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Clarence 'CJ' Jones

The Man Behind the Work

Clarence "CJ" Jones

For over 30 years, CJ Jones has been the force behind some of the most iconic looks in sports. NBA Playoffs. NFL Draft night. Championship press conferences. If someone walked into the room looking untouchable, CJ likely built that suit.

Memphis, Tennessee · Est. 1994 · 3,000+ clients worldwide

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NBA & NFL Drafts

One of the few African American-owned companies to dress players at both NBA & NFL Drafts

Media Mentions

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Sports Emmy Awards

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Biz Journals

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Local Memphis

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CEO Weekly

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Press Release

NBA Draft Coverage

Memphis Media

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Press Photos

Ronald Chin Coleman in custom blue plaid CJ suit

Ronald Chin Coleman in a custom blue plaid suit by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Ronald Chin Coleman in custom CJ Custom Clothiers suit

Ronald Chin Coleman rocking a custom CJ Custom Clothiers suit courtside.

Jeremiah Fears in custom black LV-print suit for 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

University of Oklahoma's Jeremiah Fears (#0), top-5 NBA Draft prospect, draped in a custom all-black LV-print suit by CJ Custom Clothiers for the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.

Christopher Duarte at 2021 NBA Draft in custom maroon CJ suit

Christopher Duarte selected #13 to the Indiana Pacers at the 2021 NBA Draft in a custom maroon suit by CJ Custom Clothiers.

NFL Draft prospect Joshua Jackson in custom CJ suit

NFL Draft prospect Joshua Jackson in a custom CJ Custom Clothiers navy suit.

CJ Jones with Mike Epps at Comedy House

Clarence CJ Jones with comedian Mike Epps at the Comedy House.

Kira Lewis Jr. at 2020 NBA Draft in custom CJ suit

Kira Lewis Jr. at the 2020 NBA Draft in a custom light blue suit with red bow tie by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Bernadrick McKinney in custom blue CJ suit

Bernadrick McKinney rocking a custom CJ Custom Clothiers blue suit.

CJ Jones with Ace Bailey before 2025 NBA Draft

CJ Custom Clothiers with Ace Bailey (#5 Pick, Utah Jazz) — final fitting before the 2025 NBA Draft.

CJ Custom Clothiers fitting session with client reviewing fabric swatches

Behind the scenes at a CJ Custom Clothiers fitting session — fabric swatches, custom linings, and personal consultation.

Jeremiah Fears at 2025 NBA Draft in custom red suit by CJ Custom Clothiers

Jeremiah Fears at the 2025 NBA Draft in a custom red suit with photo-lined jacket by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Matthew S. Bradford in custom pinstripe double-breasted suit by CJ Custom Clothiers

Mr. Matthew S. Bradford, Southern Region Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., wearing a custom dark pinstripe double-breasted suit by CJ Custom Clothiers. 95th Southern Regional Convention & 101st Anniversary Convention, Raleigh, NC.

Head Coach Butch Jones in custom CJ tuxedo

Arkansas State Head Football Coach Butch Jones wearing a custom black tuxedo and custom white shirt by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Tom Clement — Sports Emmy Award Winner

Emmy Award Winner Tom Clement wearing a custom CJ suit at the Sports Emmy ceremony. Short story film winner — host of a CJ Custom Clothiers group fitting event.

CJ Jones being interviewed by media at NBA Draft

CJ Jones speaks with media at the NBA Draft — discussing the custom looks he created for this year's prospects.

CJ Jones fitting NBA draft prospect

Behind the scenes — CJ Jones fitting an NBA Draft prospect for his big night.

CJ Jones on The Terry Spicer Show

CJ Jones on The Terry Spicer Show discussing 30+ years of dressing NFL and NBA athletes.

Clarence CJ Jones in a custom grey three-piece suit

Clarence Jones at an NBA TV press conference — dressed in a custom CJ suit.

Wedding party in custom CJ tuxedos

Custom tuxedos and suits for a wedding party — tailored by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Jabari Smith Jr in custom CJ suit at NBA Draft

Jabari Smith Jr., #3 NBA Draft Pick, Houston Rockets — dressed by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Patrick Peterson in CJ Custom Clothiers suit at College Football Awards 2010

Patrick Peterson — former LSU and NFL great — in a CJ Custom Clothiers suit at the 2010 Homedepot College Football Awards.

CJ Jones with Brandon Miller #2 NBA Draft Pick Charlotte Hornets

CJ Jones with client Brandon Miller — #2 NBA Draft Pick, Charlotte Hornets. Custom suit and shirt by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Ace Bailey — #5 Draft Pick, Utah Jazz

Ace Bailey (#5 NBA Draft Pick, Utah Jazz) in a custom CJ suit at the 2025 NBA Draft.

Randy Gregory getting ready for 2015 NFL Draft media day with CJ Custom Clothiers

Randy Gregory getting ready for the 2015 NFL Draft media day — suited up by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Matt Wilson in CJ Custom Clothiers blue plaid suit at the White House, Washington D.C.

Matt Wilson, Assistant Athletic Director for Player Personnel at the University of Indiana (GM of the Year), NCAA National Champion — visiting the President of the United States wearing a custom blue plaid suit by CJ Custom Clothiers.

Mr. Jerry Metcalf — General Manager, Nalley Infiniti-Marietta

2×6 double-breasted custom suit with custom shirt. GM leadership event, Florida.