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New Styles for 2019

  • Paul Morrell Partners - thank you very much for taking the time to help us learn more about the styles of formalwear you're interested in!

    This is a living document. We will be updating this page as we make decisions to purchase or not to purchase styles. We could add or remove styles at any point.

  • Styles Under Consideration for Discontinuation from the 2019 PM Catalog (click to view)

  • Date Log:

    August 27th - Our buy for 2019 is underway!

    August 28th - Committed to the Kenneth Cole Heather Grey 'Lenox' Tuxedo and 'Bedford' Suit!

    August 30th - Committed to 3 David Major Suits for New Sale (not rental)!

    September 13th - Just about done!  Committed to these additional styles:

    • Steel Grey 'Barrow' Tuxedo by Kenneth Cole
    • Steel Grey 'Houston' Suit by Kenneth Cole
    • Tan 'Aruba' Suit from Michael Kors
    • Cobalt Blue 'Brunswick' from Allure Men (updated version made of Poly/Wool)
    • Red Paisley 'Aries' Coat by Mark of Distinction (Larr Brio)
    • 5 Paisley 'Chase' coats by Couture 1901 (FCGI) - Black, Charcoal, Burgundy, Green and Navy.
    • We updated the list below with additional decisions.

    2019 New Styles

    Please note, styles marked with a red star * are under more serious consideration.  The below list includes styles we have had limited requests for.

     

    Details, specifications and options for feedback are available in the survey below this listing.

     

    Kenneth Cole: (New Label from FCGI!)

    • 1. Heather Grey 'Lenox' Tuxedo by Kenneth Cole - Committed
    • 2. Heather Grey 'Bedford' Suit by Kenneth Cole - Committed
    • 3. Steel Grey 'Barrow' Tuxedo by Kenneth Cole - Committed
    • 4. Steel Grey 'Houston' Suit by Kenneth Cole - Committed
    • 5. Navy 'Thompson' Tuxedo by Kenneth Cole - Decided Against
    • 6. Navy 'Varick' Suit by Kenneth Cole - Decided Against
    • 7. Burgundy 'Liberty' Suit by Kenneth Cole - Decided Against

    Michael Kors:

    • 8. Black Performance Stretch 'Onyx Legacy' 2BN Tuxedo by Michael Kors - Decided Against
    • 9. Tan 'Aruba' 2BN Suit by Michael Kors - Committed

    Ike Behar:

    • 10. Dusk Blue 'Henderson' Suit by Ike Behar - Decided Against
    • 11. Dusty Rose 'Owen' Tux by Ike Behar - Decided Against
    • 12. Hunter Green 'Cooper' Tux by Ike Behar - Decided Against
    • 13. Black w/ White Piping 'Damian' Tux by Ike Behar - Decided Against
    • 14. Grey 'Lionel' Tux by Ike Behar - Decided Against

    Allure Men:

    • 15. Linen Grey 'Brunswick' Suit by Allure Men - Decided Against
    • 16. Cornflower 'Brunswick' Suit by Allure Men - Decided Against
    • XX. Updated Cobalt Blue 'Brunswick' Tuxedo by Allure Men - Committed This is the updated merchandise made of Poly/Wool, not Super 130's.

    David Major - (SIFA Suit Program for Rental or Sale Suits)

    • 17. Light Grey Suit by David Major - Committed - for Wholesale and Retail New Sale Only - (not rental)
    • 18. Medium Grey Suit by David Major - Committed - for Wholesale and Retail New Sale Only - (not rental)
    • 19. French Blue Suit by David Major - Committed - for Wholesale and Retail New Sale Only - (not rental)
    • 20. Navy Blue Suit by David Major - Decided Against
    • 21. Tan Suit by David Major - Decided Against
    • 22. Black Suit by David Major - Decided Against

    Prom Styles:

