July 31, 2010 Edition
 

Expo 29 is Fast Approaching!

We have had great response from attendees on the approaching convention. We are welcoming many new faces from near and far. The hotel deadline has been extended. If you have not yet made your plans please do! It is a great chance to not only see the latest products, but the chance to share ideas and reconnect with old friends is priceless. This years new partnership with Las Vegas The Market bridal show offers expanded oppurtunities to see vendors unique to the bridal industry that also cross over into ours.  Your Expo admission will give you access to all of the vendors from both shows!

Hotel Deadline extended to August 20th!

EXPO29 promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Dozens of top-of-the-line exhibitors, all in one space, and MORE! This year there are more NEW reasons to attend EXPO29 than ever!

NEW! IFA Expo will be collocating with Las Vegas The Market- Bridal, Formal and Prom Show, giving you access to exhibitors carrying a variety of additional products.

NEW! A THREE Day show! More days means more show floor hours, which translates to more time to tour the floor and to network with your colleagues.

NEW! Located this year in the Rio All Suite Resort! With over 2,500 spacious guest suites, conveniently stay directly in the same location as the Expo.

Other exciting features of this year’s IFA EXPO:
• Special orientation for specialists attending the EXPO for the first-time.
• Educational sessions focused on increasing your bottom line.
• IFA Membership Meeting, where the business of the industry gets done.
• The Annual Cocktail Party & Awards Ceremony, the industry’s premier social networking event.

Educational Seminar Topics

Creating Your Company Culture with Nancy Haboush
Every company has a 'culture.' Whether you created it on purpose or it happened without intention, it exists. In this session we'll explore the different company cultures that have been created. How do you create the one you want? What does it take to sustain your culture and how do you make the shift if you don't like the culture you have! As a leader, you stand in a unique position to define and direct your culture. As an employee, you have the ability to influence the culture and help your company attract great talent.

Tuxedo and Bridal Profit with Bob Barry & Associates
Learn the best bridal and tuxedo best practices for building Volume and Profit. These have been collected from over 5 million miles of traveling - working in over 1000 stores-worldwide. Do not miss this opportunity to bring home solid results driven ideas and programs

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 11, 2010
12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. IFA Membership Meeting
12:45 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. First Time Attendee Meeting
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open

Sunday, September 12, 2010
8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. Education Program
10:00a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Cocktail Party & Awards Ceremony
(Black tie recommended)

Monday, September 13, 2010
8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. Education Program
10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EXPO 29.

Expo 29 is Fast Approaching!

We have had great response from attendees on the approaching convention. We are welcoming many new faces from near and far. The hotel deadline has been extended. If you have not yet made your plans please do! It is a great chance to not only see the latest products, but the chance to share ideas and reconnect with old friends is priceless. This years new partnership with Las Vegas The Market bridal show offers expanded oppurtunities to see vendors unique to the bridal industry that also cross over into ours.  Your Expo admission will give you access to all of the vendors from both shows!

Hotel Deadline extended to August 20th!

EXPO29 promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Dozens of top-of-the-line exhibitors, all in one space, and MORE! This year there are more NEW reasons to attend EXPO29 than ever!

NEW! IFA Expo will be collocating with Las Vegas The Market- Bridal, Formal and Prom Show, giving you access to exhibitors carrying a variety of additional products.

NEW! A THREE Day show! More days means more show floor hours, which translates to more time to tour the floor and to network with your colleagues.

NEW! Located this year in the Rio All Suite Resort! With over 2,500 spacious guest suites, conveniently stay directly in the same location as the Expo.

Other exciting features of this year’s IFA EXPO:
• Special orientation for specialists attending the EXPO for the first-time.
• Educational sessions focused on increasing your bottom line.
• IFA Membership Meeting, where the business of the industry gets done.
• The Annual Cocktail Party & Awards Ceremony, the industry’s premier social networking event.

Educational Seminar Topics

Creating Your Company Culture with Nancy Haboush
Every company has a 'culture.' Whether you created it on purpose or it happened without intention, it exists. In this session we'll explore the different company cultures that have been created. How do you create the one you want? What does it take to sustain your culture and how do you make the shift if you don't like the culture you have! As a leader, you stand in a unique position to define and direct your culture. As an employee, you have the ability to influence the culture and help your company attract great talent.

