G-III Apparel Group

G-III Apparel Group is an American clothing company which designs, manufactures, and markets women's and men's apparel in the United States and internationally through a portfolio of highly recognizable proprietary and licensed brand names, including Guess?, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Andrew Marc, Levi Strauss & Co., Dockers, Harley-Davidson apparel, Kenneth Cole and Wilsons. History Aron Goldfarb (1924–2012), a Polish-born Holocaust survivor, founded the company as an outerwear brand, G&N Sportswear, in 1956, and in 1972 his son, Morris Goldfarb, current chief executive officer, joined the company. Now called the G-III Apparel Group, the company has become a leading manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories under both owned and licensed brands as well as private label brands. Brand Portfolio G-III owns and licenses more than 30 global fashion brands, and maintains licensing agreements with major U.S. sports leagues and more than 150 U.S. colleges and universities. Some of the company's brand ownership and licensing relationships are summarized below: