Brooks Brothers

For the English pop duo, see The Brook Brothers.

Brooks Brothers Inc.
FormerlyH. & D. H. Brooks & Co.
(1818–1850)
Company typePrivate
IndustryFashion
FoundedApril 7, 1818; 206 years ago (1818-04-07)
FounderHenry Sands Brooks
Headquarters1180 Madison Avenue,
New York City
,
U.S.
Number of locations
170 (2021)
Key people
Products
OwnersAuthentic Brands Group and
SPARC Group LLC[1]
Websitebrooksbrothers.com brooksbrothers.eu

Brooks Brothers is a high-end American luxury fashion company founded in 1818. It is the oldest apparel brand in continuous operation in the United States.[2] Originally a family business, Brooks Brothers produces clothing for men, women and children, as well as home furnishings. Brooks Brothers licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear,[3] Paris-based Interparfums for fragrances,[4] and Turkey-based Turko Textiles for its home collection.[5]

As a result of store closures and poor online sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company filed for bankruptcy protection in July 2020.[6] In September 2020 Brooks Brothers was purchased by a joint venture between Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group.[1][7]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference SPARC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Friedman, Vanessa; Maheshwari, Sapna (June 5, 2020). "Brooks Bros., 'Made in America' Since 1818, May Soon Need a New Calling Card – The New York Times". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Brooks Brothers and Luxottica Renew Global Eyewear License Agreement for An Additional Five Years". PR News Wire. March 31, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  4. ^ Mann, Rebecca (November 28, 2007). "Inter Parfums inks deal with Brooks Brothers – 28/11/07". The Moodie Davitt Report. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  5. ^ Palmieri, Jean E. (April 21, 2022). "Brooks Brothers Signs License for Home Collection". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
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