DORFMAN PACIFIC CONTINUES ITS EQUATOR™ EXPEDITION HATS: Adventurer Luke Landers continues his EQUATOR™ EXPEDITION HATS with Dorfman Pacific. This headwear is rugged, well ventilated with broad brims and Stow-a-Way Sun Shield® neck fabric. The expedition hat series floats and has a water- proof pouch under the crown. The Equator model EQ3 is a survival hat with a 3” brim available in contrasting black neoprene, side pockets in the crown, a compass, a high-powered mini flashlight and plenty of space to clip on other essentials such as sunglasses. All Equator hats have a secret internal pocket in the crown with a reflective safety orange lining to wave or wear if misfortune strikes. Priced from $50 to $60 retail, they are guaranteed for life. This new line was recently shipped, and the folks at Dorfman Pacific are enthusiastic about their entry into this performance-based headwear.

If necessity is the mother of invention, then Dorfman Pacific is on the right track.

NEW BASEBALL CAP DESIGN NEEDS A MANUFACTURER OR LICENSEE: Cheryl Johnson has a patent on a new baseball cap design that she would like to license or sell. The “Convertable Sports Hat” transforms into a visor.

Johnson had the patent, but lacked the financing to make her cap a reality. Would anyone like to make this happen? Contact her at littlewhitehawk@hotmail.com. Phone her at 918-436-8112, they are in Pocola, OK.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE…AND HER HEADWEAR: Fascinators are becoming a popular accessory for many brides, and have been making the scene at weddings across the country. This bridal headwear is inspired by the 1930`s and 40`s, and is being made by Liz Graham from Quiver Millinery. These hats are in synch with the current trend of fancy cocktail hats. Contact her for information at finniegraham@dodo.com.

KELLWOOD AND SAG HARBOR HOOK-UP WITH ACCESSARY NETWORK GROUP: Kellwood Company now has a partnership with Accessory Network Group LLC to produce Sag Harbor® career and casual hats. Under the licensing agreement Accessory Network will design, produce and market the new headwear line, according to Stephen L. Ruzow, president of Kellwood Women’s wear.

The first line will debut in Fall 2005. The collection will emphasize color and detail such as brooches, ribbons, beading and jewels. Accessory Network Group currently holds the licenses to produce accessories for Ghurka, Calvin Klein, So Patricia, and Sag Harbor, and has long term license agreements with entertainment companies including the Walt Disney Company, Warner Brothers and Nickelodeon.

Kellwood is a $2.5 billion marketer of apparel and consumer soft goods. Kellwood brands include Phat Farm®, Baby Phat®, Sag Harbor®, Koret®, Jax®, David Dart®, Democracy®, My Michelle®, Briggs New York®, Northern Isles®, David Brooks®, Kelty®, and Sierra Designs®. Calvin Klein®, XOXO®, Liz Claiborne® Dresses and Suits, IZOD®, Claiborne® Dress Shirts, Dockers®, Gerber®, Slates® Bill Burns®, David Meister(TM), Nautica® Dress shirts, and O Oscar, an Oscar de la Renta company, are produced under licensing agreements. For more information, visit http://www.kellwood.com.