re: Brooks Brothers still prestigious or has it faded away?

It's still good, there are just a lot of really good menswear companies now. The outlet quality has declined, like they're basically producing shittier versions specifically for the outlets (they might be, but I don't think it was always like this).

I like Orvis sports shirts and pants better than BB now, get a lot of my casual stuff from more rugged companies like Patagonia, Filson or Mountain Khakis, etc. I like Peter Millar better for almost everything BB does.

For years I couldn't find a dress shirt alternative, but Roundtree and Yorke Gold (Dillards in house top label) works well and saves me about 30 bucks per white/blue staple.

All that said, I still purchase it, I just don't seek it out as my first choice as much.