    • 23 - 31 The Paisley 'Chase' Coats by Couture 1901 - Committed -
      • (Black, Charcoal, Burgundy, Green, Navy)
    • 32. Red Paisley 'Aries' by Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction - Committed
    • 33. Granite Paisley 'Aries' by Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction - Decided Against
    • 34. Light Blue 'Gemini' by Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction - Decided Against
    • 35. Blue Plaid 'Galaxy' by Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction - Decided Against
    • 36. Black Velvet 'Luxor' by Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction - Under Consideration
    • 37. Burgundy Velvet 'Luxor' by Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction - Under Consideration
    • 38. Black Embossed Velvet 'Equinox' by Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction - Decided Against
    • 39. Burgundy Embossed Velvet 'Equinox' by Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction - Decided Against


    Accessories:
    We're considering new colors in the Larr Brio 'Modern Solid' Accessory Line - Committed
    We're considering the 'Starlight' Lame Vest Line from Larr Brio - Decided Against

    We're considering the 'Allure Men' Ties from Larr Brio - Under Consideration
    We're considering the 'Cambridge' Tweed-like vests from Larr Brio - Committed

    Pants:
    Black Wool Ultra Slim Pant - Under Consideration
    White Slim Pant - Under Consideration 

    Shirts:
    The White 'Allure Men' Swiss Pleat Spread Collar shirt by Formal Shirts - Decided Against

    Shoes:
    The Light Brown 'Tab-1' Laceup Shoe from Bravo - Committed
    The Black Patent 'Miami' Slipon Shoe from Colonial/Frederico Leone- Decided Against
    The Black Matte 'Sarasota' Slipon Shoe from Colonial/Frederico Leone - Decided Against


    Have a look below and take a moment to give us your feedback, and thank you very much for your input!

    Justin
    Paul Morrell


  • Survey Begins Below Here!



  • 1. Heather Grey 'Lenox' Tuxedo by Kenneth Cole

  • Heather Grey Kenneth Cole 'Lenox' Tux

  • Status: Committed - Manufacturer Style #: 9828C-02.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Satin Trim Notch / Poly-Wool / Satin Besom Pocket / Side Vent.
    We also are considering purchasing the matching suit coat, the Bedford.

  • 2. Heather Grey 'Bedford' Suit by Kenneth Cole

  • Heather Grey Kenneth Cole 'Bedford' Suit

  • Status: Committed - Manufacturer Style #: 9845C-02.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Notch Lapel / Poly-Wool Fabric / Flap Pockets / Side Vent.
    We also are considering purchasing the matching tux coat, the Lenox.

  • 3. Steel Grey 'Barrow' Tuxedo by Kenneth Cole

  • Steel Grey 'Barrow' Tuxedo

  • Status: Committed - Manufacturer Style #: 9828C-08.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Satin Trimmed Notch Lapel / Poly-Wool Fabric / Satin Besom Pockets / Side Vent.
    We also are considering purchasing the matching suit coat, the Houston.

  • 4. Steel Grey 'Houston' Suit by Kenneth Cole

  • Steel Grey 'Houston' Suit

  • Status: Committed - Manufacturer Style #: 9845C-08.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Notch Lapel / Poly-Wool Fabric / Flap Pockets / Side Vent.
    We also are considering purchasing the matching tux coat, the Barrow.

  • 5. Navy 'Thompson' Tuxedo by Kenneth Cole

  • Navy 'Thompson' Tuxedo

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: 9828C-37.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Satin Trim Notch Lapel / Poly-Wool Fabric / Besom Pockets / Side Vent.
    We also are considering purchasing the matching suit coat, the Varick.

  • 6. Navy 'Varick' Suit by Kenneth Cole

  • Navy 'Varick' Suit

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: 9845C-37.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Notch Lapel / Poly-Wool Fabric / Flap Pockets / Side Vent.
    We also are considering purchasing the matching tuxedo coat, the 'Thompson'.

  • 7. Burgundy 'Liberty' Suit by Kenneth Cole

  • Burgundy 'Liberty' Suit

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: 9827M-45.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Trim Notch Lapel / Super 120's Fabric / Besom Pockets / Side Vent.
    We currently own the matching tuxedo to this suit, the Burgundy 'Marbella' by Ike Behar.

