Perry Ellis

Fashion designer

1940 – 1986

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Who was Perry Ellis?

Perry Edwin Ellis was an American fashion designer who founded his eponymous sportswear house, in the mid-1970s. Ellis' influence on the fashion industry has been called "a huge turning point", as he introduced new patterns and proportions to a market which was dominated by more traditional men's clothing.

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Born
Mar 3, 1940
Portsmouth
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • College of William & Mary
  • New York University
Died
May 30, 1986
Miami Beach
Resting place
Evergreen Memorial Park

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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