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Peter Millar

North Carolina, USA

What Peter Millar is known for

American men's and women's sportswear house founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2001, known for cashmere sweaters and performance golf polos; now owned by Richemont.

Peter Millar was founded in 2001 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Chris Knott, Greg Oakley and Chet Sikorski, reportedly starting with a single cashmere sweater. The brand name comes from a vintage lawn-bowling ball inscription Knott found. In 2005, Scott Mahoney and Sea Island Company acquired the label; the company built its reputation on cashmere knitwear, performance golf shirts and sport coats. Peter Millar is now a subsidiary of Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA, the Swiss luxury group.

Best for — Premium polos, soft cotton

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