Perry Ellis the brand was born from Perry Ellis the man. Since 1976, Perry Ellis has made versatile, of the-moment clothes for the modern man and woman. Elevated, but easy. Made for the way people work, live, and play. Perry Ellis is an iconic American fashion and lifestyle brand with global reach that includes a full range of categories spanning sportswear, fragrance, watches, footwear and more — designed with real life in mind — so it moves better, cleans easier, travels well, and goes the distance.