made an attempt, got
suited up, strapped into to the car, but said it
was much too hot in the suit and the car, and
elected not to ride.
Board Member James Leake also showed up to enjoy the day with salesmen and retailers,
since he loves drag racing and hot cars. He commented that Holland’s car was “wild and
fast. Just right down his alley.”
MAC President, Gary O’Malley came along to support this benefit and just enjoy the
day with everyone. When the food showed up he even jumped in and started cooking.
Dianne sends a big “THANK YOU! Could not have done it without you.”
MAC Executive Director Larry Holland states, “Even though it was lots of preparation
and work, I really enjoyed doing my thing, being with everyone. It is always nice to be able
to get away from normal daily chores to spend time with friends and business associates.
Thanks to Dianne, Gary, Sylvia and Judy for making things a lot easier.”
Paul Haddock tells of his experience on his “Ride Along” with
Larry Holland in his 1200 hp Olds dragster.
Kathy Domby (Embassy), James Hill, Elaine Utter (Embassy), MAC
President, Gary O’Malley, and Joe Sugar from Joe Sugar’s in St.
Paul, NC, enjoy a get away, from their normal chores, to come out to
the Mooresville Drag Strip to support the St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital “Ride Along” benefit event.
Larry making his first run with passenger Paul Haddock from Fairclough Company
in Charlotte, NC. The “MAC Big Cheese” and friends observe from the rear.
Paul Haddock of the Fairclough Company is proud of his 1970 Gran
Sport Buick (455 cu in). He brought it out for the “Ride Along” day
and tried it out on the strip.
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Comments from participants and guests about the “Ride Along” Outing!
Just a short note to give you a report on the fun we had
at the Mooresville Dragstrip the 14th of April. The day
started at about 10:00 AM with Larry Holland arriving
early to start setting up the dragster he has had for
many years along with his crew chief and engine man.
In attendance were Joe Sugar, Paul Haddock, James
Hill, James Leake, Andy Knorr, Randy Campbell-who drove from Columbus,
Ohio with his son Travis, to be a part of this memorable experience, three
ladies from the Embassy Suites, and myself.
I had no idea how much work goes into running a dragster down the
strip one time, much less 4-5 times. Larry spent the day working his
“passion,” and I mean really working. To get the dragster set up requires
a lot of time, experience, vast knowledge of what you are doing and of
course, a lot of expense in doing so. Hats off to Larry for the time spent
making this a great memory for all of us who were there as participants
and observers. I won’t hesitate to say that it was obvious to me that we
enjoyed the time and Larry worked his tail off to make it happen. Again,
my hat is off to Larry as well as Dianne, in their efforts to make the Men’s
Apparel Club of the Carolinas something special!!!
- GARY O’MALLEY
After the 2nd run, Larry experienced some oil leaks and
crew chief Chris Dunnigan (Criminal Attorney) corrected the situation.
(L to R) Paul Haddock, Billy Hicks (Holland car builder),
Justus Daniels, Judy Wallis, and Larry Holland.
Hopping in the shotgun seat of Larry’s dragster was
unbelievable. When I saw Paul Haddock zip down the
track the first time with Larry, I was pretty blown away.
As nervous as I must have been, I enjoyed my ride
through and through and felt surprisingly comfortable
sitting next to Larry in his 1200 hp rocketship, I guess
that’s the peace of mind you get knowing he’s been driving all his life. It
was a hot spring day at the race track with plenty of friends, loud engines,
hot dogs, and the smell of burnt rubber in the air. Who could ask for
anything more. Thanks to Larry and everyone at the Men’s Apparel Club
for making it possible and I’m glad the proceeds went to such a great
cause in St. Jude’s Hospital.
- JAMES HILL
Elaine Utter-Stelmat, Director of Sales & Marketing,
Susan Weissen, Director of Catering and Kathy Domby,
Sr. Sales Manager, from the Embassy Suites Charlotte had
a wonderful day being at the track with everyone. All before
2 p.m., we enjoyed Dianne’s specialty hot dog buffet, Larry’s
cocktail hour and got the chance to see the “famous”
dragster racing down the track. It was a blast being able to
see Larry out of his business suit and in his race suit doing
what he most enjoys. Thank you for inviting us and we are
looking forward to seeing everyone at the
August Southern Clothing Market.
At our last market, our Executive Director, Larry Holland
had a drawing for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I won
the ride-along in Larry’s 1200 horse power race car. If
you are not a car guy, a 1200 horsepower, alcohol blown,
5 second car, probably does not mean much to you. If
you are a car guy you know that is pretty darn fast.
On a sunny April Thursday, the winners met at the Mooresville Race
Track for a ride-a-long. I was the first to ride and what a ride it was.
Larry lent me his race suit, supplied a crash helmet and off we went.
When the light turned green the car pulled forward like a rocket. I was
stunned with the power and how much the car kept pulling.
It was a great day. Larry was quite the host. He set up a bar with
beer and cold drinks and fed us hot dogs for lunch. If you have a chance,
take a wild ride in Larry’s race car.
- PAUL HADDOCK
We would like to thank everyone for your help and support in
this very special event. We especially want to thank Tony Brown
and the staff at Mooresville Dragway. We thoroughly enjoyed
the time spent working together for a very worthy cause.
- Larry Holland and Dianne Norton
May 2011
February 5, 6, 7 2011 Southern Clothing Market - Embassy Suites Hotel
Tom & Valerie Windram and Tim Lee, enjoy the evening
relaxing after a busy day.
Xan Hood is one of our “first time” exhibitors. He did an
outstanding job decorating his room.
Bruce and Shelly Wender, busy at work with a room full of customers.
Standing, left to right: Bruce Wender & Shelly Wender; Don Knocks-MS McClellan,
Knoxville, TN; Ardie Ulukaya-34 Heritage.
Sitting, front to back: Herman West, Wilhemina Greenlee, and
Greg Shockley-Dawson’s, Morristown, TN
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Lynda C. Carpenter
Randy Campbell
345 Rothaus Court, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Ofc: 770-975-0775 Fax: 770-320-9194
Cell: 727-244-3748, [email protected]
2600 Lackey Meadows Drive
Delaware, OH 43015
Southern Clothing Market
August 6, 7, 8, 2011
VIV Shirts Inc
15475 Greenway Hayden Loop
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
800-710-4118
IMM Neckwear Inc
7625 Golden Triangle Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
800-999-TIES
John Hill
August 6, 7, 8, 2011
“Lord Daniel Sportswear”
“Cotton Traders”
“Superior Clothing”
Ph: 919-658-9433 Fax: 919-635-3729
email: [email protected]
Jeff Goodman
2052 Paran Court
Marietta, GA 30062
770-241-1655 (Cell) 770-977-1116 (Ph & Fax)
August 6, 7, 8, 2011
Viltorio St. Angelo
Marquis
Suits and Pants
Shirts, Sweaters and Jeans
I. N. Shoes
Dubal Brothers
Fashion Footwear
Ties and Accessories
Ph: 740-657-1333 Fax: 740-657-1444
[email protected]
August 6, 7, 8, 2011
Vinci
Fortini
Lucci
Pallini
Ranalli
Elegante Gentiluomo
Davis Bros. Accessories
543 Sykes Farm Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
336-302-7517 (Cell) 336-625-6585 (Fax)
August 6, 7, 8, 2011
[email protected]
Steve Davis
President
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Ken Reynolds and Seth Steinberg work with Cliff Brown and Craig Monroe - Wickets, Ponte
Vedra Beach, Florida.
