Exhibit 99.1

                 JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Makes Advance
   Announcement of This Year's Black Friday Doorbusters Focusing on
                 Luxury Cashmere at Tremendous Values


    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2007--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces its
plan for this year's Black Friday Doorbusters. The annual Black Friday
Doorbuster event will be held for six hours only on Friday, November
23 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in its more than 400 full-line stores
nationwide. In addition, the items will be offered online at
www.josbank.com beginning at 5:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and running
through Black Friday at 1:00 p.m.

    Based on the strong nationwide trend in luxury apparel items and
the early announcements by other major U.S. retailers, Jos. A. Bank is
making an advance announcement of its plans for Black Friday. The
Black Friday Doorbuster event will feature its luxurious 100% pure
cashmere sweaters, blazers, bomber jackets, top coats and scarves.
With an emphasis on luxury at a great value, the items offered are as
follows:

    1. Cashmere Sweaters, Regular $275 --- Sale $79

    2. Cashmere Blazers, Regular $595 --- Sale $199

    3. Cashmere Bomber Jackets, Regular $600 --- Sale $199

    4. Cashmere Top Coats, Regular $895 --- Sale $299

    5. Cashmere Scarves, Regular $109.50 --- Sale $29

    The Jos. A. Bank cashmere fabrics are made of the finest yarns of
100% pure cashmere to provide the perfect warmth and most luxurious
softness.

    "Every year we plan to offer several of our most wanted items and
price them to offer tremendous savings for a limited time on the day
after Thanksgiving," stated R. Neal Black, President of Jos. A. Bank
Clothiers. "When planning this year, we forecasted high demand for
luxury items, and planned to offer all of our doorbusters in 100%
cashmere, the world's most luxurious fabric. Announcing these items
and prices early, as several national retailers have done, will allow
our customers to plan their shopping day on the Friday after
Thanksgiving." continued Mr. Black.


The exclusive Jos. A. Bank products have the following extensive
 details:

The Softest 2-ply Cashmere Sweaters
Available in 5 styles and 18 colors
Finest Mongolian cashmere
Fully fashioned shoulders
Ribbed cuffs and bonded bottoms

Cashmere Blazers
100% pure cashmere
Soft shoulders
Fully lined
Available in 2 or 3 button
7 colors

Cashmere Bomber Jacket
100% pure cashmere
Diamond quilted lining
Button front closure w/zipper
Available in 3 colors

Cashmere Top Coats
100% pure cashmere
Extraordinary detail
Finely tailored
Classic 3 button styling
Extra pockets
Available in 3 colors

Cashmere Scarves
Made in Italy
Solids and patterns
Ultimate in luxury and warmth


    JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., established in 1905, is one of the
nation's leading retailers of men's classically-styled tailored and
casual clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories. The Company
sells its full product line through 413 stores in 42 states and the
District of Columbia, a nationwide catalog and an e-commerce website
that can be accessed at www.josbank.com. The Company is headquartered
in Hampstead, Md., and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global
Select Market under the symbol "JOSB."

    The Company's statements concerning future operations contained
herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may
differ materially from those forecast due to a variety of factors
outside of the Company's control that can affect the Company's
operating results, liquidity and financial condition. Such factors
include risks associated with economic, weather, public health and
other factors affecting consumer spending, higher energy and security
costs, the successful implementation of the Company's growth strategy
including the ability of the Company to finance its expansion plans,
the mix and pricing of goods sold, the effectiveness and profitability
of new concepts, the market price of key raw materials such as wool
and cotton, seasonality, merchandise trends and changing consumer
preferences, the effectiveness of the Company's marketing programs,
the availability of lease sites for new stores, the ability to source
product from its global supplier base, litigations and other
competitive factors. Other factors and risks that may affect the
Company's business or future financial results are detailed in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
February 3, 2007 and the Company's subsequent Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q filed through the date hereof. These cautionary statements
qualify all of the forward-looking statements the Company makes
herein. The Company cannot assure you that the results or developments
anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially
realized, that those results or developments will result in the
expected consequences for the Company or affect the Company, its
business or its operations in the way the Company expects. The Company
cautions you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of their respective dates. The Company
does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the
Company's assumptions, estimates or projections. These risks should be
carefully reviewed before making any investment decision.


    CONTACT: JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., Hampstead, Md.
             R. Neal Black
             President
             410-239-5719
             or
             David E. Ullman,
             EVP/CFO,
             410-239-5715
             or
             Investor Relations Information Request Website
             (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?
             c=113815&p=irol-inforeq),
             or Voicemail, 410-239-5900
             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com