Fashion brands — founded: 1890–1899 · related keyword: Jackets

D Lewis is a British clothing company founded in London in 1892 by David Isaacs. Initially, it made menswear and equipment for aviation and motorcycling, and offered Aviakit and leather jackets. In the 1950s, it became known for youth-oriented leather jackets such as Bronx, and from 1960 onward continued under the brand name Lewis Leathers. Today, models from that period are reproduced and offered as a heritage label of Lewis Leathers, under the name D Lewis Ltd.

FIVE BROTHER is a workwear brand founded in New York, United States, in 1890 by Russian immigrant Morris Fine. It began by producing shirts and pants with an emphasis on durability and a comfortable fit. Today, its lineup centers on heavyweight flannel shirts and also includes denim, work shirts, jackets, and overalls. Its signature product is a flannel shirt made with triple stitching. The brand continues to operate from Bloomington, Illinois. In Japan, Topwin Japan holds the brand rights and distributes it.

BRITAIN’S OLDEST MOTORCYCLE CLOTHIERS EST’D 1892