By Meg Wordley, August 2026
Original Penguin celebrates summer in style
On July 22nd, Original Penguin hosted a curated group of key tastemakers for an evening at Roehampton Tennis Club: it was a celebration of the summer season on a hot summer’s night, mid (ish) July.
Founded in 1955, Original Penguin is an iconic American menswear brand, establishing a clear identity for itself, designing clothing with a vintage aesthetic that promotes self-expression. Original Penguin continues to fuse vintage American sportswear styles with modern design for contemporary consumers.
The setting for the evening was designed in true Original Penguin style, taking the brands distinctive modern British preppy and retro Americana aesthetic to the court. Of course, the night involved some light tennis activity on the court, moving a few steps away for an intimate court-side dinner.
The evening was designed to truly immerse guests in the world of Original Penguin by bringing the brand to life. A playful yet premium experience that applauds the brands tennis Heritage, reminding us of its place, sitting at the intersection of fashion, sport and lifestyle.
