The menswear veteran beforehand labored as shopping for director of Moss Bros, which was based by his nice great-grandfather Moses Moss in 1851.
When he left the enterprise in 2001 he was the final member of the founding household to carry a senior place. Moss Bros has been owned by Brigadier Acquisition Firm since 2020, which additionally controls Crew Clothes.
Extra just lately, David Moss owned menswear impartial Richard Gelding on Mayfair’s North Audley Avenue. He bought the shop to the overall supervisor Mike Hughes in 2024.
Former Moss Bros CEO Rowland Gee mentioned: “I first bought to know David in 1989 when Cecil Gee was acquired by Moss Bros (…) His relationship with suppliers was high notch, his humour [and] love of our manufacturers was a pleasure to work with. His workforce supported him as he inspired opinion and listened.
“We stayed in contact in recent times and he by no means stopped caring about his heritage. I want his household and pals solely the easiest recollections.”
Former Moss Bros provider and menswear veteran Simon Berwin mentioned: “A buddy and a gentleman. Cared passionately concerning the enterprise. Gone too quickly.”
James Barden, CEO of menswear provider Rextrek, added: “[David] at all times made time for others and I used to be fortunate to have identified him. Very unhappy, a real gents of our business.”
Moss is survived by his spouse Fiona and kids Harry, Katie, Laura and Max.
