Hartmarx History & Historical Profile

Historical Record

October 2013 Summary: Hart Schaffner & Marx, founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1911, is an American manufacturer of tailored menswear. Its headquarters is at 101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois. Hart Schaffner & Marx is the flagship brand of HMX Group, a holding company that engages in the manufacture and marketing of apparel for men and women primarily in the United States. HMX Group specializes in men's and women's tailored clothing and sportswear, including golfwear, shirts and ties, and women's career apparel. The company and its United States subsidiaries filed for bankruptcy on January 23, 2009. At the time, the company said its Canadian and other non-U.S. affiliates had not sought bankruptcy protection. Workers threatened to occupy Hartmarx's plant if the company's creditor, Wells Fargo Bank, attempted to lay off workers and liquidate the company's assets. On June 22, 2009, Hartmarx Corp. received five bids for its assets in its bankruptcy proceedings. Bidders included Emerisque/sKNL North America, Affliction Clothing Co., Perry Ellis, and Versa Capital Management. In August 2009 , Emerisque Brands UK and its partner SKNL North America completed their purchase of Hartmarx .

September 2007 Summary : Hartmarx has a proud 100-year tradition of quality, innovation, style and customer service - a tradition that is both the foundation for their success in the past and their chief distinction today. From high-profile, branded tailored clothing that defines the modern workplace, to contemporary, trend-right sportswear and women's apparel, Hartmarx brings differentiation and distinction to every consumer segment they serve. November 2004 Description : Hartmarx Corporation and its subsidiaries operate exclusively in the apparel business. The Company's operations are comprised of the Men's Apparel Group and Women's Apparel Group. The Men's Apparel Group designs, manufactures and markets men's tailored clothing, slacks, sportswear (including golfwear) and dress furnishings (shirts and ties). Products are sold at luxury, premium and moderate price points under a variety of apparel brands, both owned and under license, to an extensive range of retail channels. The Women's Apparel Group markets women's career apparel, sportswear and accessories to department and specialty stores under owned and licensed brand names, as well as through a direct-to-consumer operation offering a range of apparel and accessories to business and professional women through catalogs and its e-commerce Website.