Perry Ellis salutes Michael Jackson.

A TOE-TAPPING TRIBUTE

Say what you will about the late Michael Jackson, few can deny that the hit-machine knew his way around the dance floor.

Though his early work with The Jackson 5 had its irresistible bubble-gum charm, it’s his later solo work that moved us, literally, on to the dance floor in the 80’s, and keeps us the treadmill now.

In honor of the King of Pop, Perry Ellis presents you with our favorite MJ treadmill workout playlist to keep you motivated and on the move. Michael Jackson lives on through his music!



Warm up:
The Way You Make Me Feel


Workout:
Can You Feel It
Rock With You
Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough
Workin’ Day and night
Billie Jean
Black or White
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’


Cool down:
Man In The Mirror

Perry Ellis the right choice according to Destination Weddings and Honeymoons!

Wow...Perry Ellis got the super nod for grooms in the Summer 2009 issue of Destination Weddings and Honeymoons...so you know where to look if you are getting hitched this summer! Get hitched in style with Perry Ellis!

Perry Ellis has a cure for the Monday blues!

On no, it’s Monday again, huh? But there is some good news -- with the 4th of July just around the corner, this week will be blessedly brief. All over this great country bosses and executive types will be slipping quietly out for the weekend by about Wednesday afternoon, so we wish them happy trails. For those of us stuck in an office cube ‘till Friday, how ‘bout a little online entertainment? Now we wouldn’t for a minute suggest that you do this on company time, but, perhaps on your lunch hour you might want to check out these videos to help clear your head, uplift your spirit and give yourself a chuckle, all in less than five minutes.

C’mon Get Happy
Cure the Monday Morning Blues with “Dancing Matt” the game designer who danced into our hearts last year with his wacky world tour and hilariously bad dance moves. A year later, we’re still watching Matt’s latest adventures and he makes us smile every time. Think of it as online Prozac, and administer daily.http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/videos.shtml?fbid=DYesJidgmR9

Chillax, Naturally
You don’t have to get into the lotus position to take the edge off an uptight morning – just tune into one of the myriad of relaxation/meditation videos on youtube.com. We recently found a quick and simple one by self-made guru Lilou Mace whose soothing voice guides you thru a 4:28 minute deep relaxation and creative visualization exercise that’s sure to drop your blood pressure at least a point or two.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJhLCj1f4fE

Great gift for YOURSELF now that Dad's day is over.

Perry Ellis shades got some great press as a Father’s Day gift idea on the online version of Time Out New York...but now that Dad's day is over...they would sure look cool on YOU too!

Perry Ellis/IndyCar has good race in Iowa.

We love our new partnership with IndyCar! The excitement of being involved in this fast-paced sport is revving-up the event engines for Perry Ellis, and we are watching the team's progress with tremendous interest. We are FANS!

Most recently, our team achieved a top ten result at the Iowa Corn Indy 250 in Newton, Iowa (June 18, 2009). Apparently having the weekend off was just what the doctor ordered for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing as both drivers, Tomas Scheckter (No.23) and Mike Conway (No. 24), finished in the top ten in the Newton Iowa race! The duo finished in sixth and eighth position for the Iowa Corn Indy 250.

As the green flag dropped, Mike Conway was off to a flawless start. Experience, laps and time were the right combination for rookie Mike Conway. The Brit started 19th and he too moved his way up the field in the first lap, going from 19th to 16th position.

After the first yellow he came in on lap six for fuel only. From that point on Mike drove a solid race bringing the Perry Ellis sponsored car home to his first top ten result of the season.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing heads back to Indianapolis as they will have two days to prepare the cars before heading to Richmond International Raceway. Our cars were really competitive and great job to the guys” said Dennis Reinbold, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing co-owner.

He continued, “today it’s good to get two cars in the top ten. Sixth and eighth place is a pretty good effort. We go to Richmond next weekend and our setups are good on short tracks, so we're looking forward to it.”

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing enters its 10th season of full-time competition in 2009, making it one of the longest-tenured teams in Indy Racing League competition. Current co-owners, Dennis Reinbold and Robbie Buhl, first teamed in full-time competition at the Walt Disney World Speedway in January of 2000. With Buhl behind the wheel, the two owners tasted victory in their debut race.

The 2009 IndyCar Series season-opener on the streets of St. Petersburg marked Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's 200th series start. In its history, the team has boasted a championship list of alumni drivers. Besides Buhl, the team has run Indianapolis 500 winners Al Unser Jr., Buddy Lazier, and Buddy Rice, along with IndyCar Series race winner Ryan Briscoe.

