The Tom James Company Story
Our Founder, Spencer Hays
A self-made businessman, Spencer took his love for fine clothing and his fine business sense to form the world's largest manufacturer and retailer of custom men's (and women's) clothing.
He traveled a great deal. He loved fine clothing and began thinking of the advantages of having an easier and more satisfying way to shop. The concept for Tom James and "We Come To You" was born out of that desire.
On March 1st, 2017, Spencer left this world, but he did not leave it unaffected. His influence will be felt for generations, not only directly from the relationships he had with his friends, families, and colleagues, but by every employee of the companies, he lead. Tom James Company's leadership continues Spencer's legacy by keeping his principles at the basis of our business today.
A Heritage of Artisans & Authority
Over the years, Tom James Company has acquired many of the manufacturing authorities in the custom clothing industry. One of the first acquisitions in 1974 was the English American Company, a custom suit maker that traces its roots back over 100 years.
In 1994, the last hand-sewn suit manufacturer in the U.S., Oxxford Clothing, became part of the Tom James family and crafted our highest make, Prestige. In 2016, Tom James transitioned the Prestige label to the “Oxxford Finest Quality” label.
Following suit, to accompany the purchase of the finest suit manufacturer in the world, Tom James Company acquired Holland & Sherry in 2003. Holland & Sherry had long been the provider of our finest cloth in our premier makes, so it only made sense to bring them into a company that not only honors their legacy but gave them the vision to venture into the luxury interiors market with Holland & Sherry Interiors.
Our Brands
Holland & Sherry
Coppley
English American
Individualized Shirts
Measure Up Custom Shirts
Gitman Brothers
Corbin Trousers
Brown & Church Neckwear
Holland & Sherry
Since 1836, Holland & Sherry has been supplying cloth to prestigious tailors and luxury labels around the world.
From its headquarters on historic Savile Row in London, Holland & Sherry provides the world's finest Merino wool, cashmere, mohair, vicuna, silk, cotton and linen cloth.
Tom James is proud to feature the artistry and tradition of Holland & Sherry, our largest supplier of cloth.
Oxxford Clothing
Oxxford Clothes is the last manufacturer left in the United States that still tailors suits by hand. It is the standard by which all other men's tailored clothing is judged.
In 2016, Oxxford Clothes celebrated its 100th year of providing fine tailored menswear to the world’s most discerning clientele.
The motto of America's most iconic clothing brand says it all: "Always Be Faithful to Quality."
Women's Custom Clothing
With our long-standing authority in Men’s Custom Clothing, in the mid-1990’s it only made sense with the rise of professional women in the workplace to also craft custom garments for women.
In 2015, our leadership made a decision to invest more into the women’s custom clothing part of our business and embarked on a journey to reimagine a line of women’s custom clothing from the ground up.
Not only did we design new models for women based on body shape, but we also designed an entire line of fabrics specifically for women including beautiful boucle styles, incredibly soft stretch materials, and stunning jacquards.
Our Mission Statement
Tom James Company is in the people business.
We provide opportunity for our people and serve the needs of our customers by creating a product of great value.
Commitment to quality underlies all of our actions and plans.
Our focus is on meeting our customers’ increasing demands for convenience and providing world class service... over a long period of time.
We are committed to growth... for growth sustains our efforts and insures our opportunity.
We operate with integrity as it is the cornerstone of our relationships with customers, vendors, and one another.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
"Daniel is an excellent clothier. He will come to your office and outfit you with all your clothing needs. He is very customer oriented and will respect your time. If you are looking for great suits or other clothing and hate to shop, let Daniel do the work for you."
Jim McGovern
Attorney, Chicago
Clothier:
Tom James of East Texas
"From day one, Ben has always exceeded my expectation of service. He has always gone beyond what is expected and he anticipates my needs. Ben is a class act."
Walt Weston
Financial Advisor
Clothier:
Tom James of St Louis