The IFA is Please to Announce Expo 27

Join us in the “City that Never Sleeps,” Las Vegas, Nevada, as the International Formalwear Association proudly introduces all of the latest for Spring 2009. Mark your calendars for August 21 – 22 and plan to join us at the beautiful Las Vegas Hilton. We have a jam-packed two day agenda including a complimentary seminar series presented by Bob Barry of John Barry & Associates.    Bob’s first seminar will present fantastic new ideas on producing Low-cost, High-impact Advertising & Promotion Programs in your market. The ideas that Bob will share are certain to allow you to level the playing field or spring ahead of the competition in your local market. Bob’s second program entitled Attracting, Hiring and Training Top Sales Performers will provide attendees the necessary skills to recognize “Super Stars” in your marketplace and add them to your sales team. What better way to insure your success than to load your “bull pen” with the very best!   In addition, EXPO 27 will include two full days to tour the Exhibition Center, meeting with the industry’s leading vendors, including the latest in men’s formalwear, packaging, computer software, material handling, marketing materials and complimentary product lines, such as groomsmen’s gifts, invitations, menswear and much, much more! On Thursday evening the IFA will host a Cocktail Reception and Award Presentation, recognizing the industry leaders and those that have contributed to the ongoing vitality of our industry.   If you are a first-time attendee, the IFA Board of Directors conducts a special orientation to insure that you are familiar with both the IFA as an association and the EXPO. One of the greatest benefits of attending is the opportunity to network with some of the leading specialists in the country. A common comment we hear from attendees is the ideas that they have gathered while visiting with other specialists was worth the trip alone!   Enjoy Las Vegas! Vegas has evolved into a great family town with plenty to do for all ages. Bring your family and enjoy a Vegas show or one of the many entertainment venues. For those who attend MAGIC, the IFA Expo abuts this event, making it easy to participate in both industries’ biggest annual event.   Watch your mailbox . . . in the coming days registration materials will be distributed industry-wide, as all are invited to Las Vegas and Expo 27!      Join us in the “City that Never Sleeps,” Las Vegas, Nevada, as the International Formalwear Association proudly introduces all of the latest for Spring 2009. Mark your calendars for August 21 – 22 and plan to join us at the beautiful Las Vegas Hilton. We have a jam-packed two day agenda including a complimentary seminar series presented by Bob Barry of John Barry & Associates.    Bob’s first seminar will present fantastic new ideas on producing Low-cost, High-impact Advertising & Promotion Programs in your market. The ideas that Bob will share are certain to allow you to level the playing field or spring ahead of the competition in your local market. Bob’s second program entitled Attracting, Hiring and Training Top Sales Performers will provide attendees the necessary skills to recognize “Super Stars” in your marketplace and add them to your sales team. What better way to insure your success than to load your “bull pen” with the very best!   In addition, EXPO 27 will include two full days to tour the Exhibition Center, meeting with the industry’s leading vendors, including the latest in men’s formalwear, packaging, computer software, material handling, marketing materials and complimentary product lines, such as groomsmen’s gifts, invitations, menswear and much, much more! On Thursday evening the IFA will host a Cocktail Reception and Award Presentation, recognizing the industry leaders and those that have contributed to the ongoing vitality of our industry.   If you are a first-time attendee, the IFA Board of Directors conducts a special orientation to insure that you are familiar with both the IFA as an association and the EXPO. One of the greatest benefits of attending is the opportunity to network with some of the leading specialists in the country. A common comment we hear from attendees is the ideas that they have gathered while visiting with other specialists was worth the trip alone!   Enjoy Las Vegas! Vegas has evolved into a great family town with plenty to do for all ages. Bring your family and enjoy a Vegas show or one of the many entertainment venues. For those who attend MAGIC, the IFA Expo abuts this event, making it easy to participate in both industries’ biggest annual event.   Watch your mailbox . . . in the coming days registration materials will be distributed industry-wide, as all are invited to Las Vegas and Expo 27!

Expo 27: August 21 – 22, 2008

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Spring Deliveries

We asked the manufacturers how spring deliveries were going and about stock position. Here are a few of the answers. How are things looking with your new items? Comments can be sent to editor@formaltimes.com   CSS Chaplin Acceptance our new 'Zelente' accessory line has far exceeded our expectations.  We began shipping the first orders three weeks ago and just received another large shipment 10 days ago that is flying out the door.  More goods are expected to arrive next week and the following week.  These shipments should give us an excellent stock position on these new products.   Black Gold Our new lines are doing remarkably well. We are fielding calls on a daily basis for additional business. For the clients who got in early we expect to be complete within the next few weeks, with back-up stock for mid-April. We are taking new orders now for May delivery. Once again, colors have been the key to our success. Earth tones, and colors that coordinate with brown are the hottest right now. Speak with our dedicated support for our in-stock position. Larr Brio Larry Coates states :”We've delivered our Portofino Collection production orders that were placed in Oct. 07, 2 weeks ago. Much to the delight of our customers!  The orders were 99% complete. Our Animal Print were shipped complete also last week as promised for the start of Prom season. We, at Larr Brio, are planning really exciting new ideas for 09. I'm really thrilled to be in this industry at this time.”   AscotLLC Ascot is in a "Full Stock Position" as we begin to aggressively promote for new orders. With good to excellent stock position in all of the top sellers Ascot is ready for prom season.   Formal Wear International  We anticipate completing delivery of our advance orders for spring by first week of April.  Orders received in Jan, Feb, and March should be completed by April 25th. We also will have inventory on basics and Parisians black, brown, grey Premier Black and brown by April 25th. Any questions please call.       We asked the manufacturers how spring deliveries were going and about stock position. Here are a few of the answers. How are things looking with your new items? Comments can be sent to editor@formaltimes.com   CSS Chaplin Acceptance our new 'Zelente' accessory line has far exceeded our expectations.  We began shipping the first orders three weeks ago and just received another large shipment 10 days ago that is flying out the door.  More goods are expected to arrive next week and the following week.  These shipments should give us an excellent stock position on these new products.   Black Gold Our new lines are doing remarkably well. We are fielding calls on a daily basis for additional business. For the clients who got in early we expect to be complete within the next few weeks, with back-up stock for mid-April. We are taking new orders now for May delivery. Once again, colors have been the key to our success. Earth tones, and colors that coordinate with brown are the hottest right now. Speak with our dedicated support for our in-stock position. Larr Brio Larry Coates states :”We've delivered our Portofino Collection production orders that were placed in Oct. 07, 2 weeks ago. Much to the delight of our customers!  The orders were 99% complete. Our Animal Print were shipped complete also last week as promised for the start of Prom season. We, at Larr Brio, are planning really exciting new ideas for 09. I'm really thrilled to be in this industry at this time.”   AscotLLC Ascot is in a "Full Stock Position" as we begin to aggressively promote for new orders. With good to excellent stock position in all of the top sellers Ascot is ready for prom season.   Formal Wear International  We anticipate completing delivery of our advance orders for spring by first week of April.  Orders received in Jan, Feb, and March should be completed by April 25th. We also will have inventory on basics and Parisians black, brown, grey Premier Black and brown by April 25th. Any questions please call.

First Impression Training

Bob Barry of John Barry and Associates offers his expertise in working with your employees to give them the tools to succeed! Read on and send any comments to editor@formaltimes.com     When you walk into a restaurant, men’s store or any retail establishment you (sometimes subconsciously) size up the place and then size up the people. A big reason why you do business there, or why you do not, is due to your first impressions.   It is important for your salespeople to give a great first impression.   Ask your salespeople to walk into three or four retail stores and list what their impressions are of:   ·        Store layout ·        Store décor ·        Mannequins ·        Salespeople’s attitude ·        Salespeople’s appearance ·        Customer Service ·        Dressing rooms ·        Cleanliness ·        Organization ·        Etc.   We have found that a salesperson will be very critical of another store but often they are missing the same things in their own store.   This tool can prove very helpful.   Selling Your Customer   You are the company. Your customers may never meet the owner so they look to you to represent the company and give them (the customer) excellent service.   After working in over 600 formal wear operations from New York to Sydney, Australia, I can assure you of one thing—you make the difference. If a formal wear operator has good, well-trained people, they will succeed. Your owner understands this.   You must sell the people that walk through your doors. The majority of them are going to buy or rent formal wear from your store or from your competitor, so you must strive to meet their needs. Let them know from the first minute that you are interested in them and their business.  You are not a salesperson unless you sell.   To be able to sell effectively you must:   ·        Be fully conversant with store policy ·        Know all the styles offered and the proper times to wear each ·        Basic color coordination guidelines ·        Know how to get along with people: your supervisor, fellow employees and the customer    First impressions often sell the customer.   Some interesting items related to first impressions:   ·        Always put your best up front o       Face-to-face impression are formed with two to four minutes o       Telephone impressions are formed with fifteen to twenty seconds o       Impressions are formed by: (55%) nonverbal cues such as body position, posture, face and eyes, (38%) voice and (7%) words and content ·        Be a winner from the start o       Project confidence (people buy people) o       Focus on others, not on yourself o       Be enthusiastic and energetic o       Dress professionally o       Smile (be friendly and personable) o       Be a walking logo (be unique) ·        Treat everyone as a valued individual o       Discover something special about each person o       Display sincere interest with voice and behaviors o       Ask questions and listen to answers o       Avoid straying from the point (stay focused) o       Maintain good eye contact o       Support others in doing their best o       Express thanks/appreciation often ·        Begin building rapport immediately o       Match rhythm (pace and lead) o       Speak their language (not yours) o       Use encouragements (avoid “killers”) o       Use the name of the person (often) o       Be open o       Use positive nonverbal cues (close distance, smile, lean forward, good eye contact, pleasant voice) o       Listen 70% of the time; talk 30% of the time. Always avoid interrupting and anxious listening   If you start with a winning first impression, the customer will quickly be on your side and you can serve them well.   Qualities which separate the average employee from the outstanding one include:   ·        Enthusiasm: Like what you do and what you are selling ·        Initiative: Be a self-starter. Don’t wait to be told. Care enough. ·        Mental Flexibility: Be able to change your ideas with the changing times. ·        Good Taste Level: This gives the customer confidence in your judgment. ·        Even Temperament: No one but you cares that you got out of bed on the wrong side this morning. Don’t carry your personal gripes to work. ·        Leadership Ability: This will be a strong factor, if management is your future goal.    First Impressions - Summary:   First impressions sell. We must remember to:  Smile ·        The first 20 seconds are critical. Use each second well. ·        Project confidence ·        Be enthusiastic ·        Dress professionally ·        Be a good listener ·        Use the customer’s name ·        Be the authority ·        Treat each customer how you would like to be treated ·         Never forget express thanks!         