But its cultural influence has been broad. The storied Manhattan fashion retailer Brooks Brothers is filing for bankruptcy protection.

Luckily for him, he presided over a country (and a period) in which off-the-rack shopping was not yet in favor—and expert tailors abounded—so all of his clothing had to be specially made anyway.

From the bustling streets of 19th century Manhattan, to the steps of the Capitol Building and ultimately, to Ford’s Theatre—the intersection of Abraham Lincoln’s history with us remains one of our greatest legacies.

The retailer said that its revenue exceeded $991 million for the fiscal year that ended 2019, with about one-fifth of that coming from its North America e-commerce business.

A replica of the Brooks Brothers coat has been on display at Ford's Theatre since June 2010. Brooks Brothers’ two-button suits were a favorite of President John F. Kennedy. Whitmer says threats are 'ongoing', JOSEPH PISANI and MATT OTT AP Business Writers, FILE - This is a Sept. 11, 2001, file photo shows a man passing a Brooks Brothers store on Church St. in New York. In the mid-nineteenth century, Brooks Brothers outfitted United States President Abraham Lincoln and considered him a loyal customer. The retail sector was under severe pressure even before the pandemic. Brooks Brothers' two-button suits were a favorite of President John F. Kennedy.

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Ott reported from Silver Spring, Maryland. Out of all the illustrious patrons of Brooks Brothers—Hollywood royalty, nobility and titans of industry among them—perhaps none have been of greater stature than the many Presidents of the United States who have trusted Brooks for their sartorial needs. Brooks Brothers will permanently close more than a quarter of its 200 stores. Our relationship with President Lincoln is just one chapter in the ongoing story of American style—from FDR and JFK, to Hollywood and the Ivy League. Chains including J.C. Penney, J. Click.

The company that says it's put 40 U.S. presidents in its suits survived a pair of world wars and navigated through casual Fridays and a loosening of dress standards even on Wall Street, but the coronavirus pandemic pushed the 200-year-old company into seek Chapter 11 protection Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

Stores have begun to open in some parts of the country, but millions of people are still hunkered down at home. He also noted that the venture was saving jobs at places like Brooks Brothers. But the pandemic pushed it into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with so many stores closed and, with millions working from home, a crisp suit pushed to the very bottom of shopping lists. Brooks Brothers' two-button suits were a favorite of President John F. Kennedy.

One of Brooks Brothers’ most illustrious presidential patrons was none other than Abraham Lincoln himself.

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The retailer started to slip in recent years, battered by the rise of more casual workplace attire and the shift to online retail, prompting a search for new buyers or investors. Penney and other national retail chains have followed suit.

Brooks Brothers, based in New York, is the oldest apparel brand in continuous operation in the United States, and has a rare and storied reputation.

But its cultural influence has been broad. The company has a storied history, dressing at least 40 American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, who was wearing a Brooks Brothers coat when he was assassinated in 1865.

Is it true that Brooks Brothers has not made a black suit since the 1860’s because Lincoln was assassinated in a black, Brooks Brothers suit? Brooks Brothers said Wednesday that it will continue operations as it restructures and is looking to reopen shops that are not being closed permanently. In 1990, Brooks Brothers underwrote the cost of the restoration of the coat, which had begun to deteriorate greatly. Ott reported from Silver Spring, Maryland. The $325 million offer for Brooks Brothers, up from a $305 million bid last month from the same suitors, is subject to court approval this week, the companies said in a statement late on Tuesday. From the bustling streets of 19, Our relationship with President Lincoln is just one chapter in the ongoing story of American style—from FDR and JFK, to Hollywood and the Ivy League.