Capitol Leather Goods Inc., a manufacturer of leather goods and handbags, is founded in Montreal.

At 14 years old, Sammy Rapps drops out of school to support his struggling family. He is hired by Capitol Leather Goods as a shipper, earning $0.17/hour.

After leaving Capitol Leather Goods and working elsewhere in the industry, Sammy Rapps dreams big and bets on himself by starting Nu Mode Handbags Co.

Capitol Leather Goods opens an office on 5th Avenue after its handbag sales throughout the Northeast continue to grow.

Sammy Rapps believes that the future of handbags is in brands and licenses Nu Mode Handbags’ first brand, The Beatles.

30 years after having left Capitol Leather Goods, Sammy Rapps buys the company and merges it with Nu Mode Handbags under the Capitol Leather Goods name.

Capitol Leather Goods abbreviates its name to “Calego”.

Calego directs its focus away from handbags and towards character brands and children’s licensed products. Calego signs California Raisins, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Batman before the decade is done.

Stephen Rapps guides Calego into a new era as Calego builds a deep portfolio of licensed brands and becomes the leading licensee of character branded products.

Calego expands its production overseas and Irwin Ludmer takes over operations and logistics, making Calego leaner and more agile.

Calego + Pokemon = the cutest, cuddliest, most adorable plush backpack EVER!

Wendy Rapps and Hocine Yenneck expand Calego’s distribution of children’s backpacks and accessories into and throughout Europe.

Richie Copelovitch steers Calego towards adult luggage and grows Calego’s distribution throughout the United States and Canada.

Calego and iFLY redefine the meaning of quality, stylish luggage by offering travelers luggage that is miles ahead of its competition.

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