Joseph Abboud Enters Eighth Year As Official Wardrobe Supplier of the NBCA
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October 25, 2016 Joseph Abboud Enters Eighth Year As Official Wardrobe Supplier Of The NBCA PROVIDING CUSTOM SUITS TO THE NBA COACHES FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Abboud will be outfitting 26 coaches within the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) in Joseph Abboud Custom suits for the 2016-2017 season. This is the eighth season as the Official Wardrobe Supplier to the NBCA. Men's Wearhouse signed a two year agreement with the NBCA to dress the coaches in Joseph Abboud Custom suits for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 seasons. "The NBCA is thrilled with the extension of our partnership with Joseph Abboud," said Michael Goldberg, Executive Director of the NBCA. "Our participating coaches appreciate the fine tailoring, the beautiful fabrics and the caring of this great company. Most of all, our coaches enjoy looking stylish on the court." Measured at the NBA Coaches Summit in Chicago this past September, the coaches will receive their custom tailored suits prior to the start of the upcoming season. The suits were made in America at the company's factory in New Bedford, MA. The coaches personally styled each of their suits from hundreds of fabric swatches and a range of styles and silhouettes. In addition, each coach will receive 20 Joseph Abboud ties to pair with their custom suits. "We started this partnership eight years ago and chose to work with Joseph Abboud because it's an American brand and we're an American sport," said Coach Rick Carlisle, Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks and NBCA President. "We feel tremendous pride representing a great American brand like Joseph Abboud." The NBA coaches participating in the program this year include: • Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn Nets • Brett Brown, Philadelphia 76ers • Scott Brooks, Washington Wizards • Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta Hawks • Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks • Tyronn Lue, Cleveland Cavaliers • Dwane Casey, Toronto Raptors • Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets • Steve Clifford, Charlotte Hornets • Nate McMillan, Indiana Pacers • Mike D'Antoni, Houston Rockets • Doc Rivers, Los Angeles Clippers • Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder • Quin Snyder, Utah Jazz • David Fizdale, Memphis Grizzlies • Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics • Alvin Gentry, New Orleans Pelicans • Terry Stotts, Portland Trail Blazers • Fred Hoiberg, Chicago Bulls • Tom Thibodeau, Minnesota Timberwolves • David Joerger, Sacramento Kings • Stan Van Gundy, Detroit Pistons • Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors • Frank Vogel, Orlando Magic • Jason Kidd, Milwaukee Bucks • Luke Walton, Los Angeles Lakers As an extension to the partnership, each coach will be supporting the Men's Wearhouse National Suit Drive in July 2017. This is an annual initiative where Men's Wearhouse partners with over 180 local nonprofit organizations across the country to distribute gently used men's and women's professional clothing to disadvantaged people facing unemployment. Coaches will personally be donating clothing to a Men's Wearhouse in their local market once this campaign launches next July. About Men's Wearhouse Founded in 1973 and a subsidiary of Tailored Brands, Inc. (NYSE:TLRD), Men's Wearhouse is the largest specialty retailer of men's apparel and rental product in the U.S. with over 850 stores nationwide. Men's Wearhouse carries a full selection of suits, sport coats, slacks, formalwear, sportswear, outerwear, dress shirts, footwear and accessories in non-exclusive and exclusive merchandise brands such as Joseph Abboud, AWEARNESS Kenneth Cole, Black by Vera Wang, among others. Tuxedo and suit rentals are available at both Men's Wearhouse and Tux stores, which also offers a limited selection of retail merchandise, and Men's Wearhouse stores nationwide. For additional information on Men's Wearhouse, please visit menswearhouse.com. Follow us on social media: Instagram – @menswearhouse Twitter – @menswearhouse Facebook – Men's Wearhouse About the National Basketball Coaches Association Founded in 1974, the National Basketball Coaches Association is the oldest organization serving the needs of the professional basketball coach. Its membership covers all Head and Assistant coaches in the NBA, plus an Alumni group. For more information, visit www.nbacoaches.com. Press Contacts: Director of Public Relations, Tailored Brands, Inc. Diego Louro, [email protected] Public Relations Marketing Manager, Joseph Abboud Caroline Smith, [email protected] Photo- https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161024/431857 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news- releases/joseph-abboud-enters-eighth-year-as-official-wardrobe-supplier-of-the-nbca- 300350052.html SOURCE Men's Wearhouse; Tailored Brands, Inc..