Original Penguin

Americana clothing brand Penguin might have had some humble beginnings, starting as it did in an underwear factory in Minnesota, but today the brand is the leader of the pack in wearable, contemporary and retro-infused men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and footwear.

It all began on a trip to New York with underwear salesman Abbot Pederson who made the inebriated purchase of a stuffed penguin called Pete, whose tie-clad image became the symbol for the brand. Today, Penguin still specialises in easy-to-wear smart casuals in bright colour palettes and soft, pliable materials.