Bob Barry of John Barry and Associates offers his expertise in working with your employees to give them the tools to succeed! Read on and send any comments to editor@formaltimes.com     When you walk into a restaurant, men’s store or any retail establishment you (sometimes subconsciously) size up the place and then size up the people. A big reason why you do business there, or why you do not, is due to your first impressions.   It is important for your salespeople to give a great first impression.   Ask your salespeople to walk into three or four retail stores and list what their impressions are of:   ·        Store layout ·        Store décor ·        Mannequins ·        Salespeople’s attitude ·        Salespeople’s appearance ·        Customer Service ·        Dressing rooms ·        Cleanliness ·        Organization ·        Etc.   We have found that a salesperson will be very critical of another store but often they are missing the same things in their own store.   This tool can prove very helpful.   Selling Your Customer   You are the company. Your customers may never meet the owner so they look to you to represent the company and give them (the customer) excellent service.   After working in over 600 formal wear operations from New York to Sydney, Australia, I can assure you of one thing—you make the difference. If a formal wear operator has good, well-trained people, they will succeed. Your owner understands this.   You must sell the people that walk through your doors. The majority of them are going to buy or rent formal wear from your store or from your competitor, so you must strive to meet their needs. Let them know from the first minute that you are interested in them and their business.  You are not a salesperson unless you sell.   To be able to sell effectively you must:   ·        Be fully conversant with store policy ·        Know all the styles offered and the proper times to wear each ·        Basic color coordination guidelines ·        Know how to get along with people: your supervisor, fellow employees and the customer    First impressions often sell the customer.   Some interesting items related to first impressions:   ·        Always put your best up front o       Face-to-face impression are formed with two to four minutes o       Telephone impressions are formed with fifteen to twenty seconds o       Impressions are formed by: (55%) nonverbal cues such as body position, posture, face and eyes, (38%) voice and (7%) words and content ·        Be a winner from the start o       Project confidence (people buy people) o       Focus on others, not on yourself o       Be enthusiastic and energetic o       Dress professionally o       Smile (be friendly and personable) o       Be a walking logo (be unique) ·        Treat everyone as a valued individual o       Discover something special about each person o       Display sincere interest with voice and behaviors o       Ask questions and listen to answers o       Avoid straying from the point (stay focused) o       Maintain good eye contact o       Support others in doing their best o       Express thanks/appreciation often ·        Begin building rapport immediately o       Match rhythm (pace and lead) o       Speak their language (not yours) o       Use encouragements (avoid “killers”) o       Use the name of the person (often) o       Be open o       Use positive nonverbal cues (close distance, smile, lean forward, good eye contact, pleasant voice) o       Listen 70% of the time; talk 30% of the time. Always avoid interrupting and anxious listening   If you start with a winning first impression, the customer will quickly be on your side and you can serve them well.   Qualities which separate the average employee from the outstanding one include:   ·        Enthusiasm: Like what you do and what you are selling ·        Initiative: Be a self-starter. Don’t wait to be told. Care enough. ·        Mental Flexibility: Be able to change your ideas with the changing times. ·        Good Taste Level: This gives the customer confidence in your judgment. ·        Even Temperament: No one but you cares that you got out of bed on the wrong side this morning. Don’t carry your personal gripes to work. ·        Leadership Ability: This will be a strong factor, if management is your future goal.    First Impressions - Summary:   First impressions sell. We must remember to:  Smile ·        The first 20 seconds are critical. Use each second well. ·        Project confidence ·        Be enthusiastic ·        Dress professionally ·        Be a good listener ·        Use the customer’s name ·        Be the authority ·        Treat each customer how you would like to be treated ·         Never forget express thanks!

