MIAMI, Aug. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perry Ellis International, Inc. (“PEI”) (NASDAQ: PERY) announced today it has entered into a license agreement with Six Lincoln, LLC for boy’s sportswear, active wear and swimwear apparel for newborns, infants and toddlers. The product will be designed, manufactured and marketed under the Perry Ellis® brand in the United States and Canada with a planned launch in Spring 2019 at department and specialty stores.
Fashion icon, Perry Ellis, believed fashion was fun, and should never be taken too seriously. Patterns, pops of color, new shapes and never before-seen styles — he embraced it all, rewriting the rules and redefining American sportswear.
“Six Lincoln is a well-established children’s apparel leader and I am thrilled we will be working together in fashioning boys' sport, active and swim apparel. With Perry Ellis’ fresh appeal and Six Lincoln’s excellent design team, this partnership will further complement our strong leadership in the boys' apparel market and promote our continued interest in business expansion,” commented Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO and President of PEI.
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Six Lincoln is a leading men's and children’s apparel company. Founded by Steven Arnold, an industry executive with thirty-plus years of experience, the company grosses over $100mm annually. They are sourced globally, the product of decade-long partnerships with established factories in India, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Six Lincoln's specialized design process and close factory relationships are organized specifically to address the rapidly changing retail environment that increasingly emphasizes “fast-fashion”. Some of the company's license partners include Original Penguin, Paper Denim & Cloth, English Laundry, and Alexander Julian. They also manufacture under the following private labels, Free Planet, Huntington Beach Club, Steve's Jeans, and Truth & Substance.