Lynda Carpenter and Shasa Hourizadeh, President of Luchiano Visconti with Glenn Warren and Tom Dixon-Tom Glenn Associates.
David Chiles and buyer, Tom Bucklelew from Buckelew’s in Montgomery, Alabama.
John Evans working with Bill and Hugh Testerman fromBlakley-Mitchell, Bristol, VA.
Dave Kasmer has a full house. Pictured, Back L to R: Don & Renee with Webb-Johnson’s,
Etowah, TN; Gene & Bonnie Mills-Wolpert’s Dept Store, Loris, SC; Ronnie Bailes &
Kirbie Hall-The Men’s Shop, York, SC.
Jim (Bird Dog) McKenry sporting a new beard.
Mickey Phillips and Mary-Kathryn Phillips working with Larry Davidson - Davidson’s,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Ron Winfield and his lady, Sonja Dollison. Ronnie has been away for over 20 years and has
returned to show at the Southern Clothing Market. Welcome back Ronnie.
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Tygh Bailes working with Bill Womac-Boyde Thomas Clothing, Maryville, TN, showing
him his new Spring lines.
Andrew Bridier takes a moment from his work to pose for the camera. Andrew is working
with Carmen Kinney from David Lindsey Clothiers, Greenwood, SC.
Neil Borin, owner of Carrot & Gibbs, Ltd, work with Mark Ambrogi and Kevin ReardonFranco’s Fine Clothier, Richmond, Virginia.
Peter Carter, Chris Piper and Tonya Moses take a break from a busy day.
John Allen Ford and Gary Reavis of Teague’s in Hilton Head Island, SC.
Ed Levy works with his customers.
James Hill and Judy Hill pose for the camera. Look for James’ dragstrip pictures on
page 7, 8, and 9. Read about his experience.
Jim Sweeney and Mike Cook take a moment during their break for a picture.
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Membership Roster
-AAbitbol, Richard
1377 Clint Moore Road #200
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Ph: 561-893-0555
Cell: 561-306-7400
Fax: 561-893-0554
[email protected]
Bugatchi Uomo Apparel, Inc.
Aildasani, Raja T.
5438-A E. Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28212
Ph: 704-531-2222
Fax: 704-566-9090
Mayfair-Bazaar Inc
Four Star Imports Inc
Anthony, J. Stewart (Past President)
4915 Montibello Drive
Charlotte, NC 28226
Home: 704-542-0034
Appleby, Forrest L. “Woody”
P. O. Box 2394
Davidson, NC 28036
Ph: 704-655-9718
Cell: 704-904-0159
Fax: 704-655-9444
[email protected]
Bills Khakis
Scott Barber
Carrot & Gibbs
Baade II
Royal Highnies
Ayers, Greg (Past President)
234 College Avenue
Rock Hill, NC 29730-4000
Azizo, Steven
42 W 38th Street,
New York, NY 10018
Ph: 212-714-9611
Cell: 917-693-1993
Fax: 212-629-5252
[email protected]
Jimmy Sales Corp
Bruno Piattelli Neckwear
Hosiery, Formalwear
Stefano Milano
Dress Shirts and Neckwear
Zenio Modern
Contemporary Neckwear
Stacy Adams Neckwear
-BBaron, Brian J.
3636-40 Woodland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Ph: 410-367-4287
Ph: 800-424-4287
Fax: 410-367-4355
Fax: 866-424-8396
[email protected]
Park Royal Hat Co Inc
Giorgio Brutini Headwear
Bechtold, Scott
7403 Weeping Willow Drive
Sarasota, FL 34241
Ph: 941-927-5668
Cell: 954-818-2258
Fax: 941-927-5688
[email protected]
Margaritaville Apparel Group
Bell, Joe
P. O. Box 421127
Dallas, TX 75342
Ph: 214-673-0070
Fax: 972-409-9402
Empire Clothing Mfg. Co
Empire
Biella
Belutty, Bob
1168 Arrowhead Drive
West Chester, PA 19382
Ph: 610-793-2700
Cell: 484-678-2823
Fax: 610-793-2850
[email protected]
Peerless Clothing
Cotton Reel Sportswear
Pacific Silk Neckwear
James Brennan (Past President)
1616 Cavendish Court
Charlotte, NC 28211
Bridier, Matthew
75 Arlington Street
Suite 500
Boston, MA 02116
Ph: 866-488-0642
Fax: 866-402-1060
Cell: 516-532-6533
[email protected]
Castaway Clothing
Castaway - Nantucket Island
Brower, Ken
3200 N. ocean Blvd, #1002
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Ph: 954-551-5510 (and cell)
Fax: 954-375-1103
[email protected]
Jack Victor - Riviera
Report Collection
Nevima International
Mizani/Rosetti Uomo
-C-
Choyce, Hal H.
2620 Royal Downing Court
Montgomery, AL 36117
Ph: 334-279-9786
Fax: 334-279-8466
Cell: 404-202-8062
[email protected]
Custom Brand Shoes
Richard Atkinson Co
Royal Lyme Fragrances
Great Scot Int.
Wigens
Belted Cow
Savannah Trading Co
Cobb, Randy
P. O. Box 28449
Panama City Beach, FL 32411
Cell: 205-242-8903
Fax: 850-230-8669
[email protected]
Southern Point
Chardan Trousers
All American Khakis
J. Z. Richards
British Apparel
W. Kleinberg
Custom Brand Footwear
Dee, Ronnie
17 Manor Drive
Newton, NJ 07860-2720
Ph: 973-300-5180
Cell: 201-951-7596
Fax: 973-300-5181
[email protected]
Bel Vetro
Daniel Dolce Italy, Haspel
DeMesquita, George
3740 Redcoat Way
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Ph: 770-664-6991
Fax: 770-664-0499
[email protected]
Tayion Collection
Christopher Lena, Unique Wear
Dunn, Ronald
35 Lawton Drive #122
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Ph: 425-830-6430 (and Cell)
Fax: 843-363-3707
[email protected]
True Grit
-EBlaikie,James
3541 Fox Hall Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 312-498-9778 (and cell)
Fax:803-708-6966
[email protected]
Hickey-Freeman
Coppley
Bonnanzio, Lou
305 W. 50th Street
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 212-813-0456
Cell: 917-397-4265
Fax: 212-813-0471
[email protected]
Altea
Arnau
Boodram, Harry
1018 Windward Ridge Parkway
Ph: 770-740-0998
Cell: 770-617-5320
Fax: 770-752-7326
[email protected]
Karl Knox Inc
Men’s and Boy’s Apparel
Bragg, Quenton
108 Wellington Court
Carrollton, GA 30117
Ph: 770-836-8162
Cell: 404-731-6642
Fax: 770-832-6159
[email protected]
Berle Apparel Group
Berle Slacks
RNG Clothing
F. A. MacCluer Shirtmakers
Alashan Cashmere
Private Stock Neckwear
Cameron, Bradley
3244 Andrews Court, NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
Ph: 706-877-2013 Fax: 404-748-9249
[email protected]
Zanella
Campbell, Randy
2600 Lackey Meadows Drive
Delaware, OH 43015
Ph: 740-657-1333 Fax: 740-657-1444
[email protected]
Vinci Enterprise Corp.
