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    “Perry Ellis: An American Original”

  • Perry Ellis Princeton

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    Perry Ellis with models and the Princeton University quarterback, fall 1978.

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    Perry Ellis’ pastel looks, spring 1980.

  • Perry Ellis

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    Perry Ellis’ single-cable sweater design, spring 1981.

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    A fur look from Perry Ellis, fall 1981.

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    A Spanish-inspired look from Perry Ellis, spring 1983.

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    Perry Ellis, center, with his team in 1984.

  • Perry Ellis Levi Strauss

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    Perry Ellis America collection with Levi Strauss, 1984.

  • Perry Ellis Sonia Delaunay

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    Perry Ellis’ Sonia Delaunay-inspired sweater, fall 1984.

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    Polka-dots were a favorite theme of Perry Ellis, spring 1984.

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    An English balmacaan coat from Perry Ellis, fall 1984.

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    Perry Ellis and his daughter, Tyler, 1985.

  • Paulina Porizkova Perry Ellis

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    Paulina Porizkova in Perry Ellis, spring 1985.

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    A men’s look from Perry Ellis, fall 1985.

  • Cindy Crawford Perry Ellis

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    Cindy Crawford, left, on the runway of Perry Ellis’s final show, fall 1986.

  • James Terrell Perry Ellis

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    The former Perry Ellis showroom, designed by James Terrell.

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