We’re Growing! Sudsies Expands into Broward and Palm Beach
Sudsies has been providing luxury dry cleaning and exceptional service for the residents of Miami, Miami Beach and throughout Miami Dade County for 20 years. The company has grown significantly since opening its original boutique on 67th Street and Collins Avenue. The business now includes self-standing boutiques, a fleet of mobile boutiques, and a reputation for being South Florida’s eco-friendliest luxury dry cleaner. Over the years, we noticed many of our loyal customers were requesting pick-up and delivery from as far north as Boca Raton in Palm Beach County. In an effort to continue to provide the ultimate in convenience and service, Sudsies recently opened a new stand-alone boutique on Las Olas in Ft. Lauderdale. Like all our boutiques, our Ft. Lauderdale location offers a full range of services, including eco-friendly dry cleaning, couture garment cleaning, laundry services, restoration, and alterations. And, of course, the location offers the ultimate in convenience. The Ft. Lauderdale boutique is an ideal location for Broward and Palm Beach residents. Through our website and mobile app, customers can request to have their clothes picked up and delivered wherever they may be. Las Olas? No Problem. Rio Vista? You got it. Boca Marina Yacht Club? Our pleasure. Don’t trust your clothes to just anybody! Contact us online or call us at 305.864.3279 to speak with a garment specialist.
Eco-Friendly Full Service Dry Cleaning
Eco-Friendly Full Service Dry Cleaning at Sudsies: PERC-free, biodegradable, EPA-approved, with pickup & delivery. Gentle on clothes, great for the planet.
Bespoke Suiting – More than simply made to measure
Maybe it’s the fact that we’re in the clothing industry. Or maybe it’s the fact that we love quality clothing. Whatever it is, we’re always in awe of bespoke suits. First of all, the history of the men’s suit can literally be traced back hundreds of years. I mean, the off the rack suit wasn’t even an option till the sewing machine was invented in the early 1800s. Before that, all men wore bespoke suits. Either you were fitted for it with a tailor, or you bought it second-hand. Today, in the midst of the throwaway fashion, there are still plenty of men who know the value, sophistication and confidence that only bespoke suits can bring. It’s the pinnacle of customization. Imagine having a suit designed exclusively for you, with every detail based on your taste. Imagine someone measuring your arms, your legs, your chest, your waist, your back, your seat, even the slope of your shoulders to create a suit just for you. Every imperceptible unique trait of your body is considered in order to make a bespoke suit. The process of creating a pattern and making a suit entirely from scratch is extraordinary. But the fact that you get to be involved in every decision is equally special. Do you need a conservative color and fabric? Go with a navy blue wool suit. Do you want something for warmer weather months? Pick a tan tweed. Do you want a go-to wedding suit? You can’t go wrong with a charcoal gray linen. Do you want to stand out? Choose a pattern that lets you do just that. With a bespoke suit, you choose whatever fabric you want. And if you don’t know what you want, a tailor is always experienced enough to tell you what textures and colors will flatter you. If you have the option of owning a bespoke suit, go for it! It’s such a wonderful experience. A bespoke suit isn’t just the best fitting and most comfortable suit you’ll ever own, it will also be the one you own the longest. It’s not unheard of getting twenty or thirty years of use. Now that’s a good value. Rest assured, Sudsies understands a bespoke suit is an investment that needs to be well-cared for, which is why we combine experience, expertise, and the greenest cutting-edge technologies to keep your bespoke suit in outstanding condition.
NEW YEAR, MORE FRESH POSSIBILITIES
It’s a New Year, new decade, and new opportunity for Sudsies to best serve as South Florida’s favorite luxury dry cleaner. But first, with us being the sentimental kind and all, we wanted to briefly reflect on just how far we’ve come.
