You’re invited to the CTDA’s Harbor Dinner Cruise  Enjoy a lavish 3-hour cocktail party and buffet dinner along with dancing, entertainment and majestic city views of the NYC Harbor! What: Dinner, Dancing and Full Open Bar! Time: 6:30 PM to 10 PM (depart dock promptly at 6:45 PM) Where: Pier 83, W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 Come Dressed in Red, White and/or Blue! Party Theme:  Patriotic Attire Come dressed in a red, white and/or blue to celebrate our Nation’s independence! Both formal and casual attire allowed. Cost: $115 for CTDA members $125 for non-CTDA members The Sights You’ll […]

Please join us for    Designer Forum NY July 2017 Saturday, July 15 – Monday, July 17, 2017 London NYC Hotel New York, New York    Exhibit at Designer Forum New York Get your vendor / exhibitor packet here Due by June 15th! Step into the most luxurious setting with your favorite bespoke clothing tailors and designers. Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Designer Forum New York caters to the finest upscale menswear buyers, in addition to the growing market of bespoke ladies wear buyers, custom clothiers and tailors / designers in the U.S., Canada and from around […]

2017 SPRING SUMMIT — BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM BEFORE 4/17! The CTDA is offering a negotiated room rate of $169 per night at the Element Hotel by Westin where the Summit will be held.  This rate includes a full hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi. To reserve your hotel room, call 1-877-782-0151 or click here https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1704113833&key=2E77F9B The closest airport is EWR – Newark Liberty International Airport. The hotel offers complimentary van shuttle service to and from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Amtrak Newark Penn Station seven days a week, from 7 AM – 11 PM upon request only and based on […]

When: Saturday, July 15, 2017 When:  6 PM until ??? Where: Old Castle Pub (across from the London NYC hotel) Old Castle Pub 160 W 54th St New York, NY 10019 Cash Bar & Dining! Mark your calendars! We hope you will join us and bring your clients and friends along! No need to RSVP! Just show up!

Designer Forum NY July 2017 Saturday, January 15 thru Monday, January 17, 2017 London NYC Hotel New York, New York Exhibit at Designer Forum New York Get your vendor / exhibitor packet here Please return these forms ASAP, as we will be booking available showroom on a first come/first served basis.

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SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd annual CTDA SPRING SUMMIT MAY 19 & 20, 2017 Featuring… – A guided tour of Mel Gambert Shirt Makers’ factory – gain insights on the custom shirt manufacturing process and how to improve your custom shirting sales presentation / showroom display. – Hear from subject matter experts on how to: effectively communicate with the media; create captivating content for your social media / blog campaign; create relevant and memorable experiences for your customers at every touch point; better meet your customers needs and ultimately increase sales; and more. – Meet with your CTDA Vendors […]

When: Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 7 PM – 10 PM Where: Le Perigord Le Perigord Midtown Manhattan January 22,2017 7 PM to 10 PM Le Périgord is the premiere destination for traditional French cuisine with contemporary accents. Located in Midtown Manhattan, tuxedo-ed servers present meals in an elegant setting. The New York Times calls it “a French restaurant the way French restaurants used to be,” complete with starched white linen tablecloths and exemplary service from wait staff in tuxedos. Why We Selected Le Périgord! It is one of the few restaurants in NYC that has a dress code in […]

CTDA member, Mel Gambert Shirt Makers, a manufacturer of custom and ready to wear woven shirts,has been announced as a finalist for the 2016 New Jersey Manufacturer of the Year Award in the Medium Business category (between 51-125 employees). The winner will be announced at the annual “Made in New Jersey” event on Friday, October 7th in Somerset, NJ. During the ceremony, the winners of the 2016 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards will be announced in the following categories: Manufacturer of the Year (Start-Up / Young Manufacturing Company) Manufacturer of the Year (Small – 50 Employees or Less) Manufacturer of the […]