Heritage-Inspired Style, Elevated Performance Fabrics and Versatile Design Define a Season Built for the Course and Beyond
(Miami, FL) — Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, proudly introduces its Summer/Fall 2026 Golf Collection for men and women, celebrating the brand’s iconic heritage through timeless sportswear, elevated performance innovation and modern versatility.
Drawing from more than 70 years of style, the Summer/Fall 2026 Collection reimagines classic American and British sportswear influences with a contemporary perspective. Inspired by today’s renewed appreciation for heritage design and nostalgic fashion, the collection blends retro aesthetics with technical performance, creating apparel that performs on the golf course while transitioning effortlessly into everyday life.
“Original Penguin has always been rooted in individuality, authenticity and timeless style,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “The Summer/Fall Collection reflects our commitment to honoring that heritage while continuing to innovate with premium fabrics, versatile design and modern performance. It’s apparel made for today’s golfer—on the course, at the club, and everywhere life takes you.”
New for the season, Original Penguin introduces three proprietary performance fabric platforms designed to deliver exceptional comfort and functionality:
- ParTech™ – A premium technical fabric engineered to deliver unmatched performance, comfort and freedom of movement.
- LuxTech™ – An elevated blend of natural fibers that provides an ultra-soft, luxurious feel while maintaining outstanding performance characteristics.
- RepelTech™ – An eco-friendly water-repellent technology free of harmful fluorocarbons that combines dependable weather protection with environmentally responsible innovation.
Men’s Collection
The Summer/Fall 2026 men’s collection combines heritage-inspired design with premium fabrication and modern functionality. Performance luxe touch blocks and jacquards feature archival-inspired patterns elevated through sophisticated fabric techniques, while versatile layering pieces provide comfort and adaptability throughout the season.
Standout styles include the Terry Track Jacket featuring exceptional softness, stretch and tonal logo embroidery; a 90’s Reversible Plaid Vest with PrimaLoft® insulation; and the new Luxe Performance Earl Polo crafted from an ultra-soft Polyester, Lyocell and Elastane blend for elevated comfort. Throughout the collection, subtle nods to classic American and British sportswear—including elements influenced by the resurgence of ’90s cultural style—add fresh personality while remaining unmistakably Original Penguin.
Women’s Collection
The Summer/Fall 2026 women’s collection balances refined heritage influences with contemporary femininity. Traditional plaids, menswear-inspired textures and tailored silhouettes are paired with softer details and fashion-forward styling to create an effortless blend of classic and modern.
This season also introduces the new Floral Sweater Polo, featuring soft tonal coloring inspired by natural landscapes, providing a feminine complement to structured pieces while reinforcing the collection’s versatile, lifestyle-driven aesthetic.
Birdie BattalionArchive Collection
New for Fall 2026, Original Penguin introduces the Birdie Battalion Archive Collection for men and women, a special vignette inspired by 1960s Munsingwear® sweaters and designed as collectible pieces. This collection utilizes a special Cocona Wool/nylon blend fabrication and all garments will include a special Cocona hangtag to highlight this trademark performance sweater yarn. This advanced temperature-regulating fabric permanently incorporates ultra-porous volcanic minerals and coconut-derived activated carbon to absorb body-emitted infrared (IR) energy, speeding up evaporation and removing moisture at the vapor stage. The Landscape Intarsia Sweaters feature a premium 50/50 merino wool/acrylic blend sourced directly from the Munsingwear archives. Quantities will be limited, with the sweaters debuting online at OriginalPenguin.com and rolling out to select retail partners later this Fall.
Polar Pete Series
Returning for Fall 2026, the Polar Pete Series expands Original Penguin’s premium outerwear and layering assortment with elevated styles that deliver comfort, practicality and versatility on and off the course.
New additions include the Lightweight Mixed Media Vest and the Color Block Wind ¼-Zip featuring modular construction that can be worn with either short or long sleeves, providing adaptable protection across changing weather conditions.
“The Summer/Fall 2026 Collection represents the continued evolution of Original Penguin,” added Feldenkreis. “By combining our heritage-inspired aesthetic with our new advanced fabric technologies, we’ve created a collection that delivers premium performance without sacrificing style or comfort. “
Original Penguin will continue to be represented on golf’s biggest stages, with PGA TOUR winners Kris Reitan, Nico Echavarria and Brian Campbell, alongside PGA TOUR members Max McGreevy and Johnny Keefer, showcasing key looks throughout the Fall. Additionally, rising LPGA star Carolina Chacarra will sport the new collection along with golf personality and instructor Carolin Pinegger.
The first delivery of Original Penguin’s Summer/Fall 2026 Collection is now available at Original Penguin stores, online at OriginalPenguin.com, and at select retail partners worldwide, with additional styles rolling out throughout the Fall.
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, pickleball and padel 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, please contact:
Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative
(M) 201-681-0618
stuart@rgnarrative.com
