History
FAB*Starpoint is a multi-category fashion driven company focusing on the Back-to-School Category, Accessories, Stationery and Luggage/ Travel Accessories for the youth & junior markets. FAB leverages the global fashion expertise of sister company Artisan House with its own brand positioning excellence to offer a variety of product across multiple retail channels and demographics. As the leading supplier of licensed Backpacks & School Supplies, FAB’s primary focus is on the Back to School category.
Core competencies include:
- Backpacks
- Stationery
- Fashion Handbags
- Luggage & Travel Accessories
- Gifts
FAB strives to exceed the expectations of its business partners, forging reliable and trusted collaborations between licensors and retailers over its 13 years in business.
The company‘s unique position as a brand owner enables us to understand the importance of brand equity, brand preservation and consistency of message.
Our Vision
Executive Bio
Steve Russo - Founder, President and CEO
Steve Russo is a seasoned veteran of the accessories industry. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, Russo spent ten years working diligently to learn every aspect of the accessories business. The experience he gained early in his career fueled his ambition to push the envelope and strike out on his own.
In April 1997, Russo founded FAB/Starpoint, focusing primarily on private label accessories for retailers and a select group of licensed products. The business benefited from Russo’s tenacity. Gaining market share in the crowded accessories arena took constant and thorough retailer service, and above all – patience. Russo built FAB/Starpoint by offering fashion forward product to feed anticipated customer and retailer demand, with a major focus on building the specialty store sector. The acquisition of Pyramid Accessories in 2003 allowed Russo to expand FAB’s licensed offerings to bring FAB/Starpoint to the number one position in the youth accessory market. Then in 2010 the ultimate expansion into the luxury accessories world occurred with the creation of Artisan House—stemming from the amalgamation of two illustrious designer brands, Isabella Fiore and Carlos Falchi. Click here for more information on Artisan House.
Russo sees FAB/Starpoint growing primarily from constant appreciation and nurturing of its three key assets: licensor relationships, retail relationships and company associates. Russo expects his company to consistently exceed the expectations of its business partners, making FAB/Starpoint a reliable and trusted partner for licensors and retailers. But Russo knows that he must also exceed the expectations of his team, offering an autonomous but supportive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
Philanthropy
FAB*Starpoint is committed to creating meaningful change in the communities we serve through our philanthropic efforts.
We invest in innovative programs designed to serve communities & organizations both locally and nationally in an effort to help build a better future for those less fortunate.
If you are seeking donations from FAB Starpoint, please email us at info@fabny.com with some information about your organization or event. Please understand that we receive a large number of requests, and help whenever we are able.
Some of the charities we’ve worked with:
Kids Wish Network
Houston Area Women’s Center
St. Joseph – St. Thomas, Family School Association
Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Make a Wish
Boys and Girls Club
The Family Center
The K. RIMM Foundation
Children’s Health Fund
Help The Children
New York Cares, Inc
Casa Youth Shelter
Affiliate Companies
Artisan House
http://www.artisanhouseny.com/
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