Carpenter, Lynda C. (Past President)
345 Rothaus Court
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Ph: 770-957-0775 Fax: 770-320-9194
Cell: 727-244-3748
I.M.M. Neckwear, Inc.
Luchiano Visconti Sportswear
VIV Dress Shirts, Inc.
Villa Di Roma Creations, Inc.
Carter, Peter
5202 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20816
Ph: 301-229-9436
[email protected]
Smathers & Branson
Cole,AndrewDavid“Raven”
Box2011
Boerne,TX78006
Ph:-830-995-4969(andFax)
Cell:210-861-7204
Raven
Men &Women,Purses,Shoes,Money
Clips-Alligator, Ostrich, Stingray, Lizard
Cotzen, Stan
12409 Stillwater Terrace Drive
Tampa, FL 33618
Ph: 813-963-5611
Cell: 813-625-9547
Fax: 813-963-5610
[email protected]
Paul Betenly Clothing
Marcello-Zachary Scott
Lux Cashmere
-DDabney, William F.
P. O. Box 422088
Atlanta, GA 30342
Ph: 404-527-6670
Fax: 404-527-6674
[email protected]
Island Company
Edelstein, Robert
3 Old Crown Court
Baltimore, MD 21208
Ph: 410-580-1620
Cell: 410-340-7944
Fax: 410-580-1619
[email protected]
Forsyth of Canada
Harmony Outerwear & Clothing
Formally Crown Outerwear
Eisenberg, Ken (Past President)
5102 Bennington Drive
Greensboro, NC 27410
Evans, John
207-B 78th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Ph: 757-425-6545
Cell: 757-373-0960
Fax: 757-491-4318
[email protected]
Southern Point Co.
All American Khaki Co.
Grandoe Gloves
W. Kleinberg Belts
Eildon Hills Sweaters
-FChiles, David M.
P.O. Box 129
Jamestown, NC 27282
Ph: 336-454-2888 Fax: 336-882-7990
Cell: 336-880-5851
[email protected]
Kroon
XMI
Cooper Jones
Kinross Cashmere
Davis, Steve
543 Sykes Farm Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
Ph: 336-629-0604
Cell: 336-302-7517
Fax: 336-629-0636
[email protected]
Davis Bros. Accessories
American Utex
Sky High Unlimited
River Road Jeans Company
Divots
Serving Our Retailers Since 1940!
Fairvalley, J. C.
60 Wing Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30350
Cell: 404-915-8532
[email protected]
Otigear
M-Clip
Poston-Price Khakis
Wurkin Stiffs
Tommy John
May 2011
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Ford, John Allan
28 Lake Forrest Lane, NE
Atlanta, GA 30342-3208
Cell: 404-583-6721
[email protected]
Johnstons Cashmere
Viyella
Hugh Parsons
Goldberg, Allan
P. O. Box 700743
Miami, FL 33170
Cell: 305-793-2667
Fax: 305-242-1110
[email protected]
Robert Graham
All Divisions
Graison, Ross
5011 South Convent Lane
Unit E
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Ph: 267-343-5285
Fax: 267-343-5295
[email protected]
Ross Graison
Forsyth, Jim (Past President)
#5 Gadsten Court
Pinehurst, NC 28374-9646
Ph: 910-295-3888 Fax: 910-295-4794
[email protected]
Goldman,Robert
120LittleStreet
Belleville,NJ07109
Ph: 973-751-5151
Cell:646-221-3636
Fax:973-751-2383
[email protected]
GodandGold,LLC-PsychoBunny
Griffin, John
1122 Watson Drive
Wilson, NC 27893
Ph: 252-360-4097
Cell: 252-399-1651
Fax: 917-256-6542
[email protected]
Lacoste
Fowlkes, Dick
5413 Patterson Avenue
Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23226
Ph: 804-716-9099
Cell: 917-940-6150
Fax: 804-716-9063
[email protected]
Peter-Blair Accessories
Frahm, Bryan G.
216 Winding Ridge Drive
Cary, NC 27518
Ph: 919-367-8387
Cell: 919-244-7250
Fax: 919-367-8398
[email protected]
Paul Betenly Green
Canada Goose
Marbas
Crown Cap
J. Lindberg
Scott Barber Golf
Francis, Denis
934 New Bedford Drive
Marietta, GA 30068
Ph: 770-641-8263
Cell: 770-594-9299
Fax: 770-594-9692
[email protected]
Ike Behar
Dress Shirts - Neckwear
Insigna Group
Hart Schaffner Marx
Ted Baker
Robert Graham Neckwear
John Varvatos, Michael Kors
-GGarner, George J. (Past President)
8336 Lake Providence Drive
Matthews, NC 28104
Ph: 704-847-2664
Godfrey,Kristin
129GibsonRoad
Annapolis,MD21401
Phone:410-280-5345
Cell: 443-994-9485
Fax:866-400-3270
[email protected]
ColeHaan
MensFootwearandAccessories
Goldstein, Jerry D. (Past President)
2069 Eastside Dr., NE
Marietta, GA 30062
Ph: 770-992-2972 (and Fax)
[email protected]
Hutspah
Gomez, Carlos
57 Canton Place
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Ph: 718-435-1897
Cell: 917-669-9594
Fax: 718-436-7733
Jackie Vital
Goodman, Bob
2 Stewart Lane
Manalopan, NJ 07726
Ph: 800-909-6565
Cell: 732-740-0274
Fax: 800-924-8437
[email protected]
Bob Goodman & Company
Bellinzona
Goodman, Jeffrey (Past President)
2052 Paran Court
Marietta, GA 30062
Ph: 770-977-1116 (and Fax)
Cell: 770-241-1655
[email protected]
Viltorio St Angelo
IN Shoes
Marquis
Dubal Brothers
Grace, Jim
200 Sawgrass Lane
Thomasville, GA 31757
Ph: 229-551-0900
Cell: 229-672-0599
Fax: 229-551-0960
[email protected]
Barbour
Red Wing - Irish Setter
Grace, Thomas R.
8252 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, NC 28037
Ph: 800-701-6757
Cell: 704-564-0376
Fax: 704-483-1420
[email protected]
Carnousti Sportswear
-HHall, Emily
330 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Ph: 917-755-4605 (and cell)
Fax: 917-210-3209
[email protected]
Derek Rose, USA
Derek Rose
Naturally
Hanauer, Randall A.
P. O. Box 1447
Fort Mill, SC 29716
Ph: 803-547-4000
Cell: 704-904-2132
Fax: 803-547-4196
[email protected]
R. Hanauer, Inc.
Hanson, Dave
13567 Tarrasa Court E.
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Ph: 904-221-6037 (and fax)
[email protected]
Overton Shirtmakers
Gionfriddo Sportswear
Cabo Shirt Co
Austin Jeffers - Leatherman
Haynes, Andy
P. O. Box 6285
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
Ph: 251-978-6213
Fax: 877-491-7976
[email protected]
Tommy Bahama Women’s
Hedrick, David
324 Ballentine Estates Road
Irmo, SC 29063
Cell: 803-238-1988
Fax: 866-472-6592
[email protected]
NMF, Inc - Neil M Footwear
Henderson,Blayne
7021AugustaRoad
Greenville,SC29605
Phone: 864-277-8768 Cell: 864-907-3823
Fax:864-277-8770
[email protected]
Coast
Hill, John L.
