Golden Goose (company)

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Golden Goose
IndustryFashion
Founded2000;24 years ago (2000)
Founder
  • Alessandro Gallo
  • Francesca Rinaldo
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.

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History

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

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

Golden Goose is a major staple of Generation Z and zillenial fashion, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. [7] [3]

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References

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  2. Wynne, ㅁAlex (March 8, 2015). "Golden Goose Ramps Up International Expansion". Women's Wear Daily . Retrieved 2016-08-17.
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  7. 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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