Background
Ellis, Perry Edwin was born on March 3, 1940. Son of Edwin L. and Winifred (Roundtree) Ellis.
Ellis, Perry Edwin was born on March 3, 1940. Son of Edwin L. and Winifred (Roundtree) Ellis.
Bachelor of Science, College William and Mary, 1961. Master Retailing, New York University, 1963.
Director John Meyer, Norwich, New York 1968-1974. Sportswear designer, Manhattan Industries (with own line under Portfolio label) 1975-1978. Independent designer since 1978.
Founded Perry Ellis Sportswear, New York 1978, Perry Ellis Menswear 1980. Designer of furs, shearling coats, sportswear, household linens, accessories. Vogue patterns and perfume collection for Visions Stern.
Served with United States Coast Guard, 1961-1962.
1 child, Tyler Alexandra Gallagher Ellis.