BROOKS BROTHERS

Origin: Charleston, South Carolina (First store opened in New York City)

Founded: 1818

Founder: Henry Sands Brooks

Brand Story:

Founded in 1818, Brooks Brothers is America’s oldest continuously operating apparel brand and the definitive pioneer of classic Ivy League style. Renowned for inventing the original button-down collar shirt in 1896 and introducing ready-to-wear suits to the US, the heritage brand has outfitted 40 out of 47 US Presidents. Synonymous with timeless Prep culture, impeccable tailoring, and traditional preppy staples like navy blazers, Oxford cloth shirts, and repp ties, Brooks Brothers remains an enduring symbol of American sartorial history.