American heritage brand born from sailmaking, known for its technical sportswear and casual, sea-inspired style.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in Chicago in 1933 by sailmakers Jim Murphy and Harry Nye Jr., Murphy & Nye began by creating highly technical, handcrafted apparel for sailing crews. The brand's reputation for durability and performance was forged in the world of competitive yachting, becoming an official supplier for the historic America's Cup team Il Moro di Venezia in 1992. In 1980, the brand's European branch in Italy acquired the company, infusing the American nautical heritage with Italian design and expanding its focus.