Tuxedo and Bridal Profit with Bob Barry & Associates
Learn the best bridal and tuxedo best practices for building Volume and Profit. These have been collected from over 5 million miles of traveling - working in over 1000 stores-worldwide. Do not miss this opportunity to bring home solid results driven ideas and programs

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 11, 2010
12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. IFA Membership Meeting
12:45 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. First Time Attendee Meeting
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open

Sunday, September 12, 2010
8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. Education Program
10:00a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Cocktail Party & Awards Ceremony
(Black tie recommended)

Monday, September 13, 2010
8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. Education Program
10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EXPO 29.

 

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Industry News
 

NEWS RELEASE



Date: July 27, 2010
Company: AFTER SIX, LLC
Release Date: Immediate 

Tom DeYoung will be the new National Sales Manager for After Six, LLC.

LITHIA SPRINGS, GA---Robert M. Kollar, President and CEO of AFTER SIX, LLC, announces the promotion of Tom DeYoung to National Sales Manager.

"I am very pleased to announce Tom's promotion. He is an invaluable component of the organization," said Bob Kollar. "In the short time that I have worked with Tom, he has consistently demonstrated leadership qualities, integrity and the vision required to move After Six forward in achieving our goal of becoming number one in customer satisfaction through sales and delivery."

Tom DeYoung began his career in 1977 with Anderson's Formal Wear located in Rochester, MN. For over three decades, Tom has acquired experience in all areas of men's formal wear including manufacturing, distribution and sales. His extensive experience, dedication and knowledge of the industry will be a great benefit to the After Six team.

After Six, LLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of men's formal wear and accessories, marketing its products to formal wear wholesalers and rental stores. The company benefits from an industry-leading brand recognition and long-term customer base. The company that literally put America into rental tuxedos has been in business for more than 100 years.

For more information contact After Six, LLC:
420 Thornton Road, Suite 109, Lithia Springs, GA
Corporate Offices: 800-442-1229 or 678-324-5070
www.aftersixfw.com.

Further comment from the announcement last issue on the death of George Bruno

I am so sad that after working with George Bruno at CSS for 4 1/2 years and then another 4 months just prior to CSS's move to Atlanta I didn't pick up the phone and talk to him just one more time. He made a visit to Denver during those 4+ years and insisted that no one tell me he was coming. Devin told me George was going to walk in the door just before he did. It was wonderful to talk to him every day. What a sweetheart he was, I always laughed each time we spoke, I enjoyed sending customers his way for that elusive item no one but George could find. He will never be forgotten much love to his family and friends all of those that will miss him. The big flirt that he was, I am sure he's partying with everyone that got to heaven before he did. Those times were some of the best of my life. I miss him and all the other wonderful people in the industry. Bless you all!

Eleen Ryan
Email: elesonly@hotmail.com

It greatly saddens me to hear of this news..I spoke with George very recently..Whenever I would call (thanks to caller id) he would always answer by saying, "How's my Georgia Peach today and what can I do for you!!" " Did you decide to run away and marry me?" He always took the time to ask about my day and it was truly a pleasure to work with him!! I will miss hearing his voice and his amazing laugh!! My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God bring you all comfort and peace in this difficult time!! May God Bless You!

Maria Salter
Reems Formal Wear
Thomaston,Georgia

NEWS RELEASE



Date: July 27, 2010
Company: AFTER SIX, LLC
Release Date: Immediate 

Tom DeYoung will be the new National Sales Manager for After Six, LLC.

LITHIA SPRINGS, GA---Robert M. Kollar, President and CEO of AFTER SIX, LLC, announces the promotion of Tom DeYoung to National Sales Manager.

"I am very pleased to announce Tom's promotion. He is an invaluable component of the organization," said Bob Kollar. "In the short time that I have worked with Tom, he has consistently demonstrated leadership qualities, integrity and the vision required to move After Six forward in achieving our goal of becoming number one in customer satisfaction through sales and delivery."

