For research for the newsletter, I read many articles on customer service and am always watching for a new perspective. The other day I came across an article on dealing with angry, unhappy, dissatisfied customers. The focus of the article was diffusing the situation, but it made me think more about how it happened in the first place. Should you get good at handling customer complaints or better at placing check points along the way to eliminate problems from the start? What can we do to eliminate those Saturday afternoon angry panicked calls from a wedding party? Wouldn’t a set of checks and balances put carefully in place ahead of time save a great deal of aggravation?

One of the first check points to fend off problems is a quick phone call from a competent salesperson on your staff to the bridal couple 3-4 weeks before their wedding. This call provides you with opportunity to go over colors and styles for all the party members confirming any changes. Also, this offers the perfect time to go over who still needs to be fitted and who may be cancelled or replaced. Going over pick up information, store hours, etc; arms them with information to pass along to the rest of the group. Encourage them to let each participant know they need to try on their tuxedo in our store and bring along black socks if not provided on pick up day. When you are in advance of the date, a call can reassure them to make sure everything is on track in the weeks ahead.

Whether you use a computer to allocate stock or hand written cards, human error is always a factor and accuracy in recording or entering the correct information is imperative. Most software systems would catch odd entries, but not all of us depend on computers in this department and order cards need to be carefully inspected. This check point is the perfect opportunity to go over possible sizing errors. Should you really order the 54 coat 34 waist combinations? Sent in sizes challenge all of us, yet a little common sense at this point will probably save you later. Calling customer who sent the sizes and asking a few questions to get more accurate information many times will help both of you immensely. Most of this is routine, but goes so far in assuring they will remain satisfied customers.
Pick-up day can be hectic even on slower weeks, but one of your final check points can be the most important in getting them to try on the tuxedo. With your staff present to assist, it eliminates a myriad of problems. Strong friendly encouragement from your employees can persuade most guys of the value of this final fitting. Adjustments to accessories and emphasis on proper fit help heighten customer satisfaction. A quick friendly conversation with the groom highlighting this important time saver clarifies your commitment to service in his mind. Explain return options and store hours to keep that final contact with them effortless.

Dealing with angry dissatisfied customers is a retail fact of life, but prevention is the best policy. A small amount of time invested in working through a set of check points, will easily help balance the outcome in your favor! Let us know what you think editor@formaltimes.com.

For research for the newsletter, I read many articles on customer service and am always watching for a new perspective. The other day I came across an article on dealing with angry, unhappy, dissatisfied customers. The focus of the article was diffusing the situation, but it made me think more about how it happened in the first place. Should you get good at handling customer complaints or better at placing check points along the way to eliminate problems from the start? What can we do to eliminate those Saturday afternoon angry panicked calls from a wedding party? Wouldn’t a set of checks and balances put carefully in place ahead of time save a great deal of aggravation?

One of the first check points to fend off problems is a quick phone call from a competent salesperson on your staff to the bridal couple 3-4 weeks before their wedding. This call provides you with opportunity to go over colors and styles for all the party members confirming any changes. Also, this offers the perfect time to go over who still needs to be fitted and who may be cancelled or replaced. Going over pick up information, store hours, etc; arms them with information to pass along to the rest of the group. Encourage them to let each participant know they need to try on their tuxedo in our store and bring along black socks if not provided on pick up day. When you are in advance of the date, a call can reassure them to make sure everything is on track in the weeks ahead.

Whether you use a computer to allocate stock or hand written cards, human error is always a factor and accuracy in recording or entering the correct information is imperative. Most software systems would catch odd entries, but not all of us depend on computers in this department and order cards need to be carefully inspected. This check point is the perfect opportunity to go over possible sizing errors. Should you really order the 54 coat 34 waist combinations? Sent in sizes challenge all of us, yet a little common sense at this point will probably save you later. Calling customer who sent the sizes and asking a few questions to get more accurate information many times will help both of you immensely. Most of this is routine, but goes so far in assuring they will remain satisfied customers.
Pick-up day can be hectic even on slower weeks, but one of your final check points can be the most important in getting them to try on the tuxedo. With your staff present to assist, it eliminates a myriad of problems. Strong friendly encouragement from your employees can persuade most guys of the value of this final fitting. Adjustments to accessories and emphasis on proper fit help heighten customer satisfaction. A quick friendly conversation with the groom highlighting this important time saver clarifies your commitment to service in his mind. Explain return options and store hours to keep that final contact with them effortless.

