MIAMI, FL – August 24, 2006- Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PERY), master licensee for the PING® COLLECTION announced today they have improved and expanded their 100% micro-polyester line for Spring 2007.
This fabrication, which was introduced in the Fall 2006 line to consumers and the golf trade at the 2006 PGA Show in Orlando, received tremendous response from the retail community, leading to this expanded offering. These fabrics feature the PING® COLLECTION’s proprietary Dry-Fiber Dynamics® moisture management system, which wicks moisture away from the skin and dries faster than normal golf attire, keeping the player cooler and drier) and Sensor Cool â?¢ temperature regulation. They will be a staple in the PING® COLLECTION line for seasons to come.
The updated silhouettes and patterns give the line a more modern look, while staying true to the needs of the PING® COLLECTION consumer.
Highlights of this offering include the following features:
� PING® COLLECTION engineered jacquard polo with seamless body mapping technology
â?¢ New patterns for pieced polos, allowing for greater range of motion and comfort
â?¢ Use of spandex for extra comfort, while helping each piece to retain its shape better
â?¢ Reversible outerwear, featuring Dry-Fiber Dynamics®, in both men’s and women’s
â?¢ Expansion of these luxury poly pieces to the Women’s and Boy’s lines
Consumers will also see an expanded green grass presence with re-designed fixtures housing a range of hanging and folded product, belts and hosiery. The new fixtures should be available for retailers in time to set them with their first Spring 2007 deliveries.
About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and fragrances, including dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress and casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear and men’s and women’s swimwear to all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of highly recognized brands including Perry Ellis(R), Jantzen(R), Cubavera(R), Munsingwear(R), Savane(R), Original Penguin(R), Grand Slam(R), Natural Issue(R), Pro Player(R), the Havanera Co.(R), Axis(R), Tricots St. Raphael(R), Gotcha(R), Girl Star(R) and MCD(R). The company also licenses trademarks from third parties including Nike(R) for swimwear, and PING(R) and PGA TOUR(R) for golf apparel. Additional information on the company is available at http://www.pery.com.
Contact:
William Mecklenburg
Perry Ellis International
(305) 592-2830
william.mecklenburg@pery.com
