CP Company was founded in 1975 with the express intention of bringing Italian style and flair to the mass market. A noticeable gap in the menswear market was instantly filled by a company that had one driving principle – to bring traditional clothing elements back into the stylish man’s wardrobe. A simple philosophy emphasising function and use inspired CP designers to create a look that captured both elements and to date, CP under various brand names has produced over 400,000 garments.
CP draws much of its inspiration for its menswear collections from military uniforms. This comes from CP’s interest and research into the functionality, detailing and form of military uniforms and work suits. This attention to detail is clearly apparent on their collections, borrowing the simple, clean lines and detailing that makes military uniforms a universal inspiration for generation after generation of fashion collections. Recently, CP has branched out into a more urban streetwear look, still retaining the nod to its military and workwear based ideals but adding new twists to its designs and freshening them up for the 21st Century. The inevitable Italian flair is still very much in evidence, giving CP a collection that appeals to the masses yet retains its individuality throughout. With more exciting developments waiting in the wings, CP doesn’t sit back and relax – it’s constantly evolving, moving forward and setting rather than following trends.