Dealing with angry dissatisfied customers is a retail fact of life, but prevention is the best policy. A small amount of time invested in working through a set of check points, will easily help balance the outcome in your favor! Let us know what you think editor@formaltimes.com.

	Tux ‘n’ Tails of London England has received Britans most coveted Bridal Buyer award for 2009 Best Groomswear Retailer. Like an Oscar to the Hollywood elite this award is an example of a stellar performance!1
	Bridal Buyers awards are organized by Bridal Buyer magazine, the voice of British bridalwear industry. Read by retailers, designers, and manufacturers in the UK and beyond this bi-monthly publication is regarded as the definitive source of information on all aspects of the bridal industry.
	The award ceremony now in it’s 6th year is a key event in the British bridal industry calendar. With most of the awards being for the bridal side of the industry this honor holds special meaning for owner Laurence Swerner and his staff. To be chosen by your peers to be the best of the best is nothing short of perfect!

Laurence Swerner a long standing IFA member and past board member is the recipient of this prestigious honor. He attends Expo every year and always is very willing to share his insight on the industry from the other side of the pond. Tux N Tails is a 60 year old company with a simple vision if we make the customer look good, we look good….

The differences in style in the UK and the US can be picked up very quickly with a quick tour around their website www.tuxntails.co.uk It is always fascinating to see what will most likely head our way soon.
The terminology is very different, they call it morning tails we call it cutaway, they call it waistcoat we call it vest. It goes on from there. In the UK most grooms are married in morning dress.
Tux N Tails carries a great variety of styles. They have a division called Highland Hire that carries kilts and they offer hundreds of tartans to choose from. They have just added a new line of evening slim fit suits.
Tux N Tails has 6 locations and two have full service bridal. They have a limited number of dresses the girls can rent along with traditional purchases like in the US. The designs are much the same as here for the bridal. The International Formalwear Association sends heartfelt congratulations for a job well done!  It is great to know an IFA member is representing formalwear to the UK in such a top rate fashion!! 

	Tux ‘n’ Tails of London England has received Britans most coveted Bridal Buyer award for 2009 Best Groomswear Retailer. Like an Oscar to the Hollywood elite this award is an example of a stellar performance!1
	Bridal Buyers awards are organized by Bridal Buyer magazine, the voice of British bridalwear industry. Read by retailers, designers, and manufacturers in the UK and beyond this bi-monthly publication is regarded as the definitive source of information on all aspects of the bridal industry.
	The award ceremony now in it’s 6th year is a key event in the British bridal industry calendar. With most of the awards being for the bridal side of the industry this honor holds special meaning for owner Laurence Swerner and his staff. To be chosen by your peers to be the best of the best is nothing short of perfect!

Laurence Swerner a long standing IFA member and past board member is the recipient of this prestigious honor. He attends Expo every year and always is very willing to share his insight on the industry from the other side of the pond. Tux N Tails is a 60 year old company with a simple vision if we make the customer look good, we look good….

The differences in style in the UK and the US can be picked up very quickly with a quick tour around their website www.tuxntails.co.uk It is always fascinating to see what will most likely head our way soon.
The terminology is very different, they call it morning tails we call it cutaway, they call it waistcoat we call it vest. It goes on from there. In the UK most grooms are married in morning dress.
Tux N Tails carries a great variety of styles. They have a division called Highland Hire that carries kilts and they offer hundreds of tartans to choose from. They have just added a new line of evening slim fit suits.
Tux N Tails has 6 locations and two have full service bridal. They have a limited number of dresses the girls can rent along with traditional purchases like in the US. The designs are much the same as here for the bridal. The International Formalwear Association sends heartfelt congratulations for a job well done!  It is great to know an IFA member is representing formalwear to the UK in such a top rate fashion!! 

