James Perse was born in Los Angeles, California.  In 1994 James launched a t-shirt line that rapidly gained loyal fans looking for his seamless blend of the lux and the casual.  In 1996, James founded his first namesake collection of women's knits.  The James Perse Collection offers high-quality basics, sweaters, pants and dresses.  James Perse can be seen on Miley Cyrus, Mary Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Rumor Willis, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston and Brooke Mueller.