Dooney & Bourke Inc. · Norwalk, CT United States

With young rocker-types (Jonas Brothers), actresses (Hayden Panettiere), and general trendsetters seen spotted with its products, this late twentysomething company is hardly showing its age. Dooney & Bourke makes high-end handbags and accessories, mostly for women but also for men. They're sold in department stores (such as Macy's and Nordstrom), online, and by catalog. The company operates about 10 of its own stores internationally, including seven locations in a handful of US states and a flagship shop in Manhattan. Best-known for its distinctive initial-covered purses, Dooney & Bourke also makes cell phone and iPod cases, as well as jewelry, luggage, apparel, shoes, totes, wallets, and assorted accessories. To read the full description, subscribe now.