The team has one of the longest lines of heritage in American open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500 as Dennis Reinbold's grandfather, "Pop" Dreyer, built leading roadsters that raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 30s, 40s, and 50s.

More information on the team can be found at http://www.dreyerreinboldracing.com. More information on the IndyCar Series can be found at http://www.indycar.com./

Perry Ellis trend right says Esquire Magazine..

Esquire Magazine gave Perry Ellis high marks in a summer trend round-up story in their July 2009 issues titled “The New Laws of Wearing White.”

Perry's cotton twill pants in white made the grade with the magazine's fashion experts...and also with the Perry consumer...just in time for the 4th of July holiday!

YRB Mag says that Perry Plaid is GOOD.

High marks by YRB Magazine for the new poly-printed plaid leisure jacket in tendril green by Perry Ellis!

It got the full page in their summer 2009 issue---in a story titled “Homme Depot.” Go green in Perry Ellis!

YRB Magazine considers Perry Ellis an 'Essential Asset' this summer.

YRB Magazine considers the nylon traveller bag by Perry Ellis to be among this summer's “Essential Assets!”

We agree, so check us out at a retailer near you!

Perry Ellis in GQ Mag

Talk about hob-nobbing with the best...Perry Ellis received accolades in the July 2009 issue of GQ in their "The Best Dress Shoes Under $200" story for our modern leather oxford lace-up cap toe shoe.

Great fashion for a great price...that is what Perry Ellis delivers!

Attend an exciting Perry Ellis Swim promotion at Macy's NYC.

Perry Ellis Swim is excited to announce a new promotion in partnership with best selling author, James Patterson to celebrate his newest thriller-'Swimsuit!’

The promotion kicks off on June 18th at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.The cover shot by Jason Mahshie features a sizzling bikini from the latest Perry Ellis Swim Collection that is available now at Macy’s.

On Thursday, June 25th Perry Ellis will team-up with Macy’s and Lucky Magazine to host a book signing with James Patterson, the creator of more #1 titles than any author in history.

Beginning Thursday, June 18 through the event on Thursday, June 25, the first 250 customers to make a $100 Perry Ellis Swim purchase at Macy's Herald Square will receive an advance copy of Swimsuit (before it's on sale to the public on June 29) that you can get signed with proof of purchase by James Patterson the night of our event.

If you decide to wait until the event on June 25, (although we wouldn't!) shop the new collection with a Lucky Style Expert, make your purchase, then meet the creator of more #1 titles than any author in history and get an autographed copy of Swimsuit.

Additional event details at www.Macys.com/events. Join us for this GREAT event!

Mike Conway rolls through the Indy 500 for Perry Ellis

Mike Conway made a pretty dashing figure as he pursued IndyCar victory for Perry Ellis at the recent Indianapolis 500. The rookie made a great showing and we are looking forward to introducing him to fans in several cities this fall as he makes several personal appearances for Perry Ellis. Schedule to follow, so stay tuned!

WWD talks "City Chic" for fall.

Women's Wear Daily is known as the 'last word' on fashion in the women's industry...and occasionally they tip their hat to a menswear brand as they did to Perry Ellis recently on their cover!

The story was called It is a Perry Ellis suit in a fashion story called “The Trend – City Chic”, and was all about trendworthy styles for fall. A Perry Ellis suit was tapped for the top spot on the cover!

A legendary voice for style, WWD was established in 1892 to provide buyers, retailers and consumers with timely updates and news on the fashion industry. Each issue focuses on an aspect of the apparel and accessories markets, including ready-to-wear, market overviews, fashion trends, retailing updates and business issues for both women's and menswear.

Antenna picks up cool merchandise from Perry Ellis!

Antenna is one of the coolest new mags on the scene, and they have decided that walking shorts from Perry Ellis are too!

Antenna is the first mainstream magazine to target peopl who are on a constant quest for the newest and coolest products on the horizon. And it does so by using a 'real people' approach that does not use celebrities, models, concept shoots...you get the drift!

Their goal is to become your guidebook...your way to navigate through a sea of merchandise to find what works best for you. Antenna wants to champion the people behind these brands---the unsung heroes who create, sell and collect them—all in one comprehensive, artful, elegant and innovative format.

Antenna will feature everything from dress shirts and cell phones to jeans and graphic T’s, and want to be a non-disposable magazine in a disposable world. And they like Perry Ellis...how cool is that?

Meet Sasha, the face of Perry Ellis!

Perry Now recently caught up with Sasha, the model who has been the mysterious face of Perry Ellis for the past six seasons. We wanted to get to know more about the man behind the face, so chatted with him from his home base in New York City.