757 White Flash Road
Mt. Olive, NC 28365
Ph: 919-658-9443
Cell: 919-920-2366
Fax: 919-635-3729
[email protected]
Cotton Traders
Superior Clo
Wall Street
Get Reel - Get Fish
Hill, Judy
P. O. Box 473099
Charlotte, NC 28247
Ph: 703-309-1988
Cell: 703-309-1988
Fax: 704-817-1501
[email protected]
High Cotton Ties
Hill, Richard
2511 Meredith Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Ph: 803-242-4838 Cell: 803-242-4838
Fax: 803-366-7781
[email protected]
RNG Clothing
Honer, Kathy
146 Walker St, SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Ph: 404-522-1965 Cell: 404-226-5529
Fax: 404-522-4552
[email protected]
Falcone Suits
Blu Martini Sportswear
DonJonathan
Southern Souls Shoes
Stacy Adams Suits
Hopper, Steven R.
592 E. Henderson Road
Boaz, AL 35957
Ph: 256-840-5047 Cell: 256-298-2389
Fax: 256-840-5293
[email protected]
Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp
Woodlore Shoe Care & Acces
Horowitz, Steve
4760 NW 28th Avenue
Ph: 561-241-5592 (and Fax)
Cell: 561-213-7868
[email protected]
Jack Victor Company
Bugatchi Uomo
Housden, Sam
716 Magnolia Street
Bowling Green, KY 42103
[email protected]
Phone: 270-293-5893
Fax: 270-782-5231
Houseknecht, Blanche H.
730 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 212-842-9926 Cell: 917-294-2326
Fax: 212-765-1101
[email protected]
Gladson Ltd.
MTM Luggage
Howard, Emmie
1872 Hickory Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
Ph: 770-654-4496
Cell: 404-805-3825
[email protected]
Southern Proper ®
Howell, Reagan
1872 Hickory Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
Ph: 404-805-3825
[email protected]
Southern Proper ®
Hubbard, Ed S.
P. O. Box 1526
Ph: 770-834-8833
[email protected]
Warren-Sewell Clothing Co
Hughes, Danny
106 Emily Court
Ph: 770-834-3429 Cell: 770-853-9309
Fax: 770-834-3429
[email protected]
The Sewell Companies
J S Blank
FX Fusion
Thompson Belt Works
-JJensen, Hal
1104 Wentworth Drive
Florence, SC 29501
Cell: 704-756-3872
Fax: 866-763-5815
[email protected]
Jackson Payne Assoc
Fullum & Holt
XMI
Johns, Rick
PO Box 1495
Southern Pines, NC 28388
Ph: 800-329-3572 Cell: 919-708-3604
Fax: 910-692-8887
[email protected]
Signature Tumblers
Gem-Dandy
Charlie’s Soap
Scene Weaver
CSI International
Jones, Samuel
950 Windsor Place Circle
Grayson, GA 30017
Cell: 404-281-0323
Fax: 770-277-0734
sambo@daviddonahue
David Donahue
Jordan, Bob
3889 Dundee Drive
Roswell, GA 30075
Ph: 770-993-4520 Cell: 770-329-8808
Fax: 770-587-9084
[email protected]
Equilibrio Shirts
Ibiza
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-KKaizer, Paul
138 Glenwood Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
Ph: 412-856-5863 Cell: 412-977-8837
Fax: 412-856-5448
[email protected]
Alpetora
G. Manzoni
Lea, Sherry G.
1203 Benbrooke Court, NW
Acworth, GA 30101
Ph: 770-425-9521
Cell: 770-378-5636
Fax: 770-425-2210
[email protected]
Bollman hat Co
Bailey of Hollywood
Kangol Headwear USA
Kashgagian,Rachael
650 5thAve - 27th Floor
NewYork,NY10019
Phone: 212-841-4073 Cell: 917-671-6339
Fax:212-315-2636
[email protected]
J.A.Apparel
Joseph Abboud
Leake, James H.
3833 Audrey Street
Charlotte, NC 28215
Ph: 704-537-3084
Fax: 704-537-6262
[email protected]
Soprano/Vanderbilt
S&G
Kasmer, David K.
11180 Crofton Overlook Court
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Ph: 678-475-0125 Cell: 404-790-2358
Fax: 678-473-9948
[email protected]
Cutter & Buck
Forsyth of Canada, Inc.
S. Cohen
LeCroy, Stacy
250 Spring St , Suite12S351
Atlanta, GA 30303
Ph: 404-658-7822 Ext 103
Fax: 404-658-7826
[email protected]
Warnaco
Chaps
Kiser, Ed (Past President)
526 Brackensbury Lane
Charlotte, NC. 28105
Kleinberg,W.
56E.AndrewsDrive,NW
Atlanta,GA30305
Ph:404-814-1990 Fax:404-814-9704
[email protected]
[email protected]
WKleinberg
Knott, Chris
220 James Jackson Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
Ph: 866-570-2932 Cell: 919-349-9041
Fax: 919-465-0255
[email protected]
Peter Millar
Krajack, George (Past President)
860-71 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
-LLake, Peter (Past President)
8454 Beverly Road, 2nd Fl
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Ph: 718-809-3008
[email protected]
Lawrence, David G.
2 Grove Lane
Daniel Island, SC 29492
Ph: 843-278-1972 Cell: 404-626-8898
Fax: 843-278-1970
[email protected]
Southwick, Drake’s of London
Zelli Exotic Shoes
Peter Blair Accessories
Dunning Sportswear
Barrons-Hunter
Liss, Howard (Past President)
P. O. Box 247
Glendale Springs, NC 28629
Ph: 704-564-0348
[email protected]
Syllables, Inc
Stacy Adams Sportswear
Gruppo Bravo
Montique Int’l
Lucasini Shirt
Stacy Adams Dress Shirts
Lorenzo,Jean
734NinthStreet
Durham,NC27705
Ph:919-286-3633
Fax:919-286-3470
[email protected]
Bernard’sFormalwear
-MMacDonald, Jim
4105 129th Street W
Cortez, FL 34215
Ph: 941-792-4156
Fax: 941-792-2966
Cell: 941-350-6943
[email protected]
Tori Richard Ltd
Lederman, Sid (Past President)
11 Edenwood Court
Charleston, SC 29407
Ph: 843-766-0735
Fax: 843-766-0785
[email protected]
Lee, Timothy D.
3090 Bent Creek Terrace
Ph: 770-740-1335
Fax: 770-663-6333
[email protected]
The Apparel Group Ltd - Enro/Damon
Lepper, Reg
1330 Benbrook Lane
Acworth, GA 30101
Ph: 770-423-0354 Cell: 770-318-5540
Fax: 770-423-1461
[email protected]
HMX, LLC
Levine, Gary
5790-B Fox Hollow Drive
Ph: 561-417-4308
Cell: 561-445-1945
Fax: 561-417-6412
[email protected]
Peerless Clothing
Levy, Edward S.
