KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation produces unbleached kraft paper and lightweight linerboard in the United States, and also ships its products to international markets. The company offers a portfolio of paper grades to convert paper into various products, including multiwall bags for agricultural products, pet food, cement, and chemicals; grocery bags; and specialty conversion products, such as wrapping paper products and rollwrap. It also offers linerboard for use in manufacturing corrugated containers for packaging products; DuraSorb saturating kraft to manufacture decorative laminates; and Kraftpak folding carton board for use in the manufacture of folding cartons. The company also sells its products in Europe, South America, and Asia.

Neways, Inc. was established in 1992 by Tom and Dee Mower, veterans of the chemical industry. Neways helps consumers find new ways to live clean, healthy lives. The company designs and makes products that are free of harmful ingredients for wellness (nutritional supplements, weight management), beauty (cosmetics, hair treatments), and household care (automotive, laundry supplies). Its products are distributed to about 30 countries worldwide. Neways has corporate offices in Australia, Israel, Japan, and the US, among other countries. The Mowers eventually sold Neways to private equity firm Golden Gate Capital in 2006.

CEO Tina Aldatz Norris founded Foot Petals, Inc. in 2001. Foot Petals makes insoles and shoe cushions designed for stilettos, strappy sandals, pointy-toed shoes, and other fashionable footwear. Its shoe cushions are made from a foam urethane called PORON (made by Rogers Corporation) and are named Killer Kushionz, Sole Stopperz, Tip Toes, Haute Heelz, Strappy Slips, and Amazing Arches. In 2007 the company extended its reach into slippers, legwear, gift sets, and accessories. Foot Petals, which also makes Sole Kings for men, peddles its products at Nordstrom, Zappos, and Target.

Founded in 1842, it's a subsidiary of billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. The firm is a leading uniform manufacturer that outfits those who are employed in public service industries, such as corrections, fire and EMS, military, police, postal, and umpires, as well as military school students. Brand names include Flying Cross by Fechheimer and Urban Defender (battle dress uniforms). Fechheimer Brothers Company owns manufacturing plants in (Hodgenville) Kentucky, (Grantsville) Maryland, and (Jefferson) Pennsylvania.

Nine West Group has put its footprints all over the shoe industry. The top designer and marketer of fashionable women's shoes sells footwear (casual, career, and dress), clothing, and accessories through more than 420 of its own retail and outlet stores and in department, specialty, and independent shoe stores in the US. Nine West also licenses its name for stores outside the US. The footwear firm makes and markets its shoes and accessories under several brand names. These include Nine West, Easy Spirit, Bandolino, and Enzo Angiolini. Manufacturers in Brazil, China, and Italy make the company's shoes. Nine West is owned by Jones Apparel Group, which acquired the company in 1999 for about $1.4 billion.

The creator of the women's wristwatch (in 1888) also made the first wristwatch with a leather strap -- for a Brazilian aviator in 1904. Now a global symbol of cosmopolitan fashion, the glittering Cartier trademark bedecks jewelry, clocks, watches, perfume, leather goods, apparel, and accessories. Nearly three-fourths of sales come from jewelry and watches. Cartier baubles and beads are distributed worldwide through more than 250 Cartier boutiques and through licensees and retail concessions. Cartier is the jewel in the crown of Swiss group Compagnie Financier Richemont, one of the world's largest luxury goods companies.

Sugartown Worldwide is the company that makes and distributes one of the best-loved styles of shift dresses ever made: the Lilly Pulitzer. Named for the social butterfly who once designed the iconic fabrics and dresses herself, Lilly Pulitzers (or just "Lillies," to adoring fans) are back in circulation by way of more than 70 signature shops, a catalog (available only at the Lilly Pulitzer shops), select department stores, and through the company's Web site. Jim Bradbeer and Scott Beaumont acquired the trademark in 1993 and are now the company's owners.

American Apparel, Inc. company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. American Apparel, Inc. engages in the manufacture, distribution, and retail of fashion basic apparel for women, men, children, and pets. The company primarily offers t-shirts, denim, sweaters, jackets, and other casual wear. As of May 31, 2009, it operated 270 retail stores in 19 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Israel, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the People's Republic of China. The company also operates a wholesale business that supplies t-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and screen printers. In addition, it has an online retail e-commerce Web site americanapparel.net.

Founded in 1974, Gianfranco Ferré SpA in 2002 became a subsidiary of IT Holding, which went into administration in February 2009 alongside its Ittierre unit. Gianfranco Ferré is into what's in -- the fashion house designs men's and women's clothing and accessories, some of which used to be produced and distributed by Italian apparel and textile maker Marzotto, but the agreements have expired. Gianfranco Ferré also operates about 40 boutiques for men and women in Italy and 15 other countries. In an effort to extend its reach to new customers, the company has been renaming and reshuffling some of its labels, and uses the name Ferré (dropping the Gianfranco) on storefronts.

People's Garment manufactures fashion apparel for men and women, including sports and swimwear. Established in 1980, the company produces clothing for sale under such global brand names as Arrow, Lacoste, BSC, Primo Linea, Arena, Streamline, and Elle. People's Garment also makes several kinds of woven and knit fabrics from a handful of factories. The company distributes its products through ICC International (of which it owns a portion), trading firms, and directly to customers in the US, Europe, and Asia.

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