If there is one common theme to this recession, it’s that few businesses escaped untouched. Our industry is no different, we have seen so many buyouts and mergers it is hard to keep track of who all the players in the formal wear game of life are anymore!! Small and large operators alike are cutting back and putting more work on fewer shoulders, buying less and paddling up uncertain waters. Even if your business suffered very little direct impact, chances are pretty good your employees are being affected in some way at home. Stress levels run high when family members have to worry about job security, shrinking 401K’s, and media hype of doom and gloom. Bottom line`nearly all businesses are now battling some form of “economic fatigue” within their forces.

Economic fatigue manifests itself at lower levels like innovation, productivity and morale. Just because a member of your staff is relieved to have a job doesn’t mean they are firing on all cylinders. It has been a long downward spiral to where we are currently at financially, so the recovery will most likely not come in the form of a quick miracle.
So, how can you realign your workforce? How do you reinsert vitality while still being truthful about the unknowns that lie ahead? And how do you retain your high potentials or power people who may right now be searching for fresh opportunities?

While it’s not clear cut, there are some key strategies that can help you to bolster your team during this transitional time.

Continue to provide frequent and honest communication.

Research shows employees want a partnership with their employers. They believe they have a great role in the success of the company, as the company has in them. Share your thoughts about what is anticipated or planned for 2010. It ‘s not about offering rose colored projections;it is about respecting the contributions of your employees and showing them they are part of the solution!

Rally your employees around your mission.

Redirect concern for the unknown toward passion for what your company does, how it does it, and mostly how it does it better than your competition! Pass along customer comments on service from staff members and make everyone feel a part of each success.

Put development back on the table.

This is particularly critical for the young teen/20’s group. These generation Y’s are always trolling for new opportunities and new learning experiences and will look elsewhere if they can’t find them behind your doors.
Development doesn’t have to be new stores or complete overhauls; it can be a much smaller yet rewarding scale. What ideas could your production staff offer to improve your system? How would your staff lay out your showroom given the opportunity? What input is available to you yet untapped? No one feels more necessary than when an idea of theirs is put to use!

Don’t forget about recognition~ formal and informal.

Nothing rounds out jagged edges like well earned recognition. If your “employee of the month” programs got waylaid by other concerns, bring them back. The size and scope of your programs matter far less than whether you consistently reinforce them. Whether your program focuses on a plaque on the wall or bonus contests etc….bring a little more light to it!

Prioritize.

With fewer workers and more duties being placed upon less staff, many are throwing everything they’ve got on the table; new strategies, lean initiatives and redoubled efforts. These are certainly important, but a rapid succession of projects can feel overwhelming to an already overworked staff. List your priorities and ensure managers are on top of staff member workloads.

Rally your team around community involvement.

Helping your staff to look beyond themselves and assist others in need can lessen personal anxiety. Food pantries, homeless shelters, “adopt a school” and other programs in your area can always use your help. Theatre groups would love to receive donated merchandise. These and many more would love to be the recipient of a great moral boosting program that the whole staff can do together.

Laugh a little. Come together. Interject lightness.

Comic relief goes a long way. Why not pull together an employee pot-luck or outing. A comedy club, or a beer after work. It doesn’t take very much to generate a little relief, and shared laughter goes a long way to relieving that stress.

Keeping your staff working together as a unit makes everyone happy when productivity is at its best. They are happy, you are happy, and the work is getting done. What more could you ask for???? Let us know what ideas you have for boosting moral? editor@formaltimes.com

If there is one common theme to this recession, it’s that few businesses escaped untouched. Our industry is no different, we have seen so many buyouts and mergers it is hard to keep track of who all the players in the formal wear game of life are anymore!! Small and large operators alike are cutting back and putting more work on fewer shoulders, buying less and paddling up uncertain waters. Even if your business suffered very little direct impact, chances are pretty good your employees are being affected in some way at home. Stress levels run high when family members have to worry about job security, shrinking 401K’s, and media hype of doom and gloom. Bottom line`nearly all businesses are now battling some form of “economic fatigue” within their forces.

