Prior to VF he was president and chief executive officer of
Healthtex from 1993-1997.

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Simmons has 29 years' experience in the apparel and retail industry -- and
has developed strategic partnerships within the industry to open new revenue
opportunities and maximize bottom line results.

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Arnot, who will be based in New York, will be responsible for
continuing the expansion of denim business across the company's
spectrum of brands and groups, and helping the company take advantage
of new denim opportunities.

Kellwood Names Childrenswear Executive Gary F. Simmons President of Gerber Childrenswear

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Kellwood brands include Phat Farm(R), Baby Phat(R), Sag
Harbor(R), Koret(R), Jax(R), David Dart(R), Democracy(R), Dorby(TM), My
Michelle(R), Briggs New York(R), Northern Isles(R), David Brooks(R), Kelty(R),
and Sierra Designs(R).

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He most
recently held the post of chief executive officer for VF Playwear were he
directed all aspects of operations for the branded childrenswear business from
1997-2004.

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MIAMI----Perry Ellis International ,
Inc.
Harriman commented on the breadth of Perry Ellis International's
denim business and Arnot 's role: "We have an established denim
business under the Natural Issue(R), Redsand(R), Axist(R), Axis(R),
and the Havanera Co. Kellwood specializes in branded as well as private label products,
and markets to all channels of distribution with product specific to a
particular channel.

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Bob
will lead the effort to increase our denim products under all our
different brands .pery.com

Safe Harbor Statement

Forward-looking statements (statements which are not historical
facts) in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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,
where he served as CEO.

About Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc.

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The company also licenses trademarks from third parties including
Nike(R) for swimwear, and PING(R) and PGA TOUR(R) for golf apparel. The actual
results of Perry Ellis could differ materially from those expressed or
indicated by forward-looking statements.

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(R) brands, as well as private label programs. is a leading designer, distributor
and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's
apparel, accessories, and fragrances, including dress and casual
shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress and casual pants and shorts,
jeans wear , active wear and men's and women's swimwear to all major
levels of retail distribution.
"Gary is a results-oriented executive with strong experience in leading
high-performance organizations , forging retailer relationships and building
strong brands.

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Isaacs + Company where he drove sales of Boss Jeans and
spearheaded the relaunch of Marithe + Francois Girbaud brand.

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"
Arnot comes to Perry Ellis International from Robert Graham, Inc.C. The company, through its wholly owned
subsidiaries , owns a portfolio of highly recognized brands including
Perry Ellis(R), Jantzen(R), Cubavera(R), Munsingwear(R), John
Henry(R), Original Penguin(R), Grand Slam(R), Natural Issue(R), Pro
Player (R), the Havanera Co. Raphael(R). Burns, chief executive officer of
Childrenswear and president of Kellwood Intimate Apparel.

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In addition to these posts, he held various
management level positions within the childrenswear industry from 1976-1992. For more information, visit
http://www.

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Kellwood (NYSE: KWD) is a $2.

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(NASDAQ:PERY) announced today that Robert Arnot has been
appointed vice president of denim development, effective March 7. We
are now launching our Perry Ellis America (R), Perry Ellis(R)
Collection, Original Penguin(R) and Cubavera(R) denim offerings. Investors are cautioned that
all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
including those risks and uncertainties detailed in Perry Ellis'
filings with the SEC.5 billion marketer of apparel and consumer
soft goods.

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Denim is the largest segment of the bottoms industry
and this appointment will help us maximize opportunities in this
category. Factors that could cause or
contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, a
significant decrease in business from or loss of any of Perry Ellis'
major customers, the effectiveness of Perry Ellis' planned
advertising , marketing and promotional campaigns, the ability of Perry
Ellis to contain costs, disruption in the supply chain, general
economic conditions, Perry Ellis' future capital needs and ability to
obtain financing, changes in fashion trends and consumer acceptance of
both new designs and newly introduced products, ability to predict
consumer preferences, anticipated trends and conditions in Perry
Ellis ' industry, including future consolidation, the seasonality of
Perry Ellis' swimwear business, termination or non-renewal of any
material license agreements to which Perry Ellis is a party, ability
to integrate businesses, trademarks, trade names and licenses,
including Salant, the level of consumer spending for apparel and other
merchandise, exposure to foreign currency risk, possible disruption in
commercial activities due to terrorist activity and armed conflict and
other factors, including those set forth in Perry Ellis' filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Arnot will report to Steve Harriman, president of Perry Ellis
International's bottoms division. NEW YORK , Kellwood announced the
appointment of Gary F. Simmons as president of its Gerber Childrenswear
division, today, according to Patrick J. I look forward to partnering with him as our management team
charts the course which will carry the company to continued success," said
Burns.
Simmons is a seasoned executive in the childrenswear market. Calvin Klein(R), XOXO(R), Liz Claiborne (R) Dresses and
Suits, IZOD(R), Dockers(R), David Meister(TM), Gerber(R), Slates(R) and Bill
Burns (R) are produced under licensing agreements.com .

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Additional information on the company is available at
http://www.

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(R), Axis(R), and Tricots St.

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Perry Ellis International Appoints Robert Arnot Vice President of Denim Development

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Prior to this position, he served as the CEO
of I.

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Any forward -looking statements speak only as of
the day hereof and Perry Ellis disclaims any intent or obligation to
update the same.
Based in New York, Simmons reports to Burns.