Tom DeYoung began his career in 1977 with Anderson's Formal Wear located in Rochester, MN. For over three decades, Tom has acquired experience in all areas of men's formal wear including manufacturing, distribution and sales. His extensive experience, dedication and knowledge of the industry will be a great benefit to the After Six team.

After Six, LLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of men's formal wear and accessories, marketing its products to formal wear wholesalers and rental stores. The company benefits from an industry-leading brand recognition and long-term customer base. The company that literally put America into rental tuxedos has been in business for more than 100 years.

For more information contact After Six, LLC:
420 Thornton Road, Suite 109, Lithia Springs, GA
Corporate Offices: 800-442-1229 or 678-324-5070
www.aftersixfw.com.

Further comment from the announcement last issue on the death of George Bruno

I am so sad that after working with George Bruno at CSS for 4 1/2 years and then another 4 months just prior to CSS's move to Atlanta I didn't pick up the phone and talk to him just one more time. He made a visit to Denver during those 4+ years and insisted that no one tell me he was coming. Devin told me George was going to walk in the door just before he did. It was wonderful to talk to him every day. What a sweetheart he was, I always laughed each time we spoke, I enjoyed sending customers his way for that elusive item no one but George could find. He will never be forgotten much love to his family and friends all of those that will miss him. The big flirt that he was, I am sure he's partying with everyone that got to heaven before he did. Those times were some of the best of my life. I miss him and all the other wonderful people in the industry. Bless you all!

Eleen Ryan
Email: elesonly@hotmail.com

It greatly saddens me to hear of this news..I spoke with George very recently..Whenever I would call (thanks to caller id) he would always answer by saying, "How's my Georgia Peach today and what can I do for you!!" " Did you decide to run away and marry me?" He always took the time to ask about my day and it was truly a pleasure to work with him!! I will miss hearing his voice and his amazing laugh!! My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God bring you all comfort and peace in this difficult time!! May God Bless You!

Maria Salter
Reems Formal Wear
Thomaston,Georgia

 
Email Marketing
 

The advertising world has changed so much in the past years it is hard to keep up! Trying to make the decision on where to place your emphasis between Facebook, twitter, radio, billboards, television, email, and newspapers is hard enough. But with all these types of advertising coming at potential customers, making the best of which form you focus on is key.

Well, if a portion of your time is being spent on email advertising, getting your email opened can be tricky. Due to increasingly cluttered and screened inboxes, you need to zero in on that all important first impression. What can you do to get noticed?

Write a strong subject line. This is the most important factor determining whether an e-mail is opened. Keep it to 50 characters or less.

Make e-mail messages stand out in the preview pane. Most people view their inbox in a preview pane, seeing just the first several inches of e-mails until they scroll down or open it fully. Make sure your offer is clearly conveyed in the preview pane, is branded and includes a link to registration/action. Pay particular attention to the first two or three inches of your e-mail, as this may be all the recipient sees. Limit graphics for better rendering on both PCs and handhelds.

Keep the “from” line friendly. This is how your e-mail is identified in the preview pane and people’s inboxes; it should be branded.

Pay attention to snippet text. This is simply the first line of the e-mail, above any graphics. It is picked up in a pop-up window and shows in the preview pane. It should give an indication of the content within the e-mail. Include a hyperlink to the offer.

Make content easy to scan. People don’t read their e-mail; they scan it. Remember: The average person spends two to five seconds with each e-mail. Write your content in easily scanned chunks or paragraphs with clickable header and footer links to registration. Use bullets when appropriate. Don’t e-mail a novel; keep it to a single page.

Bottom line: You must continually prove to recipients that you understand their interests and that you respect their time. It’s better, for both the health of your database and your response rates, to have fewer e-mails that are well-constructed rather than a lot of e-mails that aren’t effective.

The advertising world has changed so much in the past years it is hard to keep up! Trying to make the decision on where to place your emphasis between Facebook, twitter, radio, billboards, television, email, and newspapers is hard enough. But with all these types of advertising coming at potential customers, making the best of which form you focus on is key.

Well, if a portion of your time is being spent on email advertising, getting your email opened can be tricky. Due to increasingly cluttered and screened inboxes, you need to zero in on that all important first impression. What can you do to get noticed?