Wanted to Buy

I AM LOOKING TO PURCHASE THE LORD WEST "ESTATES". BLACK PEAK LAPEL COAT & PANT.   CALL ROBERT  AT COLEMAN'S TUXEDOS  1-973-258-1948  RICHTUX@AOL.COM   ---------------------------------------------------- If anyone ever has a used heat seal machine to sell please contact me.  I often have customers looking for a back up machine or new comers looking for a deal. Debbie Schuster IPC-Tags, Ltd. debbie@ipc-tags.com www.ipc-tags.com Phn:  817-864-9433 or toll free 877-447-2824 Fax:  817-864-9444 or toll free 877-447-2894   ---------------------------------------------------------------   Wanted to purchase I am looking for Enchantment Pink Vests and Bow ties. Open back only. Bob Tuxedo Den. Phone 707 442 5915 or e-mail newbob7@aol.com   -----------------------------------------------------   Tuxedo Royale are looking for 5 different styles of coats in a variety of sizes.  Following is a brief description of each style and what sizes they are looking for.  If you have any questions please call Kevin at 416-798-7617 ext 307.   1.  ESTATE 3 Button Notch with Satin Edge Shadow Cord      Sizes      34 S           35 R          38 L             B 14       35 S           37 R          39 L             B 16      36 S                            43 L             B 18      37 S      38 S      39 S      41 S   2.  CHAPS CHESTER 1 Button Notch with Side Vents      Sizes      39 S  x 2           37 R  x 2                39 L  x 1              52 XL      41 S  x 1           39 R  x 2                44 L  x 3      43 S  x 1           41 R  x 4                54 L  x 1                              43 R  x 4                56 L  x 1                              44 R  x 4                              46 R  x 4                              52 R  x 1   3.  Black CHAPS Cross 3 Button      Size      44 R  x 2   4.  PERRY ELLIS El Cinco 5 Button Notch      Size      46 XL  x 1   5.  ECKO Contender Black with White Stripe      Sizes      36 S  x 1        38 R  x 1            44 L  x 1          41 XL  x 1         B 14  x 1       40 S  x 2        40 R  x 2            48 L  x 1                           43 R  x 2            50 L  x 1                           52 R  x 1                           Tuxedo Royale Toronto Canada Kevin 416-798-7617 ext 307     ---------------------------------------------------------------   I am looking for Red Herringbone Vests & Ties from Mel Howard. Dennis Schmidt Milroy's Tuxedos President/Owner 319-233-5222 Fax 319-235-7559         I AM LOOKING TO PURCHASE THE LORD WEST "ESTATES". BLACK PEAK LAPEL COAT & PANT.   CALL ROBERT  AT COLEMAN'S TUXEDOS  1-973-258-1948  RICHTUX@AOL.COM   ---------------------------------------------------- If anyone ever has a used heat seal machine to sell please contact me.  I often have customers looking for a back up machine or new comers looking for a deal. Debbie Schuster IPC-Tags, Ltd. debbie@ipc-tags.com www.ipc-tags.com Phn:  817-864-9433 or toll free 877-447-2824 Fax:  817-864-9444 or toll free 877-447-2894   ---------------------------------------------------------------   Wanted to purchase I am looking for Enchantment Pink Vests and Bow ties. Open back only. Bob Tuxedo Den. Phone 707 442 5915 or e-mail newbob7@aol.com   -----------------------------------------------------   Tuxedo Royale are looking for 5 different styles of coats in a variety of sizes.  Following is a brief description of each style and what sizes they are looking for.  If you have any questions please call Kevin at 416-798-7617 ext 307.   1.  ESTATE 3 Button Notch with Satin Edge Shadow Cord      Sizes      34 S           35 R          38 L             B 14       35 S           37 R          39 L             B 16      36 S                            43 L             B 18      37 S      38 S      39 S      41 S   2.  CHAPS CHESTER 1 Button Notch with Side Vents      Sizes      39 S  x 2           37 R  x 2                39 L  x 1              52 XL      41 S  x 1           39 R  x 2                44 L  x 3      43 S  x 1           41 R  x 4                54 L  x 1                              43 R  x 4                56 L  x 1                              44 R  x 4                              46 R  x 4                              52 R  x 1   3.  Black CHAPS Cross 3 Button      Size      44 R  x 2   4.  PERRY ELLIS El Cinco 5 Button Notch      Size      46 XL  x 1   5.  ECKO Contender Black with White Stripe      Sizes      36 S  x 1        38 R  x 1            44 L  x 1          41 XL  x 1         B 14  x 1       40 S  x 2        40 R  x 2            48 L  x 1                           43 R  x 2            50 L  x 1                           52 R  x 1                           Tuxedo Royale Toronto Canada Kevin 416-798-7617 ext 307     ---------------------------------------------------------------   I am looking for Red Herringbone Vests & Ties from Mel Howard. Dennis Schmidt Milroy's Tuxedos President/Owner 319-233-5222 Fax 319-235-7559

