Randa Accessories has been making men feel constricted since its inception in 1935. The leading neckwear manufacturer has licensing agreements with Levi Strauss' Dockers, Perry Ellis, Phillips-Van Heusen, and Chaps for private-label department stores, such as Belk, Macy's, Kohl's, Saks, and Sears. Randa has responded to the last decade's trend toward casual wear by reaching into other men's accessories, such as wallets and small leather goods. Its purchases of Trafalgar and Humphreys Accessories brought belts and suspenders. The company, which operates from some 20 locations worldwide, also offers luggage, casual bags, small leather goods, business cases, and gifts for men, women, and children.

Unicharm Corporation company, which is expanding in Europe and the Middle East, was founded in 1961. Unicharm is out to charm your pants on. The company makes personal care products for the disposable diaper, feminine hygiene, and adult incontinence markets. Its pant-like diapers -- comprised of Moony Man and Mamy Poko brands, among others -- command nearly 50% of the domestic market. Unicharm's other product divisions include feminine, health, and pet care and household cleaning products, as well as food packaging. Unitec Corporation owns about 18% of the company, which does the majority of its business in Japan (responsible for about two-thirds of revenue) and Asia.

Borghese makes and markets its namesake Italian cosmetics, skin care, fragrances, and hair care products and sells its collections through high-end department stores nationwide, including Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, and Nordstrom. Its products are also marketed internationally in such countries as China, Germany, Ireland, and Mexico. President and CEO Georgette Mosbacher (also a well-known New York City Republican) holds a substantial equity stake in the company while the rest is retained by the original group of Saudi investors who purchased it upon Revlon's divestiture of the firm in 1992.

Founded and run by brothers Steve and Rick Billig, Billig Jewelers is a high-end jewelry manufacturer and retailer that sells bracelets, earrings, engagement rings, and more. The Billigs opened a tiny retail store specializing in silver cable bracelets in the 1980s. Today, the company's handcrafted pieces of jewelry are sold in their own stores, as well as through the Billig Jewelers' Web site. S&R Designs, the jewelry designing arm of the company, targets customers who frequently purchase new jewelry and are interested in keeping up with the latest trends.

Sports Chick Brands Limited clads the scads of cheeky female football (i.e., soccer) fans. Founded in 2002, the company designs and manufactures apparel for sportive-type women, including technical apparel popular with serious athletes. Sports Chick's apparel includes casual T-shirts (imprinted with sassy football-oriented slogans), shorts, tank tops, and track pants for a variety of sports, as well as running, fitness, and gym use. The company distributes its products in the UK through specialty sports shops and in Football Club shops such as Premiership and Championship clubs. Sports Chick distributes in the US through soccer and sports stores. The company also sells through the soccer.com Web site.

Natori is a risk taker, intimate apparel maker, and, after more than 30 years in the lingerie business, still a ground-breaker. The company makes four branded collections: Josie Natori Collection, Josie, Cruz, and Josie Natori Couture. Its Natori lines are sophisticated, using silks and fine fabrics. Its Josie brand is playful, while Cruz is more relaxed; both are more loung-erie than lingerie. Natori's accessories include handbags and scarves. It distributes its under-wares across the US through major high-end department stores, such as Saks, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, and Macy's. Former child prodigy pianist Josie Natori and her husband, Ken, own and operate the company.

Pringle of Scotland is one company that really has stuck to its knitting, but has changed its stylings to suit the times. The company has for nearly two centuries represented the quintessentially Scottish apparel, contributing to the world of fashion high-end woollens and the ubiquitous twinset. Starting in 2000, Pringle of Scotland began rebranding itself and its products in the international luxury market. The company's products can be found at showrooms in London and Tokyo, as well as through high end retailers in Europe, Asia, and the US. The company was spun off (so to speak) from Dawson International in 2000 and sold to Hong Kong-based Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd., which is owned by Kenneth Fang.

April Cornell Holdings is working to make an impression on the online retail scene. The company markets trendy mid-range apparel, handbags, jewelry, and other accessories for women and girls through its e-commerce site. It also designs tabletop and kitchen textiles, quilts, duvets, throws, and pillowcases. The company is led by its namesake founder, April Cornell, who started the business when her previous enterprise, Cornell Trading, was pushed into bankruptcy.

Kao Brands Company, a subsidiary of Japan's Kao Corporation, was established in 1882 as a maker of coconut oil soap. The company, pronounced "cow," now formulates and manufactures a wide range of personal care products for men and women. Its brand names include Jergens, Cur�l, Bior�, John Frieda, Guhl, and Ban. Kao Brands' Jergens body wash became popular when liquid soap hit the market. Kao Brands, which sells its products in more than 50 countries, was bought by the American Brands Company in 1970 and the Kao Corporation in 1988.

Dr. Martens (aka Doc Martens or Docs), the chunky, thick-soled shoes and boots made by R. Griggs and sold in specialty stores and major retailers. The style has grown beyond the classic, black, lace-up boot to include more than 1,000 variations of boots, shoes, and sandals for adults and children. R. Griggs, one of the UK's biggest shoemakers, returned to its work-boot roots when sales dwindled, but it's back to getting its feet wet elsewhere again. Founded a century ago, the company has been making Docs since 1960. Max Griggs, president, and his brother Stephen, vice chairman, own the company.

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