Golden Goose (company)

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Golden Goose Group S.p.A.
Company type Subsidiary
Industry Fashion
Founded2000;25 years ago (2000) in Marghera, Venice
Founder
  • Alessandro Gallo
  • Francesca Rinaldo
Headquarters
Milan
,
Italy
Key people
Silvio Campara (CEO)
ProductsLuxury sneakers, apparel, leather goods, accessories
Revenue€654 million (2024) [1]
€52 million (2024) [1]
Owner Permira
Number of employees
1,224 (2024) [1]
Website www.goldengoose.com

Golden Goose (GG) is an Italian luxury fashion company specialized in footwear and apparel headquartered in Milan, Italy. [2]

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History

Golden Goose was founded in 2000 in the industrial district of Marghera near Venice. The brand initially focused on producing high fashion sneakers distinguished by handcrafted details and a signature distressed, vintage look. [3] [4]

In 2007, Golden Goose introduced its Super-Star sneaker model, featuring the iconic five-point star logo that became a symbol of the brand. [5]

In 2021, Golden Goose moved its corporate headquarters to Milan, Italy, while maintaining a creative and cultural presence in its original Marghera location through the opening of HAUS Marghera, an immersive space dedicated to craftsmanship and community. [6] [7]

The company reported approximately €500 million in annual sales in 2023, with footwear representing around 90% of total revenue. [8]

Golden Goose planned an initial public offering (IPO) in June 2024, which was subsequently delayed due to market conditions. [9]

Ownership

After belonging to The Carlyle Group for three years, it was sold to Permira in 2020. [10] [11] In 2022, Golden Goose purchased its main sneaker supplier, Italian Fashion Team. [12]

Subculture

Golden Goose is a major staple of Generation Z and zillennial fashion, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. [13] [5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "GoldenGoose_2024_Annual_Finacial_Report.pdf" (PDF). Golden Goose Official Website. Golden Goose Group S.p.A. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  2. ↑ "Golden Goose Headquarters". Golden Goose Official. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  3. ↑ Christian, Scott (March 29, 2016). "The Cult of Golden Goose". The Wall Street Journal . Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  4. ↑ Wynne, ㅁAlex (March 8, 2015). "Golden Goose Ramps Up International Expansion". Women's Wear Daily . Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  5. 1 2 Biondi, Annachiara (December 10, 2023). "Can Golden Goose do more than sneakers?". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  6. ↑ "Golden Goose transforms two milanese industrial buildings into new headquarters". designboom.com. 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  7. ↑ "Golden Goose unveils HAUS". goldengoose.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  8. ↑ "Net revenues at sneaker maker Golden Goose rose 13% last year". Reuters. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  9. ↑ Zargani, Luisa (November 7, 2024). "Co-creation, DTC Drive Golden Goose Nine-month Revenues". Women’s Wear Daily.
  10. ↑ "Permira Funds Complete Investment in Golden Goose". Permira. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  11. ↑ "Golden Goose announces majority investment from Permira Funds". Permira. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  12. ↑ "Golden Goose Acquires Its Main Sneaker Supplier". WWD. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  13. ↑ 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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