The Week of November 14th in Review

Posted on November 19, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

By Paul Pannone

Buyer beware warnings continue to go out to brides using online websites to buy their wedding gowns. According to experts an unusually high rate of dissatisfaction with little or no recourse ties into dealing with websites originating in China. The number one story is being read by consumers as well as wedding industry businesses making it the number one wedding related story this week.

Brides and consumers are searching and finding information that helps guide them from costly mistakes. eWedNewz information informs brides but infuriates fairy dust sales people.

 

eWedNewz continues our investigation into the invitation business and its disruption by the internet and DIY activity. The sudden and unexplained failure of Encore Studio became the lightning rod of discussion involving the health of the invitation business, stranding vendors and brides that put their faith in the company. eWedNewz discussed the events with a spokesperson for the Stationery show noticing a very high level of sensitivity common among all wedding related show producers these days. The investigation continues.

In all parts of the wedding business the growing challenges to remain viable in a declining market deflate most arguments of a robust business, even from the largest recognized entity. The Knot admitted the challenges to investors in a recent filing shocking wedding experts that never thought they live to see the day the company would come clean.

Regis Philbin graciously said goodbye to the daily grind of live television. The 80 year-old veteran was always seen in proper dress including formal wear for formal occasions. The tuxedo business is left in the hands of younger representatives, tagged with the daunting task of appealing to a generation of users that do not want to be caught dead in their father’s tuxedo.

 

 

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Regis Retires from Live! but will Always Look Great in a Tux

Posted on November 18, 2011 Written by 3 Comments

By Paul Pannone

Regis Philbin held back tears on his last show leaving behind Kelly Ripa to carry on the traditional morning fun that millions of views have come to expect. Some  of my fondest memories with the show include asking Kelly to get me some coffee– I didn’t recognize her without her make up– or pulling the tape measure too tight around Reege’s neck.

Since 2000 the family tuxedo business and its employees have been involved with making sure the cast and some of the guests looked great in formal wear but the relationship went deeper. Some members of the family were called on to make sure the bride wasn’t stressing before live weddings or to spruce up the flowers.

Two Italian girls, Kelly Ripa and Jennifer Galletta, hanging out after a hard day of making online wedding couples look great. Since 2000, Jennifer and 1888mytuxes supplied fine formal wear to the Live! with Regis and Kelly Show.

 

“It was one big family feeling doing the show and I will always look back on the fun times we had. I always enjoyed hanging out with the stars but Kelly and I always had the most fun,” said Jennifer Galletta of 1888mytuxes.

 

Good luck Mr. Philbin, you will always be remembered looking great in a tuxedo!

 

 

 

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The Week of October 10th in Review

Posted on October 15, 2011 Written by 1 Comment

 

By Paul Pannone

The Situation continues to move towards mainstream, polishing up his image and looking spiffy while doing it. This week he was a guest on Live! with Regis and Kelly, a show that’s been very supportive to the tuxedo business, using formal wear supplied by 1888mytuxes since 2000.

 

The Avalon is the best selling coat in the Situation line made by FLOW Formal.

The Situation wore the Avalon on ABC’s Live! with Regis and Kelly, a mainstream morning show seen by millions of viewers.

 

eWedNewz coverage of tuxedo stores renting products that have been around for decades heightens consumers awareness to help make a better decision, steering them away from outdated goods, fictitious names and towards better branded products.

Get Married is up for sale after years of struggles to gain traction in a declining wedding market. eWedNewz continues our investigation obtaining information from a growing number of ex-employees that are no longer bound to silence and current employees that are keeping us informed.  

Consumers searching for Encore Studio, the invitation company that suddenly closed its doors, remains in the newz, as vendors throw out their books and replace orders with other items for their customers. 

 

 

 

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The Situation Wears the Avalon on Live! with Regis and Kelly

Posted on October 11, 2011 Written by 4 Comments

 

By Paul Pannone

Mike the “Situation” Sorrentino continues to promote his formal wear line made by FLOW. Sitch wore the most fashionable coat in the line on Live! With Regis and Kelly.

The Situation Avalon made by FLOW Formal is the hottest new style for 2012 

 

The popularity and distribution of the Avalon continues to grow, proven, as online searches by consumers looking for the product in local markets spikes every time its shown or mentioned. Millions of online customers have seen images promoted by the television celebrity and joint efforts with FLOW.

 

The Avalon and other products featured appeared on mainstream television seen by millions of woman who watch the show; a different audience that follows the Situation on Social Networks.

According to FLOW, efforts to promote the Situation line to a broader segment of formal wear users are ongoing. eWedNewz will bring you the coverage, as it happens.

 

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