Economic fatigue manifests itself at lower levels like innovation, productivity and morale. Just because a member of your staff is relieved to have a job doesn’t mean they are firing on all cylinders. It has been a long downward spiral to where we are currently at financially, so the recovery will most likely not come in the form of a quick miracle.
So, how can you realign your workforce? How do you reinsert vitality while still being truthful about the unknowns that lie ahead? And how do you retain your high potentials or power people who may right now be searching for fresh opportunities?

While it’s not clear cut, there are some key strategies that can help you to bolster your team during this transitional time.

Continue to provide frequent and honest communication.

Research shows employees want a partnership with their employers. They believe they have a great role in the success of the company, as the company has in them. Share your thoughts about what is anticipated or planned for 2010. It ‘s not about offering rose colored projections;it is about respecting the contributions of your employees and showing them they are part of the solution!

Rally your employees around your mission.

Redirect concern for the unknown toward passion for what your company does, how it does it, and mostly how it does it better than your competition! Pass along customer comments on service from staff members and make everyone feel a part of each success.

Put development back on the table.

This is particularly critical for the young teen/20’s group. These generation Y’s are always trolling for new opportunities and new learning experiences and will look elsewhere if they can’t find them behind your doors.
Development doesn’t have to be new stores or complete overhauls; it can be a much smaller yet rewarding scale. What ideas could your production staff offer to improve your system? How would your staff lay out your showroom given the opportunity? What input is available to you yet untapped? No one feels more necessary than when an idea of theirs is put to use!

Don’t forget about recognition~ formal and informal.

Nothing rounds out jagged edges like well earned recognition. If your “employee of the month” programs got waylaid by other concerns, bring them back. The size and scope of your programs matter far less than whether you consistently reinforce them. Whether your program focuses on a plaque on the wall or bonus contests etc….bring a little more light to it!

Prioritize.

With fewer workers and more duties being placed upon less staff, many are throwing everything they’ve got on the table; new strategies, lean initiatives and redoubled efforts. These are certainly important, but a rapid succession of projects can feel overwhelming to an already overworked staff. List your priorities and ensure managers are on top of staff member workloads.

Rally your team around community involvement.

Helping your staff to look beyond themselves and assist others in need can lessen personal anxiety. Food pantries, homeless shelters, “adopt a school” and other programs in your area can always use your help. Theatre groups would love to receive donated merchandise. These and many more would love to be the recipient of a great moral boosting program that the whole staff can do together.

Laugh a little. Come together. Interject lightness.

Comic relief goes a long way. Why not pull together an employee pot-luck or outing. A comedy club, or a beer after work. It doesn’t take very much to generate a little relief, and shared laughter goes a long way to relieving that stress.

Keeping your staff working together as a unit makes everyone happy when productivity is at its best. They are happy, you are happy, and the work is getting done. What more could you ask for???? Let us know what ideas you have for boosting moral? editor@formaltimes.com

In the last issue we reported on what was selling well for the manufacturers. I inadvertently left one of them out and for that I apologize. 

FLOW reports on what is doing well for them:
Chaps

Selling Black Shadow with major wholesale backup
Also Black Laredo with w/s backup and White Laredo with west coast backup
Lauren

All three coats have sold with major w/s backup for all: Dream which is the Peak and Visions which is a notch; both coats are two btn with side vents and faille lapels along with the one btn Shawl-the Intrigue.

Calvin Klein

Both shawl new coats are selling: Supreme-one btn framed edge shawl and Allure-shawl 2 btn DB; both with major w/s backup
Also new orders on last year carryovers in the Grey Legend and Concord stripe

FLOW continues to get new customers in their Lauren line of accessories called Vineyards. Many customers who purchased last year have added additional colors. Many say that the color selection offered is the best that is out there.

In the last issue we reported on what was selling well for the manufacturers. I inadvertently left one of them out and for that I apologize. 

