Penguin clothing was first seen in 1955 when Munsingwear – an underwear and military supply company based in Minneapolis – introduced the first iconic golf shirt to America. The shirt was an instant golf classic thanks to a ribbed slice of fabric on the underarm to avoid rips during even the most enthusiastic of golf swings!?!?
The now famous Penguin logo came about when a salesman spotted a flock of penguins in the window of a New York taxidermist, and bought one of the birds. Before long, ‘Pete’ the penguin had become the official mascot and logo of all golf shirts!!!
Penguin became a wardrobe staple during the 1980’s after regularly being worn by celebrities such as Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Richard Nixon. In 2003, the original Penguin was redesigned after retro-fashion hit the headlines again. The new range of Penguin menswear is designed for the younger and more fashion conscious consumer and has now become a legend in its own right!!!
The very latest Penguin designs are available now on our website at www.lapelclothing.co.uk so why not take a look today???
Thursday, 18 September 2008
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