7. Pierrepont Hicks
Founders: Mac and Katherine McMillanYear Launched: 2009
Factory Locations: New York, Maine, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Washington
How It Started: Mac and Katherine McMillan’s search for the perfect tie began when tying the knot themselves: They couldn’t find bold wool ties for the groomsmen in their Scotland wedding. Four years later, their collection has been featured everywhere from Details to the Wall Street Journal, and they’ve expanded to sell tie cases, travel bags, outerwear, and shoes designed by Katherine, who previously worked for Ralph Lauren.
