Peter England

Birthday September 6, 1983

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Mumbai, India

Age 40 years old

Nationality Mumbai

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Peter England is an international menswear brand based in India.

1889

Founded in 1889 in Ireland, it was acquired by Kumar Mangalam Birla's Aditya Birla Fashion brand in 2000.

It produces suiting fabric, wool and wool-blended fabrics.

The Peter England brand was first formed in 1889 and the company was reputedly tasked with outfitting British soldiers during the Boer War.

With a factory at Magherafelt in County Londonderry, as of the late 20th century it was owned by the British company Coats Viyella.

1992

The Magherafelt factory was subsequently closed, in 1992, resulting in the loss of several hundred jobs in the area.

1997

The brand was launched in the Indian market in 1997, with bespoke and ready-made shirts.

2000

It was acquired in 2000 by the Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail company.

2014

According to the website of its parent company, as of 2014 it was the "largest menswear brand in India with over 10 million garments in sales".

As of 2014, the brand was reputedly being sold from "over 600 EBOs" (exclusive brand outlet stores) in India.