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Why Ferrari Formalwear & Bridal?

From humble beginnings in Ormond, Melbourne, with a stock of five dinner suits bought with money borrowed from his Aunt, Brian Ferrari could never have envisaged that his fledging business would one day be a part of so many families’ special occasions. Ferrari East and its brands, still owned and operated by the Ferrari Family, has reliably delivered quality Bridal and Men’s service for Sixty years to over 1 MILLION customers in South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

The knowledge gained from being at the forefront of Bridal and Formalwear fashion in Australia for so long has enabled Ferrari East to be the market leader in terms of choice, quality, fit and value. Our experience and research into garment technology, assembly, and finishing, guarantees the best possible product for your special occasion, and with our extensive work with designers worldwide we have developed the most stunning range of Bridal and Formalwear available in Australia.

Not all formalwear companies are the same …

From the smallest page boy to the largest gentlemen, we have fitted them all, and from that experience we have learned and passed on that knowledge to our team members. Our small but highly specialised management group boasts collective formalwear management experience in excess of 193 years, and all have attended seminars by leading local and international consultants to enhance their already vast knowledge of the industry. However, this is where it starts; our continuous education program ensures that all members of the Ferrari team are apprised of all developments within the industry from the latest fashions, fabrics and accessories to garment handling and fitting techniques. From the top down, there is no issue too large and no detail too small that is not within our sphere of excellence.

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“An investment in people and the community is what makes a company strong.”
Brian Ferrari, Founder

At Ferrari Formalwear we believe in only sourcing the very best garments for use within our business. We have seen the cheap knock-offs and inferior makes come and go and therefore only use the most trusted manufacturers in Australia, as our company has been built on a tradition of quality and reliability. Our commitment is to work with our manufacturers and designers to come up with the best product available for the formalwear hire market without compromising make, cut or fabric. We are constantly travelling and in contact with the largest formalwear manufacturers in the U.S, Europe and Asia to ensure we are up to the minute for the latest big thing. Add to that our 43 years experience in tracking the reliability of different makes and fabrics, an on going stock replacement program and you are guaranteed the best result for your special occasion.

“We strive to delight our customers, they are our purpose of being, to achieve this we need leadership & accountability across all levels of the company. Everything else is noise”
Bevan Ferrari, CEO

“We must always treat our customers with utmost respect, patience and provide them with the best possible advise and service in choosing their outfits for their upcoming events”
Gerard Ferrari, COO

Fraz – An Informal Formalwear Man

Brian Ferrari has been in the formalwear business for over 50 years and has recorded his time in the business in his own book titled “Fraz – An Informal Formalwear Man”.

You can read excerpts from his book on his Brian Ferrari Book website.