EU Business News- Irish Enterprise Awards 2025 Jan25168 Men's Formalwear Specialists of the Year 2025 In 1999, Mr Mister Menswear was established in Mitchelstown, County Cork, by Business Owner Valentine O'Gorman. While working at a similar retail business, he identified the opportunity to branch out on his own and fill a gap in the market for menswear, boys’ clothes, and footwear. Full of enthusiasm and belief, Valentine approached several banks seeking a startup loan, only to be refused. However, determined not to be disheartened, he went to his local Credit Union, who gladly provided him with the funds he needed to begin his journey in business ownership. Standing at the helm of a newly formed business, Valentine’s first member of staff was his mother, Margaret, who proudly refused to take a wage in the early days of the company. Sadly, she retired in 2018 due to illness but continues to take an active interest in the business to this day. Valentine is incredibly grateful to have had his mother’s help over the years. He shares, “One incredibly busy debs/graduation season, my mother brought to work her reliant Singer sewing machine. She set it up in the tightest of spaces and got to work on the many alterations, so each young man could look and feel his best. Much to their delight, she accommodated the last-minute dash that some of us males are famous for!” After 13 years of success in Mitchelstown, Mr Mister Menswear opened another store in Cahir, County Tipperary, marking the start of the company’s expansion. Later, it relocated to a larger, newly built facility in the area. This state-of-the-art premises is spacious and brightly lit, equipped with its own car park, internal elevator, air conditioning, specialised wedding area for private appointments, and many other features that play a role in enhancing the customer experience. In 2014, Mr Mister Menswear was able to expand further, this time opening a store in Cashel, County Tipperary. The company renovated a beautiful historic building in For over 26 years, Mr Mister Menswear has been providing quality boys’ and men’s clothing to the Irish community, first in County Cork and now in County Tipperary. The multi-award-winning company’s extensive product range encompasses everything from casual wear like hoodies and polo shirts to formal wear like waistcoats and ties, all of which are of the highest quality. However, the company specialises in formal wear, making it the perfect place to go if you have a wedding, communion, graduation, confirmation, racing events, awards ceremonies, or funeral to attend. the area, transforming it into a unique three-floor store with old-world style décor whilst staying true to its history. Sadly, in 2019, Mr Mister Menswear’s original Mitchelstown location closed down due to the maturing of the company’s lease. However, much to the company’s delight, those keen to find top quality menswear still visit Mr Mister Menswear in the nearby Cahir and Cashel Stores. Today, Mr Mister Menswear is widely known for its vast selection of quality, stylish, and fashionable garments, available in an inclusive range of sizes between XS and 8XL. The company prides itself on its commitment to offering its customers plenty of options. Whether they are seeking something casual, formal, classic, or a bit different, they are bound to find a garment they love either in-store or online. With every season, new stock is introduced to its product line, enabling it to keep up with and embrace the current fashion trends. One of the most popular categories of clothing at Mr Mister Menswear is the wedding section, which features one of the largest collections of wedding attire available in Ireland. “We love meeting couples, helping them choose their outfits, and making sure that they are ideally suited and perfectly fitted,” Valentine comments. “They trust us to give them choices, sometimes mainstream but often something different, to create an outfit that’s unique for the groom and his wedding party. We absolutely thrive with the pleasure of dressing and colour coordinating a wedding party who have entrusted us with the task of getting their wedding group exactly right for their important day.” Across all its categories of clothing, Mr Mister Menswear demonstrates unparalleled attention to detail, going the extra mile to ensure that each customer is completely cared for. The company is passionate about what it does and aims to provide customers with the Contact: Valentine O'Gorman Company: Mr Mister Menswear Web Address: mrmister.ie
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