Sketch of a women searing a top and palazzo-style pants. This is the cut out of the advertisement, and the copy reads, Perry Ellis' new balance--taut over loose--The sparest cotton knit t-shirt tucked closely into billowing ankle-length pants--A brand new statement in fashion. The text also includes the name of the store, the address, and Friday hours. �Perry Edwin Ellis (March 3, 1940 � May 30, 1986) was an American fashion designer who founded his eponymous sportswear house in the mid-1970s. Ellis' influence on the fashion industry has been called a huge turning point because he introduced new patterns and proportions to a market which was dominated by more traditional men's clothing.