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(Miami, FL,) — Original Penguin Golf® by Munsingwear®, a division of Perry Ellis International, is proud to highlight that brand ambassadors Brian Campbell, Johnny Keefer and Nico Echavarria will be showcasing Original Penguin’s heritage and style at the U.S. Open, June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club, as Original Penguin celebrates 70 years of the Original Good Times.
These ambassadors will be outfitted in Original Penguin’s soft to the touch and lightweight performance polos, pullovers and pants. On Friday, Campbell, Echavarria, and Keefer will take the course wearing the Technical Earl Polo—a modern performance update to a style that elevated golf fashion.
Fusing heritage style with technical innovation, the Technical Earl Polo is engineered for peak performance while honoring the brand’s storied legacy. Worn by ambassadors who embody Original Penguin’s confident and irreverent spirit, the look is sure to stand out on one of golf’s biggest stages.
“We’re proud to see our ambassadors wearing the iconic Original Penguin Earl Polo at the U.S. Open,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “It’s a timeless piece that represents both our heritage and our commitment to bold, modern style on and off the course.”
Since its debut in 1955, the Original Penguin polo — created by Munsingwear — has stood as a symbol of effortless American sophistication and quickly became a go-to for both athletes and entertainers. Golf legends like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Chi Chi Rodriguez, as well as cultural icons including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Bob Hope, embraced the look —helping to cement Pete the Penguin as a symbol of a cool, confident American style.
For over 70 years, Original Penguin, and its namesake icon Pete the Penguin, has been adorned and adored by the masters of leisure and sport to define itself as an American classic. Today, the Penguin icon still stands as a signal for those who know how to be an original and what you wear for the good times.
About An Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®
In 1955, Minneapolis-based Munsingwear – an underwear and military supply company – ironically became the touchstone of suburban sport with the introduction of the first iconic golf shirt to America – an ORIGINAL PENGUIN®. Known for its unique, humorous and detail-oriented clothing, Original Penguin offers a full range of men’s and children’s clothing, accessories and fragrances. The brand continues to evolve into the sports arena with the addition of tennis and pickleball apparel. Original Penguin is a global brand with retail stores worldwide as well as two dedicated e-commerce websites: www.originalpenguin.com and www.originalpenguin.co.uk.
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. The company’s collections of men’s dress and casual sportswear, golf sportswear, lifestyle men’s sportswear and women’s lifestyle collections are distributed through major retail channels. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®,Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Farah®. Laundry by Shelli Segal® and Rafaella®. The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR® and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel and accessories. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com
For more information, contact:
Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative Inc.
(M) 201-681-0618
stuart@rgnarrative.com
