VOWS Magazine

11/11/2025

To all veterans and those currently serving… No matter your role or where you served your service was/is honorable, faithful, worthy.
Well done.
Thank you

09/17/2025

New issue coming soon!

09/02/2025

October is just around the corner, and with it comes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Five suggestions/reminders for showing your support, both in and outside of your boutique.

October is just around the corner... here's how to show your support, in and outside of your bridal boutique

08/29/2025

For those not receiving my email about the confusion over the status of tarrifs as heard at the latest round of markets, check out my post:
https://www.vowsmagazine.com/market-takeaway-tariff-confusion
Hopefully it helps explain today's "reality"

Tariff confusion

07/31/2025

New Issue Out Now! Can't wait for you to read it!

07/11/2025

Send a personalized letter to your senators, members of Congress, the Department of Commerce, and Customs and Border Protection in support of the NAFAA effort for tariff relief through reclassification. A complementary effort to the NBRA's letter writing and PR campaign:

Weddings. Proms. Quinceañeras. These once-in-a-lifetime moments are at the heart of American family life and yet the dresses worn to celebrate them are being unfairly taxed at rates exceeding 50% due to a misclassification in the U.S. tariff code.

05/24/2025

It's about that time! New issue featuring Bridal and Formal in Cincinnati, Ohio coming SOON!!!

04/28/2025

For those who haven't yet received our email describing the general legal guidelines offered by the FTC and other sources when applying tariff surcharges, view the article here:

https://www.vowsmagazine.com/legal-considerations-for-applying-tariffs
Please note this is not intended as legal advice... please check the requirements in your individual state.

Info from FTC, other sources

04/04/2025

President Trump added 34% tariff on goods imported from China, bringing the tariffs to 61% of the value of the goods.
45% was added to tariffs on Myanmar imported goods, 46% on those goods from Vietnam.
In response industry manufacturers/importers are developing approaches as to how to price their goods.
Separately, Justin Warshaw, Justin Alexander, has created a petition entitled "Urgent Appeal: Exclude Formalwear from Tariff increases to protect US Jobs"

I encourage all those in all segments of the industry to review and add their support:

Urgent Appeal: Exclude Formalwear from Tariff Increases to Protect U​.​S. Jobs

03/19/2025

Here's a sneak peek at some of the results of our tariff survey, as they're rolling in. Check out our May/June 2025 issue for complete results & analysis. There's still time to take the survey if you haven't yet. DM us or email [email protected] for a link

Note: the first question was answered by boutiques, the second by brands

03/08/2025

Justin Warshaw, Justin Alexander, posted an excellent message regarding tariffs on IG. For those who haven't seen it:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG8LbkERNdK/?igsh=MWgyMnR0ZmQ4MW13OA==