Write a strong subject line. This is the most important factor determining whether an e-mail is opened. Keep it to 50 characters or less.

Make e-mail messages stand out in the preview pane. Most people view their inbox in a preview pane, seeing just the first several inches of e-mails until they scroll down or open it fully. Make sure your offer is clearly conveyed in the preview pane, is branded and includes a link to registration/action. Pay particular attention to the first two or three inches of your e-mail, as this may be all the recipient sees. Limit graphics for better rendering on both PCs and handhelds.

Keep the “from” line friendly. This is how your e-mail is identified in the preview pane and people’s inboxes; it should be branded.

Pay attention to snippet text. This is simply the first line of the e-mail, above any graphics. It is picked up in a pop-up window and shows in the preview pane. It should give an indication of the content within the e-mail. Include a hyperlink to the offer.

Make content easy to scan. People don’t read their e-mail; they scan it. Remember: The average person spends two to five seconds with each e-mail. Write your content in easily scanned chunks or paragraphs with clickable header and footer links to registration. Use bullets when appropriate. Don’t e-mail a novel; keep it to a single page.

Bottom line: You must continually prove to recipients that you understand their interests and that you respect their time. It’s better, for both the health of your database and your response rates, to have fewer e-mails that are well-constructed rather than a lot of e-mails that aren’t effective.

 

Subliminal Advertising - How to Use It - By Steven Gillman
 

Steven Gilman is a guest columnist who offers tips on things to think about when writing your promotional material. Imagine taking your same tired explanation on why brides should choose your business and rewriting it to be noticed with the tips below. Visit his website for further information.

Do subliminal advertising techniques really work? They sure did for me. Here are a few of the best to use or watch out for.



Some of us scoff at subliminal advertising techniques. We like to think our minds are entirely logical and immune to the influence of others. This just isn't true, as any good salesman knows. After studying the subject for some time, I have come to accept that I will not just buy things, but I will be "sold" things, even by way of subliminal techniques.

What I CAN do is learn the techniques that are used on me. Then, if I want to, I can use them too, when I believe it is ethical to do so. More importantly, I can protect myself from these techniques, or at least be sold the RIGHT things. Want to do the same? Would you like to learn a few subliminal advertising techniques? Start with the following sales pitch:

"Does public speaking make you nervous? What if it was easy? Imagine standing at the podium, knowing exactly what to say to make them love you. Wouldn't that feel great? Just apply our simple methods, and you'll have that power. Use the form below to order right now."

Okay, let's dissect the sales pitch, sentence-by-sentence.

Sentence #1: Does public speaking make you nervous? This gets the reader to say yes, which is habit forming. Getting a prospect to say yes is a classic old technique that still works. It also introduces the problem, for which the solution is coming.

Sentence #2: What if it was easy? This suggests the possibility of a solution, creating hope and anticipation in the reader.

Sentence #3: "Imagine standing at the podium, knowing exactly what to say to make them love you." The word "imagine," gets the reader to do just that. Helping a prospect to create a scene in their mind creates desire for that scene to be reality, and creates good feelings too.

Sentence #4: Wouldn't that feel great? This suggests a positive emotion and gets another yes. Questions involve a prospect more, and it is better to suggest an emotional state (by asking) than to tell a person how to feel.

Sentence #5: Just apply our simple methods, and you'll have that power. The "and" is used to infer cause and effect (you'll have the power because you used our product). This is subtle way of getting the reader to accept the benefits of a product uncritically.

Sentence #6: Use the form below to order right now. The last line directs the reader with "Use the form below." The "order right now" is called an "embedded command," because putting it in italics subtly draws attention to it, and influences a prospect without him noticing consciously.

This simple paragraph uses many so-called "hypnotic sales techniques." The idea is that by using the right words and techniques, you can put a person into a kind of "buying trance," in which they are much more receptive to your offer. Do these techniques work?

When I first learned about them, I used them to rewrite the subscription page for the Brain Power Newsletter. A free newsletter may be an easy sell anyhow, but I immediately started to get four times as many subscribers from the same traffic.

