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