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Brooks Brothers originally sold suits to slaveowners for their slaves to wear. Because slaves could not come in for a custom fitting, Brooks Brothers created the first “one size fits all” suit.

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Fun Fact: Brooks Brothers originally sold suits to slaveowners for their slaves to wear. Because slaves could not come in for a custom fitting, Brooks Brothers created the first “one size fits all” suit.

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