Brooks Uniform Company

Place: New York City

Born: 1818

Death: 2020

Biography:

Brooks Uniform Company, also known as Brooks Brothers, is an American luxury fashion company founded in 1818 by Henry Sands Brooks. It is the oldest apparel brand in continuous operation in the United States. Originally a family business, Brooks Brothers produces clothing for men, women, and children, as well as home furnishings. The company licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear, Paris-based Interparfums for fragrances, and Turkey-based Turko Textiles for its home collection. Brooks Brothers has dressed 39 U.S. Presidents and numerous industry leaders and cultural innovators. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in July 2020 and was purchased by a joint venture between Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group in September 2020.