Brooks Brothers

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Brooks Brothers is an apparel brand founded by Henry Sands Brooks in New York, United States, in 1818. Centered on classic American styles such as men’s suits, dress shirts, and ties, the brand also offers womenswear and childrenswear. It is also known for its role in popularizing button-down shirts and ready-to-wear clothing, and its Golden Fleece logo is emblematic.

Concept

Makers and Merchants in One

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Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

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5 brands
Founded
1818-2013
1818 Sub-brand
1818
Clothing

A heritage upper-tier line named after the year of the brand’s founding

1818 is an official collection named after the year of the brand’s founding. On the Brooks

1818 is an official collection named after the year of the brand’s founding. On the Brooks Brothers official website, the “1818 Collection” is centered on well-tailored suits made with Italian fabrics and half-canvas construction, among other features. The site presents it as a flagship-level suit and formalwear offering, and it is positioned as one component of the brand’s upper-tier range.

1850 Sub-brand
Golden Fleece®
Clothing

A line focused on the highest level of tailoring and materials

Golden Fleece® is a collection officially classified as Brooks Brothers’ historic, highest

Golden Fleece® is a collection officially classified as Brooks Brothers’ historic, highest-tier label, and official product pages position it as a line featuring the finest materials and tailoring. It is offered in suits, dress shirts, premium polos, and other items, and is characterized by tailoring in the United States and Italy and high-quality materials.

2007 Sub-brand
Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers
Clothing

A high-end offshoot line featuring a designer

Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers was introduced in 2007 as a design-led offshoot by Brooks

Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers was introduced in 2007 as a design-led offshoot by Brooks Brothers, developed as a collaborative collection featuring New York designer Thom Browne. It reworked the brand’s classic pieces with shorter silhouettes and distinctive details, and was also sold through standalone boutiques. The line ended after the Fall 2015 season.

2013 Sub-brand
Red Fleece
Clothing

A more accessible line with a focus on a slimmer fit for everyday wear.

Red Fleece is the official collection name used by Brooks Brothers. Official product pages

Red Fleece is the official collection name used by Brooks Brothers. Official product pages describe it as a line centered on a slim silhouette (the “Red Fleece fit”) and everyday casual items. Reports have noted that slim patterns originating from Black Fleece were incorporated into the line.

- Sub-brand
346
Clothing

An accessible line oriented toward outlet distribution

The ‘346’ designation is a notation historically seen on Brooks Brothers tags and product

The ‘346’ designation is a notation historically seen on Brooks Brothers tags and product labels, and is confirmed as deriving from the flagship address (346 Madison Avenue). In distribution and secondary-market materials and explanations, 346 is often treated as a designation for factory or outlet distribution, or as a commonly used classification by distribution channel.

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