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
USA / Peru
Where next
- Majestic Filatures — Paris
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