Who We Are

Decades of innovative thinking have grown us into a leader in the fashion industry.

Overview

Fashion is our business. But we don't believe in business as usual. Our roots are in outerwear, and through expertise in sourcing, design and manufacturing, we've expanded our offerings into all product categories at compelling prices. By challenging conventional wisdom and changing with the times, we've evolved from a small domestic manufacturer into a global leader with one of the world's most sought-after portfolio of brands, and consistently share our success with our retailers.

VALUES AND VISION

Passionate, agile, entrepreneurial. That’s
the secret of our steady growth.
Our mission is to redefine what’s possible.
And build our business into something that
will last for generations
to come.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

“Our greatest asset is our people.
We empower them to think creatively—and
we depend on them to succeed every day”.

– Morris Goldfarb, ceo

Meet The Team

Company History

OUR goals for the future are consistent with OUR storied past.
Explore pivotal moments from our 60 year history starting with our founding in 1956 up until today.

  • 1956

    Aron Goldfarb opens a factory in NYC,
    specializing in women’s leather outerwear.

  • 1972

    Current Chairman & CEO, Morris Goldfarb, joins GIII, and focuses
    on building a global sourcing and manufacturing organization.

  • 1981

    GIII launches Siena Leather Limited, an aspirational
    leather brand catering to luxury department stores.

  • 1989

    GIII goes public on NASDAQ.

  • 1990s

    An intense period of growth:

    • GIII expands its outerwear expertise beyond leather into all fabrications.
    • GIII signs its first license in partnership with the NFL.
    • GIII aggressively signs outerwear licenses with iconic brands to be sold throughout the United States, including Kenneth Cole, Nine West, Cole Haan, NHL, NBA, MLB and NCAA.

  • 2005

    GIII acquires Marvin Richards and Winlit. These acquisitions bring the Calvin Klein and Guess labels into GIII’s licensee portfolio. The company expands its product offering into new categories, such as dresses, sportswear, activewear and accessories.

  • 2007

    GIII purchases the Jessica Howard and Eliza J dress brands.

  • 2008

    GIII acquires Andrew Marc, an aspirational luxury outerwear brand.
    GIII acquires U.S. leather retailer Wilsons Leather.

  • 2012

    GIII purchases French luxury swimwear and ready-to-wear brand Vilebrequin. The company begins to accelerate its position as a brand owner, in addition to continuing to expand its license portfolio.

  • 2013

    GIII acquires G.H. Bass & Co., a timeless heritage brand with over 140 years of footwear expertise. The company expands its capabilities to include footwear.

  • 2015

    GIII enters into a joint venture with global brand
    Karl Lagerfeld, which includes all apparel, accessories
    and footwear for the Karl Lagerfeld Paris label.

  • 2016

    GIII signs the license for Tommy Hilfiger womenswear
    collections in the U.S. and Canada.

    GIII acquires Donna Karan International Inc., parent company
    of the Donna Karan and DKNY brands, and enhances
    the company’s position as a leader in the fashion industry.

  • Aron Goldfarb opens a factory in NYC,
    specializing in women’s leather outerwear.

  • Current Chairman & CEO, Morris Goldfarb, joins GIII, and focuses
    on building a global sourcing and manufacturing organization.

  • GIII launches Siena Leather Limited, an aspirational
    leather brand catering to luxury department stores.

  • GIII goes public on NASDAQ.

  • An intense period of growth:

    • GIII expands its outerwear expertise beyond leather into all fabrications.
    • GIII signs its first license in partnership with the NFL.
    • GIII aggressively signs outerwear licenses with iconic brands to be sold throughout the United States, including Kenneth Cole, Nine West, Cole Haan, NHL, NBA, MLB and NCAA.

  • GIII acquires Marvin Richards and Winlit. These acquisitions bring the Calvin Klein and Guess labels into GIII’s licensee portfolio. The company expands its product offering into new categories, such as dresses, sportswear, activewear and accessories.

  • GIII purchases the Jessica Howard and Eliza J dress brands.

  • GIII acquires Andrew Marc, an aspirational luxury outerwear brand.
    GIII acquires U.S. leather retailer Wilsons Leather.

  • GIII purchases French luxury swimwear and ready-to-wear brand Vilebrequin. The company begins to accelerate its position as a brand owner, in addition to continuing to expand its license portfolio.

  • GIII acquires G.H. Bass & Co., a timeless heritage brand with over 140 years of footwear expertise. The company expands its capabilities to include footwear.

  • GIII enters into a joint venture with global brand
    Karl Lagerfeld, which includes all apparel, accessories
    and footwear for the Karl Lagerfeld Paris label.

  • GIII signs the license for Tommy Hilfiger womenswear
    collections in the U.S. and Canada.

    GIII acquires Donna Karan International Inc., parent company
    of the Donna Karan and DKNY brands, and enhances
    the company’s position as a leader in the fashion industry.

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