Cubavera Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Fashion Show and Contest of a Lifetime

Cubavera, Miami’s own Latin-inspired fashion brand, will kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month along with Ocean Drive magazine and Miami International University of Art and Design with a fashion show and contest that will offer students the chance of a lifetime.

Cubavera Fall 2011. (Photo: Business Wire)

In association with Ocean Drive magazine’s Fall 2011 Fashion Event Series, Cubavera will host a RSVP-only runway show on September 22, 2011 from 8:30 to 11:30 PM at a trendy venue located in the heart of the MiMo District. The live fashion presentation will feature the latest Cubavera looks completed with accessories provided by Macy’s. The televised event will also be streamed live on www.Cubavera.com and www.Facebook.com/Cubavera and will feature live music by AXIS, Dewar’s signature cocktails, complimentary coffee and special attendee gifts.

As part of the Hispanic Heritage celebration, a select number of Miami International University of Art and Design students will vie for the chance to showcase their submission at the show and possibly take home the grand prize of $1000 and an exclusive paid internship at Perry Ellis International’s headquarters. Each contestant will design a piece inspired by the traditional Guayabera. Entries will be exhibited at the University Gallery before a panel of industry judges. The grand prize winner will be announced during the fashion show on 9/22 by celebrity guest Maria Celeste Arraras, host of Al Rojo Vivo on Telemundo. Complete contest details and Official Rules are available at www.Facebook.com/Cubavera.

Event sponsors include: Ocean Drive magazine, Dewar’s, Bacardi, Macy’s, The Collection, Anton Acero Beauty Studio, Moroccanoil and Smartwater. For more information, visit: www.Cubavera.com. Cubavera is a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY).

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, as well as select children's apparel. 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(R), Jantzen(R), Laundry by Shelli Segal(R), C&C California(R), Rafaella(R), Cubavera(R), Centro(R), Solero(R), Munsingwear(R), Savane(R), Original Penguin(R) by Munsingwear(R), Grand Slam(R), Natural Issue(R), Pro Player(R), the Havanera Co.(R), Axis(R), Tricots St. Raphael(R), Gotcha(R), Girl Star(R), MCD(R), John Henry(R), Mondo di Marco(R), Redsand(R), Manhattan(R), Axist(R), Farah(R), Anchor Blue(R) and Miller's Outpost(R). The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Pierre Cardin(R) for men's sportswear, Nike(R) and Jag(R) for swimwear, and Callaway(R), TOP-FLITE(R), PGA TOUR(R) and Champions Tour(R) for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com.

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