“The good thing about Brooks Brothers: It’s a very strong brand," he said. This story has been updated to fix the spelling of the late actor's last name. Stores have begun to open in some parts of the country, but millions of people are still hunkered down at home. It was not only custom-made but featured a custom-embroidered lining featuring an American eagle and a banner that reads “One Country, One Destiny.” Sadly, Lincoln was to wear the same frock coat on the evening of the fatal attack at Ford’s Theatre. Columbus Day Sale - 20% Off All Sweaters* Shop Now. But the pandemic pushed it into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with so many stores closed and, with millions working from home, a crisp suit pushed to the very bottom of shopping lists. Brooks Brothers' two-button suits were a favorite of President John F. Kennedy. Clark Gable wore Brooks Brothers and Jennifer Aniston appeared on the cover of GQ magazine wearing nothing but a red, white and blue Brooks Brothers tie. The company has a storied history, dressing at least 40 American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, who was wearing a Brooks Brothers … Standing at 6’4”, Lincoln was exceptionally tall, especially by 19th century standards. The connection between Brooks Brothers and the Office of the President started early. There are regions in the U.S. that are now getting hit with a wave of infections and some companies like Apple are shutting down stores again in those areas. Founded in New York in 1818, Brooks Brothers survived two world wars, the Great Depression and even managed to stay afloat as dress standards eased in the office. The retailer is seeking court approval of a $325 million sale to a group backed by the mall owner Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group, a licensing firm. The company has a storied history, dressing at least 40 American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, who was wearing a Brooks Brothers coat when he was assassinated in 1865. This custom black frock coat was specially measured for his lanky frame and featured intricate silk twill embroidery on the inside lining. NEW YORK -- Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, the latest major clothing seller to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer says threats are 'ongoing', JOSEPH PISANI and MATT OTT AP Business Writers, FILE - This is a Sept. 11, 2001, file photo shows a man passing a Brooks Brothers store on Church St. in New York. Brooks Brothers will permanently close more than a quarter of its 200 stores. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? “The good thing about Brooks Brothers: It’s a very strong brand,” he said. Before the pandemic, the company operated 424 retail and outlet stores globally, including 236 in the United States, according to court documents. Columbus Day Sale - 20% Off All Sweaters* Shop Now. Since COVID-19 began to spread in the U.S, J.Crew, Neiman Marcus, J.C. Penney and other national retail chains have followed suit. It can be said, unofficially, that Brooks Brothers is the outfitter of choice for the President of the United States. One of Brooks Brothers’ most illustrious presidential patrons was none other than Abraham Lincoln himself. Brooks Brothers’ two-button suits were a favorite of President John F. Kennedy. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Click. Ott reported from Silver Spring, Maryland. Clark Gable wore Brooks Brothers and Jennifer Aniston appeared on the cover of GQ magazine wearing nothing but a red, white and blue Brooks Brothers tie. Most say they plan to re-emerge with fewer stores. The company has a storied history, dressing at least 40 American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, who was wearing a Brooks Brothers coat when he was assassinated in 1865. Naturally we complied—but we could not meet all of his requests: One of our earliest customer service inquiries was registered by Mary Todd Lincoln who complained that Brooks Brothers did not dispatch a tailor to Washington, D.C., to measure “His Excellency.”Â. The $325 million offer for Brooks Brothers, up from a $305 million bid last month from the same suitors, is subject to court approval this week, the companies said in a statement late on Tuesday. He disputed the notion that Simon Property was “buying into these retailers to pay us rent,” saying that the company believed in the brands and thought they could make money. “The good thing about Brooks Brothers: It’s a very strong brand," he said. One of his most famous purchases was a frock coat worn to his second inauguration. Is it true that Brooks Brothers has not made a black suit since the 1860’s because Lincoln was assassinated in a black, Brooks Brothers suit? The retailer said that its revenue exceeded $991 million for the fiscal year that ended 2019, with about one-fifth of that coming from its North America e-commerce business.