Mike Dobell

Mike Dobell is the founder, owner and CEO of Dobell, a multi-million-pound fashion business specialising in crafting high-quality suits at affordable prices. Since its inception, Dobell has become the UK’s best men’s occasion wear brand, ensuring accessibility for all with its wide range of sizes, styles, materials, and price points. 

Founding the business in 2005, Mike conceptualised Dobell after struggling to find a fashionable yet affordable suit for a university dinner. Taking the chance with e-commerce, which was still in its early stages, Mike began selling quality suits at budget-friendly prices to other students. His initial investment of £5k is still the only investment to date. Mike has continued to grow the brand to what it is today, an affordable formalwear brand based in Eastbourne, championing style confidence among men. Unafraid to think outside the box, Dobell has pushed the boundaries of innovation with smaller budgets, from new styles and ranges to efforts to reduce plastic packaging and use energy-efficient lighting. A business built on heart and helping others, Dobell continues to help individuals feel their best without needing to spend a fortune. 

As a result of Dobell’s groundbreaking success, Mike’s brand has been featured on a range of media, from radio stations like Smooth FM to television channels such as Sky TV. As testament to their quality and style, Mike’s suits have been sported by a variety of notable figures such as Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood, Olympic Ice Skater Chris Dean, and actor John Barrowman. 

Designed in the UK, Mike Dobell ensures quality, value, and consideration go into every piece created. With incredible attention to detail, the highest standards of fabrics and state-of-the-art processes, Dobell ensures that every customer looks their best, feels their best, all for the best price.