When Henry Sands Brooks opened the inaugural Brooks Brothers location in a Lower Manhattan storefront in April 1818, he wanted his company to “make and deal only in merchandise of the best quality, to sell it at a fair profit only, and to deal only with those who seek and are capable of appreciating such merchandise." Nearly two centuries later, Brooks Brothers remains faithful to its founder’s vision, offering timeless, American-made apparel, home décor, jewelry, and other items crafted for customers with refined tastes. The Brooks Brothers suit — available in luxurious Saxxon wool — still offers all the elegance and hand-stitching of its 19th century predecessors, while the traditional Brooks Brothers shirt — available in non-iron, classic cotton, and even “make your own” — remains a wardrobe staple.