Morris Matalon founded the company in 1965, and it continues to be a family-owned and -managed business. Celebrity International keeps kids from running around in their birthday suits. The children's apparel manufacturer operates through three main divisions: Celebrity, Lovespun (private label), and Vitamins Playwear. The company makes and markets bath, play, sleep, and swimwear, as well as bodysuits and sweaters, under licensed and proprietary brands, such as Vitamins Baby, Vitamins Kids, Sahara Club, Beatrix Potter, and Barney for Baby. Celebrity International's apparel offerings are sold through upscale retailers, including Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdale's, and Gottschalks, as well as online.

Marc Jacobs International Company LLC was founded by Marc Jacobs and his business partner Robert Duffy (president) in the 1980s. It is part of the stable of French luxury firm LVMH. Marc Jacobs International is a well-known design house that creates men's and women's apparel collections (under the Marc Jacobs Collection and Marc by Marc Jacobs names), a children's line under the Little Marc label, footwear, handbags, sunglasses, home decor, timepieces, and a signature fragrance. The company operates about 15 of its own boutiques and sells through high-end department and specialty stores internationally.

Founder and CEO Jeff Pink established the personal care products manufacturer in 1975. Orly International, Inc. company makes nail lacquers and assorted nail care items that are used internationally in salons and spas in more than 65 countries. Its products also are sold through beauty supply stores, including Ulta and Sally Beauty. Orly's nail treatment products include the Original French Manicure, Fungus MD, Calcium Shield, and 3 Step HandSpa, among others. The company boasts the Get a Grip-brand nail polish cap for ease of use.

Golden Resorts Group Ltd. company makes and sells watches throughout China, the Middle East, and North and South America. The company purchased two casino resorts in 2005 as a way to diversify and take advantage of the booming tourist business in nearby Macao. The Casa Real Hotel and Grandview Hotel feature nearly 800 rooms, more than 100 gaming tables, and about 125 slot machines. The VIP rooms contain more than 30 gaming tables for high rollers. The company plans to increase its high roller business in the future and continue expanding the watch line. CEO Yuet Wah Chu owns about 12% of Golden Resorts.

P.J. Noyes has outgrown the days of magic elixirs -- now it makes vitamins and personal care items. More than 140-years-old, the company offers contract services for the testing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and shipping of personal care and pharmaceutical products. Its customers market dietary supplements, OTC pharmaceuticals, homeopathics, veterinary items, personal care products, and nutraceuticals. P.J. Noyes specializes in small- and medium-sized runs and the production of 1-inch-diameter chewable tablets. Owned and operated by president David Hill and his family, the firm was founded by namesake Parker J. Noyes in 1868.

Founded in 1877 by a sea captain named Helly Hansen, the eponymous company returned to Nordic ownership in late 2006 when Bahrain-based Investcorp sold the Norwegian outdoor-wear supplier to Sweden's Altor Equity Partners. The company is the British arm of Helly Hansen, a Norwegian maker of waterproof apparel for outdoor sports and work. The firm's foul-weather offerings feature three layers of apparel to keep the wearer warm and dry. The base layer uses polypropylene yarn that wicks moisture away from the body. The company makes clothing for men, women, and children.

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.

Astor & Black Custom Clothiers, as the company's Web site proclaims, pretty much says it all. Astor & Black Custom company's handmade, custom-tailored suits, pants, shirts, and jackets have graced the likes of Alonzo Mourning, Brady Quinn, Jeff Faine, and other pro athletes. A&B's sales agents visit client's homes and offices for measurements and fittings, with clothing priced up to 80% less than competitors. A&B has representatives in about 25 cities, mostly in the US, with orders going to more than 100 tailors overseas. CEO David Schottenstein, who formed the company in 2004, hails from a family that has made a fortune with discount-oriented retail holdings, such as Value City Department Stores, DSW, and Filene's Basement.

Leach & Garner (HK) Limited is the Asian subsidiary of Leach & Garner Co., which established its manufacturing operations in the US in 1899 and serves major jewelry markets throughout the world. Leach & Garner markets its products in the US under the General Findings name. Leach & Garner (HK) Limited, like its parent, manufactures gold and silver findings -- including pendants, clasps, lever backs, posts, hoops, jump and spring rings -- for use in the jewelry industry. Leach & Garner (HK) Limited serves customers in the Asia/Pacific region, except Japan.

Marchon Eyewear, Inc. company designs and distributes eyeglasses and sunglasses in some 100 countries. Marchon sells collections of eyeglasses and sunglasses, including Calvin Klein, Coach, Disney, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Nautica, Michael Kors, Sean John, and NIKE brands (all under license); the patented Flexon metal memory frames; and its own eponymous frames. Marchon also makes optical software under names such as OfficeMate (management), and ExamWRITER (health record software) and offers continuing education courses and various publications for eyewear professionals.

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