What would the perfect rental shoe be? How much would it weigh? What changes would there be from the current models available? Shoes can be one of the great profit margin items in tuxedo rental stores. Yet, they can also cause great customer complaint.

Shoes have long been known to generate a good return on investment for all size rental companies. A pair of shoes purchased for $20+ could be rented for that initial price the first time then depending upon style a range of 15-50+ times bringing a solid profit back to the store. A member recently shared his thoughts on what he felt the tuxedo shoe needed changed:

Less Weight (goes with comfort but also saves big in transportation costs)
Large -Bold - Easy to read Size# on the Bottom! The customer cares about the style and comfort - not the bottom; we need to be able to read quickly and accurately the size and width of the shoes. This would help eliminate mixed pairs and make pulling and confirming orders a smoother process.

I asked 3 of the industry suppliers and they were all happy to offer their explanations to the above concerns and give us some insight on the future: 

BARCLAY SHOE CO. What is your comment to a members discussion on making the size larger on the bottom of the shoe? A few of years ago, Squires in Louisiana asked us to increase the type point of the size and width on our outsoles and we did so. Do you put the grooves in the bottoms of the shoes for purpose or looks? In the retail segment of Rocky’s business, the outsole design is an important part of the style of the footwear. We learned our lesson on this with the “Selecter” The style rented very well for years (and in some areas, still does) but the detailing on the lug outsole, which was part the style of the shoe that helps make the product rent, was difficult to clean. All of our new styles use the plainer, Radio City type outsole design, which provides a roughened area at the ball but is easy to clean.

• What are your feelings about the members opposition to the heavy clunky shoes? We are working on that now, In late July, ask you sales rep or see us at the Show!
• What are your newest styles? Same as above!!!
• What is your top seller? In no particular order, FLOW “Jet”, AFTER SIX ”Radio City”, BARCLAY “President” (see above picture). We also make a stand-out style for FCGI called the “Lexington”
• What styles were a surprise to you in the past? Brown “Tyler”, the “Selecter”, and, a long time ago, the “Perf Wing Tip, Kiltie, Tassel” Slip On. That one was the first rental fashion shoe, and as it’s name implies, it had everything on it but the kitchen sink, but it rented.
• What general comments would you like to add about rental shoes and our industry? Buy more of these!! Seriously, everyone knows the footwear segment is a good investment.

Ken Marion

Gateway Shoes What is your comment to a members discussion on making the size larger on the bottom of the shoe?It is bad enough that the shoe size is on the bottom at all. We have heard many brides and MOBs complain it makes them look like bowling shoes that way. In this instance, bigger is NOT better. Do you put the grooves in the bottoms of the shoes for purpose or looks? We have some styles that are smooth on the bottom, but the function of the grooves is traction. Imagine a wet spot on the dance floor with a smooth sole and you can see the inherent issue. Most end users are accustomed to having some type of traction on the soles of their shoes and therefore do not expect their formalwear rental shoes to be “slippery”.

• What are your feelings about the members opposition to the heavy clunky shoes? Weight of the footwear is directly proportional sturdiness. The formalwear specialist relies on the number of turns they can get with each of their inventory investments; this applies to shoes as well. If we were to strip the weight out of the shoe, they would not get near as many turns and thus less profits.
• What are your newest styles? Our new style of modified square toe, proudly Made in the USA is attached. We feature this shoe in black, white and ivory patent. As well as black napa.
• What is your top seller? The basics are still king. Our jazz oxfords in all colors and sizes.
• What styles were a surprise to you in the past? There have been some pretty wild slip-ons offered.
• What general comments would you like to add about rental shoes and our industry? If handled properly, shoes are THE MOST PROFITABLE portion of the business. Try not to get too caught up in the style or brand game when it comes to footwear; we have never been told that a customer lost a rental because they did not have the right shoes. There is certainly marketing opportunity with a variety of shoes, but in today’s economic climate, we suggest that you offer your customer the variety they desire with retail shoes and avoid carrying inventories of shoes with fashion deadlines on them.
  We also encourage you to vote with your dollars and support American workers in all your purchasing. Gateway has vendors we use in 25 different states, with your purchase of Gateway Shoes, there is a very good chance you are helping your own state’s economy; which means you are helping YOUR customer as well. Complete the circle …. Buy American.
  
