ACI International to Launch Original Penguin Men’s and Boys’ Footwear

Perry Ellis International Inc. is expanding its partnership with ACI International, the current Perry Ellis footwear manufacturer, to focus on men’s and boys’ footwear collections under the Original Penguin brand. The launch will also include a performance tennis and pickleball line of footwear.

The debut is slated for a Fall 2024 release and be available at key department stores, leading footwear chains, sporting goods stores, and prominent e-commerce platforms across the United States and Canada.

“Our collaboration with ACI International signifies a significant step in expanding the Original Penguin brand with a leader in the footwear category,” Oscar Feldenkreis, president and CEO of Perry Ellis International Inc. “We look forward to growing this classic American brand while offering our customers an exciting range of options.”

Lance Jackson, a representative of ACI International, commented: “We could not be more excited to be working with the team from Perry Ellis International to maximize the potential of the Original Penguin brand in the footwear category.”