G-III's History
Behind every great company is an even better story. Ours began in 1956, when Aron Goldfarb came to the United States with a European master craftsman's skill and an unwavering desire to succeed. Aron founded G&N Sportswear, and in 1972 his son, Morris Goldfarb - the current Chief Executive Officer - joined the Company. Now called the G-III Apparel Group, the Company has quickly become the world's premiere designer and manufacturer of quality outerwear dresses, women's suits and sportswear as well as handbags and luggage. We understand that we can only succeed so long as we remember the core values that got us here.
We are unabashedly proud of our achievements, illustrated by the following timeline:
| 1956 | G&N Sportswear founded by Aron Goldfarb |
| 1974 | G&N revamped as G-III Leather Fashions selling moderately priced women's leather outerwear |
| 1988 | G-III Leather Fashions enters the men's leather apparel market which today includes the G-III and Colebrook labels |
| 1989 | G-III Leather Fashions completes a successful initial public offering and is renamed the G-III Apparel Group. |
| 1990 | Women's textile outerwear and sportswear is introduced under the Colebrook and Co. label |
| 1992 | Men's textile outerwear introduced under the Colebrook and Co. label |
| 1993 | The Company enters the sports licensing arena, producing and distributing National Football League team logo outerwear |
| 2001 | The Company enters into a license agreement to market women's wool outerwear under the Jones New York and JNY Jones New York labels. Men's continues to expand as the Company launches the licensed Sean John men's outerwear and Timberland leather outerwear lines |
| 2002 | The Company expands its license with the NFL to manufacture a comprehensive line of adult outerwear |
| 2004 | Company adds Kenneth Cole New York and Kenneth Cole Reaction men's outerwear, Cece Cord handbags and apparel, and World Poker Tour. |
| 2005 | The Company acquires the Marvin Richards and Winlit businesses, which include licenses for Calvin Klein, Guess?, Ellen Tracy, and Tommy Hilfiger outerwear. |
| 2006 | Company launches Calvin Klein women's suits |
| 2006 | Company launches Calvin Klein dresses. |
| 2006 | Sean John license agreement expanded to include womens outerwear and junior contemporary sportswear. |
| 2007 | Acquires assets of Jessica Howard, Eliza J and Industrial Cotton. |
| 2007 | Ellen Tracy license agreement expanded to include ladies suits and dresses. |
| 2008 | Acquires Andrew Marc. |
| 2008 | Acquires 116 Wilson's Leather retail outlet stores. |
| 2008 | Launches Jessica Simpson dress line. |
| 2008 | Launches Calvin Klein Performance Wear and Calvin Klein Better Sportswear. |
| 2009 | Company launches Andrew Marc and Marc New York dress lines. |
| 2009 | Ellen Tracy men's outerwear and Sean John boys' outerwear lines added. |
| 2010 | Andrew Marc licenses added for eyewear, men's dress shirts and men's tailored clothing. |
| 2010 | Guess license expanded to include dresses. |
| 2010 | The Company extends and expands its license with the NFL to manufacture men's and women's outerwear, sportswear and swimwear. |
| 2010 | Company launches Calvin Klein handbags and luggage. |
| 2011 | Andrew Marc license added for watches. |
| 2011 | Company enters a joint venture agreement with The Camuto Group to operate footwear and accessory retail outlet stores under the name "Vince Camuto". |
| 2011 | Launches Vince Camuto Dresses |
| 2011 | Launches Tommy Hilfiger Luggage |