  Larry Opinski 

Frederico Leone Ltd. What is your comment to a members discussion on making the size larger on the bottom of the shoe? We made that change 3 years ago after several customers made the suggestion. Do you put the grooves in the bottoms of the shoes for purpose or looks? Traction and sturdiness. A flat soul doesn't provide for much steadiness especially on a wet surface or incline. The texture of our shoes are also designed so they are easier to clean.

• What are your feelings about the members opposition to the heavy clunky shoes? We agree! Clunky shoes do not impress buyers. Our shoes are designed with currernt fashion in mind and the success of our Newport and Cosmopolitan shoes proves this point. Heavier shoes can be perceived as longer lasting but that is just not reality.
• What are your newest styles? Our newest style is the "Newport" Slip-on.
• What is your top seller? Our Plain-Toe Basic shoe, "Genoa", is still our number one volume shoe. However, our chisel-toe Cosmoploitan has increased by over 40% of last years volume! A clear sign that our customers value fashion looks.
• What styles were a surprise to you in the past? The Newport(above on right) is a record holder for our company. No shoe in the company's history has ever sold as many units in its first year as our stylish slip-on. The Cosmo and Dinero, both chisel-toe fashion shoes, had great opening years and Cosmo is still going strong but the Newport is in a class of its own.
• What general comments would you like to add about rental shoes and our industry?
  1) Your customers VALUE fashion. What we have seen from our sales and heard from many of our retailers is that their customers are demanding fashion. You always need to carry a basic shoe but don't lose out by not offering your customer the style they want.
  
  2) Remember when you are preparing your buying budget this year that shoes are the NUMBER ONE item for Return On Investment. Proper care and handling of your shoe inventory can greatly affect your bottom line.
  
  Greg and Brian Sharp

What would the perfect rental shoe be? How much would it weigh? What changes would there be from the current models available? Shoes can be one of the great profit margin items in tuxedo rental stores. Yet, they can also cause great customer complaint.

Shoes have long been known to generate a good return on investment for all size rental companies. A pair of shoes purchased for $20+ could be rented for that initial price the first time then depending upon style a range of 15-50+ times bringing a solid profit back to the store. A member recently shared his thoughts on what he felt the tuxedo shoe needed changed:

Less Weight (goes with comfort but also saves big in transportation costs)
Large -Bold - Easy to read Size# on the Bottom! The customer cares about the style and comfort - not the bottom; we need to be able to read quickly and accurately the size and width of the shoes. This would help eliminate mixed pairs and make pulling and confirming orders a smoother process.

I asked 3 of the industry suppliers and they were all happy to offer their explanations to the above concerns and give us some insight on the future: 

BARCLAY SHOE CO. What is your comment to a members discussion on making the size larger on the bottom of the shoe? A few of years ago, Squires in Louisiana asked us to increase the type point of the size and width on our outsoles and we did so. Do you put the grooves in the bottoms of the shoes for purpose or looks? In the retail segment of Rocky’s business, the outsole design is an important part of the style of the footwear. We learned our lesson on this with the “Selecter” The style rented very well for years (and in some areas, still does) but the detailing on the lug outsole, which was part the style of the shoe that helps make the product rent, was difficult to clean. All of our new styles use the plainer, Radio City type outsole design, which provides a roughened area at the ball but is easy to clean.

• What are your feelings about the members opposition to the heavy clunky shoes? We are working on that now, In late July, ask you sales rep or see us at the Show!
• What are your newest styles? Same as above!!!
• What is your top seller? In no particular order, FLOW “Jet”, AFTER SIX ”Radio City”, BARCLAY “President” (see above picture). We also make a stand-out style for FCGI called the “Lexington”
• What styles were a surprise to you in the past? Brown “Tyler”, the “Selecter”, and, a long time ago, the “Perf Wing Tip, Kiltie, Tassel” Slip On. That one was the first rental fashion shoe, and as it’s name implies, it had everything on it but the kitchen sink, but it rented.
• What general comments would you like to add about rental shoes and our industry? Buy more of these!! Seriously, everyone knows the footwear segment is a good investment.

