9 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
9 October 2026
AI in Fashion
DAILY
The daily briefing on AI in the fashion business
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Bags, accessories and eyewear

Capelli New York

United States

Capelli New York is a New York City company founded in 1990 that designs, manufactures and markets private label and branded fashion products. Its portfolio spans accessories, jewellery, hosiery, footwear and licensed products.

Facts
Founded1990
HeadquartersNew York, United States
ModelPrivate label, branded and licensed products
Licences namedDisney, Hello Kitty, Marvel, Nickelodeon
Websitecapellinewyork.com
Segment
Value
Categories
AccessoriesJewelleryFootwearSportswear
Sales channels
WholesaleLicensing

What is Capelli New York?

Capelli New York describes itself as a New York City fashion company that designs, manufactures and markets private label and branded products for women, men, teens, tweens and kids. Its site gives 1990 as the founding year and a Manhattan address on East 33rd Street.

Products and positioning

The company lists a wide range of categories:

  • Fashion accessories, jewellery and hosiery
  • Footwear and rainwear
  • Athletic gear, fitness and sleepwear
  • Home fashion and novelty gifts
  • Personal protection equipment

Brands and licences

Besides Capelli New York itself, the site lists brands including Capelli Sport, al-SHIELDS, elli by Capelli, CAP 3, Charlotte, billito, Stith, La Sera by Franchi, Ellen Tracy and Caribbean Joe. Licensed properties named include Disney, Hello Kitty, Marvel and Nickelodeon.

Why it matters

Capelli is a useful example of a supplier-led business, in which one company serves retailers through private label programmes, owned brands and licences at the same time.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Capelli New York from?

Capelli New York is a New York City company, with its headquarters on East 33rd Street in Manhattan.

What does Capelli New York sell?

It makes fashion accessories, jewellery, hosiery, footwear, rainwear, athletic and sleepwear products and licensed gifts.

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