Kentucky Derby Uniforms

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The founding father of the Kentucky Derby, Colonel M. Lewis Clark Jr., envisioned an elegant and contemporary fashion full of color and vitality. To this day the Kentucky Derby showcases the finest in spring fashions! The Kentucky Derby is notorious for big hats and bright suits. The race is one of the most fun days in uniforms. Let’s take a look at all the style throughout the Kentucky Derby.

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1920s: Women were full of elegance, wearing a dress or even a modern suit with a jacket, as well as your classic hat and gloves. Strings of pearls were popular; some jackets were large and showy, while some were fitted and classical.

 

1950s: With the arrival of the 1950s and the end of the war, fashion was changing in a way that reflected the revived affluence of Americans. Feminine dresses, fitted skirts, and modern suits were popular with women as were fur coats and smaller, thinner hats. There was a surge of short, elegant heels.

 

1960s: Most of us are well-aware of the philosophical and cultural changes that the U.S. underwent in the 1960s. This reflected in the fashion at the Kentucky Derby, where the sustained elegance of the event enjoyed a renewed vitality that saw women wearing crazier hats, brighter colors, less sensible patterns, and rebelliously shorter skirts. Everything was changing: even our pictures from this era are colored, emphasizing the confidence and excitement of 1960s Kentucky Derby fashion.

 

1970s and 80s: The casual influence of 1960s fashion becomes even more pronounced in the 70s and 80s decades. The initial burst of confidence had turned into something people were used to seeing, and fashions got even more out-there, but in a way that continued what had already been occurring. Women can be seen in primary colors, with pixie cuts and spaghetti straps, as well as soft woolen hats.

 

1990s: White gloves have officially been out of fashion and wearing them is an homage to the traditions that began the Derby. In the 90s, elegance makes a resurgence, with women wearing linen dresses and matching-colored hats. But the relaxed, casual influx of the 60s, 70s and 80s has become a staple of American clothing by this point and we still see people in shorts, cotton skirts and soft sundresses.

 

The style and feel of the Derby has morphed over the years, but some things haven’t changed. The Kentucky Derby is still the pinnacle of class and fashion. Just like we recognize the uniforms of the Kentucky Derby, let your customers recognize your business with work uniforms. Service Uniform can find the perfect program to get you off to the races!

Customer Spotlight: Cavender Audi

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Say hello to Cavender Audi, a full service Audi Dealership operation for sales. service and parts in San Antonio, Texas. Rick Cavender switched from his previous supplier to Service Uniform, which is a local and family owned business. Cavender Audi made the switch, hearing positive things about Service Uniform. They have now worked with each other for years.
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Rick says it is nice to be able to work with an independent company that is always happy to help and always provides great service. We asked what’s the best part about working with Service Uniform, and what keeps him coming back. Rick responded, “For me, the best part is always counting on Kenny Stewart to not only provide professional looking apparel to our team, but also to count on his support for the many charitable events we support each year.  He has become a very important and valued partner and friend.”
Our relationship with Cavender Audi is very important to us as a business and individuals.
 
You can check out their website here: www.cavenderaudi.com

Top 5 Favorites of the San Antonio Fiesta

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Spring time is finally here and we are excited to get outside! Here in San Antonio, we celebrate Fiesta with our friends and family this season. Here are a few reasons we love Fiesta and some things we wouldn’t miss:

Top 5 Favorites of the San Antonio Fiesta via Blue Chip Uniform

The mission: We love that Fiesta is a nonprofit, volunteer, self-supporting organization that presents an annual celebration every Spring of the diverse heritage, culture and spirit of San Antonio. Fiesta is open to all kinds of people, including both visitors and residents, because at its core it is a celebration of diversity. It began in 1891—did you know Fiesta is over 100 years old?—as a simple, one-parade honoring of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Now it not only honors them but services the citizens of San Antonio throughout the rest of the seasons.

 

A Celebration of the 125th Fiesta: This year marks Fiesta’s 125th anniversary! We wouldn’t want to miss this celebration in the Stars At Night Ballroom on April 6, 7 p.m. Tickets may be a bit pricy, but it is well worth it as a donation and a form of support for our wonderful city and its dedication to its residents.

 

Parades: There will be parades on April 15 and from April 18-23! There will be a Military Parade, a River Parade, a Mariachi Festival, and the Battle of Flowers. We can’t wait for these colorful and heartfelt celebrations of San Antonio culture and heritage. The River Parade has been called the most unusual parade in America: there will be live music and lights, over 40 locally sponsored floats, and military installations, but the best part of all is that all donations go straight to children’s charities throughout Bexar County through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.

 

Music: This year we will certainly be enjoying Fiesta Pops (April 15) and the Throwback Fiesta (April 17). We are especially excited about the Deco District Arts and Music Festival on April 17. The Historic Deco District will be hosting dozens of performances by local and national musicians of all ages, as well as street vendors, food, and drinks! We are so excited to see local young talent highlighted at this festival, as well as the cultural, economic and social liveliness of the Deco District. It’s sponsored by the Network for Young Artists, through which art and culture are promoted through music classes and opportunities to perform throughout San Antonio. Admission is free!

 

Culture: All of Fiesta highlights San Antonio culture, but we wouldn’t miss these special, culturally influenced events! The Fiesta Carnival, on April 14, is going to have rides and food for all. There are so many events we cannot name them all, but we are especially excited about The Chili Queens Chili Cook-off on April 17 and the King William Fair, which will be loaded with stages of music and dancing, a Kids Kingdom play area and a beautiful parade in the King William Neighborhood historic district.

Debunking 3 Myths About Uniforms

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The stigma behind uniforms may deter you from seeing the benefits of such programs. Below are some common myths that surround work uniforms and how they can be proven wrong.

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  1. Uniforms mean a lack of individualism. Some people feel that wearing a uniform takes away the individual’s ability to express themselves. There are ways in which this can be true—if a uniform is uncomfortable or tight, or if the employee does not feel confident in the uniform, then the negative impacts of the uniform may end up affecting employees more than the positive ones.
    At Service Uniform we believe in providing uniforms that will do just the opposite: uniforms can help employees feel more part of a community and connect them in a personal way to the company brand, if the uniform is comfortable, appropriate and practical. We know that uniforms can positively benefit the workplace and we are dedicated to providing uniforms that boost morale.

 

  1. Uniforms mean a lack of creativity. It is absolutely true that clothing gives people a way to express themselves. What we wear is a huge part of who we are. But it is actually this fact that gives companies a good reason to consider uniforms. It is so much easier to wake up in the morning knowing what you are going to put on, and knowing for a fact that it is going to be comfortable and work well for you in your specific work environment. Uniforms don’t have to mean telling people exactly what to wear; they can be extremely helpful when it comes to ease of physical movement and mental focus. Wearing uniforms means that employees won’t be distracted by alternating clothing that hasn’t been worn in their work situation before. Tried-and-true uniforms can actually encourage creativity by allowing employees to focus on their task rather than on their wardrobe. This kind of focus is what enables the best and most creative work.

 

  1. Uniforms mean your company won’t stand out. On the contrary, the ideal uniform will represent your company and your values in a way that casual clothing can’t. Your employees will stand out as professional and effective when they are wearing clean, comfortable uniforms that aid them in their jobs every day. At Service Uniform it is integrated into our work to keep the uniforms of your employees clean, free of rips and tears, and comfortable to wear. And they will always arrive back to you on time: your employees need never be without clean uniforms, eliminating the stress of “What should I wear?” every single morning and ensuring that their appearance will help customers identify your business. Let uniforms represent your brand and keep your image sharp and professional!