Ken Marion

Gateway Shoes What is your comment to a members discussion on making the size larger on the bottom of the shoe?It is bad enough that the shoe size is on the bottom at all. We have heard many brides and MOBs complain it makes them look like bowling shoes that way. In this instance, bigger is NOT better. Do you put the grooves in the bottoms of the shoes for purpose or looks? We have some styles that are smooth on the bottom, but the function of the grooves is traction. Imagine a wet spot on the dance floor with a smooth sole and you can see the inherent issue. Most end users are accustomed to having some type of traction on the soles of their shoes and therefore do not expect their formalwear rental shoes to be “slippery”.

• What are your feelings about the members opposition to the heavy clunky shoes? Weight of the footwear is directly proportional sturdiness. The formalwear specialist relies on the number of turns they can get with each of their inventory investments; this applies to shoes as well. If we were to strip the weight out of the shoe, they would not get near as many turns and thus less profits.
• What are your newest styles? Our new style of modified square toe, proudly Made in the USA is attached. We feature this shoe in black, white and ivory patent. As well as black napa.
• What is your top seller? The basics are still king. Our jazz oxfords in all colors and sizes.
• What styles were a surprise to you in the past? There have been some pretty wild slip-ons offered.
• What general comments would you like to add about rental shoes and our industry? If handled properly, shoes are THE MOST PROFITABLE portion of the business. Try not to get too caught up in the style or brand game when it comes to footwear; we have never been told that a customer lost a rental because they did not have the right shoes. There is certainly marketing opportunity with a variety of shoes, but in today’s economic climate, we suggest that you offer your customer the variety they desire with retail shoes and avoid carrying inventories of shoes with fashion deadlines on them.
  We also encourage you to vote with your dollars and support American workers in all your purchasing. Gateway has vendors we use in 25 different states, with your purchase of Gateway Shoes, there is a very good chance you are helping your own state’s economy; which means you are helping YOUR customer as well. Complete the circle …. Buy American.
  
  Larry Opinski 

Frederico Leone Ltd. What is your comment to a members discussion on making the size larger on the bottom of the shoe? We made that change 3 years ago after several customers made the suggestion. Do you put the grooves in the bottoms of the shoes for purpose or looks? Traction and sturdiness. A flat soul doesn't provide for much steadiness especially on a wet surface or incline. The texture of our shoes are also designed so they are easier to clean.

• What are your feelings about the members opposition to the heavy clunky shoes? We agree! Clunky shoes do not impress buyers. Our shoes are designed with currernt fashion in mind and the success of our Newport and Cosmopolitan shoes proves this point. Heavier shoes can be perceived as longer lasting but that is just not reality.
• What are your newest styles? Our newest style is the "Newport" Slip-on.
• What is your top seller? Our Plain-Toe Basic shoe, "Genoa", is still our number one volume shoe. However, our chisel-toe Cosmoploitan has increased by over 40% of last years volume! A clear sign that our customers value fashion looks.
• What styles were a surprise to you in the past? The Newport(above on right) is a record holder for our company. No shoe in the company's history has ever sold as many units in its first year as our stylish slip-on. The Cosmo and Dinero, both chisel-toe fashion shoes, had great opening years and Cosmo is still going strong but the Newport is in a class of its own.
• What general comments would you like to add about rental shoes and our industry?
  1) Your customers VALUE fashion. What we have seen from our sales and heard from many of our retailers is that their customers are demanding fashion. You always need to carry a basic shoe but don't lose out by not offering your customer the style they want.
  
  2) Remember when you are preparing your buying budget this year that shoes are the NUMBER ONE item for Return On Investment. Proper care and handling of your shoe inventory can greatly affect your bottom line.
  
  Greg and Brian Sharp

NEWS RELEASE

Date: June 17, 2010
Company: AFTER SIX, LLC
Release Date: Immediate

LITHIA SPRINGS, GA---Robert M. Kollar, President and CEO of AFTER SIX, LLC, sadly announces that after 31 years of dedicated service to After Six and Raffinati, Bobby Lucarelli has decided to retire from the formal wear industry.

"It has been a pleasure knowing Bobby Lucarelli for the short time that we have been together at After Six. Bobby leaves behind a legacy of hard work, determination and exceptional salesmanship," said Robert Kollar.