5114 Masters Lane
Wilson, NC 27896
Ph: 252-291-4355
Cell: 252-230-5377
Fax: 252-291-8253
[email protected]
Ballin International
Bresciani Hosiery
Tateossian
Tino Cosma
TLS International
Massengill, Bob W. (Past President)
5438 Longview Drive
Charleston, WV 25313
Cell: 304-546-9241
Fax: 304-776-4376
[email protected]
Mayer, Andy
9614 Della Drive
Richmond, VA 23238
Ph: 804-740-9521 Fax: 804-741-4676
[email protected]
Hardwick Clothes
Private Stock Neckwear
Lux Cashmere
Cole Hahn Hosiery
Cape Madras
and Cape Madras Twills
Mayer, Steve
2556 West Haddon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Ph: 773-252-7083 Cell: 312-523-6167
Fax: 773-252-7084
[email protected]
Bird Dog Bay
McClung, Michael
2222 61st Street
Sarasota, FL 34243
Cell: 941-544-1202
[email protected]
Saltaire
Scojo
TailorByrd
McDowell, Ken (Past President)
743 Inwood Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
Ph: 336-629-3285
Fax. 336-626-7667
McGee, Joe (Past President)
3521 Kylemore Court
Charlotte, NC 28210
Ph: 704-553-2931
McKenry, Jim “Bird Dog”
130 W. 57th Street - Ste 5E
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 212-757-4664
Cell: 202-257-0443
Fax: 212-757-4665
[email protected]
Breuer Paris
Codis Maya - London,
Dents of England
McMillian, W.L “Bo” (Past President)
P. O. Box 407
Mullins, SC 29547
Ph: 843-464-8656 (and Fax)
Middlebrooks, Greg
180 Camp Drive
Ph: 770-834-1731 (and Fax)
[email protected]
Neema Clothing,
Byford
Miles, Richard (Rick)
630 Sweet Stream Trace
Duluth, GA 30097
Ph: 404-514-8515 (and Cell)
Fax: 404-759-2265
[email protected]
Genesco, Inc.
Johnson & Murphy
Miller, Kent
2090 Dunwoody Heritage Drive
Dunwoody, GA 30350
Ph: 770-396-9190 Fax: 770-396-1549
[email protected]
Vitaliano Pancaldi
Miller, Bob
RD#2 - Box 2108B
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Ph: 570-424-6463 (and Cell)
Fax: 570-424-5795
[email protected]
Remy Leathers
Miller, Robert B. (Past President)
1200 Shalimar Drive
High Point, NC 27262
Ph: 336-869-3520
Mironoff, Galina
351 E. 51st Street
Suite 90
New York, NY 10022
Ph: 212-355-1279
Cell: 646-250-4080
Fax: 212-355-1279
[email protected]
Miro Galli, Inc.
MAC of Germany - Casual Pants
L. B. M. 1911 - Sportswear Collection
Moody, Bob
4116 Ivy Hall Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
Ph: 803-782-2244 (and Fax)
Cell: 803-960-1607
[email protected]
Berle
Overton
Alashan Cashmere
G. J. Cahn Bow Ties
Moses, Tonya
1221 Van Allen Mews NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Ph: 404-933-7700 (and cell)
Fax: 404-343-4439
[email protected]
AgaveDenim/Surf Cowboy
7 Diamonds
Muhammadali, Salim
8 West 36th Street, 7th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Ph: 212-279-2777
Fax: 212-239-6878
[email protected]
Bay Creek, Inc -Attitude Gold
Myers,Jay
3401CastBendWay
Buford,GA30579
Ph:678-464-0227
Cell:678-464-0227
[email protected]
[email protected]
MeasureUp
Mynatt, Bill (Past President)
3700 S. West Port Avenue #4106
Sioux Falls, S. DK 57106
Ph: 704-819-0326
Mynatt, Keith
P. O. Box 10923
Bradenton, FL 34282
Ph: 941-752-9658 (and Fax)
Cell: 941-807-0429
[email protected]
Excelled/Columbia Outerwear
J & H Designs
-NNathan, Floyd B.
101 Gillespie Drive #12105
Franklin, TN 37067
Cell: 615-424-2515 Fax: 615-690-8984
[email protected]
Alpetora Imports
Mattarazi Uomo
Cotten Reel
Norwood, Chuck
3312 Forest Vista Drive
Dacula, GA 30019
Ph: 800-333-8398 Fax: 866-228-3091
[email protected]
Overton Apparel
Overton,
Tiger Mountain
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-OO’Malley, Gary
188 Yeoman Lane
Mooresville, NC 28117
Ph: 704-892-3386 (and Fax)
Cell: 704-236-9937
[email protected]
San-Malone Enterprises
Pima-Direct Golfwear/Sportswear
Madison Creek Outfitters
Ortiz, Rusty
1201 N. Fillmore Street, #613
Arlington, VA 22201
Ph: 7773-706-22864
Fax: 262-235-6785
[email protected]
Allen Edmonds Show Corp
SWIMS
Overfelt, Joe B.
4425 Lee Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Ph: 757-460-0246
Cell: 757-337-2364
Fax: 757-363-9812
Southern Tide
-PPagamo, Tammy
58 West 40th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Ph: 212-575-1186 Cell: 201-637-2212
Fax: 212-575-0983
[email protected]
The Nat Nast Company
Nat Nast Luxury Originals
Pendleton, Mark
124 North Cardinal Pl, Suite 103
Wilmington, NC 28405
Ph: 910-790-5554 Cell: 910-476-3818
Fax: 206-666-7344
[email protected]
Trafalgar
Perkins, Don
P. O. Box 63003
Irving, TX 75063
Ph: 214-498-4413 (and Cell)
[email protected]
Alden Shoe Co.
Perry, Jack
7286 S. H./Gum Springs Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
Ph: 919-663-5521 Cell: 919-619-2607
Fax: 919-742-2228
[email protected]
Martin Dingman Leathergoods
Pharr, Allen
9424 Barton Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Ph: 919-846-1048
Fax: 919-846-4040
[email protected]
Barbour
English Sportswear
Belted Cow
Bird Dog Bay
Phillips, Mickey M.
4 Forest Lane
Wendell, NC 27591
Ph: 919-365-9073
Cell: 919-812-7965
Fax: 919-365-6609
[email protected]
Gitman Shirtmakers
J. Z. Richards Neckties
Leighton Umbrellas
Richerson, Jimmy
5346 Tewkesbury Trace
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Ph: 850-980-0321 (and Cell)
Fax: 850-383-8031
[email protected]
Martin Dingman
Pollack, Gary
61 Coldwater Court
Thornhill, Ont L4J754
Ph: 905-709-0448
Ph: 637-296-1593 Fax: 416-236-3100
Cell: 305-505-3338
[email protected]
Gary Pollack Sales - Lipson Shirts
Romane Fragrances - Calone
Port, Richard
6685-B Boca Pines Trail
Ph: 561-852-1834 (and Fax)
Cell: 561-306-3289
[email protected]
Luigi Bianchi Mantova
Ingram
Dolcepunta
Haupt
Alberto
Codice
Raffi
Richmond, Jimmy
2323 W. McLean Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Cell: 773-251-3433
[email protected]
Donald J Pliner
Ringley, Edward
208 Pebble Glen Drive
Franklin, TN 37064
Ph: 615-790-2729
Fax: 615-791-4269
Austin Reed Clothing
Rivkin, Allen J.
