Founded in 1818, Brooks Brothers is one of the leading ready-to-wear fashion emporiums in the United States. The company offers a wide range of merchandise for men, women and children. It provides a selection of ties, sweaters, vests, pants, shorts, and dress and sport shirts. Brooks Brothers also offers various swimwear, outerwear, footwear, underwear, shoes, socks, and sport coats and blazers. The company provides customization solutions through embroidered and personalized logos on a variety of items. It offers gift cards of several denominations. Brooks Brothers customers include political leaders, sports personalities, and Hollywood actors and actresses. The company operates more than 150 stores in the U.S., and over 90 stores throughout Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Italy.