(Miami, FL) — Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, a division of Perry Ellis International, and MiamiPickleball Club (MPC) are proving to be a perfect match—on and off the court. As the official apparel partner of the 2024 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Challenger champions, Original Penguin has helped Miami Pickleball Club elevate its fashion and standing in the rapidly growing world of professional pickleball.
Now competing in MLP’s Premier Division for the 2025 season, Miami Pickleball Club is sitting in playoff position at the halfway point and turning heads—not just for its dynamic play, but also for its standout fashion. Known for their bold signature pink uniforms and sleek performance polos, the team continues to be the most stylish squad in the league, thanks to its trailblazing partnership with Original Penguin—the first apparel brand to align with an MLP team.
“We partnered with Miami Pickleball Club because they bring a refreshing style to the sport—confident, colorful, and competitive,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “As they climb the ranks, we’re right there with them, delivering high-performance looks that celebrate individuality and elevate style. We believe if you’re going to play, you should look good doing it—and that’s our specialty. Together, we’re rewriting the playbook on what pickleball fashion can be.“
Since teaming up in 2023, the collaboration has grown from a pioneering alliance into a cornerstone of both brands’ growth. With a redesigned commercial campaign featuring MPC players in Original Penguin gear, and new media rights secured with FanDuel Sports Network Florida, the team is enjoying unprecedented visibility both regionally and nationally.
On the court, MPC is led by a roster packed with emerging stars and international flair. Returning talents like Millie Rane and Noe Khlif—one of the league’s brightest young names—are joined by French veteran Jay Devilliers, rising newcomer Mya Bui, Japanese trailblazer Yuta Funemizu, and Ava Ignatowich, giving the club one of the most exciting and diverse lineups in the league.
Off the court, MPC continues to build its community impact, hosting fan events and exhibitions like its recent collaboration with The Kitchen in Austin. From Orlando to Columbus to Salt Lake City, the team is making noise in every market it enters—and looking good doing it.
“Pickleball—and Major League Pickleball in particular—continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, and we’re thrilled to be part of that journey,” added Jamie Duguid, General Manager of Miami Pickleball Club. “Our partnership with Original Penguin has been a cornerstone of our success both on and off the court. Not only are we one of the league’s top-performing teams, we’re also the best outfitted. We look forward to continuing this collaboration as we push the sport and our team to new heights.”
With playoffs in San Diego and New York City on the horizon, Miami Pickleball Club and Original Penguin are poised for even more national attention, style-setting moments, and victories ahead.
The Original Penguin Racquet and Paddle Collections are now available at Original Penguin stores, online at www.originalpenguin.com, and select retail partners worldwide.
About An Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®
In 1955, Minneapolis-based Munsingwear – an underwear and military supply company – ironically became the touchstone of suburban sport with the introduction of the first iconic golf shirt to America – an ORIGINAL PENGUIN®. Known for its unique, humorous and detail-oriented clothing, Original Penguin offers a full range of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories and fragrances. The brand continues to evolve into the sports arena with the addition of tennis and pickleball apparel. Original Penguin is a global brand with retail stores worldwide as well as two dedicated e-commerce websites: www.originalpenguin.com andwww.originalpenguin.co.uk.
About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor, and licensor of a broad line of high quality men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and fragrances. The company’s collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses, and men’s and women’s swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com
About Miami Pickleball Club
Miami Pickleball Club is a professional sports team that competes in Major League Pickleball. The team was established in 2022 and is owned by Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes, Kygo, Nick Kyrgios, Rich Paul, Soichiro Minami and others. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US, and Miami Pickleball Club represents the city in the highest-tier competitive league in professional pickleball. For more information on Miami Pickleball Club, visit themiamipc.com and follow Miami Pickleball Club on Instagram.
For more information, contact:
Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative Inc.
(M) 201-681-0618
stuart@rgnarrative.com
