Sunseeker is the world’s leading brand for luxury performance motor yachts. Originally named Poole Power Boats, the company was founded by brothers Robert and John Braithwaite in 1969. The company changed its name to Sunseeker International in 1985 and has since become a global icon, with every Sunseeker the result of an uncompromising and unmatched approach to design, craftsmanship and performance.
From its manufacturing base in Poole, Dorset on the south coast of England, Sunseeker employs c.2,000 people and produces around 150 boats every year.
The Sunseeker range sets new standards and benchmarks for luxury performance motor yachts. From the majestic Yacht and Superyacht ranges through to the timeless Performance and our very latest Ocean range, each Sunseeker is the pursuit of perfection.
Never settling for second best, it is this spirit of excellence that has driven Sunseeker to its pre-eminent position in the leisure marine industry today.
The idea for Orlebar Brown came on holiday. Adam Brown was at a friend’s birthday party in Rajasthan in 2005. When it was time for lunch, he arrived at the restaurant wearing wet swimming trunks. Not looking smart enough, he was turned away. And in that moment the idea for O.B was born – what he needed was not a better swim short - but a short that you can swim in.
OB launched in 2007 with one style in 4 lengths and 5 colours.
OB Classic swim shorts are still our best-selling product – a swim short based on the pattern of a traditional man’s suit trouser. They have a perfect fit and are instantly recognisable thanks to their signature side-fasteners. With over sixty elements in each pair, OB Classic swim shorts are made from 100% recycled plastic and we are so confident in their quality that they are guaranteed for 5 years.
In 2007 Orlebar Brown only made swim shorts.
In 2010 we moved out of the pool, off the beach and into the resort in with our first polos and t-shirts.
We have since expanded into shirts, trousers, jackets, shorts, knitwear, footwear and outerwear – everything you could possibly need to Holiday Better.
96% our products are made in Europe and they feature premium fabrics including cashmere, merino, cotton silk, linen and silk. They featured thoughtful tailored touches, classic colours and rich prints. And all of them are vibrant, tailored and brave.
Since 2018 Orlebar Brown has been part of Chanel. We are a global brand with more than 40 direct stores, and over 250 additional locations in great cities and gorgeous resorts around the world including London, Paris, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Sydney, Dubai, St. Tropez, Marbella, Ibiza, Mykonos, St. Barths and East Hampton.