 A storefront in London, 2022. | |
| Industry | Fashion |
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| Founded | 2000; 24 years ago (2000) |
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| Headquarters | Venice, Italy |
| Key people | Silvio Campara (CEO) |
| Revenue | €587 million (2023) |
| Owner | Permira |
| Number of employees | 1,224 (2024) |
| Website | Official Website |
Golden Goose (GG) is an Italian luxury fashion brand specialized in footwear and apparel headquartered in Venice, Italy.
History
Founded in 2000, the brand launched a collection of high fashion sneakers differentiated by durable craftsmanship and distressed look. In 2007, they launched the Super-Star model and the signature five-point star iconography. The company reported €500 million in annual sales in 2023. Golden Goose maintains that their footwear sales account for 90% of annual sales. Its IPO was expected to take place in June 2024 but was delayed.
Ownership
After belonging to The Carlyle Group for three years, it was sold to Permira in 2020. In 2022, Golden Goose purchased its main sneaker supplier, Italian Fashion Team.
Subculture
Golden Goose is a major staple of Generation Z and zillenial fashion, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.
See also
References
- Biondi, Annachiara, Can Golden Goose do more than sneakers? Financial Times
- Christian, Scott (March 29, 2016). "The Cult of Golden Goose". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- Wynne, ㅁAlex (March 8, 2015). "Golden Goose Ramps Up International Expansion". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- ^ Biondi, Annachiara (December 10, 2023). "Can Golden Goose do more than sneakers?". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- Zargani, Luisa (November 7, 2024). "Co-creation, DTC Drive Golden Goose Nine-month Revenues". Women’s Wear Daily.
- "Permira Funds Complete Investment in Golden Goose". Permira. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- "Golden Goose announces majority investment from Permira Funds". Permira. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- "Golden Goose Acquires Its Main Sneaker Supplier". WWD. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- Rogelberg, Sasha (May 28, 2024). "Gen Z sneaker brand with $740 'dirty' shoes counts Taylor Swift as a fan—and is eyeing a $3.3 billion valuation". Fortune. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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