Men’s Wearhouse, National Non-Profits and Corporate Partners Join Together to Address the Importance of Donating Interview Attire to Underserved Men

HOUSTON–

Men’s Wearhouse (NYSE:MW), the leading specialty retailer of men’s
dress apparel in North America, today announces their first ever
National Suit Drive campaign – dedicated to empowering unemployed men
by providing them with professional work attire that will build their
self-esteem and make a good first impression during job interviews.
Throughout the September 1 – October 31, 2008 time period, men
nationwide are encouraged to donate their gently used suits, sport
coats, slacks, dress shirts, ties and belts to help other men re-enter
the workforce and take back control of their lives.

During the National Suit Drive campaign, men can bring their
professional clothing donations to any Men’s Wearhouse location across
the country. The National Suit Drive will engage all 580 Men’s
Wearhouse stores participating and will gather and distribute clothing
to more than 120 local and regional non-profit organizations in cities
across the country. For a complete list of locations or to become
involved, please visit www.nationalsuitdrive.com.

“Over the last decade, Men’s Wearhouse has actively been working
with organizations across the country to help disadvantaged men
restore the confidence they need to re-enter the workforce, and we
certainly know the difference a suit can make,” said George Zimmer,
chairman of Men’s Wearhouse. “This year, we wanted to extend these
efforts on a national level so we could help even more men across the
country and make a difference for disadvantaged men who are taking
steps toward self-sufficiency.”

Each year, Men’s Wearhouse works with non-profit groups and
corporations across the country to gather and distribute donated
professional clothing. Most recently, Men’s Wearhouse spearheaded the
annual Capitol PurSuit Drive in Washington, D.C. gathering more than
10,000 clothing items in just one day. To date, more than 65,000
suits, sports coats, slacks and accessories have been donated by
consumers through regional and state suit drives and initiatives
spearheaded by Men’s Wearhouse over the past nine years.

“We are very excited to work together with Men’s Wearhouse on the
National Suit Drive campaign,” said Jerri Rosen, Founder of Working
Wardrobes in Fountain Valley, California. “The proper attire can truly
make a difference in an individual’s life. With these donations, men
will have the opportunity to walk into an interview with confidence –
an essential step toward economic stability. We hope to provide even
more men with that opportunity through this initiative, along with the
network of support, career development tools, job placement assistance
and job retention follow-up that non-profit organizations like ours
provide to these men.”

“The National Suit Drive is a tremendous initiative centered
around the idea that we all deserve a second chance,” said Zimmer.
“Being compassionate and respectful of one another are two key values
embedded within the Men’s Wearhouse corporate culture. The National
Suit Drive supports our company’s goals and the missions of our
non-profit and other partner organizations to improve the lives of
disadvantaged men. We are grateful for the opportunity to launch such
a campaign and look forward to its success through the support of all
involved.”

About Men’s Wearhouse

Founded in 1973, Men’s Wearhouse is one of North America’s largest
specialty retailers of men’s dress apparel with 1,285 stores. Men’s
Wearhouse, Moores and K&G stores carry a full selection of designer,
brand name and private label suits, sport coats, furnishings and
accessories, and the MW Tux (formerly After Hours) stores carry a
limited selection. Tuxedo rentals are available in the Men’s
Wearhouse, Moores and MW Tux stores.

Source: Men’s Wearhouse

Released September 2, 2008