Golden Goose (company)
 A storefront in London, 2022. | |
| Industry | Fashion |
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| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder |
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| Headquarters | , |
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.[1]
History
Founded in 2000, the brand launched a collection of high fashion sneakers differentiated by durable craftsmanship and distressed look.[2][3] In 2007, they launched the Super-Star model and the signature five-point star iconography.[4] The company reported €500 million in annual sales in 2023.[4] Golden Goose maintains that their footwear sales account for 90% of annual sales.[4] Its IPO was expected to take place in June 2024 but was delayed.[5]
Ownership
After belonging to The Carlyle Group for three years, it was sold to Permira in 2020.[6][7] In 2022, Golden Goose purchased its main sneaker supplier, Italian Fashion Team.[8]
Subculture
Golden Goose is a major staple of Generation Z and zillenial fashion, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.[9][4]
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.
- ^ a b c d 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.