MIAMI, April 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perry Ellis International, Inc. (Nasdaq:PERY) announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Rosega S.A. to design and distribute men’s dress shirts under the Manhattan® trademark in Argentina.  The collection will be distributed in department and specialty stores with a product launch planned in the Fall 2018.   

Capturing the essence of its namesake, Manhattan apparel has stood for timeless style, innovation and quality. The line continues to evolve at the pace of the city and is a diverse dress - casual lifestyle brand highlighting the essential style of metropolitan living.

"We are excited to welcome Rosega to the Manhattan family.  Rosega is a leading retailer and distributor of fashion apparel, making the partnership an ideal collaboration.  Working with Rosega will leverage the equity of this lifestyle brand to further our Latin American reach,” stated Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO and President of Perry Ellis International, Inc.

“Rosega is extremely proud and excited to enter this partnership with the Manhattan brand. As an iconic and well regarded brand, we are confident it will continue to grow as a mens’ fashion leader in Argentina,” said Carlos Fabian Legnini, owner and founder of Rosega, S.A.

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®, An 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 and Guy Harvey® for performance fishing and resort wear.  Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com.

About Rosega S.A.

Rosega S.A is a leading retailer and distributor of fashion apparel brands in Argentina. Established in 1948, they have become a staple name in all major retailers with their stylish  dress shirts. With over 30 years of experience, Rosega S.A  has built a strong relationship with every major department stores and key retailers. This is a very dedicated company with a team qualified to lead and expand with their brand portfolio.

Alberto Maduro
Alberto.Maduro@pery.com
305-873-1331

Carlos Fabian Legnini
camisasmonaco@camisasmonaco.com.ar
011-541-4901-7755