pringle of scotland

Founded in 1815 by Robert Pringle in the Scottish Borders, Pringle of Scotland is one of the world's oldest continuously operating fashion companies. Initially a manufacturer of hosiery and underwear, the brand pioneered the use of cashmere in outerwear and introduced the iconic twinset and argyle pattern in the 1930s under its first designer, Otto Weisz. These innovations transformed knitwear from a purely functional garment into a fashion staple, famously worn by figures like Grace Kelly and Brigitte Bardot. The brand became synonymous with British sporting life, particularly golf, and later found an unexpected subcultural following among football casuals in the 1980s.

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