Andrew Marc
G-III Apparel Group · United States
Andrew Marc is a New York outerwear brand founded in 1982 as a leather goods label. Owned by G-III Apparel Group since 2008, it makes men's and women's coats and leather jackets.
| Founded | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Parent group | G-III Apparel Group (since 2008) |
| Headquarters | New York, United States |
| Speciality | Leather and outerwear |
| Website | andrewmarc.com |
What is Andrew Marc?
Andrew Marc is an American outerwear brand based just south of Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, New York. It began in 1982 as a leather goods label and is now part of G-III Apparel Group, the Nasdaq-listed apparel company led by chief executive Morris Goldfarb.
History
In November 2004 the investment firm GB Merchant Partners partnered with the founders in a leveraged recapitalisation of the business. In February 2008 G-III Apparel Group acquired the brand, adding it to a portfolio built around outerwear and licensed fashion labels.
Products and positioning
Andrew Marc focuses primarily on men's and women's outerwear. The brand is known for its work with leather, using treatments such as waxes, distressing, pigmentation, oxidation and organic dyeing.
- Leather jackets and coats
- Wool and down outerwear
- Diffusion line Marc New York
Why it matters
Andrew Marc shows how a specialist leather label can be scaled within a larger apparel group, which supplies sourcing scale and wholesale reach.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Andrew Marc?
Andrew Marc has been owned by G-III Apparel Group since February 2008.
What is Andrew Marc known for?
Andrew Marc is known for men's and women's outerwear, especially leather jackets with treatments such as waxing and distressing.