Exhibit 99.1

   JoS A. Bank Elects New Director; William E. Herron to Join Board

    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2005--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market:JOSB) announced today that
William E. Herron has been named as an additional director of the
Company. Mr. Herron, a retired United States Naval Reserve Rear
Admiral, is a strategic business consultant, with extensive background
in accounting and auditing practices. Mr. Herron was a licensed
certified public accountant for over 30 years and is a member of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
    "I am pleased to be associated with such a dynamic and successful
company," said Mr. Herron, a former Managing Partner of Arthur
Andersen's Office of Governmental Services. He continued, "JoS. A.
Bank's sustained, double digit growth in sales and earnings over the
past five years has made it a leader in the industry. I look forward
to working with management and my fellow board members as the Company
moves toward its strategic goal of 500 stores by fiscal year-end
2007."
    Robert N. Wildrick, Chief Executive Officer and President,
welcomed Mr. Herron saying, "We are fortunate that Bill has agreed to
join our Board. He will further strengthen the considerable financial
and corporate governance expertise already represented by our
directors."
    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 269 stores in 37 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
National 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 as risks
associated with economic, weather, public health and other factors
affecting consumer spending, the ability of the Company to finance its
expansion plans, the mix and pricing of goods sold, the market price
of key raw materials such as wool and cotton, availability of lease
sites for new stores, the ability to source product from its global
supplier base and other competitive factors. 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, and assumes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking
statements. These risks should be carefully reviewed before making any
investment decision.

    CONTACT: JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., Hampstead, MD
             David E. Ullman, EVP/CFO, 410-239-5715
              or
             RJ Falkner and Company, Inc.
             Investor Relations Counsel
             R. Jerry Falkner, CFA
             800-377-9893
             info@rjfalkner.com
              or
             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com