The Man In The Brooks Brothers Home
Brooks Brothers’ iconic buttondown shirt inspired a piece of literature — Mary McCarthy’s 1947 story “The Man In The Brooks Brothers Shirt” — but the brand also offers items to ensure your home is equally well dressed.
Tucked away in a corner of the women’s floor at Brooks’ Madison Avenue flagship (in fact, right next to the ladies’ powder room), is a selection of mostly masculine pictures on the wall:
While nearby are lamp shades and throw pillows in the same regimental stripes as the neckties Brooks has made for eons:
Also nearby are bed linens inspired by shirting fabrics:
On BB’s website, items for the home include this $500 limited edition football print:
There are other high-end items, including these Audobon crystal glasses at $498 for a set of four:
In contrast, this Pendleton blanket is on sale for a mere $89:
And these burgundy bath towels are on sale for a reasonable $24 and feature herringbone detailing:
So far, alas, the company has yet to put its patchwork chairs into production:
I wish that the prices of those pillows were cheaper, as I’d love to own a few of them. The walking sticks hidden by the staircase are great looking prop pieces as well.
Where would one be able to find some of the pictures seen in most BB stores?
Not sure what you mean. Like old sporting and military drawings and photos?
eBay. Estate sales. Thrift stores. The store run by that black guy who used to employ that young white guy (Zach?) who has some connection to Ivy-Style.com. Portobello Road. Sean Crowley’s home (though he’ll probably never part with any of it).
Ralph Lauren Home Sale held each February in NYC.