Golden Goose (company)

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Golden Goose
IndustryClothing
Founded2000;24 years ago (2000)
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Website Official Website

Golden Goose is an Italian high fashion sneaker brand based in Venice, Italy, and founded in 2000. [1] [2]

After belonging to The Carlyle Group for three years, it was sold to Permira in 2020. [3] [4] In 2022, Golden Goose purchased its main sneaker supplier, Italian Fashion Team. [5]

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References

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