Lupe Benitez

Lupe Benitez is an experienced fashion designer specializing in golf and racquet sports apparel, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Design at Perry Ellis International since May 2002. In this role, Lupe leads the design for various brands, including Men’s and Women’s Callaway Apparel, Original Penguin Golf & Tennis, PGA Tour, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Grand Slam, and Private Label. Previously, Lupe held positions ranging from Vice President of Design to Design Director and Designer, contributing to both private label and branded products at Perry Ellis and earlier at companies such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. Lupe holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, completed between 1991 and 1995.