This is powerful stuff. Four times the response? I was either the worst copy writer prior to my changes, or these techniques really work. And I was only using a few of the dozens of subliminal advertising techniques available.

Steve Gillman has been collecting useful secrets for years. To get a free gift, and learn more subliminal techniques visit: www.TheSecretInformationSite.com.

Steven Gilman is a guest columnist who offers tips on things to think about when writing your promotional material. Imagine taking your same tired explanation on why brides should choose your business and rewriting it to be noticed with the tips below. Visit his website for further information.

Do subliminal advertising techniques really work? They sure did for me. Here are a few of the best to use or watch out for.



Some of us scoff at subliminal advertising techniques. We like to think our minds are entirely logical and immune to the influence of others. This just isn't true, as any good salesman knows. After studying the subject for some time, I have come to accept that I will not just buy things, but I will be "sold" things, even by way of subliminal techniques.

What I CAN do is learn the techniques that are used on me. Then, if I want to, I can use them too, when I believe it is ethical to do so. More importantly, I can protect myself from these techniques, or at least be sold the RIGHT things. Want to do the same? Would you like to learn a few subliminal advertising techniques? Start with the following sales pitch:

"Does public speaking make you nervous? What if it was easy? Imagine standing at the podium, knowing exactly what to say to make them love you. Wouldn't that feel great? Just apply our simple methods, and you'll have that power. Use the form below to order right now."

Okay, let's dissect the sales pitch, sentence-by-sentence.

Sentence #1: Does public speaking make you nervous? This gets the reader to say yes, which is habit forming. Getting a prospect to say yes is a classic old technique that still works. It also introduces the problem, for which the solution is coming.

Sentence #2: What if it was easy? This suggests the possibility of a solution, creating hope and anticipation in the reader.

Sentence #3: "Imagine standing at the podium, knowing exactly what to say to make them love you." The word "imagine," gets the reader to do just that. Helping a prospect to create a scene in their mind creates desire for that scene to be reality, and creates good feelings too.

Sentence #4: Wouldn't that feel great? This suggests a positive emotion and gets another yes. Questions involve a prospect more, and it is better to suggest an emotional state (by asking) than to tell a person how to feel.

Sentence #5: Just apply our simple methods, and you'll have that power. The "and" is used to infer cause and effect (you'll have the power because you used our product). This is subtle way of getting the reader to accept the benefits of a product uncritically.

Sentence #6: Use the form below to order right now. The last line directs the reader with "Use the form below." The "order right now" is called an "embedded command," because putting it in italics subtly draws attention to it, and influences a prospect without him noticing consciously.

This simple paragraph uses many so-called "hypnotic sales techniques." The idea is that by using the right words and techniques, you can put a person into a kind of "buying trance," in which they are much more receptive to your offer. Do these techniques work?

When I first learned about them, I used them to rewrite the subscription page for the Brain Power Newsletter. A free newsletter may be an easy sell anyhow, but I immediately started to get four times as many subscribers from the same traffic.

This is powerful stuff. Four times the response? I was either the worst copy writer prior to my changes, or these techniques really work. And I was only using a few of the dozens of subliminal advertising techniques available.

Steve Gillman has been collecting useful secrets for years. To get a free gift, and learn more subliminal techniques visit: www.TheSecretInformationSite.com.

 

Wants and Offerings
 

Wants and offerings is a service to our membership that gives all specialist members the ability to buy or sell merchandise from other members. Send your list of wants or offers to sell to editor@formaltimes.com

Rossini Formalwear is looking to buy a new (or used like new) Ivory Mirage in 41 or 42 Reg or Short with matching pants in 34 waist. FWI doesn't have any in stock and we have a groom looking to buy for his upcoming wedding. Please call Joe or Melissa at 209-529-6860 if you are able to help. Thank you

Wanted to Buy:
Rose Tuxedo Phoenix AZ is looking for an older version computer program, I think it was the Easy something by Jack, I want to use his new one and pay him but not all my locations are online full time so it may defeat the purpose but I would still like to get on a computer program for my inventory. Thanks

Also wanted to buy any Burgundy fusion vest in fullback or any Oasis vest. Please contact Angelo 602 299-1743 or asbrocca4@aol.com.

