#OriginalGoodTime
(Miami, FL) — Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, is proud to announce that the iconic sports and leisure brand will be exhibiting at the 2025 PGA Show (Booth #6173), January 22-24, 2025 in Orlando, FL. In a revamped booth for 2025, Original Penguin will highlight their Summer/Fall collections for golf and racquet sports and celebrate the brand’s 70th anniversary throughout the week.
We are excited to be exhibiting at the 2025 PGA Show and to build on the momentum we have generated as we continue to grow the Original Penguin footprint in the marketplace,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “The PGA Show is an important venue for us to showcase our exciting new collections and we look forward to meeting with existing and new customers, PGA professionals and members of the media. This year, we look forward to celebrating our 70th anniversary and our iconic mascot Pete the Penguin’s birthday.”
Original Penguin will be showcasing its Summer/Fall 2025 collections for golf and racquet sports featuring men’s and women’s styles that fuse legendary quality, classic designs, and fun fashion. These collections are the perfect combination of flair and function, fusing traditional styles with a modern twist, to create a wardrobe that can be worn with comfort and confidence in a variety of settings.
Original Penguin has a long-standing relationship with the world’s best golfers including brand ambassadors and PGA TOUR winners Jake Knapp and Nico Echavarría as well as PGA TOUR players Brian Campbell, Mason Andersen, Max McGreevy and Korn Ferry Tour member John Keefer.
Celebrating its 70th anniversary at the PGA Show, the brand will also commemorate the 70th birthday of its iconic mascot, Pete the Penguin. Throughout the week, the Original Penguin booth will host a variety of events for attendees, including a live designer demo, appearances by Original Penguin brand ambassadors, and a coffee bar with a barista every morning of the show.
On Wednesday, January 22nd, attendees can stop by the Original Penguin booth during the afternoon for a festive happy hour and birthday celebration for Pete the Penguin in honor of this milestone anniversary that will include beverages, treats and more.
Original Penguin and Pete the Penguin have left their mark on a league of legends. For over 60 years, its namesake bird-adorned apparel has been adored by the masters of leisure and sport to define an American classic. Today, the Penguin icon still stands as a symbol for those who know how to be an original.
If you’d like to make an appointment, please contact originalpenguingolfsales@pery.com or contact your local Sales Representative to schedule an appointment.
Be sure to stop by the booth during the week for an Original Good Time!
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
About PGA Golf Exhibitions
The PGA Show, PGA Buying & Education Summit and PGA Show Connects are organized in partnership by PGA Golf Exhibitions (part of RX) and the PGA of America. Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Show has grown into the largest annual business event for the global golf industry. Regional PGA Show Buying & Education Summits and the PGA Show Connects digital platform connect the industry year-round and drive business leading up to the annual PGA Show. Learn more at PGAShow.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 28,000 PGA professionals who work daily to grow interest and inclusion in the game of golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
For more information, contact:
Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative Inc.
(M) 201-681-0618
stuart@rgnarrative.com