(Miami, FL, June 5, 2018) – Original Penguin Golf, a division of Perry Ellis International, announces that ambassador Cameron Smith will represent Original Penguin in the 2018 U.S. Open being held at the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
“We are proud to sponsor Cameron and are thrilled that he will be showcasing our exciting collection in our brand’s first U.S. Open appearance,” stated Jack Voith, president of the Golf Division at Perry Ellis International. “Original Penguin’s functional style in combination with an athletic and technical edge will give Cameron a leg up on the field as he looks to capture his first major championship.”
Here are Cameron’s looks for the week:
Where is Pete? – Thursday
Where is Pete? Well, he’s printed in an all-over pattern on this short sleeve polo. He’s mixed in with drivers, stars and greens with flags. It’s a golf shirt with all kinds of features to help you shoot under par during your next round. It features contrast tipping around each sleeve cuff and underneath the ribbed collar. Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the polo to move with you and moisture wicking draws away sweat from your body to keep you dry. Jersey fabrication also creates a lightweight and breathable shirt. Get up, get out and get on the links.
• 86% Polyester / 14% Spandex
• Heritage Slim Fit – slimmer through chest and waist
• Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you
• Moisture wicking draws away sweat from your body to keep you dry
• Jersey Fabrication creates a lightweight and breathable shirt
• Ribbed Collar
• Three-Button Placket
• Machine Washable
• Imported
The Original Driver Golf Polo – Friday
Driving’s for show and putting’s for dough. This Original Penguin short sleeve polo shirt is for both – and it’s also for performance on the golf course. With 14% spandex incorporated into the fabric, this shirt stretches. A. Lot. Seriously, it’s really stretchy, which works with your swing and always lets you shape the perfect golf shot. It also recovers quickly and easily, so your shirt remains in tact. It’s also crafted with jersey fabrication, which makes this polo breathable and extremely lightweight. Accented colors pop on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while printed variegated stripes run horizontally across the chest in an equalizer pattern. This polo is for all your Originals out there.
• 86% Polyester / 14% Spandex
• Heritage Slim Fit – slimmer through chest and waist
• Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you
• Moisture wicking draws away sweat from your body to keep you dry
• Jersey Fabrication creates a lightweight and breathable shirt
• Ribbed Collar
• Two-Button Placket
• Machine Washable
• Imported
Earl Championship Polo – Saturday
Polos are meant to be worn by champs. This one is for the golf champs. A solid-colored finish makes this short sleeve polo shirt an instant classic, especially with Pete embroidered on the left chest. Crafted with pure pima cotton, it’s super soft, extremely durable and really lightweight. Jersey fabrication also adds a breathable element that’s perfect for long, hot summer days on the course.
• 100% Pima Cotton
• Heritage Slim Fit – slimmer through chest and waist
• Jersey Fabrication creates a lightweight and breathable shirt
• Ribbed Collar
• Three-Button Placket
• Machine Washable
• Imported
The 78 Stripe Golf Polo – Sunday
We believe you can card a 78 in this striped golf polo from Original Penguin. Even if you don’t go that low, you’ll still look great and maintain comfort on the golf course. That’s because of the thin horizontal stripes that alternate colors and stretch fabric, which enhances comfort by allowing the shirt to move with you. Oh, and pique fabrication incorporates texture by weaving raised parallel cords into the garment. Plus pima cotton is super soft, extremely durable and really lightweight, dude. Gear up now for your round later. This polo is always closest to the pin.
• 55% Polyester / 39% Pima Cotton / 6% Elastane
• Heritage Slim Fit – slimmer through chest and waist
• Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you
• Moisture wicking draws away sweat from your body to keep you dry
• Pique Fabrication incorporates texture by weaving raised parallel cords into the garment
• Self Collar
• Three-Button Placket
• Machine Washable
• Imported
All Day Everyday Golf Pant
All day, every day means just that. These are going to become your favorite pants. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Nylon makes these solid-colored Original Penguin golf pants super lightweight and stretch fabric allows them to move with you all day, every day. With a stretch gripper waistband that stays in place and moves with you and a no-pop snap closure, these pants will change your short game.
• 97% Nylon / 3% Elastane
• Slim Fit – slim taper through legs and thighs
• Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you
• Elastic Gripper Waistband
• Two Front Pockets
• Two Back Pockets
• Side Seam Zipper Media Pocket
• No-Pop Snap Closure
• Machine Washable
• Imported
Plaid Party Pant
It’s a party on these pants, man. Literally, just look at them. The multicolored plaid pattern pops like a party, alternating colors and thickness of horizontal and vertical lines. Plus, these poppin’ Original Penguin golf pants have performance features that’ll make pars easy to come by. Like stretch fabric, which enhances comfort by moving with you all day and all night. And they have enough pockets, too, dude. Two front pockets and two back pockets, as well a hidden on-seam zipper media pocket and a coin pocket. That’s a lot of pockets for your tees, keys, golf balls and whatever else you have. Twill Fabrication also makes these pants lightweight for coolness and comfort. Plus a no-pop snap closure stays in place. Pete the Penguin says they’re pretty cool, so we’re with him. Par-Tee-On and tell the starter you’re having a party.
• 95% Polyester / 5% Spandex
• Slim Fit – slim taper through legs and thighs
• Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you
• Twill Fabrication is lightweight for coolness and comfort
• Elastic Gripper Waistband
• Two Front Pockets
• Two Back Pockets
• Side Seam Zipper Media Pocket
• No-Pop Snap Closure
• Machine Washable
• Imported
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. Original Penguin is present in North, Central and South Americas, Europe as well as India and the Philippines. There are over 1,250 points of sale, more than 99 Original Penguin stores worldwide and two dedicated e-commerce websites: originalpenguin.com and 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®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel and Guy Harvey® for performance fishing and resort wear. Additional information on the Company is available at pery.com.
Contact:
Jeremy Gerson
Perry Ellis International
(W) 305-873-1325
jeremy.gerson@pery.com
Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative Inc.
(W) 212-863-4109
(M) 201-681-0618
stuart@rgnarrative.com
