Simple Design Store Journal

The stories behind the clothes.

Labels, fit and the history of Brooks Brothers. Selected articles, translated from our Japanese journal.

Journal 02 / Size & fit

What does 15 1/2-34 mean?
A guide to Brooks Brothers shirt sizes

Neck size, sleeve length, abbreviated vintage labels and the measurements to check when buying pre-owned.

Journal 01

From a New York street address to the numbers on a label: the history behind 346, and what to look for when buying pre-owned clothing.

More stories are available as they are published in our Japanese journal. English translations will be added gradually.