PRESS RELEASE: Suitable Acquires Steppin’ Out

3 July 2024 — As of September, Suitable will be the owner of the classic Steppin’ Out formula. With this acquisition, Suitable adds a strong brand to its portfolio of labels and further strengthens its position as a provider of timeless menswear for every occasion. Steppin’ Out will continue as an independent brand within the Suitable brand portfolio, with its unique identity, branding and webshop remaining in place.

By Pascal·07-03-2024·Calculate reading time

For enthusiasts and connoisseurs

Since 1983, Steppin' Out has offered classic collections with a distinctive and modern twist for both men and women. After working on this brand with heart and soul for more than twelve years, owner Clé Enneking felt it was time to hand over Steppin' Out: "I really went in search of the right party for this, and that was without doubt Suitable." Rediscovering classics was something Suitable could identify with too. "In our conversations with Clé, the pieces of the puzzle fell into place," explains Suitable owner and founder Raoul van Dun. "I've always looked at Steppin' Out with pride. When I started out as an entrepreneur during my student days, this brand was my great role model."

Next step for Steppin’ Out

Enneking and Van Dun have known each other for years, but only sat down seriously last November. Van Dun: "We have the same target group and sell the same kind of clothing. So it's a natural extension of each other, and that's where we saw the opportunities. In the end, we decided that Steppin' Out will be part of Suitable as an independent brand. So we're going to invest in, build on and develop the existing stores, and work with the team to become one big family." The biggest changes consumers will notice are that Steppin' Out will sell menswear exclusively. In addition, most Steppin' Out stores will be converted into Suitable stores, and the brand will be incorporated into the other Suitable stores.

About Suitable

With more than 20 years of experience, Suitable is the expert in high-quality and sustainable menswear. Suitable empowers the man, whether he chooses the Suitable label or another renowned brand. Thanks to an extensive collection of menswear that suits his character, build and the occasion, the customer always makes handsome style choices.

About Steppin’ Out

The formula is also known as 'House of Classics'. When putting together its collections, Steppin' Out is not guided by fleeting trends, but by iconic brands and garments with a story. These Steppin' Out classics have been discovered for years by a loyal group of connoisseurs and enthusiasts with whom the brand maintains a close bond.

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