Peter-blair Inc.

What Peter-blair Inc. does

Peter-Blair Inc., operating as Peter-Blair Accessories, is a U.S.-based specialty apparel company that designs, manufactures, and retails men's formal neckwear and accessories. The company's product portfolio centers on handmade neckties ($89-$95), bow ties ($59-$65), cummerbund sets, pocket squares, silk cufflinks, belts, and socks, all constructed from 100% silk, wool, cotton, and linen. Designs are hand-drawn at the Richmond studio and produced at the company's North Carolina manufacturing facility, with all products positioned as handmade in the USA since 2003. The company offers custom neckwear for clubs, schools, organizations, and weddings, alongside themed sub-collections (Club, Liberty, College) targeting niche buyer cohorts.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at peterblairaccessories.com, a physical retail showroom at 273 King Street in Charleston, SC, and a wholesale channel through the King Street Brand Family platform that allows third-party retailers to carry its products. Pricing is unit-based with no subscription component; free 2-day FedEx shipping is offered on orders of $99 or more, with a $12 fee otherwise. Marketing relies on the e-commerce catalog, an email club offering 15% off first purchase, organic social on Facebook and Instagram, and organic search via themed/color-organized collection pages.

Peter-Blair is a privately held, founder/owner-operated business with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no reported headcount. Primary customer segments are individual male consumers seeking premium American-made neckwear and wedding parties requiring coordinated formal attire, with secondary demand from organizations, clubs, schools, and formal-event attendees. No revenue, employee count, or growth metrics are publicly disclosed; the company has operated continuously for over 20 years under stable positioning.

Name

Peter-blair Inc.

Legal name

Peter-Blair Accessories

Website

https://peter-blair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Peter-Blair Accessories designs, makes, and sells handmade American-made men's neckties, bow ties, cummerbund sets, and related formal accessories through its own e-commerce site, a Charleston showroom, and wholesale partners, serving individual consumers, wedding parties, and organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Men's Formal Neckwear and Accessories

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Ties, Bow Ties & Pocket Squares (CRAAAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neckties/Bow Ties & Formal Neckwear Manufacturing (IMAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Men's neckwear
• Formal accessories
• Silk neckties
• Handmade menswear
• Custom neckwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time transaction revenue from selling neckties, bow ties, cummerbund sets, pocket squares, silk cufflinks, belts, and socks directly to consumers through their e-commerce platform and retail location. Products are sold at fixed retail prices with occasional sale/discounted items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Peter-Blair designs, manufactures, and retails handmade American men's neckwear and formal accessories, including neckties ($89–$95), bow ties ($59–$65), cummerbund sets, pocket squares, silk cufflinks, belts, and socks. Products are sold through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront and Charleston, SC retail showroom, with wholesale and custom design services for clubs, schools, organizations, and wedding parties. All products are made from 100% silk, wool, cotton, or linen, with designs originating in Richmond, VA and production in North Carolina.

Product overview

Peter-Blair Accessories is a formal menswear accessories company offering a comprehensive portfolio of handmade neckwear and accessories. The core product lineup centers on neckties, bow ties, and cummerbund sets crafted from 100% silk, cotton, wool, and linen materials. Supporting accessories include pocket squares, silk cufflinks, belts, and socks. The company provides custom products for organizations, clubs, schools, and weddings, alongside branded collections (Club, Liberty, College). All products are proudly handmade in the USA since 2003, with design work done in Richmond and production in North Carolina and Charleston, SC. The product portfolio ranges from premium silk formal wear ($59-$95 for bow ties, $89-$95 for neckties) to gift packaging solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neckties Handmade American neckties in woven silk, printed silk, cotton, and other materials, organized by color, theme (Stripes & Neats, Americana, Animals, Dogs, Equestrian, Fishing, Golf, Holiday, Hunting, Nautical, Sports), and collection (Club, Liberty, College). Priced $89–$95 per tie.
• Bow Ties Handmade bow ties in woven silk, printed silk, and cotton, available in multiple colors, themes, and Club Collection styles. Priced $59–$65 per bow tie.
• Cummerbund Sets Formal cummerbund sets for tuxedos and black-tie occasions, forming part of the Formal collection.
• Pocket Squares Silk pocket squares designed to complement formal attire, part of the Silk Goods collection.
• Silk Cufflinks Handmade silk cufflinks finished in Charleston, SC, featuring silk-covered designs that match ties or offer unique styling options.
• Dockside Belts Casual belt styles in the Dockside collection, designed for casual and resort wear.
• Traditional Belts Classic traditional belt styles within the Belts collection.
• Embroidery Belts Belts with custom embroidery options, supporting personalization for individuals and groups.
• Whimsical Socks Novelty and playful sock designs in the Whimsical Socks collection.
• Traditional Socks Classic, formal sock designs within the Traditional Socks collection.
• Custom Ties Custom-designed neckwear for clubs, schools, and events, including custom logos, emblems, and personalized designs for organizations and special occasions.
• Wedding Ties Custom neckwear for weddings, including ties and formal accessories for wedding parties, with coordination options for groomsmen and the broader wedding party.
• Gift Boxes Custom gift boxes for neckwear and formal accessories, marketed as gift-ready packaging for special occasions.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• King Street Brand Family (Wholesale)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeter-Blair offers wholesale distribution through the King Street Brand Family platform, allowing other retailers to carry their products. This extends their market reach beyond direct-to-consumer sales without requiring company-managed retail locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Tie Bar: Online-first neckwear retailer offering ties, bow ties, and accessories at accessible price points. Direct competitor in the men's neckwear e-commerce category with broader assortment and subscription model.
• Knot Standard: Custom and bespoke menswear brand with strong neckwear and accessory offerings. Comparable in custom product capability and direct-to-consumer premium positioning.
• Beau Ties of Vermont: Handcrafted American neckwear maker specializing in silk bow ties and neckties with custom design services. Closely comparable in handmade craftsmanship, U.S. production, and custom-organization offerings.
• Brackish: Charleston-based American maker of handmade bow ties, neckties, and pocket squares with a similar Southern-heritage, premium-handmade positioning. Directly competes in the same product category with overlapping customer base.
• High Cotton: American-made menswear and accessories brand with Southern heritage aesthetics, similar in scale, regional roots, and made-in-USA positioning to Peter-Blair.

Broad incumbents

• Brooks Brothers: Iconic American heritage menswear brand offering neckties and formal accessories as part of a broader apparel assortment. Overlaps in product category but operates at much larger scale with full wardrobe offerings.
• Vineyard Vines: American lifestyle brand selling ties and accessories among broader preppy apparel. Competes for the same American-made, theme-driven customer but with much larger scale and product breadth.
• J. Press: Heritage American menswear retailer with traditional neckwear offerings. Competes in the classic American formalwear aesthetic with broader apparel assortment.
• Southern Tide: Southern lifestyle apparel brand carrying ties and accessories in similar thematic categories (nautical, coastal, collegiate). Overlaps in regional aesthetic and target demographic.

Others

• SHEEX: Adjacent premium textile accessories brand emphasizing performance and U.S. design. Not a direct competitor but comparable in premium accessory positioning and made-in-America narrative.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/peterblairaccessories
• Instagraminstagram.com/peterblairaccessories/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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