Mayor Ken Tedford, left, along with Just in Time Tux Studio’s Lee Quint and Kathleen Hanley, and Sparks Councilman Kristopher Dahir, a friend of the owners, participate in a ribbon cutting.
Kathleen Hanley and Lee Quint know what it takes for a man – young or old – to look sharp at the prom or other formal events.
The Fallon Chamber of Commerce recently had a ribbon cutting for Just in Time Tux Studio at 601 S. Maine St., across from the library and middle school.
Hanley and Quint have the experience in dressing their clients on what may be the important day of the year … or a lifetime. One of the biggest formal events, the Churchill County High School Senior Prom, is held in May. Hanley has operated the Just in Time Tux Studio in Sparks for nine years at 300 Los Altos Parkway. Originally, when Hanley entered the formal attire business, those who specialized in all facets for providing professional services for a special occasion such as a wedding were all located in the same building.
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Raymond Plasse, left, and Kara Warren, both students at the University of Nevada, Reno, entertain guests at the ribbon cutting for Just in Time Tux Studio.
Eventually, Hanley ventured on her own with specialty dresses, and then she later added tuxedos.
Hanley’s bubbly personality combined with a good, motherly insight into formal wear makes her a natural to help her clients look sharp for their special day.
“The key factor is I love being a mom,” Hanley said, adding she has a son, grandson and brothers. “I know boys.”
Hanley said its important clients are treated differently whether they are the ring bearers or a 92-year-old man.
What attracted both women to opening a shop in Fallon is the special camaraderie found in rural communities. Hanley, who graduated from high school in Alturas, Calif., said small towns take care of each other. Quint’s husband, Kevin, worked in Fallon as the executive director of New Frontier for almost 15 years. They live in Sparks near the Hanleys.
Hanley said Lee Quint taught her art décor,
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Just in Time Tux Studio specializes in renting tuxedos for that special occasion.
“I was talking to Lee, and she has a passion for interior design,” Hanley said.
Additionally, Hanley said her longtime friend loves to sew and knows her fabric.
Hanley had been thinking about expanding her store outside the Reno-Sparks area and asked Lee Quint about Fallon. They drove to Fallon, and Hanley said they looked at about three to four potential shops. When they saw the location on South Maine Street for lease, they immediately inquired about the commercial office area.
After signing the lease, Hanley and Quint redesigned their shop.
Hanley said a majority of their business may be done over the phone, but either she or Quint will meet with clients if needed to assist them with taking the correct measurements for their tuxedos.
“This is where the magic begins,” Hanley said of their tagline.
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Mayor Ken Tedford, left, and owners Lee Quint and Kathleen Hanley take part in a ribbon cutting for Just in Time Tux Studio on South Maine Street.
Hanley said the goal is to make their clients look and feel good. As a mother, Hanley said she sees the beauty in the boys and said a tuxedo also helps with their self-esteem. Hanley and Quint said they will work with their clients until the day of the big event.
Their cellphone numbers are on the door, but Hanley said she may be contacted at 775-560-1751.