Perry Now: What is your country of origin and how long have you been in the US?

Sasha: My country of origin is Serbia, and I have been living in NYC for a bit over 3 years now.

Perry Now: What was your childhood like growing up in your country?

Shasa: I grew up partly in Vienna and partly in Serbia, however I spent my teens in Italy playing professional basketball. As a kid I was very active, always trying new stuff, constantly surrounded by friends with whom l still have contact. I have great memories of my childhood.

Perry Now: Why did you originally come to the US, and do you plan one day to return to your home country?

Sasha: I originally I came to New York for one week but l immediately fell in love with the city and stayed. I was very spontaneous and adventurous. I don't regret my decision and i see NY as my home right now.

Perry Now: Sasha is an interesting name, were you named after anyone?

Sasha: Sasha is a short version of a Russian name Alexander. My sister chose my name and convinced my parents to go along with it.

Perry Now: When did you realize you wanted to be a model and how did you get into it?

Sasha: I I still don’t realize i am a model :) my dream was always to be a Basketball player.

Perry Now: Did you attend college? If so where and what was the name?

Sasha: I never went to college. After high-school I immediately signed a professional contract with a basketball team in the Italian first division.

Perry Now: Where does your family live and do you get to visit them often?

Sasha: My family still lives in Vienna and I try to visit them as often as I can.

Perry Now: Do you have brothers and sisters and what do they do, where do they live?

Sasha: I have an older sister. She is a nurse and lives in Vienna.

Perry Now: What do you like to do in your leisure time, what are your hobbies?

Sasha: My biggest hobby is basketball, of course :) but i also enjoy biking around NYC, playing chess and the movies.

Perry Now: What kind of food do you like?

Sasha: Since I lived in Italy for 5 years, i would say there is no better food then Italian and I am saying that with Italian pride :) i am a big fan of pasta and espresso, could eat and drink it every day. Actually I am just doing that.

Perry Now: What kind of music do you like?

Sasha: I love gypsy music from the Balkans , its a great part of my soul. My favorite is Bregovic.

Perry Now: Do you play a musical instrument yourself?

Sasha: I will tell you one thing about myself and music. In school my music teacher said once "Sasha, please don't come to my class anymore. I promise I’ll give you a good grade. But please stay away from music and my class" that was the beginning and end of my musical career :)

Perry Now: Who are some of your favorite musical artists?

Sasha: Goran Bregovic. Fredy Mercury,. Vasco Rossi, Elvis Presley.

Perry Now: Who are some of your favorite actors?

Sasha: Marlon Brando, Edward Norton, Tom Hanks.

Perry Now: What kind of movies do you like?

Sasha: Depending on my mood. I love all kinds of movies...

Perry Now: Do you like sports, and which one is your favorite?

Sasha: Basketball, but I enjoy sports in general. tennis, beach volley, running, biking, even yoga ;) I do all kind of sports!

Perry Now: You seem to be a very private person, how do you deal with the celebrity that modeling brings you?

Sasha: I never saw myself as a celebrity.

Perry Now: When you have a moment to get away on RnR, where do you like to go to recharge?

Sasha: Home. Nothing gives me more pleasure than spending time with the people l love.

Perry Now: What do you find most different about the US from your home country?

Sasha: I can't talk about the US, i have only lived in NYC . New York is a city of dreams, anything is possible here and it welcomes every nationality with an open heart.

Perry Now: What is your favorite city in the US, and in the world? Why?

Sasha: New York! Coz... its New York!!! The energy here is insane..it makes you want to live every minute. I feel very much home here since the first day I arrived!

Perry Now: What’s your favorite item from Perry Ellis? Why?

Sasha: They have the best sweaters. They last for a lifetime or even two :)

Perry Now: What does the name Perry Ellis mean to you?

Sasha: Perry Ellis is a brand with a history of great fashion, designers, and a lifelong legacy.

Perry Now: Having been the face of Perry Ellis for six seasons, which shoot has been your favorite one?

Sasha: They have all been great. However as often as it is in life the first one will always remain the most special.

Perry Now: Do you currently have a girlfriend, and is it serious?

Sasha: Yes l have a girlfriend (pictured above!)...serious or not serious you decide. I just spent one week with her parents who were visiting :)

Perry Now: We read that Virgo men are sometime called the eternal bachelor, one that steers clear of untidy romantic entanglements but if he meets someone whose values and daily rhythm matches his, he's a devoted partner that usually mates for life. He may be persnickety and can be a relentless perfectionist, but it's balanced out by his good qualities of honesty, stability and kindness. Would you agree with this?

