"We are delighted to welcome Capelli Straworld into the Dorfman Pacific family" Said Douglas Highsmith, Dorfman Pacific's President and CEO. On May 6, 2009, Dorfman Pacific announced its acquisition of Cappelli Straworld of Miami, a leading designer, importer and manufacturer of accessories. Cappelli Straworld has maintained an impressive track record since its foundation in 1941, and has built up an enviable reputation for compelling designs. Going forward, its outstanding design skills combined               with Dorfman Pacific’s unmatched sourcing and operational expertise will make it the strongest accessory line in the industry and the go-to company for all retailers headwear and bag needs.   Cappelli Straworld will remain a separate and distinct brand within Dorfman Pacific, with Bonnie Rubel—who owned and operated the 3rd generation family business for the previous 18 years—continuing in the position of Vice President of the Cappelli brand. Bonnie and her team are currently designing the Spring 2010 line, which will be introduced in August at Surf Expo and WWD/MAGIC.   “All of us at Cappelli Straworld are excited to become a part of Dorfman Pacific,” said Ms.Rubel. “Dorfman’s scale, resources and unparalleled distribution free us up to focus on what we do best – designing and manufacturing the best resort handbags available. We are excited about the almost endless expansion opportunities that exist with Dorfman Pacific.” (Click here for full article)