Used when discussing clothing sales or manufacturing professions, often indicating a reputable establishment or individual.

Business Context

Though not overly formal, 'clothier' is less commonly used in casual conversation than 'clothing store' or 'fashion shop'.

Formal Tone

The word carries a traditional or old-fashioned tone, reminiscent of past times when clothes were made to measure.

Historical Flavor

 The sense of co-ownership, the free publicity, the added value, all helped drive sales. The ultimate empowerment of customers is to ask them not to buy. Outdoor clothier Patagonia encouraged prospective buyers to check out eBay for its used products

Clothier