1932 York Dr.
Columbia, SC 29204
Ph: 803-782-6847
Rosenthal, Richard
9 Admiral Lane
Norwalk, CT 06851
Ph: 212-840-1871
Cell: 203-979-2488
Fax: 203-286-1055
[email protected]
Sam and Ty, LLC
-RRager, Glenn B.
117 Colony Circle
Ft. Oglethrope, GA 30742
Ph: 706-866-9100
Cell: 423-413-9099
Fax: 706-866-9100
Pacific Silk Neckwear
Ruffolo, John
502 O’Neal Street
Belton, SC 29627
Ph: 864-338-7755 (Ext 4)
Cell: 864-915-5383
Fax: 864-338-7707
[email protected]
F. A. MacCluer
Raven,AndrewDavid(Cole)
Box2011
Boerne,TX78006
Ph:-830-995-4969(andFax)
Cell:210-861-7204
Raven-Men&WomenPurses,Shoes,
MoneyClips,etc,in Alligator,Ostrich,
Stingray,Lizard
Russell, Jim
P. O. Box 321
Belton, SC 29627
Ph: 864-338-5464
Cell: 864-940-6010
Fax: 864-338-3896
[email protected]
RNG Clothing
-S-
Rawlings,Crittenden
110W.PoplarStreet
Harrodsburg,KY40330
Ph:859-733-9889 Cell:859-583-4408
Fax:859-733-4913
[email protected]
Crittenden
Reynolds, Ken
18022 Yellow Schoolhouse Rd
Round Hill, VA 20141
Ph: 540-554-8491 Cell: 540-303-0939
Fax: 540-554-2361
[email protected]
Santorelli
Scott James
Trafalgar
Modo Doc
Baroni
Savage, Lou
5136 Hidden Branches Drive
Atlanta, GA 30338
Cell: 770-335-2619
Fax: 770-394-2311
[email protected]
Missani Leathers
Sawhney, Vik
117 W. 61st Street
Westmont, IL 60559
Ph: 630-515-8343
Cell: 630-400-1872
Fax: 630-515-8382
[email protected]
Liberty Footwear, Inc.
Scearce, Scott
P. O. Box 3266
Durham, NC 27715
Ph: 919-810-7467 (and Cell)
Fax: 502-742-9036
[email protected]
HMX Sportswear
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear
Shayeb, Walid
2216 Stuart Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
Ph: 229-317-0785
Cell: 229-255-9793
Fax: 229-439-2951
[email protected]
Socrates The Art of Color
St. Patrick, Tal’s
Sher, Norman
3624 Shoreline Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Ph: 757-484-4466 (and Cell)
Fax: 757-484-4469
[email protected]
Mine Apparel
Sherman, Mary Beth
100 Ozone Court
Cary, NC 27513
Ph: 919-462-0019
Cell: 919-368-7010
[email protected]
Peter Millar
Singh, Rohinder
81-48, 259 Street
Floral Park, NY 11004
Ph: 917-340-7175 (and cell)
Fax: 208-246-0685
[email protected]
[email protected]
Lux Cashmere, Inc.
Sledge, Harry (Past President)
2621 Robin Hood Drive
Sowders, Winfred
123 Anchor Drive
Mt Gilead, NC 27306
Ph: 910-439-5336 (and Fax)
Cell: 910-417-5190
[email protected]
Salem Neckwear
Lavin-Belts, Suspenders
Top Circle Hosiery Mills, Inc
Steinberg, Seth
80 W. 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
Ph: 212-997-2355
Cell: 917-370-0990
Fax: 212 997-2350
[email protected]
Report Collection
Joseph Abboud
Stemerman, Larry
24 East Avenue #144
New Canaan, CT 06840
Cell: 203-979-8812
Ph: 212-704-4014
Fax: 212-704-4056
[email protected]
Tailorbyrd
Stepherson, Mark
12211 Ashford Gables Drive
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Cell: 803-445-9063
[email protected]
H. Freeman
Corbin
Stroud, Elizabeth
1081 Tannery Row
Forest, VA 24551
Ph: 434-846-8281
Cell: 434-238-7599
Fax: 434-846-1404
[email protected]
Moore & Giles, Inc.
-T--T-
Smith, Mark
236-250 Greenpoint Avenue
Building 6, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Ph: 718-532-9082
Fax: 718-532-9586
[email protected]
J. McLaughlin
Thomas, Danny
P O Box 44
Roaring Gap, NC 28668
Ph: 336-363-3902
Cell: 336-287-6377
Fax: 336-363-2970
[email protected]
Eritage Apparel
Smith, Paul
5022 Sunbrook Way
Acworth, GA 30101
Cell: 678-777-5328
Fax: 678-574-7782
[email protected]
Dorfman Pacific
Biltmore Hats
Thompson, Ray
433 North Lakeshore Drive
Ph: 404-862-1728 (and cell)
Fax: 770-834-0698
[email protected]
The Sewell Companies
FX/Fusion
Thompson Best Works
May 2011
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Membership Roster
Tirone, Gasper A.
632 Edgewater Drive #831
Dunedin, FL 34698
Ph: 716-397-8347 (and Cell)
Fax: 727-466-4457
[email protected]
Coppley Apparel Group
Coppley Clothing, Zegna Clothing
Tsihlias, Peter
29 Tandem Road
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 3G1 Canada
Ph: 905-660-3010
Cell: 917-207-4494
Fax: 905-660-3012
[email protected]
Dion - Collection, Signature
MCMLXXXIX, Giannini
Turk, Mort (Past President)
48486 Snapdragon Lane
Indian Land, SC 29707
Ph: 803-802-8709 Fax: 803-802-8710
[email protected]
-UUlmer, Tyler
501 E. North Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Ph: 864-908-3079 Cell: 864-420-6412
Fax: 866-279-4915
[email protected]
Southern Tide
-VViscovich, Diane
21 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Ph: 516-621-5000
Cell: 917-975-4518
Fax: 516-621-2251
[email protected]
Raffi Linea Uomo
Viscusi, Jim
2037 Danby Hill Road
Danby, VT 05739
Ph: 888-362-2751 Fax: 802-293-2962
[email protected]
Lone Pine Leathers
Loominus Handwovens
-WWaldron, Pete
382 Springfield Avenue
Suite 308
Summit, NJ 07901
Ph: 908-598-1774 Fax: 908-598-1166
[email protected]
Colony Sportswear
Walker, Grover D.
208 Falcon Ridge Road
Great Falls, VA 22066
Ph: 703-759-6319
Cell: 703-623-3879
Fax: 703-759-6745
[email protected]
Bobby Jones Sportswear
Wang, Lily
1717 Troutman Street
2nd Floor
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Ph: 718-366-3222 Fax: 718-366-3555
[email protected]
Longstry Trading Co., Inc.
