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Savane Employs Innovative New No-Iron Plus Technology

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  Published in House and Home on Wednesday, December 15th 2010 at 13:20 GMT by Market Wire
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MIAMI--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--For the Savane man, fashion means innovation. And it has never been truer for the bottoms brand that consistently seeks product improvement through the latest ground-breaking technologies, hardware, and fabrics.

This November, Savane a" owned and operated by Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) a" introduced their latest innovation: the Travel Intelligence Pant^® This new item will herald No-Iron Plus - the next generation of no-iron technology. Roll it up, crease it, fold it, pack it into small spaces a" whatever you do to these pants you can rest assured theya™ll come out of your suitcase looking clean and pressed.

Theya™re especially great for businessmen on long travels, crammed in small airline or train seats. No matter how grueling the trip, how long they remain seated a" these pants stay smooth at all times. Arrive at the destination ready to go straight to that big sales pitch without a hitch, a glitch or a crinkle. Featuring a permanent crease, superior wrinkle recovery, microfiber stretch fabric and stretch waist for all day comfort, Savane anticipates these to be a top-selling item in their collection.

The Travel Intelligence pant will debut in a Straight Fit to select stores this month. Expect to see expansion into other Savane aFit to Achievea varieties, including their trimmer aAthletic Fita, soon thereafter.

Beyond new no-iron technologies, Savane is also known for innovation such as unique aTailored to Youa comfort features, including the newly launched Motion Waist with spring-loaded clasp, the subtle Flex Waist with waistband agivea, and Comfort Waist with hidden maximum stretch waistband. When it comes to Savane, business and comfort go hand in hand.

About Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories, and fragrances. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress and casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands including Perry Ellis®, Jantzen®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, C&C California®, Cubavera®, Centro®, Solero®, Munsingwear®, Savane®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Grand Slam®, Natural Issue®, Pro Player®, the Havanera Co.®, Axis®, Tricots St. Raphael®, Gotcha®, Girl Star®, MCD® John Henry®, Mondo di Marco®, Redsand®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties including Pierre Cardin® for mena™s sportswear, Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, TOP-FLITE®, PGA TOUR® and Champions Tour® for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is available at [ http://www.pery.com ].

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