Brooks Brothers
American clothing retailer
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| April 24 2024 | Ted Baker Canada filed for creditor protection and Chapter 15 bankruptcy, resulting in the announcement of closure for all Brooks Brothers stores in Canada. |
| 2021 | President Joe Biden did not wear Brooks Brothers during his inauguration, breaking the brand's tradition with presidents, though he is known to wear their shirts and casual wear. |
| December 1 2020 | Michael Bastian was named as the brand's creative director. |
| September 2020 | Brooks Brothers was purchased by a joint venture between Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group. Ken Ohashi was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer. |
| July 8 2020 | The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, planning to close 51 of its 250 North American locations, including its flagship Madison Avenue store. |
| May 2020 | Brooks Brothers was reported to be seeking a buyer and exploring bankruptcy filing. |
| 2019 | Brooks Brothers concluded its sponsorship of the Head of the Charles Regatta after a decade-long partnership. |
| 2017 | President Donald Trump was inaugurated wearing a grey suit, white shirt, and dark blue overcoat believed to be from Brooks Brothers. |
| 2013 | Brooks Brothers created all men's costumes for The Great Gatsby adaptation, producing over 500 costume pieces. They also sponsored premieres in New York City and Cannes Film Festival, followed by a limited edition collection designed with Catherine Martin. |
| 2013 | President Barack Obama wore a Martin Greenfield suit paired with a white shirt from Brooks Brothers during his second inauguration. |
| November 2011 | Brooks Brothers announced a custom wardrobe design for Kermit the Frog for the movie The Muppets, demonstrating the brand's creative costume design capabilities. |
| 2010 | Brooks Brothers began sponsoring the Head of the Charles Regatta, becoming the official apparel supplier for the event. |
| April 2010 | Brooks Brothers launched a line of luxury home furnishings including bedding, bath towels, living room décor, and entertaining accessories. |
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