J. Peterman Company Unique Apparel & Travel Catalog

The J. Peterman Company Apparel & Travel Catalog

The J. Peterman Company is one of the most distinctive mail-order catalogs in American retail history. Founded in 1987 by J. Peterman and Don Staley in Lexington, Kentucky, the catalog became famous for its literary, romantically written product descriptions — known as the Owner's Manual — that painted vivid pictures of the lifestyle each item might enable rather than simply describing the merchandise. The https://jpeterman.com catalog inspired a famously recurring character on the television show Seinfeld, cementing its place in popular culture.

Each item in the J. Peterman catalog comes with an evocative, first-person narrative description written in a style that invokes wanderlust, adventure, and romantic nostalgia. The company specializes in clothing and accessories inspired by travel, history, and literary romance — pieces that feel as though they belong in a story set in a distant era or an exotic locale. Items are carefully sourced and designed to be unusual, well-made, and utterly unlike what you would find at a typical department store.

After a bankruptcy in 1999, J. Peterman revived the catalog in 2001 and has continued to operate as an independent direct-mail and online retailer. The current catalog maintains the original spirit with men's and women's apparel, including coats, dresses, shirts, accessories, travel bags, and hard-to-find items that evoke the romance of travel and discovery.

What The J. Peterman Company Offers

• Travel-inspired clothing for men and women — Distinctive jackets, coats, dresses, blouses, and trousers with literary backstories and global influences
• Accessories and travel bags — Leather bags, belts, scarves, hats, and travel accessories selected for style and practicality
• Unique gifts and collectibles — Hard-to-find items with romantic or nostalgic appeal, perfect for discerning gift-givers
• The Owner's Manual — Every item comes with a signature narrative description that makes the catalog as enjoyable to read as it is to shop

Contact Information

How to Order

Browse the J. Peterman Company catalog at https://jpeterman.com and order online or by phone at 888-647-2555. The Owner's Manual catalog is also available in print by request.