Brooks Brothers
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Brooks Brothers is an American high-end luxury fashion company founded in 1818, 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]
Formerly | H. & D. H. Brooks & Co. (1818–1850) |
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Company type | Private |
Industry | Fashion |
Founded | April 7, 1818; 206 years ago (1818-04-07) |
Founder | Henry Sands Brooks |
Headquarters | 1180 Madison Avenue, New York City , U.S. |
Number of locations | 170 (2021) |
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Owners | Authentic Brands Group and SPARC Group LLC[1] |
Website | brooksbrothers.com brooksbrothers.eu |
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]