DEALING WITH DESIGNERS
Why It’s Important To Pick The Right Dry Cleaner When It Comes To Your Luxury Wardrobe Items “Pssst, go for Gucci!…” “Yoo hoo, it’s YSL!…” “Over here for some Hermes!” Anyone who has walked by a high-end retailer or specialty department store display can almost certainly relate to the siren calls of these designers. Perhaps that’s why luxury apparel is the top-performing sector amongst the world’s 100 biggest brands, according to global brand consultancy Interbrand. Louis Vuitton and Chanel lead in brand value, while Gucci is cited as among the fastest-growing. Additional labels that fall into the report’s top fashion brands include Hermes, Dior, Burberry, and Prada. The look, feel and workmanship of designer items are undeniable, setting trends while retaining a timelessness. This level of quality and the way you feel wearing it; however, comes with a steep price tag. Such an investment warrants equally exclusive care, making dry cleaner selection an important choice. Not all cleaners have expertise in the proper care of luxury pieces. In fact, very few of them do. So, how can you tell the difference? “Ask questions,” says Sudsies President Jason Loeb. “Do they know what a hand-rolled hem on a scarf is and do they know how to protect it when pressing? Do they know how to hand clean? Do they have specialty equipment that accommodates high-end clothing? Do they offer wet cleaning capabilities… all of these options are necessary to be able to provide care that’s best for the individual garment.” In depth knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and workmanship, coupled with the proper tools and techniques to care for an item is necessary to avoid exposing the article to complete submersion in solvent and harsh mechanical action. Gentler processes like hygienic steam disinfection, followed by hand-emphasis cleaning on key areas (ie underarms, collars, etc.) and treating stains relieve the stress imposed by commonplace cleaning practices. These time-consuming, yet minimal contact processes avoid wear on the delicate fabrics, hand stitching, and embellishments associated with many luxury wears. Loeb goes on to provide some tips on how to best help your luxury cleaner before bringing an item for care. “When purchasing a designer or custom-made piece, ask for a swatch of the material. We can use this to help us determine how exactly the fabric will react to select cleaning formulations and best make any adjustments if needed. This swatch can also come in handy if you ever experience any rips or tears. Our tailoring team can make a much more seamless repair if they have the original material. The same theory applies to securing any extra beading, thread, buttons, and all other unique embellishments as a safeguard in helping maintain the original integrity of the garment.” Furthermore, try and clean your garments upon wearing them. Loeb explains that while you might not be able to see any visible stains, the fabric is hosting perspiration, body oils, dead skin cells, and airborne contaminants, all of which micro-abrade fibers, oxidize over time, and even become aggravated with delayed cleaning. If you do know there is a stain, make sure to advise your cleaner what it is, so technicians can treat it with the most effective formula to counteract it. Although tempting, try not to remove a stain yourself, for then the technician will have to first remove whatever you used to fix it before actually getting to the original culprit. The sad truth is, that using the wrong pre-treatment could make the stain permanent, remove color, or damage the fibers. Sudsies is a preferred dry cleaner for luxury shopping areas, including Brickell City Centre, The Design District, Bal Harbour, and Lincoln Road. Sudsies’ reputation has become so renowned, that the cleaner receives items daily from clients around the world via its Sudsies Express mailing service. Locally, label lovers can enjoy complimentary pickup and delivery across Miami-Dade county, as well as Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach, or visit one of Sudsies’ boutiques. More information about designer and couture services can be found at sudsies.com. Please dial 305.864.3279 or email [email protected] for any questions, concerns, restoration information, or specific queries and requests regarding your garments. https://youtu.be/1SoctNBXQ6Y?si=sjbY6TM3mz7nhkYi
Honoring Concierges
We work with a lot of building and condominium concierges. We feel a special connection with these individuals, perhaps because we share in their commitment as caretakers for their clients. To honor these bonds, we’ve asked a few to share their experiences working with Sudsies and we were blown away by their kind words. Thank you to these hard-working concierges… Know that the feeling is mutual! Sudsies has been our preferred dry cleaner for more than two years, and we’ve developed a great relationship. They know exactly how to treat high-quality garments and they do it with care. Most importantly, they have very personalized customer service, which is exactly what we seek for our residents. – George Fernandez, Prive Island I always recommend Sudsies, not only for their quality but also because they have a higher level of customer service. They are quick to address any needs with professionalism and positivity, traits I value as a concierge in keeping my residents happy. – James Poitras, Continuum on South Beach, The South Tower I’ve worked with Sudsies, both personally and professionally, since 2007 and haven’t had a single issue for myself or my residents (and I’m very particular about my clothes!). Everyone exemplifies a positive attitude, kindness, and promptness. I’m always greeted with a smile. Our Sudsies valet arrives like clockwork and is always taking care that everyone’s order is running smoothly. – Chauncey Sullivan, Auberge Beach I’ve worked with Sudsies for years. Quite simply, they are there for me. When I reach out, they call back right away and resolve any issues. When a resident has a specific request, such as expediting a delivery, they are always happy to accommodate, which in turn makes me happy and confident to keep recommending them. – Tatiana Echeverri, The Peninsula Aventura Sudsies has the best customer service. With anything we need, Jason and his team are always on top of it. The quality of cleaning and care they have for the garments is excellent. All this together makes them the top dry cleaning company in the area. – Paulo Frassinetti, Palazzo Del Sol Fisher Island Sudsies is the best! The whole team is just superb. There’s no other dry cleaner when it comes to service and quality. Everyone there is so happy. – John Lenis, Muse Residences Jason and his team at Sudsies are extremely affable people. It’s a great partnership. The quality of cleaning, customer service, and other touches all match the upscale standards of our property. With everyone you come across within the company, it’s evident they’ve had impressive training. It makes them stand out from all the other dry cleaners. – Christian Ubilla, Biscayne Beach Sudsies has been great to us since we opened the building in 2017. The fact that they come six days a week has been very convenient for our residents. They love the added amenity of automated scheduling so they don’t have to worry about anything. Everyone that we have worked with at Sudsies is very attentive to our needs and we couldn’t be any more grateful for their service. -, Luis Pagan, Echo Brickell I met Jason the day we opened the property when he came to introduce himself and the Sudsies brand. He’s always been available to us. I just like the fact that he and his team handle everything so top-notch. Victor, who serves our route, knows his craft and is attentive to the details. If a resident or guest has a special request, he can tell us immediately how Sudsies can accommodate, from the garment’s care process to scheduling expectations. They are on top of the order from start to finish. – Jack Damian, Four Seasons Surfside
