Brooklyn Tailors was founded in 2007 by husband and wife, Daniel and Brenna Lewis, when they began offering custom fittings out of their small Clinton Hill apartment. Word spread quickly beyond their initial customer base of friends and locals, and Brooklyn Tailors soon found itself an enthusiastic following around the country. In August 2011, Brooklyn Tailors moved into its first storefront location at 358 Grand Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In early 2012, Brooklyn Tailors presented its first comprehensive men’s collection, comprised of pieces ranging from tailored formal wear to casual sportswear. The collection is now carried in a number of retailers in the United States and abroad, including Barneys. GQ Magazine named Brooklyn Tailors “Best New Menswear Designers of the Year” in 2014, and they launched a capsule collection with the GAP that October, which quickly sold out. The popularity of Brooklyn Tailors in Japan allowed the brand to create a special made-in-Japan line sold only in the Japanese market and the Brooklyn Tailors store. This collection, called BKT by Brooklyn Tailors, focuses on casual but office-ready pieces, including unstructured travel suits and Japanese oxfords. The collection launched in 2015. In August 2016, Brooklyn Tailors opened its new flagship store at 327 Grand St. in Williamsburg, just up the block from the original store. The new expanded shop and headquarters allows Brooklyn Tailors to showcase its full collection and introduce new products. Additionally, with the new expanded retail location, Brooklyn Tailors now also carries a curated selection of other brands, including knitwear, t-shirts, shoes, ties, accessories, apothecary goods, as well as a selection of suiting and shirts from other brands that the Brooklyn Tailors team loves.