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 begin at department stores and upscale specialty shops with a planned launch in fall 2018.

"We are pleased to partner with Cia. Mexicana de Trajes and with the opportunities this license affords both our companies. We look forward to working with their team and offering our Original Penguin customers a collection featuring innovative products that are styled, designed and infused with premium fabrics and construction," commented Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO and President of Perry Ellis International in a statement.

"We at Cia. Mexicana de Trajes are very proud and excited to join the Original Penguin family. During fall 18, Cia Mexicana will be presenting a collection of tailored clothing, enhancing the existing full Lifestyle sportswear apparel of Original Penguin,” added Salomon Sarfati, COO of Cia. Mexicana de Trajes.

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