FLOW reports on what is doing well for them:
Chaps

Selling Black Shadow with major wholesale backup
Also Black Laredo with w/s backup and White Laredo with west coast backup
Lauren

All three coats have sold with major w/s backup for all: Dream which is the Peak and Visions which is a notch; both coats are two btn with side vents and faille lapels along with the one btn Shawl-the Intrigue.

Calvin Klein

Both shawl new coats are selling: Supreme-one btn framed edge shawl and Allure-shawl 2 btn DB; both with major w/s backup
Also new orders on last year carryovers in the Grey Legend and Concord stripe

FLOW continues to get new customers in their Lauren line of accessories called Vineyards. Many customers who purchased last year have added additional colors. Many say that the color selection offered is the best that is out there.

Looking to buy:
• “Starwood” by Ralph Lauren - coat and pants
• “Concord” By Calvin Klein - coat and pants

Looking to sell:
• Black FUBU Shadow Stripe 4B coats
• Black “X.S.” coats by After Six
• Black 4B “Luna” by Andrew Fezza
• Black “Southbridge” by Perry Ellis
• Black “Crossroads” 4B by Chaps RL
• Black 4B Notch by After Six
• Black “Eiffel” 3B by Andrew Fezza
• Freedom FB Vest Collection (17 colors w/ long ties)
• Herringbone FB Vest Collection (20 colors w/ long ties)
• White “LaVida” 4B by After Six

Cash or trade. Email me for quantities and pricing
Bryon Hanawalt
Tom’s Formalwear
bryon@tomsformalwear.com
(405) 681-0309 office
(405) 681-0365 fax

Offered For Sale by Trish’s Formal Affair
Oscar de la Renta Contour I 2Btn Coats All in Very Good Condition $25 a Coat or $20 each to take all!

$15 backless vest with bow tie (if avail) $10 each set to take all!
"Freedom"
"Citi Lites"
"Versailles"
"Sunsets"(All Backless) various colors.

Call for complete scales and further information:
985-543-0043 Ask for Trish
Thank You So Much!

For Sale Tuxedos By Lee
Style # if coats Price Condition
Black mandarin waist 30 coats $400 Good
Black Claiborne citiscape 37” 3 button 45 coats $900 Good
White Claiborne Notch 3 button 50 coats $400 Poor
White Claiborne Notch 5 button 65 coats $900 Good
White Claiborne Notch 36” 5 button 45 coats $600 Ok
White Lord West Notch Tail 30 coats $600 OK
White pants to match above coats 40 pants $400 OK
All above whites are c-itoh material

Have some colors available in the Raffinati shirts. Call for price.
Buyer pays for shipping. Questions or to order contact Lee at Tuxedos by Lee
tuxbylee@comcast.net or 801.916.3077

Bunny Tuxedo offers For Sale:
Tuxedos & matching accessories:
Black Double Breasted Jackets (shawl & notch)
Silver Spirit Jackets, Tail coats, pants, cummerbunds and bow ties
White Avante Shawl Double Breasted Jackets & Tail Coats
White Toulon Jackets & Tail Coats
White Shantung Dinner Jackets

Vest and Tie collections:
Celebrity Paisley full back vest, bow ties, and cravats in Black, White, Silver, Champagne, Sage, Heather, & Desert Blue
Fusion full back vest and bow ties (these are the original Fusion vests with the square pattern, not solid like the current fusion styles) in Black, White, Silver, Asphalt , & Red
Double take full back and backless vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White, Sunlight, Taupe, Red, Ocean Blue, Plum, & Hunter
Phaze full back vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Platinum, Gold, Burgundy, & Eggplant
Silhouette high cut vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White (Silver), Gold, Hunter, Burgundy, Navy
Renesance Paisley vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Red, Silver & Gold, Burgundy & Gold, Navy & Gold, Hunter & Gold, Purple & Gold
Genesis Paisley low cut vests in Black, White, White w/ Black trim, Black & White, Charcoal, Kelly Green, Royal Blue, Azalea, Peach, Purple, & Teal

All Styles can be viewed at http://www.bunnytuxedos.com/html/discontinued.html

Thanks,
Stacey Nelson
Bunny Tuxedos
3956 30th Street SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 538-1760
www.bunnytuxedos.com
customerservice@bunnytuxedos.com

