Original Penguin

Born in 1955 from a chance encounter involving whiskey and a stuffed penguin named Pete, Original Penguin began when Abbot Pederson embroidered Pete on a shirt after a stewardess joked he’d “look good on one.” The brand quickly became a favorite of icons like Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Clint Eastwood. Today, Original Penguin stands as an American classic—synonymous with timeless style, fun, and living life like an original.