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 Aron Goldfarb](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d494075b1cf943e49956_1956-aron.png)
1956
![1956 Aron Goldfarb](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d494075b1cf943e49956_1956-aron.png)
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 Morris Goldfarb](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217ce9fca0b0301f7a8bb3e_Timeline_1972MorrisJoins.jpg)
1972
![1972 Morris Goldfarb](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217ce9fca0b0301f7a8bb3e_Timeline_1972MorrisJoins.jpg)
1972
Current Chairman & CEO Morris Goldfarb joins G-III and begins focusing on building a global sourcing and manufacturing organization.
1981![1981 Siena Leather jacket bronze sculpture](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/622253422c92ea2b2ccaa954_Timeline_SienaLeather_NEW-392x224.jpg)
1981
![1981 Siena Leather jacket bronze sculpture](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/622253422c92ea2b2ccaa954_Timeline_SienaLeather_NEW-392x224.jpg)
1981
G-III launches Siena Leather Limited, an aspirational luxury leather sportswear brand catering to luxury department stores.
1990![1990s Outerwear](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6227bac7b4b8a92bd59549c4_Timeline_OuterwearImage-02.jpg)
![MLB NBA NFL NCAA NHL logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d3133e5be11d1c8e7287_GIII_SP22_SPORTS_LEAGUE_RESIZE.jpg)
![1990s Cole Haan and Kenneth Cole logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/621ce8a0e363de180190f799_Timeline_1990ColeHaanandKennethCole.jpg)
1990
![1990s Outerwear](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6227bac7b4b8a92bd59549c4_Timeline_OuterwearImage-02.jpg)
1990s
An intense period of growth as G-III expands its outerwear expertise into fabrications beyond leather.
![MLB NBA NFL NCAA NHL logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d3133e5be11d1c8e7287_GIII_SP22_SPORTS_LEAGUE_RESIZE.jpg)
1990
G-III acquires the licenses for NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA to create exclusive sports product.
![1990s Cole Haan and Kenneth Cole logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/621ce8a0e363de180190f799_Timeline_1990ColeHaanandKennethCole.jpg)
1990
Throughout the decade, G-III begins aggressively signing outerwear licenses with iconic brands including Kenneth Cole, Nine West and Cole Haan.
2005![1995 Guess and Calvin Klein logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217f3023e4a2bb5665ad0f6_Timeline_GuessCalvinKlein-392x224.jpg)
2005
![1995 Guess and Calvin Klein logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217f3023e4a2bb5665ad0f6_Timeline_GuessCalvinKlein-392x224.jpg)
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 Jessica Howard Eliza J logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/621d05b154c0191f6fb2d2d0_Timeline_2007JessicaHoward_ElizaJ.jpg)
2007
![2007 Jessica Howard Eliza J logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/621d05b154c0191f6fb2d2d0_Timeline_2007JessicaHoward_ElizaJ.jpg)
2007
G-III adds Jessica Howard and Eliza J brands to its portfolio, solidifying its position as a leader in dresses.
2008![2008 Andrew Marc AM logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6222542d0bb37fa849c83033_Timeline_AM_0303.jpg)
![2008 Wilsons Leather](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62193810e3601c02d254d286_Timeline_WilsonsLeather-392x224.jpg)
2008
![2008 Andrew Marc AM logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6222542d0bb37fa849c83033_Timeline_AM_0303.jpg)
2008
G-III acquires Andrew Marc, an aspirational luxury outerwear brand, bringing with it the license to Levi’s and Dockers.
![2008 Wilsons Leather](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62193810e3601c02d254d286_Timeline_WilsonsLeather-392x224.jpg)
2008
G-III acquires U.S. leather retailer Wilsons Leather, pushing the company into the retail and outlet space.
2010![2010 Handbag and Luggage](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62260b45119d548ae353d929_Timeline_Luggage_New.jpg)
2010
![2010 Handbag and Luggage](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62260b45119d548ae353d929_Timeline_Luggage_New.jpg)
2010
Further expanding its product expertise, G-III enters the handbag and luggage categories.
2011![2011 Vince Camuto model and logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d00735d8c7ec55ba8cc0_Timeline_2011VinceCamuto-392x224.jpg)
2011
![2011 Vince Camuto model and logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d00735d8c7ec55ba8cc0_Timeline_2011VinceCamuto-392x224.jpg)
2011
G-III acquires the license to Vince Camuto, furthering its leadership position in the dress category.