Elegant Penguin has the following items for sale. Store operators can contact Israel Wiggins for information and purchase:

Israel Wiggins
Elegant Penguin
363 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
408-294-3311

J&L Formalwear is looking to buy:

WANTED -- IVORY 2 BUTTON NOTCH JACKETS-- FWI LOOKING FOR FULL RUN

OFFERED FOR SALE -- IYORY LORD WEST SHAWL TAILS --1BUTTON SHAWLS GOOD RUNS OF BOTH ALSO HAVE MATCHING PANTS
CALL SAL 504-340-4544 J&L FORMAL

Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales is looking to buy: I’m looking to buy some Lord West Crown Collection Subtle Stripe pants in good condition.

Rick Merlo
Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales
rcmerlo@merloformals.com

Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal offers for sale: I have available New White Tail Coats (Notch). Call for size range and price.

Sal
Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal
26459 Ynez Rd
Temecula, Ca
(951) 296-5885

Wanted to Buy:
We need Black Peak Tails in all sizes 100 percent wool and the designer name is not important. They can email me at asbrocca4@aol.com or call anytime at 602 299-1743 or 602 957-0089 and ask for Rose or Angelo

Ducky’s Formal Wear Need Wholesale Backup or Inventory to Purchase
Lord West’s Chaps 3 Button Charcoal Barrington. Looking for wholesale backup or inventory to purchase. Please contact Steve or Cathy at Ducky’s Formal Wear Moline, IL 309-797-9889

Wanted to Buy: Elly's Formal Wear, Kihei, Maui, HI
PERRY ELLIS AMERICA CHAMPAGNE TUXEDO!!
We are in need of any and all sizes (both mens and boys) of the Perry Ellis America 2 button Notch Champagne Tuxedo. With matching pants and if possible, the tan Perry Ellis square toe shoes. We'd prefer in good condition and no damages. Please email info@ellysformalwear.com or terri@ellysformalwear.com if you have these items. Thank you!

For Sale: Elly's Formal Wear in Kihei, Maui, HI
We are looking to down size our inventory styles.
We have the OSCAR DE LA RENTA RENAISSANCE I black 2 button Notch tuxedo coats available.
We also have the AFTER SIX 4 BUTTON NOTCH black tuxedo coats.

Please email for inventory sheets or sizes. Special wholesale rates and discounts if you buy all.
Email info@ellysformalwear.com or terri@ellysformalwear.com  
Thank you!

Jim Venturini Offered For Sale Our complete inventory is for sale.

1 button notch various manufacturers - 169 coats
2 button notch various manufacturers - 150 coats
3 button notch various manufacturers - 136 coats
Black Cannes - 105
Black Appollo - 17
4 Button Glory - 94
Black FUBU Stratus - 119
Claiborne Citiedge - 81
LW Black 3-button suit - 46
2-button Lora Piana - 71
Black Ecko Chalk Stripe - 106
Black Ecko Extreme (short coat)- 42
Black Ecko Extreme - 31
Black Mirage - 89
Perry Ellis Hartford - 85
Perry Ellis Vision - 139
Pinstripe Corleone - 86
LW Savvi 3-button - 91
Perry Ellis Republic Champagne - 19
Chocolate Parisian - 77
Platinum Grey Chaps Barrington - 56
White FUBU Stratus - 70
White Ecko Chalk Stripe - 66
White Ecko Extreme (short coat) - 30
White Ecko Extreme - 20
White Mirage - 57
White Cannes - 51
White Appollo - 41
FWI White 3 button - 76
Ivory Cannes - 45
Ivory Appollo - 17
Ivory Ecko Extreme (short coat)- 18
Ivory Ecko Extreme - 18
FWI Ivory Mystique - 59

Pants, accessories, shirts and shoes available!
Call Jim at 262-705-4756 for price and details

Jim Venturini
URSAVVI Inc.
Dba.:Savvi Formalwear
7645 Pershing Blvd.
Kenosha, WI 53142
office: 262-694-6077
fax: 262-694-6290
cell: 262-705-4256

