Original Penguin
Buy Original Penguin Online
- Mainline Menswear have over 100 items in stock including the classic polo shirts as well as a new beachwear collection and much more.
- Brown Bag Clothing have around 40 items at good prices, mostly tops including some Orginal penguin by Munsingwear T-shirts.
Original Penguin Clothing – History
The penguin logo came about in 1955 when a salesman for the American company Munsingwear – who then sold military clothing and underwear was in New York. In the front window of a taxidermist he caught sight of a flock of penguins and decided to buy one which he took to a sales meeting.
Munsingwear brand eventually changed direction and became more and more focused on sports. When they needed to create a logo that suited the new spirit, it was clear – it was a penguin who would adorn garments. It was not long before the Arctic mammals began to appear on polo shirts and just as quickly became loved by golfers, and appeared all at once on the breast pocket of golfers up and down the states.
Original Penguin Orange Polo Shirt
The label was shut down in the 90s but the desire for the penguin garments remained among fashionistas who desperately dug around in vintage stores to find the original garment. One of these was the Urban Outfitters Purchasing Manager Chris Kolbe who eventually gave up the chase and contacted the principal owner, Perry Ellis, with the objective of reviving the brand. Kolbe – who is now chief designer of the Original Penguin – got what he wanted and in 2003 the penguin made his much awaited comeback!. When the brand was resurrected Kolbe gave it a more sporty and street-influenced look than before.
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