Brooks Brothers is celebrating 200 years. You heard us right: 200 years. By taking quality and innovation to the next level, the brand has remained a staple for literally centuries. From launching the first store out of the family’s NYC home to inventing the button-down, here are the most iconic moments in the brand’s long (and pretty incredible) history. Quick, grab your notebook.
1818
Henry Sands Brooks opens the first store… in his house. Brooks oversaw everything from start to finish, ensuring the highest quality product. To say we’re inspired would be an understatement.
1896
Brooks Brothers invents the button-down collar. Yes, invents. Where would we be without it? Who knows what we would show up to work in… Thank you, Brooks Brothers.
1976
The brand had noticed all the smallest sizes of its men’s pink button-down were flying off the shelves. Want to know why? Girl. Power. This resulted in the launch of the dedicated womenswear line.
2016
Zac Posen signs on as creative director for the womenswear line. Brooks Brothers AND Posen?! Name a more iconic duo. We’ll wait…
2018
200 years later, it’s still your go-to. It’s classic, American-made, and top-of-the-line quality. Can’t beat that, right?
This video pretty much sums it all up. We’re bowing down.
By Kelly Schneider, Staff Writer
