Here we go again; another piece of classic clothing is going through a chameleon phase.

It is still classic clothing, but classic with a difference.

"Brooks Brothers used to have wonderful classic clothing, but the last time I was there, it was all too hip."

The results echo the Paris fashion world's deconstruction of classic clothing that was set in motion 12 years ago.

Well, the women pictured here have struck just the right note with coolly functional, classic clothing.

"I want to supply my ladies with classic clothing that's identified with upper-crust America."

Martin + Osa targeted 21- to 60-year-old customers and offered classic and contemporary clothing, with an emphasis on denim.

His menswear collections cover modern classic clothing, suites and tuxedos.

It carries classic Harrods-label clothing for men at prices only slightly above those in London.

Talbots is an American retailer and direct marketer of women's classic clothing, shoes and accessories.