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Original Penguin
Cotton Linen Plaid Shirt
- Return Policy
- Returnable within 21 days for Gilt Credit.
Description
Original Penguin by Munsingwear long sleeve cotton linen button front shirt.
- Spread button down collar, single button barrel cuffs and a curved shirt tail.
- Front embroidered logo and button detail at arms.
- Model is wearing a size M. Model's measurements: Height: 6'1", Waist: 31", Shirt: 15.5, Suit: 40.
Brand: Original Penguin
Material: 86% Cotton, 14% Linen
Origin: Imported
Designer
Original Penguin
The amusing story behind Original Penguin begins in 1955 with Munsingwear salesman Abbot Pederson, who, during a sales trip to New York City, bought a stuffed penguin from a Manhattan taxidermist and sat with the specimen on his flight home to Minneapolis. During the trip, the penguin ended up wearing Pederson’s tie — prompting a flight attendant to remark that such a fancy penguin deserved to be embroidered on a shirt. Pederson shared the idea with his colleagues, and soon thereafter Munsingwear debuted the Original Penguin golf shirt — creating an icon of suburban leisure and a favorite among athletes. Half a century later, young urbanites began trolling thrift stores for clothing marked with Pete the Penguin. In response, Chris Kolbe relaunched the brand, now under the Perry Ellis umbrella, in 2003. Today the brand's comprehensive menu includes its signature piped placket shirt as well as swimwear, footwear, watches, hats, shoes, eyewear, and ties.
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