MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq:PERY) – Perry Ellis International announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Morel S.A. to design and distribute men’s and women’s luggage, travel bags and back packs under the Perry Ellis® trademark in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The collection will be distributed in department stores and upscale specialty stores with a product launch in Fall 2017.
As a designer, Perry Ellis played with fashion convention simply by not taking it so seriously. Following only what felt right. In doing so, he redefined the fashion industry. Today, this philosophy continues to inspire the Perry Ellis brand which offers modern style with versatile trend right looks that reflect the way people want to work, play and live today.
"We are pleased to partner with Morel S.A. and believe this collaboration aligns with our strategic initiatives to expand the Perry Ellis brand in international markets," commented George Feldenkreis, Executive Chairman of Perry Ellis International.
“We are very proud and excited to join the Perry Ellis family,” said Mr. Ilan Segman, General Manager of Morel S.A. “This Fall 17, we will be presenting a full luggage collection. The line will consist of a wide range of men’s and women's luggage as well as fashion travel bags and back packs.”
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®, 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® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com.
About Morel S.A.
Morel S.A was founded in 1963 in Panama, as an importer-distributor of luggage and travel accessories for Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean Islands. With over five decades of experience in business management, import, export, design and manufacture of products, Morel is one of the most respected companies in Latin America. Morel S.A. is the official distributor for Barbie, Hot Wheels, Betty Boop, Wilson, Arena Milano, Joe Boxer, Paul Frank among other brands.