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(Miami, FL, July 6, 2026) — Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., proudly congratulates brand ambassador Carolina Chacarra on capturing her first Ladies European Tour (LET) title with a commanding three-shot victory at the Hulencourt Women’s Open in Belgium.
Competing in just her third LET start, the Spanish rookie fired a bogey-free final-round 4-under 68 to finish at 12-under par and become the first rookie winner of the 2026 Ladies European Tour season. The victory also earns Chacarra coveted spots in two of the biggest events in women’s golf—the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and the AIG Women’s Open.
Chacarra displayed remarkable composure throughout the final round, making four birdies while holding off a talented field to secure the breakthrough victory.
“We are incredibly proud of Carolina and thrilled to see her earn her first Ladies European Tour victory,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO and President of Perry Ellis International. “She has demonstrated tremendous talent, determination and poise throughout her young professional career, and this victory is a testament to the hard work she has put into her game. Carolina represents everything Original Penguin stands for—confidence, authenticity and performance with style. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones together.”
“The day went great and I’m so happy,” said Chacarra. “No bogeys, some nice birdies, everything was great. My caddie talked about it at the beginning of the round about sticking to my process. We gave ourselves lots of chances on the back-nine.”
“I was definitely nervous, especially the last three holes. I had a little bit of adrenaline so I was telling my caddie we needed to take some meters off the yardage. But it was great. My goal was just to enjoy the week and try to get into the Scottish Open. So to win is amazing and I’m very happy.”
As an Original Penguin ambassador, Chacarra represents the brand’s modern approach to golf apparel, combining premium performance with the iconic style that has defined Original Penguin for decades.
Throughout the championship, Chacarra competed wearing pieces from Original Penguin’s Spring 2026 Golf Collection, showcasing the brand’s signature blend of modern performance and timeless style. Designed with lightweight, moisture-wicking technical fabrics, four-way stretch and all-day comfort, the collection delivers the performance today’s golfers demand while offering versatile styling that transitions effortlessly from the course to everyday life.
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
(M) 201-681-0618
