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Perry
Ellis
(1940-1986)
was a
fashion
designer.
He studied
at the
College
of William
and Mary
and then
started
out in department
store retailing,
until his
success
led him
to launch
his own
women's
sportswear
company
in 1978.
By 1980,
his label
had grown
to include
Perry Ellis
Menswear
widely successful,
and marked
by "non-traditional,
modern classics."
Throughout
the 1980's
the company
continued
to expand
and include
various
labels such
as Perry
Ellis Collection,
Perry Ellis
Portfolio,
and Perry
Ellis America.
Perry Ellis
acquired
the brand
Original
Penguin
in 1996.
He died in 1986 of AIDS-related illnesses. He was one of the first prominent American figures to die of the disease.
The award for fashion design given out each year is the Perry Ellis award.
Learn more about Perry Ellis from their company web site.
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