Lightweight and breathable in bright, saturated colors, madras may just be the perfect summer fabric. A true preppy classic, it adds a little pop and laid-back style to any outfit — and fits the season’s easy-breezy feeling to a T. Madras has been a part of Brooks Brothers’ legacy for nearly a century. Join us as we delve into the history of summer’s favorite fabric.
Long before the days of air-conditioning, in-ground pools and pedestal fans, there were but a few ways to cool off. Those with means could escape to summer homes by the sea and in the mountains, but for the rest, who could only pray for such miraculous solutions, beating the heat meant dressing the part. It’s a tactic that has stood the test of time.
There’s a great deal of talk these days about vintage and retro and curated heritage brands. Tradition has become something of a commodity, it seems, rather than a history of beliefs and experiences. But for Brooks Brothers, authenticity is informed by nearly 200 years of history, even as the brand continues to evolve.
At Brooks Brothers, we understand what men of all ages and professions should wear to the office—and we are uniquely qualified at dressing American men (for 200+ years) in everything from casualwear to pinstripe suits. We’ve always been in the forefront of sportier clothing, with groundbreaking innovations in seersucker, corduroy, madras and linen, for example. Steering men to office clothes that are versatile, practical and current has always been our calling.
Our style experts have curated 18 gifts for Pop that will be sure to top his list this Father’s Day. From Supima® cotton polos to pajamas and everything in between, we’ve got Dad covered.
You’d be easily forgiven for thinking today’s off-the-rack suits owe their origin to the urban-dwelling businessman. But would you believe they owe more to pioneers than to aristocrats?
The story of Brooks Brothers’ commitment to quality manufacturing begins in the U.S.A. Since opening its first store in Manhattan’s southern seaport in 1818, Brooks Brothers has operated factories along the East Coast of the United States for the entirety of its 200-plus-year history.
The shirt that started a revolution in menswear began at Brooks Brothers, and we’ve brought it back home along with original authentic details. each shirt is made in our Garland, North Carolina, workrooms from American-grown Supima® cotton—just what you would expect from Brooks Brothers, the Original American Brand™.
Every country in the world has a legacy to be proud of. If the British are proud of Savile Row and the oldest tailor shops, the American pride is Brooks Brothers – one of America’s oldest fashion brands.
