From Collars to Cuffs
Beth Raymond of From Collars To Cuffs Asks: Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out?
Having a mother who was known as the “fashion queen of Philadelphia” might sound like a lot to live up to. But, if Beth Raymond’s mother were here today, she likely would say her daughter has more than earned the crown.
As founder and CEO of From Collars to Cuffs, Raymond has spent almost 30 years helping clients look and feel fabulous. When Raymond first launched her company, she was designing and manufacturing custom men’s shirts, which is still her No. 1 passion.
Today, she is designing for and dressing men and women from around the country in custom-made shirtings and clothing for casual, business, cocktail and evening wear.
“We help our clients select the finest, one-of-a-kind fabrics from around the world. We give the finest in personal service, taking measurements, creating the design with our clients’ input, doing fittings, all while keeping in mind clients’ personal style and budget,” Raymond says.
Raymond works with a world-renowned Miami showroom that offers exquisite designer fabrics – from silks to laces to bouclé and everything in between – to make suitings, jackets, blouses, dresses and gowns. With her factory in New York, she has made a line of exclusive Italian shirtings for From Collars to Cuffs only. Her new lightweight Italian leather jackets are perfect for South Florida.
“Nothing is off the rack. Our clients are upscale, discerning customers who chair events and attend important business and charity functions, so they do not want to see another attendee wearing their same store-purchased outfit,” Raymond says. “Heads turn when a client walks into a room wearing my designs.”
Most of her clients have been coming to her for years. Word of mouth brings in new ones. Raymond believes it is crucial to give personal service. She takes the time personally, which is imperative to her, to meet with clients in their homes, offices, at her office in Weston or in the fabric showroom.
“We have clients who come to us straight from the airport, just to have their clothing made,” she says.
Her clients, who include businessmen and businesswomen, attorneys, sports figures and their spouses, appreciate the fact that she pays special attention to detail. Her passion for fashion is evident in everything she does.
“I live for fashion,” she says. “I love to make people look and feel special.”
From Collars to Cuffs is located at 1180 Fairfax Lane, Weston. For more information, call 954-389-7353 or 305-934-8079 or visit fromcollarstocuffs.com.
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