Hartmarx

What Hartmarx does

Hart Schaffner Marx is a heritage American tailored menswear brand founded in 1887 in Chicago by brothers Harry and Max Hart, and currently operating as a registered trademark of ABG HMX, LLC, a subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group (ABG). The company's core product is premium men's suits, organized around two proprietary fit variants — The Chicago Fit, a traditional easy-fitting cut, and The New York Fit, a modern slimmer silhouette — plus a Made to Measure custom tailoring service offered through scheduled events at select retail locations. The brand's underlying technology is craft-based rather than software-based: pattern design, fit engineering, fabric selection, and construction quality (seams, lining, button threading) are the principal technical differentiators, with historical innovations including body-type tailored suits, zipper trousers, and tropical weight wool suits.

The business model is wholesale-led, with revenue generated from one-time sales of apparel through three named authorized department store partners — Dillard's, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom — and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel at hartschaffnermarx.com. The target customer is the professional man seeking quality, well-tailored suits and formalwear, with a secondary segment of Made to Measure customers requiring custom fitting. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with 251-500 employees and corporate headquarters at 1411 Broadway, New York. The brand's strategic positioning rests on American craftsmanship heritage and multi-channel retail distribution rather than technology or data-driven differentiation, and it is a wholly-owned brand within the ABG conglomerate with no independent public financial disclosure.

Name

Hartmarx

Legal name

ABG HMX, LLC

Website

https://hartschaffnermarx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hart Schaffner Marx is a heritage American tailored menswear brand (founded 1887) owned by Authentic Brands Group subsidiary ABG HMX, LLC, selling premium men's suits via the Chicago Fit and New York Fit variants and a Made to Measure service through Dillard's, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Men's Tailored Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dresses, Skirts & Tailored Apparel Cut & Sew (Suits/Formalwear) (IMAOAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury & Couture / Small-Batch Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAL)

Keywords

• Men's tailored clothing
• Custom men's suits
• Made to measure
• Suit manufacturer
• Business attire

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Apparel Sales: Hart Schaffner Marx generates revenue primarily through the sale of men's suits, jackets, trousers, and related apparel. Products are sold through department store partnerships, online retail channels, and direct e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hart Schaffner Marx manufactures and sells premium men's tailored suits and formal apparel under its 130+ year old American brand. The company offers two proprietary fit systems (The Chicago Fit and The New York Fit) and a Made to Measure custom tailoring service, distributing products through major department stores and its own e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Hart Schaffner Marx is a single-product men's luxury suit brand founded in 1887. The core offering consists of premium tailored suits and clothing. The product line is organized around fit variants (The Chicago Fit and The New York Fit) that offer different silhouettes, alongside a Made to Measure custom tailoring service. All products emphasize quality materials, sturdy construction, and American craftsmanship, with the brand known for historical innovations including zipper trousers and tropical weight wool suits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hart Schaffner Marx Men's Suits Premium men's tailored suits, jackets, trousers, and related formal apparel crafted with quality materials, sturdy construction, and impeccable fit. Targeted at professional men seeking classic American-style business attire for work, formal occasions, and special events.
• The Chicago Fit Easy-fitting suit cut designed with comfort and longevity in mind. Features traditional fit with subtle modern styling updates including considered lapel width, gorge height, and jacket length for a classic, relevant look. Aimed at men who prefer a relaxed, enduring silhouette.
• The New York Fit Modern sophisticated suit cut with raised armhole, slimmer sleeve, gradual suppression through the waist, shorter jacket, and narrow shoulder for a statement-making look. Targeted at men who prefer a sleek, contemporary silhouette.
• Made to Measure Custom Tailoring Service Custom tailoring service allowing customers to schedule appointments for personalized suit measurements, fitting, and creation through in-store events at authorized retailers. Aimed at customers who cannot find proper-fitting off-the-rack suits and want a customized garment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Dillard'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDillard's is a major authorized retailer of Hart Schaffner Marx products, offering both in-store and online purchasing options through dillards.com. Products are available in the men's section under the Hart Schaffner Marx brand.
• Bloomingdale'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBloomingdale's, an upscale department store chain, is an authorized retailer for Hart Schaffner Marx menswear. Products are available through bloomingdales.com.
• NordstromcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordstrom is an authorized retailer of Hart Schaffner Marx products, offering the brand through its online platform at nordstrom.com.
• Authentic Brands Group (ABG)flagshipOthersHart Schaffner Marx is owned by ABG HMX, LLC, a subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG), a Delaware limited liability company. ABG is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company that owns the Hart Schaffner Marx trademark and oversees the brand's operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brooks Brothers: Brooks Brothers is the closest direct peer — an American heritage tailored menswear brand founded in 1818, also offering suits, formalwear, and Made-to-Measure services through department stores and DTC. Closely comparable product category, customer base, and distribution model to Hart Schaffner Marx.
• Joseph Abboud: Joseph Abboud is a premium American tailored menswear brand with comparable made-in-USA positioning, suit-focused product line, and department store distribution. Now operating under a brand-management ownership structure (Tailored Brands / WHP), making it both a product and strategic analog to Hart Schaffner Marx under ABG.
• Men's Wearhouse: Men's Wearhouse is a US specialty retailer focused on men's suits and tailored clothing with custom tailoring services. Directly comparable in product category (tailored menswear) and Made-to-Measure offering, though operating at a more mass-market price point.

Broad incumbents

• Hugo Boss: Hugo Boss is a global premium menswear incumbent with a strong tailored suiting business, department store presence, and a broader lifestyle portfolio (casualwear, athleisure, fragrances). Comparable premium tailoring positioning, but vastly larger scale and global reach.
• Ralph Lauren: Ralph Lauren operates a broad American lifestyle portfolio that includes tailored suits (Purple Label, Polo) sold through department stores and DTC. Comparable in American heritage, premium positioning, and tailored menswear offering, though Ralph Lauren's portfolio is far broader.
• Calvin Klein: Calvin Klein offers tailored suiting as part of a broader American apparel and lifestyle portfolio, similarly sold through department stores including Macy's. Comparable in American heritage menswear positioning at slightly more accessible price points than Hart Schaffner Marx.
• Tommy Hilfiger: Tommy Hilfiger offers tailored menswear within a broader American heritage casualwear portfolio. Comparable in American heritage branding and department store distribution, but suits are a small fraction of its total business.
• Ermenegildo Zegna: Ermenegildo Zegna is a global Italian luxury menswear incumbent with a strong tailored suiting business, vertical manufacturing, and direct retail. Comparable premium tailoring positioning, but at a higher luxury tier and with global scale far beyond Hart Schaffner Marx's North American footprint.

Emerging players

• Indochino: Indochino is a digitally-native made-to-measure menswear brand targeting younger professional men with online-first customization and showrooms. Comparable in Made-to-Measure suiting offering but materially stronger digital-native acquisition and DTC scale.
• SuitSupply: SuitSupply is a digitally-anchored tailored menswear brand offering suits and Made-to-Measure services with a strong omnichannel and e-commerce orientation. Comparable in tailored suiting focus and Made-to-Measure, but materially stronger in direct digital and younger-customer acquisition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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