Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers is the oldest retail brand and clothier in the United States and is headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 1818 as a family business, the company is privately owned by Sparc group. As a result of store closures and poor online sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company filed for bankruptcy in July 2020. In the beginning of August 2020, the retailer was purchased in a joint venture by Simon properties and Authentic Brands Group. Brooks Brothers produces clothing for men, women, and children. Designer Zac Posen has been its women's collection creative director since June 2014.