George Zimmer is introduced to the clothing business when traveling to Hong Kong to work for his father, who owns a coat manufacturing business.

George Zimmer opens the first Men's Wearhouse store with his college roommates in Houston, TX. The merchandise consists largely of polyester sport coats from his father's company. Unable to afford a cash register, George uses a cigar box to store money.

Second Men's Wearhouse store opens.

First Men's Wearhouse TV commercial airs.