PERRY ELLIS INKS NEW DEAL WITH PEERLESS FOR BOY’S TAILORED CLOTHING

by Stephen Garner

Perry EllisPerry Ellis International has entered into a new license agreement with Peerless Clothing International for boy’s tailored clothing, namely suits, sport coats, suit separates, dress pants, dress shirts and neckties under the Perry Ellis Portfolio trademark in the U.S. and Canada.

The Perry Ellis collection will be distributed in department stores and better specialty stores with a product launch in spring 2017.

“We are enthusiastic about working with Peerless Clothing International,” said George Feldenkreis, executive chairman of Perry Ellis International. “This collaboration is consistent with our initiatives to expand the Perry Ellis brand and we look forward to introducing the brand to a new generation of consumers.”

“We are excited to partner with Perry Ellis on the Portfolio brand in boys, where we feel there is a need for boys fashion at this level,” added Ronny Wurtzburger, president of Peerless Clothing International.  This is a very exciting opportunity for our company.”