Bobby Lucarelli began in the formal wear business over 31 years ago, and will say goodbye to his long- time passion on June 30, 2010. He served as the West Coast Sales Representative for 28 years and as the National Key Accounts Manager for two years. Bobby has spent the last several months training the After Six sales staff to carry his torch and allowing others in the After Six family to benefit from sharing in his immense industry knowledge.

After Six wishes Bobby a heartfelt, reluctant farewell wishing him all the best as he and his wife, Daria, begin smelling the roses in Palm Springs and enjoying their summer months in Santa Barbara.

marci.steele@aftersix.com • After Six

Bobby had this to add about his life in the industry:

My clothing career started in Southern California in 1973 working for a young mens chain called Lord Rebel Industries. I Left in 75 to open 2 Luca-rellis Jean shop in Toluca Lake Ca with my brother Jack. Started working for Bob Bennett in 1978 selling Suits and Sport Coats as Raffinati. When we started in F/W in 83' I was Bennett's first full time F/W rep only testing the water in the West while Bob concentrated on the rest of the country. Our first line consisted of a black notch and peak, a white dinner jacket and a black tail coat. My first day out John Dazurko with Formal Night "now of Friar Tux" gave me a GREAT order and I never looked back. Bennett developed the Silver Shadow in 86' and from there it was so much fun. Park Ave, Oscar De la Renta, Dimension, Contour, Renaissance, Rainbow, La Vida, La Strada. As you can see I sold some winners! With so many good people behind me through the years like Bob and Gurdy Bennett, Monroe Wienstock, John Galante, Kathy Peskinns, Cecil Wimbs, Andy Senisi, Bill Hines, Stacey Dollar, Sarah Hemphill, Eric Plott, Ed Murphy, Larry Darnell, Ken Marion, words cannot express how much I appreciate your help and guidance. I will always be grateful. My whole career has been based around YOU, my customer and now almost 64, I truly am sailing off into the Sunset. Palm Springs in the winter, Santa Barbara in the summer and Lake Havasu in between. THANK YOU EVERYBODY I WAS INVOLVED WITH IN THE INDUSTRY. I hope I lived up to your expectations because truly that was my intention.
Thank You from the bottom of my heart
Good Luck to everyone
Bobby Lucarelli.

Read an archived article from 2008 on Bobby’s career: http://www.formaltimes.com/Default.aspx?tabid=172


Congratulations to Jean Yves on having the great honor of an Emmy winner wear a Jean Yves tuxedo! The International Formalwear Association salutes Jean Yves for promoting the industry and challenges all the manufacturers out there to show us what’s going on in their camp??

Jean Yves Formal Wear Announces:

We are proud to announce that David L. Cook was wearing a custom made Jean Yves Tuxedo when he accepted his 6th Emmy award this past weekend.

David L. Cook, National Christian Music recording artist wearing Jean Yves at the 37th Emmy awards!

Formal Wear??

Had a reader send in a funny link for everyone to see! Could the next new thing be scented tuxedos?? I don’t think this one anyway.. http://www.mcphee.com/shop/pages/Bacon-Tuxedo.html
 

NEWS RELEASE

Date: June 17, 2010
Company: AFTER SIX, LLC
Release Date: Immediate

LITHIA SPRINGS, GA---Robert M. Kollar, President and CEO of AFTER SIX, LLC, sadly announces that after 31 years of dedicated service to After Six and Raffinati, Bobby Lucarelli has decided to retire from the formal wear industry.

"It has been a pleasure knowing Bobby Lucarelli for the short time that we have been together at After Six. Bobby leaves behind a legacy of hard work, determination and exceptional salesmanship," said Robert Kollar.

Bobby Lucarelli began in the formal wear business over 31 years ago, and will say goodbye to his long- time passion on June 30, 2010. He served as the West Coast Sales Representative for 28 years and as the National Key Accounts Manager for two years. Bobby has spent the last several months training the After Six sales staff to carry his torch and allowing others in the After Six family to benefit from sharing in his immense industry knowledge.

