Brooks Brothers | 68,782 followers on LinkedIn. In 1818, Henry Sands Brooks founded Brooks Brothers, the first ready-to-wear fashion emporium in America. Since then, we are proud to have upheld the same traditions and values with a steadfast commitment to American manufacturing for nearly two centuries, operating more than 400 stores worldwide. We believe it is because of our attention to fine quality, personal service, commitment to social good and exceptional value that our customers consider us to be far more than a store.