(Miami, FL) — Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, a division of Perry Ellis International, is thrilled to announce Brittany Dubins, as the new padel brand ambassador. Brittany, a rising star in the world of padel, will play a pivotal role in representing Original Penguin, combining her expertise, passion for the sport, and a commitment to the brand’s values.
Padel, played on enclosed courts, is an increasingly popular sport around the world, known for its combination of tennis and squash. Brittany has emerged as a prominent player in the padel community, demonstrating extraordinary skills and accomplishments including winning the 2022 USPA Florida Major Padel Championships and representing the United States in the World Padel Championship in Dubai in 2022, being the top rated American Female Padel Player in 2023, drafted and completed in the inaugural Professional Padel League(PPL) in 2023, semifinalist at the 2023 FIP Rise Norway, finishing in the top 8 in the Madrid Federation and Semifinalist in the 2023 Madrid Masters.
“We are honored to welcome Brittany Dubins into the Original Penguin family,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “Her dedication and outstanding achievements in padel, along with her vibrant personality, perfectly embody our brand’s values. Original Penguin has always strived to strike a balance between style and performance, and Brittany’s passion for the sport aligns seamlessly with our ethos. We look forward to an exciting journey together and anticipate her contribution to our mission of inspiring authenticity and self-expression.”
Dubins will be showcasing Original Penguin’s Spring 2024 women’s racquet collection. The collection’s inspiration represents a fusion of retro heritage style with a modern “original” twist, while marrying the intersection of classic silhouettes and unique prints. Fabrics include luxe sustainable recycled yarns with elastane blends such as Repreve and 4-way stretch, extremely lightweight blends and moisture-wicking UPF sun protection. Detail elements feature power mesh for enhanced ventilation, piping, novelty logo details and pockets.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Original Penguin family as a padel brand ambassador,” stated Dubins. “This partnership allows me to combine my love for padel with a brand that shares my passion for style, performance, and innovation. I look forward to representing Original Penguin on and off the court and bringing a fresh perspective to the sport.”
Dubins joins a growing roster of racquet and padel athletes including Ajla Tomljanovic, Mackenzie McDonald, Jodie Burrage and the Miami Pickleball Club as Original Penguin brand ambassadors.
“Original Penguin anticipates an exciting partnership with Brittany, strengthening our position in the padel market and continuing to provide exceptional sportswear for enthusiasts worldwide,” added Feldenkreis.
For over 60 years Original Penguin, and its namesake icon Pete the Penguin, have 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 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, women’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 collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses, and men’s and women’s swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. 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. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com
