It isn't just that Wichita's top high school player last year Perry Ellis, a top-25 national recruit signed with Kansas.

WSJ: Wichita State: Wichita's Furious Quest for Respect

Kansas used an 11-0 run in the second half to get within 61-55 with 6:23 left after consecutive baskets by Perry Ellis, who finished with 12 points.

NPR: Baylor Wins 81-58, No. 4 Kansas Shares Big 12

The Perry Ellis show this morning at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was a casually dapper affair suited to the discerning man who loves texture and a strong collar.

FORBES: Perry Ellis: Texture for the Country Gentleman

The designers at this week's spring 2004 Fashion Week shows under the tents in New York City's Bryant Park feature the industry's biggest names, including Kenneth Cole, Perry Ellis, Anne Klein and Bill Blass.

NPR: Fashion Week: Twinkle's First Big Show

After two years on our list (No. 104 last year), the maker of Paris Hilton's and Perry Ellis' lines of perfume has been dropped because of legal challenges--and not on account of Paris' latest scrape with Shanna Moakler.

FORBES: Where Are They Now?