Perry Ellis extends licensing agreement for Nike swim
28 Feb '06
3 min read
"They are excited to continue their strong partnership with Perry Ellis and the opportunities for growth," said Heidi O'Neill, Nike's Vice President of US Apparel.
"Both companies are strategically aligned in the US and share in the commitment to deliver superior performance product through design and innovation supporting the broad range of their consumers and the activities they participate in."
Perry Ellis International also announced that it was expanding its Irvine, California operations to become the West Coast hub for its swim and action sports division.
Under the direction of Seth Ellison, the Southern California office will enable the company to draw inspiration from the spirit of the coastal beach culture.
The expansion of the company's Orange County office will also give the company access to the large local talent pool of swimwear designers and action sports expertise.
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, including dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress and casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear and men's and women's swimwear to all major levels of retail distribution.