Our Story

Clothing Connection Online (CCO Menswear) is a dedicated menswear destination that helps modern professionals find better-fitting, longer-lasting clothes. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, we combine hands-on fit expertise and rigorous product standards to make buying suits, sport coats, outerwear and wardrobe staples simple, reliable and — importantly — confident.

Our Founders

In 2004, CCO Menswear was founded by Tea and Mike, whose complementary backgrounds created the perfect foundation for a modern menswear company.

Tea — Founder, MBA, MS

Tea brings a unique blend of financial, technical, and operational expertise. Before founding CCO Menswear, she worked in financial services and technology, collaborating with private organizations that supported U.S. military sites. Her work took her around the world, giving her a global understanding of logistics, systems, and customer expectations. Tea also built the very first CCO Menswear website herself, establishing the digital and analytical backbone that still powers the business today. Her academic background — an MBA and MS — reflects her commitment to strategic, data-driven decision-making across operations, technology, and growth.

Mike — Founder & Apparel Industry Expert

Mike brings over 30 years of experience in apparel, merchandising, and national retail leadership — but his foundation in menswear began long before his corporate career.

Mike grew up in a deeply entrepreneurial family, where his father started as a custom suit tailor in Hong Kong. He then moved to the US and founded the original Clothing Connection store. From a young age, Mike spent his time in the shop learning the fundamentals of retail: helping customers find the right fit, understanding fabrics and construction, managing inventory, and watching firsthand how great clothing can transform confidence. This early, hands-on exposure to customer needs and garment quality shaped the practical, customer-centered philosophy that guides CCO Menswear today.

Mike later expanded his expertise through divisional management roles at major retailers such as:
Pier 1 Imports
Office Depot
Levi’s

His experience in buying, merchandising, product development, and retail operations ensures that every product we select meets the high standards customers expect from CCO.

A Combined Expertise That Created Something New

Together, Tea and Mike united finance, technology, operations, and retail apparel to build a menswear company that solves real customer problems: • inconsistent sizing • lack of transparency in fabric and construction • poor product photography and fit guidance • limited access to stylish, affordable menswear Their vision was simple: make menswear affordable and stylish for every customer.

Quality & sourcing

We choose vendors and designed based on durability, construction, and long-term value. Each brand and product is evaluated for stitch density, lining quality and retention of shape after wear. We disclose material and care instructions so customers understand what they’re buying.

Our Product Philosophy

Quality starts with construction, not just style. Every garment we carry is evaluated for: • stitch density and durability • fabric composition and performance • lining and structural integrity • long-term wear and shape retention We select vendors and makers who meet our standards at every price point — delivering value without sacrificing craftsmanship.

Customer Trust, Built Through Transparency

Our commitment to transparency includes: • verified customer reviews • clear and fair return policies • real garment photography

We want every customer to feel informed, confident, and supported.

Our Mission

To combine technology, retail expertise, and fit science to deliver menswear that looks good, fits right, and lasts — all at an accessible price.

CCO Menswear

15057 E Colfax Ave, Unit E

Aurora, CO 80011