Golden Goose (company)

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Golden Goose (company)

Golden Goose (GG) is an Italian luxury fashion brand specialized in footwear and apparel headquartered in Venice, Italy.[1]

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Golden Goose
IndustryFashion
Founded2000; 25 years ago (2000)
Founder
  • Fashion designers Alessandro Gallo
  • Francesca Rinaldo
Headquarters,
Key people
Silvio Campara (CEO)
Revenue€587 million (2023)
OwnerPermira
Number of employees
1,224 (2024)
WebsiteOfficial Website
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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 zillennial fashion, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.[9][4]

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