Our History
Our goals for the future are consistent with our rich 60-year history. Explore acquisitions and pivotal milestones that expanded G-III Apparel Group’s capabilities below.
1956
1956

1956
Aron Goldfarb, a Holocaust survivor, immigrates to the United States and establishes G-III's roots as a women's leather outerwear company in the heart of New York City’s Garment District.
1972
1972

1972
Current Chairman & CEO Morris Goldfarb joins G-III and begins focusing on building a global sourcing and manufacturing organization.
1981
1981

1981
G-III launches Siena Leather Limited, an aspirational luxury leather sportswear brand catering to luxury department stores.
1990


1990

1990s
An intense period of growth as G-III expands its outerwear expertise into fabrications beyond leather.

1990
G-III acquires the licenses for NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA to create exclusive sports product.

1990
Throughout the decade, G-III begins aggressively signing outerwear licenses with iconic brands including Kenneth Cole, Nine West and Cole Haan.
2005
2005

2005
Calvin Klein and Guess brands are added to the portfolio through the acquisition of Marvin Richards and Winlit, setting the stage for G-III to diversify into a broad range of new categories, including dresses, sportswear, activewear and accessories.
2007
2007

2007
G-III adds Jessica Howard and Eliza J brands to its portfolio, solidifying its position as a leader in dresses.
2008

2008

2008
G-III acquires Andrew Marc, an aspirational luxury outerwear brand, bringing with it the license to Levi’s and Dockers.

2008
G-III acquires U.S. leather retailer Wilsons Leather, pushing the company into the retail and outlet space.
2010
2010

2010
Further expanding its product expertise, G-III enters the handbag and luggage categories.
2011
2011

2011
G-III acquires the license to Vince Camuto, furthering its leadership position in the dress category.
2012
2012

2012
Accelerating its position as a brand owner and creating a global presence, G-III purchases French luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin.
2013
2013

2013
G-III acquires G.H. Bass, a timeless heritage brand with over 140 years of footwear expertise, significantly expanding points of distribution to include direct to consumer.
2015
2015

2015
G-III enters into a joint venture with global brand Karl Lagerfeld for the Karl Lagerfeld Paris label, adding a significant power brand to its portfolio and launching the brand in North America, across a range of categories.
2016

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2016

2016
G-III signs the license for Tommy Hilfiger womenswear, adding another power brand to the portfolio. Later in the year, G-III expanded the license to include women’s sportswear, suit separates, performance and denim in the U.S. and Canada.

2016
Partnership with the Karl Lagerfeld Group is expanded.
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2016
G-III acquires DKNY and Donna Karan, two more power brands, enhancing the company’s position as a leader in the fashion industry.
2017
2017

2017
Less than a year after acquisition, G-III successfully re-launches the DKNY and Donna Karan apparel lines.
2020

2020

2020
G-III further bolsters existing retail relationships while entering new retail doors, while establishing best-in-class denim capabilities with Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and DKNY.

2020
G-III bolsters the company balance sheet by refinancing debt to extend maturity.
2021

2021

2021
G-III launches Bass Outdoor, solidifying its presence in the outdoor category.

2021
G-III acquires Sonia Rykiel, adding another European luxury brand to the portfolio.
2022
2022

2022
G-III purchases the remaining 81% of the Karl Lagerfeld global brand, extending the company’s global reach and adding to its owned brand portfolio.