Broadway’s biggest stars helped to support Men’s Wearhouse’s fifth annual National Suit Drive during the 66th Annual Tony Awards Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat. Tyler Perry, Amanda Seyfried, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and John Larroquette were among the stars who personally styled professional suits to inspire looks to be donated to National Suit Drive. Their generosity will help men in need transition back into the workforce in each celebrity’s hometown.
Before hitting the red carpet, stars of the stage stopped by the 2012 Tony Awards Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat to support National Suit Drive.
New Orleans native Tyler Perry helped unemployed men by donating a Tommy Hilfiger two-button gray suit with a Calvin Klein gray and pink tie as part of the 2012 Tony Awards Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat.
“With 12.7 million Americans still unemployed, it is as important as ever that efforts to help men re-enter the workforce remain top of mind,” said Doug Ewert, President and Chief Executive Officer at Men’s Wearhouse. “That is why we are excited to kick off the fifth annual National Suit Drive as part of the 2012 Tony Awards Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat. This year, we are even more committed to helping Americans find their strong suit.”
To follow suit of these Broadways stars, Americans can donate at more than 900 Men’s Wearhouse and Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores around the country from June 27 – July 31. Patrons can contribute their gently used men’s and women’s suits, shirts, jackets, ties, belts, and shoes. All donated garments are distributed to local nonprofit partners that prepare men and women to re-enter the job market through resume-building workshops, interview preparation, and skills training programs. For every suit donated, Men’s Wearhouse will give two business ties to the cause.
This year, people can raise awareness by visiting the Men’s Wearhouse Facebook page to share images and videos or to track donations with a live donation tracker. It’s time to #giveasuit. Join Men’s Wearhouse on Facebook to help raise awareness. For every National Suit Drive mention on Facebook and Twitter, Men’s Wearhouse donate $1 (up to $25,000) to the cause! Follow the conversation on Twitter for real-time updates with #giveasuit.