408-294-3223 Fax
www.tuxedofashions.com

Looking to buy:
• “Starwood” by Ralph Lauren - coat and pants
• “Concord” By Calvin Klein - coat and pants

Looking to sell:
• Black FUBU Shadow Stripe 4B coats
• Black “X.S.” coats by After Six
• Black 4B “Luna” by Andrew Fezza
• Black “Southbridge” by Perry Ellis
• Black “Crossroads” 4B by Chaps RL
• Black 4B Notch by After Six
• Black “Eiffel” 3B by Andrew Fezza
• Freedom FB Vest Collection (17 colors w/ long ties)
• Herringbone FB Vest Collection (20 colors w/ long ties)
• White “LaVida” 4B by After Six

Cash or trade. Email me for quantities and pricing
Bryon Hanawalt
Tom’s Formalwear
bryon@tomsformalwear.com
(405) 681-0309 office
(405) 681-0365 fax

Offered For Sale by Trish’s Formal Affair
Oscar de la Renta Contour I 2Btn Coats All in Very Good Condition $25 a Coat or $20 each to take all!

$15 backless vest with bow tie (if avail) $10 each set to take all!
"Freedom"
"Citi Lites"
"Versailles"
"Sunsets"(All Backless) various colors.

Call for complete scales and further information:
985-543-0043 Ask for Trish
Thank You So Much!

For Sale Tuxedos By Lee
Style # if coats Price Condition
Black mandarin waist 30 coats $400 Good
Black Claiborne citiscape 37” 3 button 45 coats $900 Good
White Claiborne Notch 3 button 50 coats $400 Poor
White Claiborne Notch 5 button 65 coats $900 Good
White Claiborne Notch 36” 5 button 45 coats $600 Ok
White Lord West Notch Tail 30 coats $600 OK
White pants to match above coats 40 pants $400 OK
All above whites are c-itoh material

Have some colors available in the Raffinati shirts. Call for price.
Buyer pays for shipping. Questions or to order contact Lee at Tuxedos by Lee
tuxbylee@comcast.net or 801.916.3077

Bunny Tuxedo offers For Sale:
Tuxedos & matching accessories:
Black Double Breasted Jackets (shawl & notch)
Silver Spirit Jackets, Tail coats, pants, cummerbunds and bow ties
White Avante Shawl Double Breasted Jackets & Tail Coats
White Toulon Jackets & Tail Coats
White Shantung Dinner Jackets

Vest and Tie collections:
Celebrity Paisley full back vest, bow ties, and cravats in Black, White, Silver, Champagne, Sage, Heather, & Desert Blue
Fusion full back vest and bow ties (these are the original Fusion vests with the square pattern, not solid like the current fusion styles) in Black, White, Silver, Asphalt , & Red
Double take full back and backless vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White, Sunlight, Taupe, Red, Ocean Blue, Plum, & Hunter
Phaze full back vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Platinum, Gold, Burgundy, & Eggplant
Silhouette high cut vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White (Silver), Gold, Hunter, Burgundy, Navy
Renesance Paisley vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Red, Silver & Gold, Burgundy & Gold, Navy & Gold, Hunter & Gold, Purple & Gold
Genesis Paisley low cut vests in Black, White, White w/ Black trim, Black & White, Charcoal, Kelly Green, Royal Blue, Azalea, Peach, Purple, & Teal

All Styles can be viewed at http://www.bunnytuxedos.com/html/discontinued.html

Thanks,
Stacey Nelson
Bunny Tuxedos
3956 30th Street SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 538-1760
www.bunnytuxedos.com
customerservice@bunnytuxedos.com

Elegant Penguin has the following items for sale. Store operators can contact Israel Wiggins for information and purchase:

Israel Wiggins
Elegant Penguin
363 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
408-294-3311

J&L Formalwear is looking to buy:

WANTED -- IVORY 2 BUTTON NOTCH JACKETS-- FWI LOOKING FOR FULL RUN

OFFERED FOR SALE -- IYORY LORD WEST SHAWL TAILS --1BUTTON SHAWLS GOOD RUNS OF BOTH ALSO HAVE MATCHING PANTS
CALL SAL 504-340-4544 J&L FORMAL

Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales is looking to buy: I’m looking to buy some Lord West Crown Collection Subtle Stripe pants in good condition.

