Brooks Brothers open first UK store

Brooks Brothers has opened its first UK store on Old Broadstreet in the City of London, ahead of a roll-out of 10 to 12 stores within three to five years.

True to Brooks Brother's Wall Street roots, the 2,300sq ft shop has an executive office feel, with mahogany fittings, a burgundy Chesterfield sofa and a flatscreen TV tuned to Bloomberg.

Ready-to-wear shirts start at £59 and suits sell from £600. Made-to-measure suits will go on sale next week from £800, and longterm plans include bringing Brooks Brothers womenswear and kidswear to the UK.