Weil, Larry
1231 W. Cornelia Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Ph: 773-991-6000 (and Cell)
Fax: 773-871-0505
[email protected]
Mezlan - Bacco Bucci
Warker, Charlie
994 Circle Drive
Pottstown, PA 19465
Ph: 610-323-5268
Fax: 610-323-4629
[email protected]
Pendleton
Welmering, Richard G.
410 N. Irwin Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Cell: 770-330-2013
[email protected]
St. Croix Collections
Wender, Bruce L.
2200 Brookside Drive
Roswell, GA 30076
Ph: 770-998-3524
Cell: 404-307-6203
Fax: 770-998-3502
[email protected]
34 Heritage
Hush Puppies
Lochlane
Thomas Dean
Alex Cannon
Warren, Chris
3603 Huntington Road
Greenville, NC 27858
Ph: 252-347-5867 (and Cell)
Fax: 252-353-4423
[email protected]
Bobby Jones Sportswear
Weakley, Robert “Bob”
4652 Riveredge Drive
Duluth, GA 30096
Ph: 770-448-3492
Cell: 770-335-6225
Fax: 770-448-3925
[email protected]
Samuelsohn, Ltd
Torino Belts
Pantherella Socks
Wender, Jack (Past President)
4216 Knob Oak Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
Wender, Mark
4305 Village Green Drive
Roswell, GA 30075
Ph: 770-552-0249
Fax: 770-552-0574
[email protected]
Eye.Bobs
Marcoliani Milano Hosery
Majestic/Ike Behar
Golden Bear
Mitch Shirt Co
Weaver, Robbe
1018 Madison Place Circle
Kernersville, NC 27284
Ph: 336-831-4521
Fax: 336-310-4008
[email protected]
Tommy Bahama
Webber, Peter J.
36 Rhodes Drive
Marietta, GA 30068
Ph: 770-973-6351
Cell: 770-335-3933
Fax: 770-509-7036
Fishman & Tobin, Fubu, Sean John,
Steve Harvey, Koman Sportswear, Paco,
M & M Sportswear, Longstreet
Wharam, Frank
6357 Dahlia Court
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Ph: 804-559-1060
Cell: 804-647-2642
Fax: 804-559-5750
[email protected]
Jimmy Sales Corporation
Wechsler,Don
65West55thStreet
NewYork,NY10019
Ph: 212-245-9664
Cell: 917-412-1331
Fax: 212-581-5351
[email protected]
MineApparel,Inc.
Wheeler, Jeffrey
37 Brown House Road
Stamford, CT 06902
Ph: 800-435-9008
Fax: 203-487-7490
[email protected]
Vinyard Vines
Weger, Scott A.
7781 First Place
Oakwood Village, OH 44146
Ph: 440-232-6700
Fax: 440-232-3311
[email protected]
Status Men’s Accessories
Williams, Linwood P.
1418 Inland Creek Way
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Ph: 843-884-2825
Cell: 843-412-2842
Fax: 843-849-1812
[email protected]
S. Cohen, USA
Williamson, W. Jaye
513 College Street
Oxford, NC 27565
Ph: 919-693-6195
Cell: 704-905-9811
[email protected]
jayewilliamson.com
Greg Peters
Jimmy Sales
Modena
Status
Wilson, Bob (Past President)
523 River Oaks Lane
Charlotte, NC 28226
Ph: 704-375-9568
Windram, Tom
283 Tait Terrace SE
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Cell: 407-234-3802
Fax: 941-391-5424
[email protected]
Southern Tide
Sandro Moscoloni
Tailor Vintage
Winston,David
24West 40th Street
5th Floor
NewYork,NY10018
Phone:919-403-6750
Fax:919-403-6760
[email protected]
PYA USA - Toscano
Wolstoncroft, Rod
6001 Woodridge Drive
Milford, OH 45150
Cell: 513-317-6442
Fax: 888-524-5023
[email protected]
The Hot Sox Company
Hanes
Spanx
-YYang, David
15 Triangle Boulevard
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Ph: 201-372-9000 Cell: 845-596-0391
Fax: 201-372-9212
[email protected]
Regal Wear
Ablanche
-ZZechiel, Scott
#1 Riverview Drive
Sewalls Point, FL 34996
Ph: 772-285-4809
Fax: 772-264-3333
[email protected]
RVH Neckwear
Izod
Calvin Klein
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Nautica
Inactive
Members
Crabtree, Eddie
301 Dear Creek Lane
Iron Wood County Club
Greenville NC 27858
Ph: 919-820-2539
[email protected]
Hensley, Randall
103 Stonebrook Drive
Blythewood, SC 29016
Ph: 803-786-9495
Hinton, III, Walter R.
3000 W. Sedgefield Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407-7313
Krajack, George
860-71 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
Ph: 704-210-8750
[email protected]
Heise, Robert D.
4625 Long Valley Road
Ph: 336-643-5008
Fax: 336-643-0102
Hubbard Company
Leed, Larry
17138 S. E. 117th Circle
Summerfield. FL 34491
Ph: 800-367-3626 ext. 257
Hm: 352-245-3637
Cell: 336-657-0089
Neely, Bill
116 N Mulberry Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Rice, Bobby
137 Shore Rush Drive
St Simons Island, GA 31522
Ph: 912-638-4556
Sinclair, Charles A.
107 Hermitage Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Ph: 803-359-4449 (and Fax)
Thompson, William F. A., Jr
4200 Harewood Road, N.E.
Suite 204
Washington, DC 20017-1511
Ph: 202-526-1109
Cell: 703-201-2665
Trogdon, Jim, Jr.
PO Box 38
Randleman, NC 27317
Ph: 1-800-762-8437
NC: 1-800-234-8437
Fax: 910-498-4000
May 2011
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Membership Roster
Inactive Members (cont)
Woodie, Joe T.
2222 Peachtree N Ct.
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Ph: 770-457-4629
Fax: 770-457-0640
[email protected]
Wilson, David
909 Brantley Street
Columbia, SC 29210
Zeidner, Neil
10044 NW 3rd Place
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Ph: 954-755-0726
Fax: 954-755-6335
Cell: 954-224-0355
[email protected]
Lifetime
Members
Stewart Anthony
Greg Ayers
* Al M. Bierman
* Charles Boiter
James E. Brennan
Carl Brotman
Lynda R. Carpenter
* George B. Colona, Sr.
* Bill Dear
Ken Eisenberg
* S. E. Esleeck, Jr.
Jim Forsyth
* John N. Frierson
* Ned Gallant
* Harley Gamble
George Garner
* Ernie Garrett
Jerry Goldstein
* Murray Harris
* Sam Harris
* J. W. Keels
Ed Kiser
George Krajack
* Zol Kutchei
Sid Lederman
* Jules Mandell
* John McCauley
Joe McGee
W. L. ‘Bo’ McMillan
Robert Miller
* Bob Millman
* Henry Mills
Roy S. Mitchell, Jr.
* Dean Moffitt
* W. E. Moon
Bill Mynatt
* Charles Neely
* James T. O’Neal, Jr.
