Bringing His Passion for Sports and Style to Two Iconic Brands
(Miami, FL) — Perry Ellis International proudly announces the signing of Matt Ryan, former Pro-Bowl quarterback, NFL MVP, current CBS Sports analyst and recent inductee into The Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor, as the newest brand ambassador for Original Penguin and PGA TOUR Apparel. This collaboration brings together a legendary athlete and two iconic brands.
The partnership between Perry Ellis International and Ryan, known for his leadership both on and off the field, underscores the alignment of values between the brands. As a brand ambassador, Ryan will bring his charisma, dedication, and passion for both sports and style to Original Penguin and PGA TOUR Apparel.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Ryan to the Perry Ellis family,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO and President of Perry Ellis International. “His dedication to his craft, both on and off the field, mirrors our passion for creating clothing that blends innovation, performance, and style. His success in the NFL, paired with his enthusiasm for golf makes Matt a natural fit for our brands as we continue to elevate our presence in the sports and lifestyle apparel markets.”
Through this partnership, Ryan will represent Original Penguin’s rich heritage, blending retro cool with modern sophistication and fun conversational prints so he can dress up his look on and off the course. Additionally, PGA TOUR Apparel is the perfect lifestyle collection whether he is hitting the links or tossing the ball in the backyard with his family. These collaborations aim to reach consumers who seek both performance and style in their everyday wardrobe.
“I’m honored to partner with Perry Ellis International as an ambassador for both Original Penguin and PGA TOUR Apparel,” said Ryan. “These are brands that align perfectly with my personal style—whether I’m on the golf course or enjoying time with family and friends. The versatility and attention to detail are exactly what I look for in my wardrobe, and as someone who values both comfort and style, Original Penguin and PGA TOUR Apparel are a natural fit for me.”
This collaboration marks a new chapter for both Ryan and the Perry Ellis brands, creating a powerful synergy between sports and lifestyle fashion while reaching consumers who seek both functionality and diversity in their everyday wardrobe.
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 TOUR
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide. The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and administers PGA TOUR Q School presented by Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR University. TOUR members represent the world’s best players, hailing from 28 countries and territories. Showcasing the biggest moments in the sport with history and legacy on the line, the PGA TOUR has long-term domestic distribution partnerships for broadcast coverage on CBS, NBC and Golf Channel and video streaming service on ESPN+. Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and territories in 30 languages via 44 broadcast and digital partners. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.93 billion.
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Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative Inc.
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