Women's Suits

Perry Ellis International Inc. has agreed to a deal with European Design Group Inc. for the Spring 2004 launch of a women’s suit line under the Perry Ellis and Perry Ellis Portfolio brands. The agreement is part of the company’s plan to make women’s clothing a major component of the Perry Ellis brand, according to Oscar Feldenkreis, president and chief operating officer of Perry Ellis. The collection, which features novelty fabrics, will be sold at department and specialty stores.