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Original Penguin relaunches golfwear

Original Penguin has announced the relaunch of their Original Penguin Golf line for spring 2018. The brand, which has been worn throughout history by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Bob Hope, Jack Nicklaus and Bing Crosby, is continuing their evolution as a full lifestyle brand by returning to the golfwear sector. The rebooted Original Penguin Golf...

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Cia Mexicana bags distribution rights for Original Penguin in Mexico

Perry Ellis International has entered into a licensing agreement with Cia. Mexicana de Trajes, S.A. de C.V., granting rights to the latter to design and distribute Original Penguin tailored clothing in Mexico. The company said collection will include suits, sport coats, tuxedos, overcoats, raincoats, vests and trousers and distribution will...

Business

Perry Ellis selects Sportsfactory for European partner

London - Perry Ellis International has entered into an agreement with Sportsfactory Consulting for the distribution of Original Penguin by Munsingwear branded sports, lifestyle and fashion accessories in Europe. The deal will see Sportsfactory distributing accessories including small leather goods, bags, backpacks, totes, waist bags, headwear...

Retail

Original Penguin children’s stores to open in Philippines

Perry Ellis International has entered into an agreement with Lifestyle Essences for the distribution of children's apparel in the Philippines under the Original Penguin by Munsingwear brand through standalone Original Penguin children's stores as well as premium specialty stores. These innovative products will be launched in fall 2016. Original...

Fashion

Jeremyville commissioned to do t-shirts for Original Penguin

Jeremyville will be doing a capsule collection for preppy golf-inspired brand Original Penguin. The collection will be released this spring. The exclusive line will feature three designs, with a new one being released each month beginning February 1. Exactly 500 units of each will be produced, and each one will have a number above the tag. “We...

Fashion

Snapdeal brings Original Penguin brand to India

Mumbai - Leading online marketplaces, Snapdeal has launched premium American menswear brand Original Penguin in India. Snapdeal has entered into an exclusive partnership with BMI Wholesale Trading (BMI), to bring the brand to the country. BMI has, in the past launched global labels such as French Connection, Gucci, Calvin Klein and Tommy...

Fashion

Original Penguin expansion

Perry Ellis Europe is further investing in American retail brand Original Penguin by Musningswear. The company, which owns or licenses a portfolio of over two dozen fashion brands, is launching a new Original Penguin flagship store at Westfield Stratford City, London. Over the last decade Original Penguin expanded worldwide, and Perry Ellis is...

Apparel

Original Penguin launches denim line

This autumn/winter season will see the launch of Original Penguin first denim range featuring four jeans. The denim pieces are based on the brand’s message and history, and are inspired by Original Penguin’s AW11 theme ‘Speak Easy’. The denim offerings include The Rockabilly, The Heritage Fit, The Rogue and The Pioneer. Mixing heritage and...