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= Peter Millar (clothing company) =

Peter Millar is a premium American lifestyle brand founded in 2001 in Raleigh, NC. Peter Millar produces a wide range of casual sportswear, tailored dress furnishings, luxury and performance golf attire for men and women. The company maintains it headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is an owned subsidiary of of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA.

Early History
Peter Millar was founded in 2001 by Greg Oakley, Chet Sikorsky and Chris Knott. The company’s name was inspired by an inscription Knott discovered on an antique lawn bowling ball given to him by his mother.

In 2005, Scott Mahoney, former executive at Polo Ralph Lauren, teamed with Sea Island Company to purchase Peter Millar and then took leadership as Chief Executive Officer.

In 2007, Peter Millar signed a license agreement with Empire Clothing of Canada for manufacturing and distribution of Peter Millar’s tailored clothing line.

In 2009, Winona Capital Management, a Chicago-based private equity firm, purchased a majority interest in Peter Millar from the Sea Island Company.

In January 2010 Todd Martin, joined the team as president of Peter Millar Golf, with over 16 years of experience in the better golf apparel market, formerly serving as president of Fairway & Greene Inc.

In 2011, Peter Millar moved its design and marketing headquarters to a new showroom in downtown Raleigh, NC, and opened a warehouse space and offices in Durham, NC.

Growth
In 2012, Peter Millar was acquired by Richemont SA, a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company whose brands include Cartier (jeweler), Van Cleef & Arpels, Montblanc (company), Vacheron Constantin, and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

In March 2015, founder Chris Knott announced his retirement.

In February 2015 Jason Cater takes on role as Vice-President of Design and Merchandising. Cater was previously of Ermenegildo Zegna where he was vice president of wholesale for Ermenegildo Zegna Sportswear, Shoes, and Leather Goods.

May 2017, Peter Millar introduces collaboration with G/FORE footwear. This new range combines G/FORE's custom design and golf footwear expertise with classic Peter Millar styling in custom colours.

January 2018, Peter Millar announces they have acquired Los Angeles- based G/FORE, the golf inspired sportswear and accessories brand created and designed by veteran fashion innovator Mossimo Giannulli.

Stores
In 2011, Peter Millar opened its first company-owned retail store in Southampton, New York, followed by a retail store in Palm Beach, Florida, on iconic Worth Avenue.

In late 2014, Peter Millar opened a flagship retail store in New York at 536 Madison Avenue.

Shortly afterward, it opened a retail store in Austin, Texas, at The Domain Shopping Center.

In September 2015, the brand opened a store in Raleigh's North Hills.

In December 2015, Peter Millar opened a store in partnership with Andrisen Morton, a high-end menswear clothier in Denver.

Peter Millar opened a shopping destination in Atlanta in January 2016. The store involves a targeted partnership with long-time industry veterans Robby Miller and Greg Miller of Miller Brothers, a high-end menswear clothier in Atlanta. The 1,250 square ft. store is located in the heart of Alpharetta at the Avalon Shopping Center.

In June 2017, Peter Millar opened a location in Dallas’ newest urban village Legacy West.

August 2017, Peter Millar partnered with Eric Viars of the Oxford Shop to open a new location in Brentwood’s Hill Center.

In September 2017, Peter Millar opened a luxury apparel boutique within the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Spring, Colorado. This is the second retail location Peter Millar will open with long-time menswear industry veterans Craig Andrisen and Dave Morton of Andrisen Morton.

Peter Millar is also carried in golf clubs and specialty retail stores across the world as well as select Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Current Retail Locations

 * Southampton - 2011
 * Palm Beach - 2011
 * New York - 2014
 * Austin - 2014
 * Raleigh - 2015
 * Atlanta - 2016
 * Denver - 2016
 * Sea Island Collection Shop - 2016
 * Broadmoor - 2017
 * Dallas - 2017
 * Nashville - 2017
 * Destin - Opening 2018
 * Boston - Opening 2018
 * Charlotte - Opening 2018

Brand Ambassadors
=== Current Brand Ambassadors ===


 * PGA Tour Player Brandt Snedeker
 * PGA Tour Player Bill Haas
 * PGA Tour Player Bobby Wyatt
 * PGA Tour Player Sam Saunders
 * PGA Tour Player Si Woo Kim
 * PGA Tour Player Scott Brown
 * PGA Tour Player Shawn Stefani
 * PGA Tour Player Chesson Hadley
 * PGA Tour Player Chez Reavie
 * PGA Tour Player Hudson Swafford
 * PGA Tour Player Johnson Wagner
 * PGA Tour Player Branden Grace
 * PGA Tour Dru Love
 * Web.com tour Chris Wilson
 * Web.com tour Brett Quigley
 * European Tour Player Ben Evans
 * European Tour Player Daniel Brooks
 * European Tour Player Branden Grace
 * European Tour Player George Coetzee
 * European Tour Player Max Rottluff
 * European Tour Player Jamie Donaldson
 * European Tour Player Matteo Manassero
 * European Tour Player Anthony Wall
 * European Tour Player Sam Walker
 * Golf Channel’s Morning Drive host Gary Williams

Notable Information
The brand’s motto is “Live a life of style & substance".

Every Peter Millar shipment includes a signature mint inside the box.

Golf Channel's Morning Drive host Gary Williams is a brand advocate and ambassador.

ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas wears tailored suits and dress furnishings by Peter Millar.

In 2011, United States Presidents Cup Captain, Fred Couples, choose Peter Millar to outfit the entire U.S. team for the 2011 matches in Melbourne, Australia.

In 2013, the brand was selected as the official apparel provider for the International Team at The Presidents Cup 2013 in Dublin, Ohio.

In 2015, the brand was selected as the official apparel provider for the International Team at The Presidents Cup, held in Songdo IBD, South Korea, in October 2015.