Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis International is a Miami-based fashion company that designs, distributes, and licenses apparel, accessories, and fragrances across a global portfolio of brands. The company was founded in 1978 when designer Perry Ellis launched Perry Ellis Sportswear Inc., establishing a reputation for modernizing American sportswear with relaxed, contemporary styling. In 1999, Perry Ellis International acquired the Perry Ellis brand itself, a pivotal moment that solidified the company's position as a multi-brand fashion conglomerate. Today the company manages a diverse collection that includes Original Penguin, Callaway, and Cubavera, reaching consumers through department stores, specialty retailers, and e-commerce channels across more than 70 countries.

As of November 2025, Perry Ellis International operates more than 50 company-owned and licensed retail locations globally, including flagship stores and outlet concepts positioned in the United States, Latin America, and Asia. The company employs approximately 1,900 people worldwide and maintains a strong wholesale and licensing network that extends its reach well beyond its direct retail footprint.

Over the past five years, Perry Ellis International has refined its retail strategy around selective expansion in high-traffic urban centers and premium outlet destinations. The company continues to strengthen its presence in existing markets while entering new ones, particularly across North America, Latin America, and Asia. Rather than pursuing aggressive franchise growth, the company leverages its established licensing relationships and wholesale partnerships to build market share, allowing it to maintain control over brand positioning while expanding efficiently. This approach has enabled the company to adapt to changing retail dynamics while preserving the heritage and credibility of its brand portfolio.