Perry Ellis Bets On The Rise Of Men's Athleisure With New Motion Collection

By Cassell Ferere originally for Forbes.com

Perry Ellis has remained a casual essential of office workers, enhancing their daily style. As the world shifted to working-from-home, Perry Ellis remained on the pulse with innovative fashion, answering the call of our new-normal of work and life balance.

Perry Ellis Motion introduces a tech-infused, athleisure aesthetic for the home office. This collection, fit for an active lifestyle, offers impeccably tailored jackets, coats, pants, and button shirts. Far from ordinary leisurewear or sportswear, these garments have sophisticated silhouettes for a professional palette.

Perry Ellis® Motion collection. PERRY ELLIS® MOTION

The Motion collection features moisture-wicking properties, a 4-way stretch fit, and wrinkle-resistant fabrics that fold away into lightweight pouches. Polo shirts are breathable and use moisture-wicking material and cooling fabrication. With water repellent joggers, design favors function while balancing a fashionable presentation and comfort fits. Perry Ellis Motion makes the work-from-home etiquette easier with cut and sewn tailored pieces for men that wear like leisure.

It may seem as Perry Ellis is moving away from traditions. But the name has always been associated with innovation in menswear since 1976.

Early in its brand building stage, Perry Ellis presented prints on button shirts and still give that flair in their modern designs. Tradition holds with its Motion suit that offers the same tech, breathability, and moisture features as the rest of the collection.

The desire for function and comfort has moved the racks at brick and mortar retailers who are now dedicating more floor space to such comfort clothing. While most sales still exist online, it is not enough to match what a retailer can provide, contrary to the work-from-home office culture.