  • 8. Black 'Onyx Legacy' Performance Stretch Tuxedo by Michael Kors

  • Black 'Legacy Onyx' Tuxedo

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: Onyx-Legacy.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Satin Notch Lapel / Wool Blend Fabric / Besom Pockets / Side Vent.
    This tuxedo is made of a Wool, Dry-Max & Serona blend that results in a comfortable, stretchy feel.

  • 9. Tan 'Aruba' Suit by Michael Kors

  • Tan 'Aruba' Suit' Tuxedo

  • Status: Committed - Manufacturer Style #: Aruba.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Notch Lapel / Wool Blend Fabric / Flap Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 10. Dusk Blue 'Henderson' Suit by Ike Behar

  • Dusk Blue 'Henderson' Suit

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: 8545C-35.
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Notch Lapel / Super 120's Wool Fabric / Flap Pockets / Side Vent.
    We currently own the Dusk Blue 'Lane,' which is the companion tuxedo to this suit.

  • 11. Dusty Rose 'Owen' Tuxedo by Ike Behar

  • Dusty Rose 'Owen' Tuxedo

  • Status: Under Consideration - Manufacturer Style #: 8228C-58
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Black Satin Trimmed Notch Lapel / Fabric Not Yet Determined / Black Satin Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 12. Hunter Green 'Cooper' Tuxedo by Ike Behar

  • Hunter Green 'Cooper' Tuxedo

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: 8561C-29
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Black Satin Peak Lapel / Fabric Not Yet Determined / Black Satin Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 13. Black 'Damian' Tuxedo by Ike Behar

  • Black 'Damian' Tuxedo

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: 8563C-40
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Black Satin Peak Lapel with White Piping / Super 120's Wool / Black Satin Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 14. Grey 'Lionel' Tuxedo by Ike Behar

  • Grey 'Lionel' Tuxedo

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: 8231C-19
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Black Satin Shawl Lapel / Super 120's Wool / Black Satin Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 15. Linen Grey 'Brunswick' Suit by Allure Men

  • Linen Grey 'Brunswick' Suit

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: XXXXX
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Trim Notch Lapel / Poly Wool Blend / Self Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 16. Cornflower 'Brunswick' Suit by Allure Men

  • Cornflower 'Brunswick' Suit

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: XXXXX
    Slim Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Trim Notch Lapel / Poly Wool Blend / Self Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 17. Rental/Retail Suit Program by David Major (SIFA)


  • The David Major program is designed to provide an inexpensive suit option that is made for either rental or retail sale. These suits are available for SIFA members to purchase.
    If Paul Morrell should decide to purchase any of these suits, we may choose to rent them, and/or make them available for purchase as New Sale, from us, at a wholesale price.
    Any of our accounts would be able to rent/purchase them from us. These are basic, poly/viscose, inexpensive 3 piece suits. Please share your thoughts on this merchandise with us in the box provided below.

  • French Blue Suit by David Major
  • Navy Suit by David Major
  • Tan Suit by David Major
  • Light Grey Suit by David Major
  • Medium Grey Suit by David Major
  • Black Suit by David Major

  • Status: Committed - For Wholesale New Sale Only - Not Rental
    We are purchasing Light Grey, Medium Grey and French Blue. We purchased the Modern Fit Coat (fits like Ike Behar Slim), as well as well as Modern and Slim Fit Pants.
    Manufacturer Style #: Misc
    Suit / Modern Fit / 2 Button Front / Self Notch Lapel / PolyViscose Fabric / Flap Pockets / Side Vent / Pants have 2 Size Adjustable Elastic Waist
    The 'Modern Fit' fits similar to the Ike Behar 'Slim Fit'

  • 23. Paisley 'Chase' Tuxedos by Couture 1901 (FCGI)

  • Couture 1901 (FCGI) is going to make these paisley coats, all with black satin peak lapels, in 8 colors:
    Black, Charcoal, Navy, Red, Burgundy, White, Ivory, and Green.

