Golden Goose is an Italian luxury fashion and sneaker brand founded in 2000 by Francesca Rinaldo and Alessandro Gallo in Venice, Italy. The company is known for its deliberately distressed, vintage-inspired sneakers that have become a defining product in the luxury casual footwear segment. Golden Goose is majority-owned by Permira, a European private equity firm that acquired the brand in 2020.
The brand's signature product is the Super-Star sneaker, characterized by its intentionally worn-in appearance, hand-finished distressing, and a distinctive star motif on the lateral side. Other core sneaker models include the Ball Star, Stardan, Slide, Mid Star, and Running Sole. Each pair is finished by hand at the company's facilities in Italy, with distressing patterns varying from pair to pair to create a one-of-a-kind character. Golden Goose also offers a customization program called Star Makers, which allows customers to personalize sneakers with patches, colors, and hand-painted details at select boutiques.
Beyond footwear, Golden Goose has expanded into ready-to-wear clothing, bags, and accessories for men and women. The clothing line reflects a relaxed, Venetian-inspired aesthetic with a focus on high-quality fabrics and artisanal finishes. The brand has also introduced the Forward Store concept, incorporating vintage and upcycled pieces alongside new collections.
Golden Goose operates over 200 points of sale globally, including owned boutiques in major fashion capitals such as Milan, Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, and Seoul, as well as distribution through premium department stores and luxury multi-brand retailers. The company reported revenue exceeding 500 million euros and has experienced rapid growth in both European and Asian markets.