LOOKING TO BUY NEW DINERO SHOES BLK, WHT, IVY,ALSO HAVE A FEW EXTRA NEW WHT BOYS DINERO WILLING TO TRADE OR SELL CALL SAL 504-340-4544 J&L FORMAL

Offered For Sale:
SELLING-FEZZA 2-B PEAKS(150 COATS), 3-B NOTCHS ASSORTED MANU.(100 COATS), 5-B VERDI MANDARINS(48 COATS), WHITE VERDIS(26 COATS), 4-B NOTCH COATS(30 COATS), PEAK FULL DRESS(30 COATS) BEST OFFER!

Ira Coleman
Coleman's Tuxedos & Menswear
973-232-6026
iratux@aol.com
www.colemanstuxedos.com  

Offered For Sale:
Heat Seal Machine for barcodes.
Best offer. Contact: Dorothy - jerrystuxshop@cox.net.

Thank you,
Dorothy Walker
Jerry's Tux Shop
Las Vegas, NV

Wanted to buy:
I am looking to purchase Jean Ives Tango Charcoal full back vests in all sizes. Please contact Janet at
abdtuxedo2@aol.com if offering at a good price.
Thanks and Happy Season to all!

Janet Klein

369 Bird Rock Ave.
La Jolla, Ca 92037
(858) 551-6044
Fax (858) 551-7542
www.abdtuxedo.com 

Offered For Sale:

Trish’s Formal Affair - A Large number of hanging vest and tie boards for displaying fullback vests and smaller ones for bow ties.

Oscar de la Renta "Contour One" (2 Button) 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! All Backless-Various Colors.
Or make an offer!
"Freedom"
"Citi Lites"
"Versailles"
"Sunsets
A Member called and inquired about these vests during prom
and the information to call them back was misplaced! Please feel free to call again!

Wanted to Buy:
Fill in After Six Coats
Black Roma II
Black Prado 3 button

Call for complete scales on items for sale and further information on all:
985-543-0043 Ask for Trish.
Trishstux@gmail.com  

Trish Costanza
Trish's Formal Affair
1105 West Morris Ave.
Hammond, La. 70403
985-543-0043
www.trishsformalaffair.com

Offered For Sale:
Heat Seal Machine for barcodes.
Best offer. Contact: Dorothy - jerrystuxshop@cox.net.

Thank you,
Dorothy Walker
Jerry's Tux Shop
Las Vegas, NV 

Offered for Sale by Randall’s Formalwear and Cleaners

COATS

 

 

 

 

QUANTITY

 

 

 

 

71

BLACK AVALON

 

 

 

24

NAVY BUSINESS SUITS / WITH PANTS

 

 

 

21

BLUE MONACCO

 

 

 

30

MINT GREEN MONACCO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VESTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUANTIITY

ITEM

BOW

WINDSOR

CRAVAT

200

3 BUTTON ADJ BLACK

 

 

 

106

3 BUTTON ADJ WHITE

 

 

 

73

3 BUTTON ADJ IVORY

 

 

 

75

WHITE DIMENSIONS SHAWL ADJ

X

 

 

79

BLACK DIMENSIONS SHAWL ADJ

X

 

 

48

IVORY DIMENSIONS SHAWL ADJ

X

 

 

60

NAVY DIMENSIONS SHAWL ADJ

X

 

 

43

HUNTER CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

31

IVORY CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

26

PURPLE CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

45

ROYAL CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

14

WHITE CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

44

SILVER CLOVER ADJ

X

 

 

35

BLACK CELEBRITY PAISLEY FULLBACK

X

 

X

36

HEATHER CELEBRITY PAISLEY FULL BACK

X

 

X

33

PLUM CELEBRITY PAISLEY FULLBACK

X

 

X

61

SILVER CELEBRITY PAISLEY FULLBACK

X

 

X

27

BAMBOO INTERNATIONAL PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

26

WHITE INTERNATIONAL PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

27

WINE INTERNATIONA PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

26

RED INTERNATIONA PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

21

BLACK INTERNATIONAL PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

22

HUNTER INTERNATIONAL PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

48

BURGUNDY INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

48

HUNTER INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

33

LILAC INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

31

MINT INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

74

PLATINUM INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

37

ROYAL INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

28

WHITE INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

35

SANTANA GOLD LAVA  ADJ

X

 

 

29

SANTANA PURPLE LAVA ADJ

X

 

 

29

FRENCH BLUE MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

36

HUNTER MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

35

RED MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

66

SILVER MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

44

WHITE MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

35

WINE MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

42

BURGUNDY RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

31

COPEN BLUE RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

45

BLACK RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

17

GOLD RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

34

GREEN RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

33

NAVY RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

53

SILVER RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

43

SILVER SQUIRE ADJ

X

 

 

37

NAVY TRISTAN FULLBACK

X

 

 

37

WHITE TRISTAN FULLBACK

X

 

 

32

BLACK TWLIGHT ADJ

X

 

 

21

CHOCOLATE TWLIGHT ADJ

X

 

 

34

EGGPLANT TWLIGHT ADJ

X

 

 

30

NAVY TWLIGHT ADJ

X

 

 

60

BLACK VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

32

HEATHER VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

31

IVORY VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

35

PERIWINKLE VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

23

SAGE VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

43

WHITE VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lee Rubin
President
Randall's Formalwear and Cleaners
3119 Masonic Drive
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
318-445-7614
lee@randallsformalwear.net

Wants and offerings is a service to our membership that gives all specialist members the ability to buy or sell merchandise from other members. Send your list of wants or offers to sell to editor@formaltimes.com

Rossini Formalwear is looking to buy a new (or used like new) Ivory Mirage in 41 or 42 Reg or Short with matching pants in 34 waist. FWI doesn't have any in stock and we have a groom looking to buy for his upcoming wedding. Please call Joe or Melissa at 209-529-6860 if you are able to help. Thank you

Wanted to Buy:
Rose Tuxedo Phoenix AZ is looking for an older version computer program, I think it was the Easy something by Jack, I want to use his new one and pay him but not all my locations are online full time so it may defeat the purpose but I would still like to get on a computer program for my inventory. Thanks

Also wanted to buy any Burgundy fusion vest in fullback or any Oasis vest. Please contact Angelo 602 299-1743 or asbrocca4@aol.com.

LOOKING TO BUY NEW DINERO SHOES BLK, WHT, IVY,ALSO HAVE A FEW EXTRA NEW WHT BOYS DINERO WILLING TO TRADE OR SELL CALL SAL 504-340-4544 J&L FORMAL

Offered For Sale:
SELLING-FEZZA 2-B PEAKS(150 COATS), 3-B NOTCHS ASSORTED MANU.(100 COATS), 5-B VERDI MANDARINS(48 COATS), WHITE VERDIS(26 COATS), 4-B NOTCH COATS(30 COATS), PEAK FULL DRESS(30 COATS) BEST OFFER!

Ira Coleman
Coleman's Tuxedos & Menswear
973-232-6026
iratux@aol.com
www.colemanstuxedos.com  

Offered For Sale:
Heat Seal Machine for barcodes.
Best offer. Contact: Dorothy - jerrystuxshop@cox.net.

Thank you,
Dorothy Walker
Jerry's Tux Shop
Las Vegas, NV

Wanted to buy:
I am looking to purchase Jean Ives Tango Charcoal full back vests in all sizes. Please contact Janet at
abdtuxedo2@aol.com if offering at a good price.
Thanks and Happy Season to all!

Janet Klein

369 Bird Rock Ave.
La Jolla, Ca 92037
(858) 551-6044
Fax (858) 551-7542
www.abdtuxedo.com 

Offered For Sale:

Trish’s Formal Affair - A Large number of hanging vest and tie boards for displaying fullback vests and smaller ones for bow ties.

Oscar de la Renta "Contour One" (2 Button) 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! All Backless-Various Colors.
Or make an offer!
"Freedom"
"Citi Lites"
"Versailles"
"Sunsets
A Member called and inquired about these vests during prom
and the information to call them back was misplaced! Please feel free to call again!

