Perry Ellis International
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Clothing, fashion, cosmetics, and beauty |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Founder | George Feldenkreis |
| Headquarters | Doral, Florida , United States |
Key people | George Feldenkreis (CEO and Chairman), Oscar Feldenkreis (President, COO, Vice Chairman) |
| Products | Sportswear, casual apparel, cosmetics, beauty products |
Perry Ellis International is a U.S.-based company operating in the clothing, fashion, cosmetics, and beauty sectors, managing a broad array of brands distributed worldwide. Headquartered in Doral, Florida, the firm focuses primarily on sportswear and casual apparel tailored to specialized market segments.
History
The company was established by entrepreneur George Feldenkreis, who relocated from Cuba to Miami in 1961, initially operating under the name Supreme International. In the 1970s, Supreme expanded its presence through partnerships with major retailers such as J.C. Penney and Sears, extending its reach internationally. Oscar Feldenkreis, George’s son, became vice president and a board member in 1979. Supreme International went public on the NASDAQ in 1993 with the symbol SUPI, having recorded $33 million in revenue the prior year.
In 1999, Supreme acquired the Perry Ellis brand and subsequently changed its name to Perry Ellis International (stock ticker: PERY). Throughout the 2000s, the company executed strategic acquisitions including several leading golf-related brands, solidifying its position as a significant licensee for the PGA Tour. Oscar Feldenkreis was named CEO and President in 2016, spearheading initiatives that fostered business expansion and innovation.
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Perry Ellis introduced Perry Health in collaboration with the First Responders Children's Foundation. In 2022, company leaders took part in the Miami Retail Summit alongside AI specialist Blake Van Leer to discuss strategies for digital transformation. That same year, Perry Ellis enhanced its customer service by teaming up with delivery platforms to offer faster, more convenient, and secure shipping options.
PEI Brands
- Anchor Blue
- Axis
- Axist
- Ben Hogan
- C&C California
- Café Luna Collection
- Callaway (licensed)
- Centro
- Chispa
- Cubavera
- Farah
- Girl Star
- Gotcha
- Grand Slam
- Havanera
- Jag
- Jantzen
- John Henry
- Laundry by Shelli Segal
- Manhattan
- MCD
- Miller's Outpost
- Mondo di Marco
- Munsingwear
- Natural Issue
- Nike Swim (licensed)
- Original Khaki Company
- Original Penguin
- Perry Ellis
- PGA Champions
- PGA Tour
- Pro Player
- Rafaella
- Redsand
- SAVANE
- Solero
- Tahoe River Outfitters
- Tricots St. Raphael
Current Licenses
July 1, 2005: Weeplay LLC extended the Original Penguin line to include sizes for newborns, infants, and toddlers.
July 21, 2005: Lupo International obtained licensing rights to manufacture and distribute Mondo di Marco men's footwear across the United States and Canada.
July 22, 2005: South Pacific Apparel Pty Ltd. secured licenses for Savane and Farah men's and boys' pants and shorts throughout Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding South Pacific islands. Concurrently, Cardinal Clothing Canada, Inc. gained rights to produce Perry Ellis and Perry Ellis Portfolio men's topcoats within Canada.
April 2006: Levi Strauss & Co. received licensing to produce and distribute Dockers men's outerwear in both the U.S. and Mexico.
May 22, 2006: JAG Licensing LLC was authorized to manufacture JAG men's and women's swimwear in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
January 2007: Falic Fashion Group, LLC—a subsidiary of Duty-Free Americas—acquired rights and inventory related to Perry Ellis's fragrance business through a $63 million cash deal.
Executives
- George Feldenkreis: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
- Oscar Feldenkreis: President, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman