Brand Ambassador Ajla Tomljanovic Reaches Quarterfinals at the 2022 U.S. Open & Wimbledon
Made for Originals, by Originals
(Miami, FL) — Original Penguin® by Munsingwear,® a division of Perry Ellis International, announced the launch of the men’s and women’s Fall 2022 Racquet & Paddle Collections. The Fall 2022 collections combine the perfect combination of heritage, flair, and function, fusing a traditional racquet aesthetic with advanced performance technologies that can be worn with comfort and confidence.
Original Penguin brand ambassador Ajla Tomljanovic showcased the women’s collection during her historic run to the quarterfinals at the recent U.S. Open where she eliminated Serena Williams in what was ESPN’s most watched tennis match ever. “Ajla embodies all that Original Penguin stands for and we are proud to have her represent our new collection of performance enhancing and fashion forward line of tennis apparel,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “As one of only two women to reach the quarterfinals at both the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in 2022, Ajla has cemented herself as a dynamic worldwide player who plays best when the stage is the biggest and the lights are the brightest.”
“We are excited to bring the Original Penguin Fall 2022 Racquet & Paddle collections to market and are thrilled with how well it has been received by our customers,” stated Lupe Benitez, Senior Vice President Product Design, Original Penguin Racquet & Paddle. “Original Penguin is a nostalgic brand with cross generational appeal whose iconic logo has been worn by golfers, celebrities and now a new generation of fans.”
The Fall 2022 collection’s inspiration represents a fusion of retro heritage style with a modern “original” twist. The collections represent an intersection of classic silhouettes and crisp racquet whites along with colorful original prints. Fabrics include lux sustainable recycled yarns with elastane blends such as Repreve and 4-way stretch and extremely lightweight blends. Other technical features include moisture-wicking UPF sun protection. Detail elements feature power mesh, piping, novelty logo details, pockets, fit and foundation for the professional and amateur tennis player alike.
The Original Penguin Fall 2022 Racquet & Paddle collections fully encompass the lifestyle of what it means to be an original. Key pieces in the collections include:
● Deconstructed Floral Print Dress
● Color Block Halter Top
● Johnny Collar Performance Polo
● Engineered Performance Color Block Polo
● Tennis & Pickleball Graphic T-Shirts
● Retro-inspired Essentials
Matt Wright, seven time U.S. Open Champion, four time USA National Champion, ranked #1 in men’s doubles, and the #1 ranked PPA Tour player will be showcasing Original Penguin’s Men’s Racquet and Paddle collection highlighted by classic polos, fashion color blocks and crews providing functional performance, cutting edge designs, comfort and style on and off the court.
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 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 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
For more information, contact:
Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative Inc.
(M) 201-681-0618
stuart@rgnarrative.com
