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Escaping the City for the country is a weekend ritual that dates back centuries for good reason. After a long week in the urban jungle, who wouldn’t want to swap grey for green – especially if you’re a golf enthusiast?
Nothing quite beats the first swing of your driver from the tee box; the lush fairways stretching out in front of you a sea of emerald velvet, the air so fresh it’s like you’re in a washing powder commercial. Anything that hampers your progression from work to play is less than ideal. We can’t help with rush-hour roadworks or a last-minute Zoom from the New York office; but what we can do is advise you on the right outfitters.
Allow us to introduce you to Peter Millar, a menswear label uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between the two, making it easier than ever for you to go from the City to the tee – and just about anywhere else – all in the same outfit. This thoughtful approach to the fundamentals of modern menswear is anchored in quiet, refined colours, understated designs and uncompromising functionality.
Its new Crown Crafted collection is not only constructed from exceptional fabrics, but offers a tailored fit giving a more sartorial finish than normal sportswear. The US brand isn’t one to shy away from a challenge: in its one-brand-for-all approach, it’s essentially taking on the giants of both the sportswear and fashion industries simultaneously. And there’s no denying Peter Millar’s clean, classic looks are exceptionally versatile – something not many brands in the same space can claim.
Let’s take a deeper dive into its Crown Crafted collection – starting from the top. The Excursionist Flex pullover combines luxurious 18.5-micron Merino wool with stretch performance yarns in a knit that’s smooth on the outside, and soft on the inside. It’s subtly more casual than a classic jumper helping that all important transition from office to clubhouse.
Another example of this commitment to versatility is the Albatross pique polo, an all-around 12-month essential. The Albatross combines the soft touch and classic look of Pima cotton with performance yarns that keep you dry and keep wrinkles at bay. For those of us not in a shirt and tie every day, this polo shirt is the ideal blend of traditional and technical – available in both solids and stripes, it’s easy to style and even easier to wear. Put it in your regular rotation and you’ll find it’s your new standard for fit, feel and function.
The brand strives to improve its best-selling products every season. Take the Bingham as an example: what started as an innovative five-pocket performance trouser favoured by professional golf players, the Bingham line now boasts shorts and a blazer, too. The latter is a perfect travel option for cross-functional wear on the move. Crafted from a lightweight Italian knit fabric that stretches four ways, it retains its shape and resists wrinkles.
The Bingham line embodies what Peter Millar does best: combining work-week style with golf-weekend comfort.
The Crown Crafted collection is available now on petermillar.co.uk