After Six wishes Bobby a heartfelt, reluctant farewell wishing him all the best as he and his wife, Daria, begin smelling the roses in Palm Springs and enjoying their summer months in Santa Barbara.

marci.steele@aftersix.com • After Six

Bobby had this to add about his life in the industry:

My clothing career started in Southern California in 1973 working for a young mens chain called Lord Rebel Industries. I Left in 75 to open 2 Luca-rellis Jean shop in Toluca Lake Ca with my brother Jack. Started working for Bob Bennett in 1978 selling Suits and Sport Coats as Raffinati. When we started in F/W in 83' I was Bennett's first full time F/W rep only testing the water in the West while Bob concentrated on the rest of the country. Our first line consisted of a black notch and peak, a white dinner jacket and a black tail coat. My first day out John Dazurko with Formal Night "now of Friar Tux" gave me a GREAT order and I never looked back. Bennett developed the Silver Shadow in 86' and from there it was so much fun. Park Ave, Oscar De la Renta, Dimension, Contour, Renaissance, Rainbow, La Vida, La Strada. As you can see I sold some winners! With so many good people behind me through the years like Bob and Gurdy Bennett, Monroe Wienstock, John Galante, Kathy Peskinns, Cecil Wimbs, Andy Senisi, Bill Hines, Stacey Dollar, Sarah Hemphill, Eric Plott, Ed Murphy, Larry Darnell, Ken Marion, words cannot express how much I appreciate your help and guidance. I will always be grateful. My whole career has been based around YOU, my customer and now almost 64, I truly am sailing off into the Sunset. Palm Springs in the winter, Santa Barbara in the summer and Lake Havasu in between. THANK YOU EVERYBODY I WAS INVOLVED WITH IN THE INDUSTRY. I hope I lived up to your expectations because truly that was my intention.
Thank You from the bottom of my heart
Good Luck to everyone
Bobby Lucarelli.

Read an archived article from 2008 on Bobby’s career: http://www.formaltimes.com/Default.aspx?tabid=172


Congratulations to Jean Yves on having the great honor of an Emmy winner wear a Jean Yves tuxedo! The International Formalwear Association salutes Jean Yves for promoting the industry and challenges all the manufacturers out there to show us what’s going on in their camp??

Jean Yves Formal Wear Announces:

We are proud to announce that David L. Cook was wearing a custom made Jean Yves Tuxedo when he accepted his 6th Emmy award this past weekend.

David L. Cook, National Christian Music recording artist wearing Jean Yves at the 37th Emmy awards!

Formal Wear??

Had a reader send in a funny link for everyone to see! Could the next new thing be scented tuxedos?? I don’t think this one anyway.. http://www.mcphee.com/shop/pages/Bacon-Tuxedo.html
 

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. 
 

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 by 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

Tuxedos:
Black Double Breasted Jackets (shawl & notch)
Silver Spirit Jackets, Tail coats, pants, cummerbunds and bow ties
White Shantung Dinner Jackets

Vest and Tie collections:
Philip Stewart mandarin collar vest in Black only
Hudson full back vest and bow tie in Black & White only
Celebrations full back vest in Platinum only
Barrington full back vest in Silver only
Citi-Lites full back vest, bow ties and windsor ties in Black, White, Ivory, Platinum, Ruby, Hunter, Plum, Celedon, Premier Teal, Violet, & Desert Blue
Celebrity Paisley full back vest, bow ties, and cravats in Black, White, Silver, Champagne, Sage, Heather, & Desert Blue
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

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

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. 
 

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 by 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

Tuxedos:
Black Double Breasted Jackets (shawl & notch)
Silver Spirit Jackets, Tail coats, pants, cummerbunds and bow ties
White Shantung Dinner Jackets

Vest and Tie collections:
Philip Stewart mandarin collar vest in Black only
Hudson full back vest and bow tie in Black & White only
Celebrations full back vest in Platinum only
Barrington full back vest in Silver only
Citi-Lites full back vest, bow ties and windsor ties in Black, White, Ivory, Platinum, Ruby, Hunter, Plum, Celedon, Premier Teal, Violet, & Desert Blue
Celebrity Paisley full back vest, bow ties, and cravats in Black, White, Silver, Champagne, Sage, Heather, & Desert Blue
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

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

"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it." --Dwight D. Eisenhower

"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt

"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it." --Dwight D. Eisenhower

"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt

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.