Offered For Sale

I have 150 pair of Lord West Style # 84100 Double Trap Square Toe Shoes (Formerly Claiborne) new in boxes @18.00. Also approximately 690 pair used - Make an offer. Approximately 60 each Tallia/Ascot Microfiber White w/Black Stripe and Black w/White Stripe Laydown Collar Shirts Like New $6.00 each   Lord West Heirloom Vest Program 12 colors $5.00 each Some new.   Contact: Matt Angelone 708-423-3530 matt@blacktietuxes.com   Sam Carlson President Black Tie Formalwear 708-423-3530 Fax 708-423-3533 sam@blacktietuxes.com   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   All Brand New Tallia Avanti Vest Collection: All Colors-Full Backs and open-backs, lots of boys, no ties only vests. Mens-$12.00 Boys- $6.00   Get them while they last…. Contact-Jim or Denell Carrow’s Formal Wear 800-699-9415  James P Carrow Carrow's Formal Wear 507-532-9415 507-537-1781 Fax   -------------------------------------------------------------------   Contact info- P. Corso 516-603-3288 approx 1000 units in the lot $10 each black single breasted  wool rental tuxedos 1 button,2 button,3 button,4 button,5 button full size scales 3boys to 60 After Six, Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren, Raffinatti, Oscar de La Renta, Jean Yves retail tuxedos lot 200 units $20 each --------------------------------------------------------   ·        Marcozzi – Carlo 5 button – black ·        After Six – black / white Celebration notch ·        Andrew Fezza – Red Monaco 2 button – Red ·        Raffinati Double Breasted Shawl – Black ·        Raffinati Double Breasted Peak – Black ·        Oscar DeLa Renta Dimensions 1 button shawl – Black ·        Oscar De La Renta Dimensions Double Breasted Shawl – Black ·        Pierre Cardin – 4 Silver Button Notch – Black ·        Ralph Lauren – 2 Button Peak – Black ·        Marcozzi – Retro Lapel 4 Button – Black ·        Marcozzi – Fly Front Lapel- Black SHIRTS Devin Michaels White Banded Collar Shirts – Poly Cotton- All Sizes. Devin Michaels Ivory Banded Collar Shirts –Poly Cotton - All Sizes. Vest & Ties ·        Bill Blass Legends Collection – All colors – Full Back Vest , ½ Back Vest, Bow Ties and Windsor Ties. All Sizes Available . Contact for quantities. ·        Desmond Chateau Collection – All colors – Full Back Vest, ½ Back Vest, Bow Ties and Windsor Ties. All Sizes Available. Contact for quantities. ·        Desmond Collection - All colors – Full Back Vest, ½ Back Vest, Bow Ties and Windsor Ties. All Sizes Available. Contact for quantities. ·        Atlantis Collection – All Colors – ½ Back Vests, Bow Ties and Windsor Ties. All Sizes Available. Contact for quantities. ·        Mel Howard International Collection – All Colors – ½ Back Vests, Bow Ties and Euro Ties. All Sizes available. Contact for quantities. ·        Tallia Cumber Vest Collection – All Colors – Ones size fits all Cumber Vest with matching bow ties. Like NEW! BEST OFFER!!!! Please Contact Jen Porter – President Tuxedo 586-264-3400 Ext. 206     I have 150 pair of Lord West Style # 84100 Double Trap Square Toe Shoes (Formerly Claiborne) new in boxes @18.00. Also approximately 690 pair used - Make an offer. Approximately 60 each Tallia/Ascot Microfiber White w/Black Stripe and Black w/White Stripe Laydown Collar Shirts Like New $6.00 each   Lord West Heirloom Vest Program 12 colors $5.00 each Some new.   Contact: Matt Angelone 708-423-3530 matt@blacktietuxes.com   Sam Carlson President Black Tie Formalwear 708-423-3530 Fax 708-423-3533 sam@blacktietuxes.com   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   All Brand New Tallia Avanti Vest Collection: All Colors-Full Backs and open-backs, lots of boys, no ties only vests. Mens-$12.00 Boys- $6.00   Get them while they last…. Contact-Jim or Denell Carrow’s Formal Wear 800-699-9415  James P Carrow Carrow's Formal Wear 507-532-9415 507-537-1781 Fax   -------------------------------------------------------------------   Contact info- P. Corso 516-603-3288 approx 1000 units in the lot $10 each black single breasted  wool rental tuxedos 1 button,2 button,3 button,4 button,5 button full size scales 3boys to 60 After Six, Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren, Raffinatti, Oscar