What Our Collaboration With GQ Really Means | By SUITBAE
What Our Collaboration With GQ Really Means | By SUITBAE
When a publication like GQ features you, it isn’t accidental.
They don’t spotlight brands because they’re loud. They don’t collaborate because someone asked nicely. And they don’t associate their name with businesses that don’t understand menswear properly.
So when SUITBAE was featured in GQ’s February 2025 issue, it meant something.
This guide explains what that collaboration represents — and why it places SUITBAE exactly where we belong.
GQ Doesn’t Hand Out Validation
GQ has shaped modern menswear for decades.
They’ve seen trends rise and disappear. They understand the difference between hype and substance. That’s why recognition from GQ isn’t about fashion — it’s about credibility.
Being featured means your approach stands up to scrutiny.
Why SUITBAE Caught GQ’s Attention
SUITBAE wasn’t built on chasing trends.
It was built on understanding when suits actually matter, making formalwear accessible to real men, and explaining menswear clearly — without fluff or intimidation.
That grounded approach is exactly what cut through.
From Blackpool & Barnsley to GQ
SUITBAE started with a simple aim: make buying a suit straightforward, honest, and stress-free.
To go from shop floors in Blackpool and Barnsley to being featured in one of the most respected menswear magazines in the world isn’t luck — it’s consistency.
Doing things properly still gets noticed.
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The Suits Featured Around Our GQ Moment
These suits represent the modern SUITBAE look — clean, intentional, and built for real moments. One of them in particular became a standout during our GQ feature.
Charles Navy Contrast Three-Piece Suit
This was the most heavily featured suit during our GQ coverage. The contrast waistcoat adds structure and interest without pushing into trend territory, making it ideal for editorials and real-world wear alike.
Harry Light Grey Contrast Three-Piece Suit
Light grey with contrast detailing photographs exceptionally well and works across weddings, editorials, and modern formal settings without feeling forced.
View Harry Light Grey Contrast
Charles Stone Contrast Three-Piece Suit
Stone tones bring softness and balance, making this suit ideal for modern weddings and editorial-led styling where clarity matters more than loud colour.
What This Recognition Really Means
We didn’t change for GQ.
GQ recognised SUITBAE because our approach already aligned — clarity over confusion, substance over trend, and real moments over runway noise.
This isn’t a peak. It’s confirmation that SUITBAE belongs in the wider menswear conversation.
GQ Even said "The best suits in the North"
If you’d rather be sized in person, visit us in Blackpool or Barnsley and we’ll help you find a suit that looks right and feels comfortable all day.
SUITBAE — Made for the moments that matter.