  • Charcoal Paisley 'Chase'
  • Navy Paisley Chase
  • Red Paisley Chase
  • Black Paisley 'Chase'
  • Green Paisley Chase
  • Burgundy Paisley Chase
  • White Paisley 'Chase'
  • Ivory Paisley Chase

  • Status: Committed - Black, Charcoal, Burgundy, Green & Navy (not sure if black or blue satin lapel on Navy Chase.) - Manufacturer Style #: misc.
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Satin Peak Lapel / Poly Blend / Satin Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 32. Paisley 'Aries' Tuxedos from Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction

  • Red Paisley Aries
  • Granite Paisley Aries
  • Other Paisley Aries

  • Status: Committed to Apple Red. - Manufacturer Style #: misc.
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Black Satin Shawl Lapel / Jaquard Polyester Fabric / Self Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 34. Light Blue 'Gemini' from Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction

  • Light Blue 'Gemini' Tux

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: JGM296P.
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Black Satin Peak Lapel / Jaquard Polyester Fabric / Black Satin Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 35. Blue Plaid 'Galaxy' Tuxedo from Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction

  • Blue Plaid 'Galaxy'

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: JV20195P.
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Black Satin Peak Lapel / Dyed Poly/Viscose Fabric / Self Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • 36. Velvet Styles from Larr Brio/Mark of Distinction

  • Black Velvet 'Luxor'
  • Burgundy Velvet 'Luxor''

  • Status: Under Consideration - Manufacturer Style #: XXXXXX
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Black Satin Peak Lapel / Jaquard Polyester Fabric / Black Satin Besom Pockets / Side Vent.

  • Black Velvet 'Equinox'
  • Burgundy Velvet 'Equinox''

  • Status: Decided Against - Manufacturer Style #: XXXXX
    Slim Fit / 1 Button Front / Black Satin Peak Lapel / Dyed Poly/Viscose Fabric / Self Besom Pockets / Side Vent.




  • Accessories

  • 'Modern Solid' Accessories from Larr Brio

  • Place Holder

  • Status: Committed
    We currently carry the following 36 colors in Modern Solid:
    Black, Charcoal, Silver, White, Biscotti, Ivory, Nude, Champagne, Light Blue, Steel Blue, Morning Glory, Royal Blue, Marine, Sea Glass, Light Mint, Mermaid, Peacock, Emerald, Gold, Toffee Gold, Bellini, Burnt Orange, Ruby, Ferrari Red, Apple, Quartz, Pink, Petal, Coral Reef, Blush, Ballet, Rose Gold, Regency, Blue Violet, Bright Fuchsia, Wine

  • 'Starlight' Lame Accessories from Larr Brio

  • Allure Men Shale Grey 'Brunswick'

  • Status: Decided Against
    This Lame fabric is 'glittery' and fun!

  • 'Allure Men' Ties from Larr Brio

  • Place Holder

  • Status: Under Consideration
    We are looking at Bow Ties, Long Ties and Pocket-squares.

  • 'Cambridge' Accessories from Larr Brio

  • Cambridge Accessories

  • Status: Committed
    5 Button Front / Notch Lapel Vest / Matching Back

  • Pants

    Our current offerings in Black Tropical Worsted Wool:
    Modern Fit: P 996
    Slim Fit - P SKNB & P BSW
    Status: Under Consideration
    Our current styles in White Poly:
    Classic Fit: P 147
    Modern Fit: P 047
    Status: Under Consideration

  • Shirts:

  • Place Holder
    Spread Collar / Swiss Pleat Front / Fitted & Classic Fit / Microfiber

  • Status: Decided Against

  • Shoes:

  • Light Brown Tab1 Shoe

  • Status: Committed
    Manufacturer: Bravo Shoes. Style Number: Tab-1

  • Black Sarasota Matte Slipon

  • Status: Decided Against
    Manufacturer: Colonial/Frederico Leone. Style Number: Sarasota

  • Black Patent Miami Slipon

  • Status: Decided Against
    Manufacturer: Colonial/Frederico Leone. Style Number: Miami


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