Canadian menswear giant Harry Rosen has died at age 92, his family announced Monday.
Posted at 3:35 p.m.
Harry Rosen founded the company of the same name in Toronto in 1954. Described on the company's Facebook page as a “visionary,” he opened the first custom men's clothing store with his brother Lou with just $500 in his wallet.
“Harry did [mis au monde] Our company with determination, customer for customer,” we emphasize.
As a teenager, Harry Rosen worked in a haberdashery and clothing factory. He then ran his company for 51 years before handing it over to his eldest son, Larry Rosen.
“His passion for men’s clothing and fashion was infectious,” his family wrote in a press release. “His ability to teach and inspire was unmatched. The team he built and the values he instilled in the company helped it grow across the country across three generations and nearly 70 years later,” She adds.
In Quebec there are two Harry Rosen stores in Montreal and Laval. They offer clothing from brands like Prada, Armani and BOSS.