de La Renta, Jean Yves retail tuxedos lot 200 units $20 each --------------------------------------------------------   ·        Marcozzi – Carlo 5 button – black ·        After Six – black / white Celebration notch ·        Andrew Fezza – Red Monaco 2 button – Red ·        Raffinati Double Breasted Shawl – Black ·        Raffinati Double Breasted Peak – Black ·        Oscar DeLa Renta Dimensions 1 button shawl – Black ·        Oscar De La Renta Dimensions Double Breasted Shawl – Black ·        Pierre Cardin – 4 Silver Button Notch – Black ·        Ralph Lauren – 2 Button Peak – Black ·        Marcozzi – Retro Lapel 4 Button – Black ·        Marcozzi – Fly Front Lapel- Black SHIRTS Devin Michaels White Banded Collar Shirts – Poly Cotton- All Sizes. Devin Michaels Ivory Banded Collar Shirts –Poly Cotton - All Sizes. Vest & Ties ·        Bill Blass Legends Collection – All colors – Full Back Vest , ½ Back Vest, Bow Ties and Windsor Ties. All Sizes Available . Contact for quantities. ·        Desmond Chateau Collection – All colors – Full Back Vest, ½ Back Vest, Bow Ties and Windsor Ties. All Sizes Available. Contact for quantities. ·        Desmond Collection - All colors – Full Back Vest, ½ Back Vest, Bow Ties and Windsor Ties. All Sizes Available. Contact for quantities. ·        Atlantis Collection – All Colors – ½ Back Vests, Bow Ties and Windsor Ties. All Sizes Available. Contact for quantities. ·        Mel Howard International Collection – All Colors – ½ Back Vests, Bow Ties and Euro Ties. All Sizes available. Contact for quantities. ·        Tallia Cumber Vest Collection – All Colors – Ones size fits all Cumber Vest with matching bow ties. Like NEW! BEST OFFER!!!! Please Contact Jen Porter – President Tuxedo 586-264-3400 Ext. 206

Membership Enrollment Form

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT FORM Enrollment Period: August 2008-July 2009 Join now for applicable dues plus $50 and receive membership through July 2009 COMPANY INFORMATION Company:_________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ City:__________________________ State:_________ Zip:________________ Country:________________________ Country Code:______________________ Telephone:_____________________ Fax:_______________________________ Email:___________________________________________________________ Website: __________________________________________________________ Main Contact:___________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________ MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY Supplier $499.00 ________ ___________________________________________ Specialist $149.00 ________ $149 for first two stores, plus $20 for each additional store with a cap of $649 Number of stores _______X $20= ________ _____________________To_t_a_l_$______________________ Wholesaler $ 249.00 ________ $249 for first location, plus $20 for each additional location with a cap of $649 Number of locations_____ X $20= ________ Total $________ COMPANY DESCRIPTION - __________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ List addtional locations for store locator. 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Please circle payment method: Check Enclosed VISA Mastercard Discover American Express Name on Card:______________________________________________________ Total Payment:____________________________ Credit Card #:___________________________________________________Expiration:_________ Signature:_______________________________________________________ City/Province ____________________________________________________ State/Country ____________________________ Zip/Postal Code __________ Membership Benefits Include: Supplier Membership- Discount on trade show booth prices, website listing on www.formalwear.org, Formal Times newsletter for up to 10 email addresses, admission to EXPO show floor for up to six people (any supplier with more than six attendees will pay $50 per additional person, which covers the cost of all events), admission to the Cocktail Party for up to six people and three free drink tickets for each, admission to any EXPO seminar for up to six people. Specialist/ Wholesaler Membership- Website listing for all paid locations, subscription to Formal Times newsletter, free use of classified section of Formal Times Newsletter for wants and offerings, admission to any regional show, admission to EXPO show floor for up to 2 people, admission to EXPO cocktail party for up to 2 people including 2 drink tickets per person), admission to EXPO IFA