PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF ORIGINAL PENGUIN WITH ITS NEW ANNIVERSARY CAPSULE COLLECTION

The Launch Celebrates the Iconic Pete the Penguin Logo and Revives Mid-Century Magic for the Modern Day

MIAMI, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PEI) is proud to announce that Original Penguin, the iconic American brand known for its vintage-inspired clothing, celebrates the 70th anniversary of the brand and its famed mascot, Pete the Penguin. For seven decades, Pete has become a symbol of individuality and fun, and to celebrate this milestone, Original Penguin is launching a new anniversary capsule collection.

Inspired by the original Earl Polo and the brand's archive of mid-century designs, the collection features reinterpreted classics from the brand's 70-year legacy. Leaning into the brand's vibrant heritage, the collection also features energetic colorways, along with unique textures, reminiscent of the juxtaposition of materials and optimistic characteristics that mid-century design has to offer.

"For 70 years, we've prided ourselves on our rich heritage that served as a foundation for our design philosophy of self-expression and having fun," says Oscar Feldenkreis. "We've always called for our guy to be an original, and we're happy to celebrate a long legacy of that tradition."

Throughout its history, Original Penguin has designed clothes exemplifying confidence, timelessness and fun. Blending classic American style with modern sensibility, fans of the brand, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Arnold Palmer, Jake Gyllenhaal, Brad Pitt and more introduced Pete to new generations. As the brand celebrates its heritage, it looks forward to the future.

Creative Director Michael Miille said, "We're looking forward to pushing the boundaries of our designs in terms of fun, color, detail and retro expression. While we are a cherished American heritage brand, Original Penguin was founded on fabric innovation. We'll continue to innovate in every category, in any way that feels right to our heritage of originality." 

Available online and in-store at Original Penguin locations and retail partners, including Amazon, Macy's, Nordstrom, Revolve and Belk, shoppers can find the vintage-inspired collection for $49-$125. For more information, visit www.originalpenguin.com and follow @originalpenguin on social media.

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.

SOURCE Perry Ellis International