PEI Licensing, Inc. Announces Agreement with 1928 Jewelry Company for Laundry by Shelli Segal® Fashion Jewelry

PEI Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY), announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with 1928 Jewelry Company to manufacture, design and distribute fashion jewelry products under the Laundry by Shelli Segal® brand name. Under the agreement, 1928 Jewelry will produce necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, pins and hair jewelry.

Product will launch for the Spring 2012 season and will be available within current Laundry by Shelli Segal channels of distribution such as Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor.

"We are truly excited to partner with Perry Ellis International on Laundry by Shelli Segal. The Laundry brand offers 1928 the opportunity to enter the contemporary market with innovative product design and the quality expected from 1928,” stated Mel Bernie, President & Chief Operating Officer of 1928 Jewelry Company.

1928 Jewelry is a leader in the fashion jewelry industry, with experienced designers, master model makers, an exceptional plating team, innovative marketing and a Field Sales staff which all come together to provide the product and support for all its retail partners. "We are very excited to partner with 1928 Jewelry and benefit from their vast experience in the fashion jewelry industry,” stated Oscar Feldenkreis, President & Chief Operating Officer of parent company, Perry Ellis International.

About Laundry by Shelli Segal®

Established in 1988, Laundry by Shelli Segal® is a leading producer of women’s day and evening dresses. The dresses are a reflection of the "LA Girl” – feminine and contemporary with an energetic and free-spirited attitude, always craving the next fashion statement. Every season, Laundry by Shelli Segal interprets the latest trends, adding unique styling that creates a signature look. The label is featured regularly in national publications including InStyle, Lucky, Glamour, Elle, Teen Vogue, Us Weekly and InTouch, and is sought after by fashionistas and Hollywood A-listers alike.

About 1928 Jewelry Company

The 1928 Jewelry Company was founded in Burbank, CA in 1968. A leader in the fashion jewelry industry, 1928 continues to operate a manufacturing facility in Burbank that employs a team of over 150 people. Experienced designers, master model makers, an exceptional plating team, innovative marketing and a Field Sales staff come together to provide the product and support for retail partners.

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

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