* Stan Pearlman
* Norwood Pirkey
* Roy M. Reed
* Art Rimmer
* Howard C. Savitz
Frank Shane
Harry Sledge
* Lyle E. Slye
* Lee Starer
* Chester Taylor
* S. Jack Thompson
* Milton Thorn
* J. Allen Tison
Morton Turk
* Joe D. Turner
Jack Wender
Bob Wilson
* Dick Woods
* Wilson O. Woods
* Deceased Members
Quarter
Century Club
“dedicated to those men whose
dependability and activity during
the markets held by the Men’s
Apparel Club of the Carolinas, has
extended beyond the quarter of a
century”
R. J. Anthony
J. Stewart Anthony
Mack Austin
Brian J. Baron
Ed Barrett
Bob Benner
* Sam Bennett
* Fred Bergen
* Al M. Bierman
* Roy Blair
* C. D. Boiter
Stu Britton
Bruce Campbell
* Cyrus H. Campen
David Chiles
* J. T. Clyburn
* George B. Colona, Sr.
Larry Corell
Eddie Crabtree
Cliff Cunningham
* Bill Dear
T. J. Durham
Hugh Efird
Ken Eisenberg
* S. E. Esleeck, Jr.
Jim Ewing
* Ted Feldstein
* John N. Frierson
* Ned Gallant
* Harley Gamble
* Ken Game
George Garner
* Ernie Garrett
* Pearly Gates
* Abe Gepner
Romey Germino
* Manny Goldberg
Joe Goldman
Jerry Goldstein
Maurice Goldstein
* C. E. Graybill, Jr.
* C. E. Graybill, Sr.
John Griffin
* L. C. Guice, Jr.
Orman Haeberle
* Loyd Haile
* Ron Hall
* Jim Harbison
* Murray Harris
Jim Herring
Richard Herring
Jack Hester
John Hill
* Dick Hoffman
* Paul Houston
Danny Hughes
* Ed Humphries
* George Hunter
* William L. Jay
* W. B. ”Bill” Jennings
* Jerry Joffe
* Joe Karlick
* Peter Keene
Ed Kiser
* Bernard Kotzen
* Zol Kutchei
Alan Lebow
* Meyer Levine
* Harry Levy
Lee Lipsitz
* Charles Livingston
* Reggie Long
* Roy Manuel
* Jules Mandell
Andy Mayer
Robert Mayers
Louis Metaxa
* John McCauley
D. D. McDade, Jr.
Ken McDowell
Joe McGee
Bo McMillan
* Milton M. Meyer, Jr.
Robert Miller
* Robert Millman
Roy S. Mitchell, Jr.
* T. Z. “Buddy” Mitchell
* Dean Moffitt
Bob Moody
* W. E. Moon
David Moore
Bill Mynatt
* Charles Neely
Max Neely
* J. T. O’Neal, Jr.
J. T. O’Neal, III
Gary O’Malley
Joe B. Overfelt
* Stanley Pearlman
Allen Pharr
Mickey Phillips
* Norwood Pirkey
* Morris H. Price
Morris Prohovnik
* Roy M. Reed
Ken Reynolds
* David Riegelman
* Art H. Rimmer
Allen Rivkin
Jim Russell
* Howard C. Savitz
Frank Shane
Norman Sher
* Morton Silverstein
* Leon W. Simon, Jr.
Lewis S. “Buddy” Simon
Harry Sledge
* Sam Sorkin
* Sam Stapelman
* Lee Starer
Roger Stern
* Chester Taylor
* S. Jack Thompson
* Milton Thorn
Morton Turk
* Joe D. Turner
Don Wagstaff
Jack Wender
Bob Wilson
John Woods
* Wilson O. Woods
Past Presidents
of the Men’s
Apparel Club
“Always remembered
for their
dedicated service”
* Brick Waddell ............... 1940
* Wilson O. Woods ......... 1941
* George M. Kee ............. 1942
* R. H. Young .................. 1943
* Sam Harris ................... 1944
* W. J. Hays .................... 1945
* John O. Hatch .............. 1946
* Harry Doctor ................ 1947
* Cyrus H. Campen ......... 1948
* Morris Price ................. 1949
* Milton Thorn ................ 1950
* J. Allen Tison ............... 1951
* Roy E. Swartzberg ....... 1952
* William H. Kay .............. 1953
* J. Howard Lamb .......... 1954
* Murray R. Harris .......... 1955
* Roy M. Reed ................ 1956
* Lester Blum .................. 1957
* William B. Jennings, Jr. 1958
Frank A. Shane ............. 1959
* Zolman Kutchei ............ 1960
* Ernest C. Garrett .......... 1961
Carl Brotman ................ 1962
* John N. Frierson .......... 1963
* S. Jack Thompson ....... 1964
* Howard C. Savitz ......... 1965
* James T. O’Neal, Jr. .... 1966
* Joe D. Turner ............... 1967
* Lee Starer ..................... 1968
Jack Wender ................. 1969
* Victor Shaw, Jr. ............ 1970
J. Stewart Anthony ...... 1971
* Dean Moffitt ................. 1972
Morton Turk ................ 1973
Edwin D. Johnson, Jr. . 1974
* J. W. ‘Bill’ Dear ............ 1975
Harry A. Sledge, Jr. ...... 1976
James E. Brennan ......... 1977
Bob Wilson ................... 1978
* Bob Millman ................. 1979
Roy S. Mitchell, Jr. ...... 1980
Bill Mynatt .................... 1981
Ken Eisenberg .............. 1982
Ed Kiser ........................ 1983
* Stan Pearlman .............. 1984
Joe McGee ................... 1985
W. L. ‘Bo’ McMillan .... 1986
George Garner .............. 1987
Jerry Goldstein ............... 1988
George Krajack ............ 1989
Robert Miller ................ 1990
Greg Ayers ................... 1991
* Norwood Pirkey ........... 1992
* Charles Neely ............... 1993
Sid Lederman ............... 1994
Jim Forsyth .................. 1995
* Charles Boiter ............... 1996
Lynda R. Carpenter ...... 1997
John Hill ........................ 1998
Rob Pierce .................... 1999
Ken McDowell ............. 2000
Ken McDowell ............. 2001
Peter Lake .................... 2002
Peter Lake .................... 2003
Bob Massengill ............. 2004
Bob Massengill ............ 2005
Jeff Goodman .............. 2006
Jeff Goodman .............. 2007
Howard Liss................2008
Howard Liss................2009
* Deceased Members
In a
win-win
outcome,
there
is no
concession,
as both
people
walk away
from the
negotiation
feeling
gratified
that both
of them
got what they
wanted.
-Cherie Carter-Scott
Please Join Us August 2011 For
Our Spring 2012 Southern Clothing Market
at the Embassy Suites Hotel
On Sunday Evening
Enjoy Entertainment by Bobby Ryder!
Crooner and Saxophonist Extraordinaire
B
O
B
B
Y
R
Y
D
E
R
Sunday Evening
Dates are August 6, 7, 8, 2011
Optional Days on the 5th and 9th
Lunch for retailers and salesmen will be
served Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
from 12 Noon to 2 PM
Join us each evening in the atrium
for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
at the Manager’s Reception
from 6 PM to 8 PM
If you have questions, please contact the
show directors at 704-366-3654, or email
[email protected]

Vol 53 No 2 - Southern Clothing Market

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