Perry Ellis brought a new look to American sportswear. One of America’s most popular designers of the 1980s, Ellis made clothes that were relaxed and unpretentious, yet also sophisticated and timeless.

Often described as an innovator, even as a maverick, Ellis once said, “I don’t make fashion. I make clothes.” In 1980 Perry Ellis launched his first menswear collection. His method, which has continued as his legacy, was to take traditional ideas and make them modern. Following a series of innovative and critically praised collections, Perry Ellis Portfolio and Perry Ellis America were introduced. Perry Ellis footwear is designed to complement the apparel collections and can be found at better retailers across the country.