Brooks Brothers news and archive

Brooks Brothers and Fila collaborate on tennis, streetwear collection

US clothing label Brooks Brothers and sportswear brand Fila have launched a limited-edition collection that includes apparel, footwear and accessories for both men and women. The collection items are available for a limited time on the websites of both companies and in select Brooks Brothers stores, according to a press release. Featuring...

BusinessFeatured

Brooks Brothers sale finalised

Authentic Brands Group and Sparc Group have finalised the acquisition of US menswear retailer, Brooks Brothers for 325 million dollars. “We are thrilled to bring this world-class brand into the fold,” said Jamie Salter, founder, chairman, and chief executive of Authentic Brands Group. “Brooks Brothers comes at an important time in Authentic...

Video

Video: The rise and fall of American menswear brand Brooks Brothers

American heritage menswear brand, Brooks Brother, filed for bankruptcy back in July of this year. But how can one of the oldest menswear and suit retailers be doing so poorly? Analysts believe that the brand couldn't keep up with modern men's styles at a lower price point. The Wall Street Journal shares some opinions from experts on what and...

BusinessFeatured

Brooks Brothers to be acquired by Authentic Brands and Sparc Group

Brooks Brothers has announced that it is to be acquired by Authentic Brands Group and Sparc Group after they increased their offer from 305 million dollars to 325 million dollars. The two companies will take control of the vast majority of the menswear brand’s global business operations as a going concern as well as its intellectual property...

Business

Brooks Brothers enters sale agreement with Stalking Horse

After filing for bankruptcy earlier this month Brooks Brothers has reached an agreement for sale with multi-brand platform SPARC Group LLC. A motion has been filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to attain approval for the sale of Brooks Brothers' assets for 305 million dollars. SPARC intends to purchase all...

Business

Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy protection

Brooks Brothers, a collegiate menswear brand founded in 1818, is the latest retail victim filing for bankruptcy protection. The 200 year-old company is hoping to keep creditors at bay while it searches for a buyer. The upmarket retailer is owned by Luxottica founder Claudio Del Vecchio, who bought the company from Marks & Spencer in 2001. Brooks...

Retail

Brooks Brothers reopens UK stores

Brooks Brothers has welcomed its customers back to its UK stores. The American clothing brand has reopened all five of the stores it operates in the UK and Ireland, though with new safety measures to adhere to local guidelines and health initiatives. The company is asking all customers to wear face masks when visiting stores, and will limit the...

Fashion

Brooks Brothers ends its use of exotic skins

Brooks Brothers has confirmed that it will no longer sell products made with exotic-animal skins, according to a statement released by PETA. The retailer joins brands including Jil Sander, Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Hugo Boss and Vivienne Westwood in this ban. The animal rights organization had been pressuring the retailer to end its use of...

FashionPress Release

IVY LEAGUE PIONEERS - 202 YEARS OF BROOKS BROTHERS

BROOKS BROTHERS HERITAGE 202 YEARS OF TIMELESS STYLE ‘THE IVY LEAGUE LOOK’ This week, iconic US brand Brooks Brothers is 202 years young, the oldest retailer in America. They invented ready-to-wear tailoring and have defined timeless looks for centuries. In the 1930s across college campuses, ‘The Ivy League Look’ was popularised by the brand and...

Business

Brooks Brothers seeks to protect trademark

Brooks Brothers Group, Inc. has filed a response and counterclaim against Brooks Sports, Inc. for breach of contract, trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition. The lawsuit seeks to eliminate potential consumer deception or confusion caused by Brooks Sports by intentionally dropping its logo in association with its brand name –...

Video

Video: Brooks Brothers Men's FW18 Pitti Uomo

Brooks Brothers Fall/Winter 2018 Men's collection, January 2018, Pitti Uomo 93 Florence. Source: FF Channel, YouTube

Fashion Featured

Brooks Brother celebrates 200th anniversary with Pitti Uomo

Brooks Brothers will celebrate its milestone two hundred year anniversary in 2018. The kick off to their brands 200th birthday will start by collaborating with Pitti Immagine Uomo 93 in Florence, Italy. On January 10, 2018, Brooks Brothers will stage its first-ever fashion show within the storied Salone dei Cinquecento in the historical landmark...