Pro Style: See Photos of NFL Star Tua Tagovailoa As the Face of Perry Ellis’ Menswear Campaign
As the new Perry Ellis global ambassador, the Miami Dolphins quarterback will also collaborate with the brand on a collection inspired by Tua's Hawaiian-Samoan heritage.
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September 27, 2023 11:21am
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has led his team to a hot start in the current NFL season, but the Pro Bowler is making moves off the field as well, as the newly-announced global ambassador for Perry Ellis. As part of the new deal, the NFL star will appear in a series of campaigns for Perry Ellis, and collaborate with the brand on future menswear releases.
The first collection to feature Tagovailoa is available now on PerryEllis.com, and finds Tua modeling some classic Perry Ellis pieces — think textured knit polos, printed shirts, trim suiting and a color-blocked “sweater tee.” Each of the pieces are designed with performance in mind, with stretchy, wrinkle-resistant materials and durable fabrics that hold up to repeated wear. Pricing for the collection starts at $34 for the T-shirt, up to $219 for a suit. Sizing ranges from small to XXL.
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Perry Ellis Knit Vertical Stripe Polo $44
In addition to the current pieces, Perry Ellis says Tagovailoa will work with their design team on the launch of a new collection inspired by Tua’s Hawaiian-Samoan heritage. That collaboration is set to drop next summer.
Perry Ellis is also partnering with the NFL star’s charity, the Tua Foundation. While exact details have yet to be announced, the Foundation has currently been dedicating resources to assist families and communities affected by the Maui wildfires.
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Perry Ellis Color Block Sweater Tee $34
“This is a fun project for me,” Tagovailoa says, in a release. “I appreciate the versatility, optimism and inclusion that Perry Ellis values through their designs and their business and I’m excited to be working so closely with the Perry Ellis team and to have the full support of an iconic American brand.”
“We’re incredibly excited to unveil a long-term partnership with Tua,” adds Oscar Feldenkreis, president and ceo of Perry Ellis International, Inc. “As a remarkable talent, both on and off the field, Tua is the quintessential Perry Ellis man. In his position as a star quarterback, it’s all about performance**,** and he is ‘Always Ready to Make the Play,’ which complements our brand ethos Always Ready.** We’re proud to welcome Tua to our own team as an ambassador and creative inspiration.”
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Perry Ellis x Tua Tagovailoa $34+
Tagovailoa is the second football star to make fashion news this week — Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce attracted headlines over the weekend after Taylor Swift was spotted at his game. The red and white New Balance sneakers Swift sported quickly sold out online, while memorabilia sites like Fanatics have reported a surge of new interest in Kelce jerseys and merch.
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