seminars for up to 2 people (additional passes may be purchased for $50 per pass covering all 3 of above events. Also additional drink tickets will be available for purchase at the cocktail party.) By completing this enrollment form, you are consenting to receive all fax/e-mail communications and advertisements sent by or on behalf of IFA, EXPO Management, EXPO contractors and service providers. Please complete and mail to: IFA 246 E. Main Street Galesburg, IL 61401 If paying by credit card, fax to: 309-342-5921 Questions? Call 309-721-5450   Thoughts for the Week   Many of our fears are tissue-paper-thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them. -Brendan Francis   "Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true." -Charles Dickens   MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT FORM Enrollment Period: August 2008-July 2009 Join now for applicable dues plus $50 and receive membership through July 2009 COMPANY INFORMATION Company:_________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ City:__________________________ State:_________ Zip:________________ Country:________________________ Country Code:______________________ Telephone:_____________________ Fax:_______________________________ Email:___________________________________________________________ Website: __________________________________________________________ Main Contact:___________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________ MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY Supplier $499.00 ________ ___________________________________________ Specialist $149.00 ________ $149 for first two stores, plus $20 for each additional store with a cap of $649 Number of stores _______X $20= ________ _____________________To_t_a_l_$______________________ Wholesaler $ 249.00 ________ $249 for first location, plus $20 for each additional location with a cap of $649 Number of locations_____ X $20= ________ Total $________ COMPANY DESCRIPTION - __________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ List addtional locations for store locator. Attach another sheet if necessary. 1. _________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________ _________ 3.__________________________________________________________________________________ DUES PAYMENT INFORMATION - Your payment will be processed upon receipt of enrollment form. Please circle payment method: Check Enclosed VISA Mastercard Discover American Express Name on Card:______________________________________________________ Total Payment:____________________________ Credit Card #:___________________________________________________Expiration:_________ Signature:_______________________________________________________ City/Province ____________________________________________________ State/Country ____________________________ Zip/Postal Code __________ Membership Benefits Include: Supplier Membership- Discount on trade show booth prices, website listing on www.formalwear.org, Formal Times newsletter for up to 10 email addresses, admission to EXPO show floor for up to six people (any supplier with more than six attendees will pay $50 per additional person, which covers the cost of all events), admission to the Cocktail Party for up to six people and three free drink tickets for each, admission to any EXPO seminar for up to six people. Specialist/ Wholesaler Membership- Website listing for all paid locations, subscription to Formal Times newsletter, free use of classified section of Formal Times Newsletter for wants and offerings, admission to any regional show, admission to EXPO show floor for up to 2 people, admission to EXPO cocktail party for up to 2 people including 2 drink tickets per person), admission to EXPO IFA seminars for up to 2 people (additional passes may be purchased for $50 per pass covering all 3 of above events. Also additional drink tickets will be available for purchase at the cocktail party.) By completing this enrollment form, you are consenting to receive all fax/e-mail communications and advertisements sent by or on behalf of IFA, EXPO Management, EXPO contractors and service providers. Please complete and mail to: IFA 246 E. Main Street Galesburg, IL 61401 If paying by credit card, fax to: 309-342-5921 Questions? Call 309-721-5450   Thoughts for the Week   Many of our fears are tissue-paper-thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them. -Brendan Francis   "Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true." -Charles Dickens

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