Think Pink – Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Hallak Cleaners

It’s Think Pink time of the year again at Hallak Cleaners.

Every October, Hallak joins many other community organizations and businesses in doing their part to share breast cancer awareness and further fund research.

If you are unfamiliar with Hallak’s pink pride, allow us to quickly explain. Every year, we donate a portion of our October cleaning proceeds from all pink garments in hopes of finding a cure and awareness.

At Hallak, we love pink –  and it doesn’t have to be ‘Hallak pink’!  Along with being a great cause, it looks great. There is shade for everyone. And yes, you can certainly wear pink in the fall.

If you lean towards a paler shade, be sure to be conscious of what you are pairing your pastels with. Dye transfer is a real thing – and can be quite difficult to ‘fix’. (Sometimes, it is not able to be fully removed.

Now, let’s get back to Think Pink. In addition to donating, we are also hosting giveaways of breast cancer awareness products at both store locations: New York and New Jersey.

Continue to wear your pink all fall and winter long. There are plenty of autumn choices in a range of shades.  For your more casual items, consider our wash-and-fold service. And of course, our couture dry cleaning is always here for you. Let’s not forget our specialized leather, suede and fur department either. 

Think  Pink at Hallak – it’s happening now!

September Fall Preparation

Have you began your September fall preparation?  Next weeks, autumn begins. And as you may have noticed, the cooler weather has already begun to creep in.

In the New York/New Jersey area, transitional seasons like spring and fall can be a bit tricky to navigate. Cool mornings lead to warm days, which only lead to cooler evenings. While we do not recommend a full seasonal clothing switch right away, you may wish to consider pulling a few items such as:

• Uggs
• Parkas
• Long-sleeve Tees
• Lightweight Sweaters

With every seasonal change, our team tries to remind clients to clean all garments (and accessories) prior to storing.  Things happen, we understand. However, this just means you should begin inspecting items prior to the weather changing.  Stains that were once invisible may discolor over time – and no-one likes these types of suprises!

If you have garments in our box or cold storage, please allow about ten days for items to be pulled, inspected and returned to you. Have a rush? We can certainly do our best to accommodate. Please email info@hallak.com or give us a call at (212) 832-0750 today.

For fall fashion trends, be sure to follow us on Instagram.  In addition to tips, we love sharing upcoming looks and more. Even though days are still long, it’s the perfect time for your September fall preparation.

July Weddings

July weddings are in full effect. 2022 has proven to be the year of the wedding. As many couples can attest to, this is the year of many make-up weddings. And this in addition to all the couples that planned on marrying this year anyway!

Summertime can be a tricky time for your special day. It can be really hot and/or very stormy. If you are gifted with the perfect day, then you should be smiling all the way down the aisle. If you are met with rain (considered good luck!), then you may want to keep a few items in mind. Rainy days may have you considering to dress inside and limit your outdoor walking. Or you can enlist some understanding wedding party members to make sure your gown stays off the ground. This is especially important before your ceremony, pictures, and grand entrance. Hem soil does not fit in the picture perfect look.

Before your big day, speak with your alterations team regarding bustling. Is there a bustle in place? Does it need back-up or reenforcement. Many brides are challenged with a broken bustle so we do suggest either adding or reenforcing. This will alleviate any wedding day stress of what to do with your train that keeps falling down! Stressful, right?

In 2020, weddings started cancelling. This meant a lot of our brides calling with storage requests until their future plans were set. At Hallak, our goal is to bring down your wedding fashion stressful level. So of course, we were happy help in any we could. (We actually had one bride who ended up rescheduling 2x before she was able to gleefully tie the knot!)

Through it all, Hallak let those couples know that they had a friend.  For example, brides with undetermined wedding dates are storing their wedding gowns – at no additional charge.  Throughout the months, wedding consultants reached out to let brides know they had one less stress. Their wedding gowns are safe!

Whether it is a smooth or bumpy road, we are making our way together.  Hallak Weddings thanks you for your trust in our expert garment care.

Spring Silk Tie and Scarf Care starts today. For many, silk accessories take a spin around town and then are returned to their ‘home’.

Whether you have returned to your office or are attending Zoom meetings, you may be wearing your necktie. For some it is part of their day-to-day wardrobe. Silk scarves are also perfect for the spring. They are so versatile. Wear in your hair, around your neck, on your purse handle….see so many options.

Your silk accessories certainly complete a look. And with this in mind, they also deserve the same level of care that your clothing receives. Before returning your tie or scarf back to your closet or drawer, be sure to inspect them. For ties, food is the most common enemy. Did some of today’s lunch land on your favorite Tom Ford tie? Silk scarves are often stained by hair products, our body’s natural oils, hand lotion or make-up. Visible and ‘invisible’ (discolor over time) stains should be treated sooner rather than later.

Schedule your pick-up or stop by either location. Please keep in mind that both stores are open Monday through Friday 8am – 4pm, Saturday 8am – 3pm. Contactless, complimentary pick-up and delivery is available in Manhattan, Bergen County, Short Hills, Westchester, Greenwich and the Hamptons.

Your spring silk tie and scarf care starts at Hallak. Schedule your pick-up today.