2012![2012 Vilebrequin logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d034e8eb1106590cccda_Timeline_2012Vilebrequin_Final.jpg)
2012
![2012 Vilebrequin logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d034e8eb1106590cccda_Timeline_2012Vilebrequin_Final.jpg)
2012
Accelerating its position as a brand owner and creating a global presence, G-III purchases French luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin.
2013![GH Bass logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d06bbdd9ee2982d9c382_Timeline_2013GHBass_Final.jpg)
2013
![GH Bass logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d06bbdd9ee2982d9c382_Timeline_2013GHBass_Final.jpg)
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 Karl Lagerfeld logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6222546c71deed0802a224f4_Timeline_KarlLagerfeld-392x224.jpg)
2015
![2015 Karl Lagerfeld logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6222546c71deed0802a224f4_Timeline_KarlLagerfeld-392x224.jpg)
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![Tommy Hilfiger logo and flag](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d0cae7dbb305003e20f3_392X224%202016Tommy.jpeg)
![2016 Karl Lagerfeld showroom](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/622254bbb2104a91ba691988_Timeline_KarlShowroom_Final.jpg)
![2016 DKNY Donna Karan logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/622254e8a5700439d3017345_17522_GIII_SP22_TIMELINE_IMAGES_GIII.COM%20(1).jpg)
2016
![Tommy Hilfiger logo and flag](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d0cae7dbb305003e20f3_392X224%202016Tommy.jpeg)
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 Karl Lagerfeld showroom](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/622254bbb2104a91ba691988_Timeline_KarlShowroom_Final.jpg)
2016
Partnership with the Karl Lagerfeld Group is expanded.
![2016 DKNY Donna Karan logos](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/622254e8a5700439d3017345_17522_GIII_SP22_TIMELINE_IMAGES_GIII.COM%20(1).jpg)
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 DKNY relaunch showroom](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62227b9b48475852535c6cc8_TImeline_DKNYrelaunch-Opt02.jpg)
2017
![2017 DKNY relaunch showroom](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62227b9b48475852535c6cc8_TImeline_DKNYrelaunch-Opt02.jpg)
2017
Less than a year after acquisition, G-III successfully re-launches the DKNY and Donna Karan apparel lines.
2020![2020 model legs in denim with white boots](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d24969af3628e6e5275c_DKNY2021_CITY_ICONS_ON_MODEL_35_RGB72.jpeg)
![2020 bosters balance sheet](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62224e6f54f6bf5e14d030a1_Timeline_2020FinanceBolster.jpg)
2020
![2020 model legs in denim with white boots](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/6217d24969af3628e6e5275c_DKNY2021_CITY_ICONS_ON_MODEL_35_RGB72.jpeg)
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 bosters balance sheet](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62224e6f54f6bf5e14d030a1_Timeline_2020FinanceBolster.jpg)
2020
G-III bolsters the company balance sheet by refinancing debt to extend maturity.
2022![Karl Lagerfeld logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62976fe108ff4e1ce0616432_Timeline_2022_KarlLagerfeldAcq-658x448.png)
2022
![Karl Lagerfeld logo](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/62976fe108ff4e1ce0616432_Timeline_2022_KarlLagerfeldAcq-658x448.png)
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.
2023![Nautica history entry](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/651ec337e0ed1a372a5a2a76_NAUTICA_LOGO.jpg)
![Halston history entry](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/651edb108050babc21d69620_BRAND_HERO_HALSTON_329x224.jpg)
![Champion history entry](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/651edb4933dfb99f4912782f_BRAND_HERO_CHAMPION_329x224.jpg)
2023
![Nautica history entry](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/651ec337e0ed1a372a5a2a76_NAUTICA_LOGO.jpg)
2023
G-III signs a long-term licensing agreement for Nautica’s women’s apparel, further expanding the company’s American heritage portfolio with another power brand.
![Halston history entry](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/651edb108050babc21d69620_BRAND_HERO_HALSTON_329x224.jpg)
2023
G-III signs 25-year agreement as the master licensee for Halston, allowing the company to produce all categories of product with the option of buying the brand.
![Champion history entry](https://assets-global.website-files.com/61fd4a950bc495a42af64e08/651edb4933dfb99f4912782f_BRAND_HERO_CHAMPION_329x224.jpg)
2023
G-III signs a multi-year licensing agreement to produce Champion outerwear, leveraging the Company’s core product competency.