Perry Ellis International, Inc. Signs Luggage License for Original Penguin in Mexico
August 13 2018 - 9:00AM
Perry Ellis International, Inc. (Nasdaq:PERY)
announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with
Kiona S.A. de C.V. granting rights to design and distribute men’s
and women’s hard sided and soft sided luggage under the trademark
An Original Penguin® by Munsingwear® (“Original Penguin”) in
Mexico. The collection includes suitcases and trunks and is
currently available in upscale department and specialty
stores.
Building on its appeal to youth culture,
Original Penguin leverages the brand’s mantra to “Be An
Original.” Original Penguin pays homage to its rich brand
heritage, having been adored by countless icons for more than 60
years. A strong influence of humor, fun and attention to detail can
be seen in its products. The brand reworks its archive of
mid-century classics with seasonal updates to reflect a modern
lifestyle.
“We are excited to partner with Kiona and look forward to
offering a collection of innovative products tailored to the iconic
styles, designs, premium fabrications and construction our Original
Penguin consumers have enjoyed for many years,” stated Oscar
Feldenkreis, CEO and President of Perry Ellis International,
Inc.
“We at Kiona are very proud and excited to join the Original
Penguin family," said Antonio Fernandez, owner of Kiona S.A.
"During the summer, we launched a unique luggage collection,
introducing a combination of modern and conventional styles in
various exciting colors. We are confident this collection transmits
the brand’s unique and fun look into our travel categories,” said
Antonio Fernandez, President of Kiona S.A. de C.V. For more
information about Perry Ellis International, Inc. and the company's
entire portfolio of brands, please visit www.PERY.com.
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® 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 http://www.pery.com.
About Kiona S.A. de C.V.
Kiona S.A is a leading licensee and distributor of fashion
brands in Mexico. Established in 2012, they have become one of the
most important names, in all major retailers with their stylish
accessories and SLG lines. With many years of experience, Kiona
S.A has built a strong relationship with Liverpool and
Palacio de Hierro, proving themselves to be a very dedicated and
trustworthy company in México.
Contacts:
For PEI:Alberto MaduroSVP of LicensingTel:
305-873-1331Alberto.maduro@pery.com
For Kiona S.A. de C.V.Antonio Fernandez
President Tel: 011-55-5705-23-30manfer100@hotmail.com
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