Golden Goose (company)
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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 outerwear headquartered in Venice, Italy.
History
[edit]Founded in 2000, the brand launched a collection of high fashion sneakers differentiated by durable craftsmanship and distressed look.[1][2] In 2007, they launched the Super-Star model and the signature five-point star iconography.[3] The company reported €500 million in annual sales in 2023.[3] Golden Goose maintains that their footwear sales account for 90% of annual sales.[3]
Ownership
[edit]After belonging to The Carlyle Group for three years, it was sold to Permira in 2020.[4][5] In 2022, Golden Goose purchased its main sneaker supplier, Italian Fashion Team.[6]
Subculture
[edit]Golden Goose is a major staple of Generation Z and zillenial fashion, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.[7][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
Further reading
[edit]- Biondi, Annachiara. 2023. "Can Golden Goose do more than sneakers?". Financial Times. Archived 2024.