Saturday, July 17, 2010

Bonannos

I still remember getting my very first pair of Stephen Bonannos. I ordered them from Serefina in Edina right before my freshman year at Hollins University. I knew I needed a pair of monogram sandals, but selecting the color combination was far from easy. After a great debate and some advice from others I settled on black with fuchsia stitching and I have never looked back. I am able to wear these all year long and have never once looked back during my long time ownership of authentic Bonannos.
If it doesn’t say “Stephen” it isn’t Bonanno! It has come to our attention that for at least the past 7 weeks, the “SBS Signature Stores” have been getting their product made by knock-off “Bonanno Sandals” and passing them off as authentic “Stephen Bonanno Sandals.” Because of this impropriety, Stephen Bonanno Sandals has severed all ties with the proprietors of the Downtown Stuart and Vero Beach locations (as well as the verobonannosandals online presence) and have made a number of unrequited requests that they immediately cease and desist using the “Bonanno” name, the SBS logo and anything representing Stephen Bonanno Sandals in any way shape or form. Legal action is pending.
We know that our loyal preppy clientele appreciates premium quality, looks down upon knock-offs and would be appalled to find out they’ve been duped by a dishonest merchant. We are doing everything within our power to protect the company we’ve worked so hard to build and the customer relationships we so greatly cherish.
If you discovered “Bonanno Sandals” in your shoe box when you paid and expected to receive “Stephen Bonanno” sandals, please contact me via
Vivian@bonannofactory.com.
The only way to ensure you are getting authentic Stephen Bonanno Sandals is to order them directly from us by calling toll-free 1-866-313-3338, ordering online at our official website http://www.sbsandals.com , or visiting our Factory Boutique in Stuart at 882 SW Enterprise Way. Another SBS company-owned boutique will be opening in West Palm Beach in September. Please sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Twitter (@SBSandals_PR) for updates and announcements. There are also a number of stores throughout the USA who carry authentic Stephen Bonanno Sandals and they are listed on our website.
Remember, contact the lovely Vivian with any inquiries you may have in regards to this matter. Also, be sure to run over and check out SBs latest summer additions! I love the new styles!

14 comments:

linda said...

My friend in PB says they are going through a divorce and it's been messy....Oh, I love my Bonnanos :(

lottie said...

This is terrible news...I only have one pair, I bought them just a few months ago from Village Palm in Grosse Point & I just checked...sure enough, they only say Bonanno! I've sent an e-mail to Vivian...this is terrible!

lottie

Her Preppiness said...

Thanks so much

Moonlight Serenade said...

aw that's too bad :( I love those

A Wedding Story said...

What an awful scam!

BAH said...

Oh, no! My boyfriend bought me monogrammed Bonannos from the Stuart store a few months ago! MUST e-mail them!

Pink Martini said...

My originals are en route to me but this is good to know. Thanks! :) xoxo

Southern Living: Preppy Style said...

YEP!!! I live where the Bonannos are made and know them. They are handling it all so well and classy! I love my Bonannos and sad to hear their going through this.

VA Gal said...

That's awful! I can't imagine what it must be like for a business owner to have this happen to them.

Preppy Little Dress said...

This is awful! I am still waiting for my 15th pair to arrive, I spoke with Vivian so I don't have anything to worry about. I'll be on the look out, however up here in the "north" we mostly see Jack Rogers. However, Hickey's [used to sell, now closed] and Village Palm in Grosse Pointe carry Stephen Bonanno sandals.

Either way, I love my 15 pairs of sandals [combo of both Jack Rogers and Stephen Bonanno] --- one pair still on order which will make sweet 16!

Just can't give enough, I have another color combo I want to order...ha! ha! ha!

Karen said...

Visited a Lilly Pulitzer today in Ardmore, Pennsylvania!

Peachy Keen said...

Oh no! How disappointing. Thanks for letting us all know!

flip flops and pearls said...

That's horrible!!

Happy Monday Sweetie:)

xoxo

Little Miss Can't Be Wrong said...

so sad when these things happen to such upstanding businessmen (and women!)