Wanted to Buy:
Fill in After Six Coats
Black Roma II
Black Prado 3 button

Call for complete scales on items for sale and further information on all:
985-543-0043 Ask for Trish.
Trishstux@gmail.com  

Trish Costanza
Trish's Formal Affair
1105 West Morris Ave.
Hammond, La. 70403
985-543-0043
www.trishsformalaffair.com

Offered For Sale:
Heat Seal Machine for barcodes.
Best offer. Contact: Dorothy - jerrystuxshop@cox.net.

Thank you,
Dorothy Walker
Jerry's Tux Shop
Las Vegas, NV 

Offered for Sale by Randall’s Formalwear and Cleaners

COATS

 

 

 

 

QUANTITY

 

 

 

 

71

BLACK AVALON

 

 

 

24

NAVY BUSINESS SUITS / WITH PANTS

 

 

 

21

BLUE MONACCO

 

 

 

30

MINT GREEN MONACCO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VESTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUANTIITY

ITEM

BOW

WINDSOR

CRAVAT

200

3 BUTTON ADJ BLACK

 

 

 

106

3 BUTTON ADJ WHITE

 

 

 

73

3 BUTTON ADJ IVORY

 

 

 

75

WHITE DIMENSIONS SHAWL ADJ

X

 

 

79

BLACK DIMENSIONS SHAWL ADJ

X

 

 

48

IVORY DIMENSIONS SHAWL ADJ

X

 

 

60

NAVY DIMENSIONS SHAWL ADJ

X

 

 

43

HUNTER CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

31

IVORY CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

26

PURPLE CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

45

ROYAL CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

14

WHITE CONCORD ADJ

X

 

 

44

SILVER CLOVER ADJ

X

 

 

35

BLACK CELEBRITY PAISLEY FULLBACK

X

 

X

36

HEATHER CELEBRITY PAISLEY FULL BACK

X

 

X

33

PLUM CELEBRITY PAISLEY FULLBACK

X

 

X

61

SILVER CELEBRITY PAISLEY FULLBACK

X

 

X

27

BAMBOO INTERNATIONAL PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

26

WHITE INTERNATIONAL PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

27

WINE INTERNATIONA PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

26

RED INTERNATIONA PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

21

BLACK INTERNATIONAL PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

22

HUNTER INTERNATIONAL PAISLEY ADJ

X

 

 

48

BURGUNDY INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

48

HUNTER INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

33

LILAC INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

31

MINT INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

74

PLATINUM INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

37

ROYAL INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

28

WHITE INTRIGUE FULLBACK

X

 

 

35

SANTANA GOLD LAVA  ADJ

X

 

 

29

SANTANA PURPLE LAVA ADJ

X

 

 

29

FRENCH BLUE MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

36

HUNTER MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

35

RED MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

66

SILVER MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

44

WHITE MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

35

WINE MATRIX FULLBACK

X

 

 

42

BURGUNDY RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

31

COPEN BLUE RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

45

BLACK RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

17

GOLD RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

34

GREEN RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

33

NAVY RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

53

SILVER RAINBOW ADJ

X

X

 

43

SILVER SQUIRE ADJ

X

 

 

37

NAVY TRISTAN FULLBACK

X

 

 

37

WHITE TRISTAN FULLBACK

X

 

 

32

BLACK TWLIGHT ADJ

X

 

 

21

CHOCOLATE TWLIGHT ADJ

X

 

 

34

EGGPLANT TWLIGHT ADJ

X

 

 

30

NAVY TWLIGHT ADJ

X

 

 

60

BLACK VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

32

HEATHER VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

31

IVORY VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

35

PERIWINKLE VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

23

SAGE VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

43

WHITE VERSAILLES FULLBACK

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lee Rubin
President
Randall's Formalwear and Cleaners
3119 Masonic Drive
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
318-445-7614
lee@randallsformalwear.net

 
Thoughts for the Weeks Ahead
 

Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching.
- George Van Valkenburg

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching.
- George Van Valkenburg

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

 
Phone: (309) 721-5450 / Fax: (309) 342-5921
 

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.