Sasha: To be honest, I don't believe in horoscopes, but it all seems very much like me, so maybe I should start believing :)

Perry Now: If you could tell people one thing about yourself that most people do not know, what would that be?

Sasha: I am writing a diary

Perry Now: What is your goal in life…what kind of ‘footprint’ do you want to leave on the world?

Sasha: My goal is to be happy and make the people around me happy, the rest comes itself...a couple of little Sashas wouldn t be bad either :)

Dominic Fumusa Wears Perry Ellis

Actor Dominic Fumusa wore Perry Ellis to the world premiere of SHOWTIME 's "Nurse Jackie" held at the Directors Guild Theatre in New York City on June 2nd.

Fumusa chose to wear a Perry Ellis mini pinstripe suit in Charcoal Ash, along with a Perry Ellis dress shirt and tie.

SHOWTIME will premiere the new, half-hour dark comedy on June 8th, marking the triumphant return to premium television of Emmy Award-winning actress Edie Falco. Fumusa has landed the co-starring role as Keith Peyton, Edie’s on-screen husband.

Meet Mike Conway...the Perry Ellis IndyCar Driver

Perry Now recently caught up with Mike Conway---the man wearing our logo on his IndyCar uniform (OUR guy!)---to find out a little more about this British import who recently joined the IndyCar team:

Perry Now: I understand that you started racing when you were age 8…can you tell us how that transpired as it seems like an early age to be racing?

Mike Conway: It started out as a bit of fun initially, but it soon got pretty competitive and it grew from there.

PN: Can you describe your childhood when you were growing up in your native country of England?

MC: My childhood was like most kids. It started out playing with friends and trying to stay out of trouble, but when you get involved in racing you sacrifice all of that to focus on racing, which teaches you a lot more discipline that some of the other kids your age.

PN: Why did you originally come to the US, and do you plan one day to return to your home country?

MC: I saw that there were more opportunities for me here in the U.S. and I really enjoy a challenge.


PN: Where does your family live and do you get to visit them often?

MC: They live in the UK in a town called Seven Oaks. I haven’t been home for three months and won’t get home for another two!

PN: Do you have brothers and sisters and what do they do, where do they live?

MC: I have a brother and a sister. My sister is married and lives in the UK. Her passion is the fashion industry! My brother is just finishing college and is majoring in IT.


PN: Racing seems to dominate your life…what do you like to do in your leisure time, what are your hobbies?

MC: I like training in the gym, swimming, running and cycling. I like to keep focused all of the time, but I also like hanging out with friends and going out for dinner.


PN: What kind of food do you like?

MC: I really like Japanese, Italian, and fresh seafood. I spent the last year with an Italian team, so I grew to like Italian food!


PN: What kind of music do you like?

MC: I like all kinds of music, but mainly electro dance, chill Indi Rock music and some 80’s music as well.

PN: Do you play a musical instrument yourself?

MC: The triangle! No, not at the moment, but I would like to learn.


PN: Who are some of your favorite musical artists?

MC: Some of my favorite bands are the Arctic Monkeys, Last of the Shadow Puppets, and Deadman5.

PN: Who are some of your favorite actors?

MC: Some of my favorite actors would be Al Pacino, Robert de Niro, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt.

PN: What kind of movies do you like?

MC: I really like action, comedy and thrillers! Some of my favorite movies would have to be Snatch, Layer Cure, Rock n’ Roller, Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels.

PN: Do you like sports aside from racing, and which one is your favorite?

MC: I don’t have one sport in particular that I like, but I do watch cycling or Olympic sports and the downhill cheese run (it’s held once a year and it’s hilarious!).

PN: When you have a moment to get away on RnR, where do you like to go to recharge?

MC: My favorite place to get away would have to be the Maldives!

PN: What do you find most different about the US from your home country?

MC: The portions! Also everything seems more accessible here and the racing is a lot bigger in the U.S. as well.

PN: What is your favorite city in the US, and in the world? Why?

MC: I would have to say San Francisco, but I haven’t been to that many! My favorite city in the world is Maldive. It’s the best place that I have been to because it’s so quiet and chilled with the clearest water.

PN: Do you currently have a ‘significant other’ in your life and does she live in the United States?

MC: Yes I do and her name is Paola, but unfortunately she is back in the UK!

PN: If you could tell people one thing about yourself that most people would not guess, what would that be?

MC: I used to be an opera singer….

PN: What is your goal in life…what kind of ‘footprint’ do you want to leave on the world?

MC: A size 8…just kidding…I would just like to be successful and achieve my goals in racing. My life goals would be to eventually have a family of my own!

Perry Ellis...lookin good in GQ this month!