Factory Label

New Labels being used at Brooks Brothers Factory Stores In the past, it was fairly easy to differentiate between mainline (designed for sale at "real" Brooks Brothers stores) products, labeled with "Brooks Brothers Makers and Merchants" and outlet-specific products, labeled with "346". Which era is this vintage Brooks Brothers label from? Brooks Brothers was excellent quality during this time, which often accounts for older guys complaining about the label's present day quality. This coat would very likely be hand tailored (or mostly hand tailored), full canvas construction, lots of hand stitching, handmade buttonholes, etc. Vintage Fashion Guild : Label Resource : Brooks Brothers In 1850, Brooks Brothers took the Golden Fleece as their company's symbol. This trademark, which is a sheep suspended by a large ribbon, has its roots in the Greek tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece. Abraham Lincoln was wearing a black Brooks Brothers suit th...