Rick Merlo
Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales
rcmerlo@merloformals.com

Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal offers for sale: I have available New White Tail Coats (Notch). Call for size range and price.

Sal
Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal
26459 Ynez Rd
Temecula, Ca
(951) 296-5885

Wanted to Buy:
We need Black Peak Tails in all sizes 100 percent wool and the designer name is not important. They can email me at asbrocca4@aol.com or call anytime at 602 299-1743 or 602 957-0089 and ask for Rose or Angelo

Ducky’s Formal Wear Need Wholesale Backup or Inventory to Purchase
Lord West’s Chaps 3 Button Charcoal Barrington. Looking for wholesale backup or inventory to purchase. Please contact Steve or Cathy at Ducky’s Formal Wear Moline, IL 309-797-9889

Wanted to Buy: Elly's Formal Wear, Kihei, Maui, HI
PERRY ELLIS AMERICA CHAMPAGNE TUXEDO!!
We are in need of any and all sizes (both mens and boys) of the Perry Ellis America 2 button Notch Champagne Tuxedo. With matching pants and if possible, the tan Perry Ellis square toe shoes. We'd prefer in good condition and no damages. Please email info@ellysformalwear.com or terri@ellysformalwear.com if you have these items. Thank you!

For Sale: Elly's Formal Wear in Kihei, Maui, HI
We are looking to down size our inventory styles.
We have the OSCAR DE LA RENTA RENAISSANCE I black 2 button Notch tuxedo coats available.
We also have the AFTER SIX 4 BUTTON NOTCH black tuxedo coats.

Please email for inventory sheets or sizes. Special wholesale rates and discounts if you buy all.
Email info@ellysformalwear.com or terri@ellysformalwear.com  
Thank you!

Jim Venturini Offered For Sale Our complete inventory is for sale.

1 button notch various manufacturers - 169 coats
2 button notch various manufacturers - 150 coats
3 button notch various manufacturers - 136 coats
Black Cannes - 105
Black Appollo - 17
4 Button Glory - 94
Black FUBU Stratus - 119
Claiborne Citiedge - 81
LW Black 3-button suit - 46
2-button Lora Piana - 71
Black Ecko Chalk Stripe - 106
Black Ecko Extreme (short coat)- 42
Black Ecko Extreme - 31
Black Mirage - 89
Perry Ellis Hartford - 85
Perry Ellis Vision - 139
Pinstripe Corleone - 86
LW Savvi 3-button - 91
Perry Ellis Republic Champagne - 19
Chocolate Parisian - 77
Platinum Grey Chaps Barrington - 56
White FUBU Stratus - 70
White Ecko Chalk Stripe - 66
White Ecko Extreme (short coat) - 30
White Ecko Extreme - 20
White Mirage - 57
White Cannes - 51
White Appollo - 41
FWI White 3 button - 76
Ivory Cannes - 45
Ivory Appollo - 17
Ivory Ecko Extreme (short coat)- 18
Ivory Ecko Extreme - 18
FWI Ivory Mystique - 59

Pants, accessories, shirts and shoes available!
Call Jim at 262-705-4756 for price and details

Jim Venturini
URSAVVI Inc.
Dba.:Savvi Formalwear
7645 Pershing Blvd.
Kenosha, WI 53142
office: 262-694-6077
fax: 262-694-6290
cell: 262-705-4256

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www.tuxedofashions.com

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~Thorton Wilder~
“The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same!” ~Carlos Casteneda~

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~Thorton Wilder~
“The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same!” ~Carlos Casteneda~

The opinions expressed by the authors do not reflect necessarily of the Association of  International Formalwear, its officials, directors or personnel. Each author is the unique person in charge of her or his content.

The opinions expressed by the authors do not reflect necessarily of the Association of  International Formalwear, its officials, directors or personnel. Each author is the unique person in charge of her or his content.