Guess?, Inc. History & Historical Profile

Historical Record

October 2013 Summary: Guess?, Inc. (GUESS?) designs, markets, distributes and licenses apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company operates in five: Europe, North American Retail, Asia, North American Wholesale and Licensing. Its products are sold through retail, wholesale, e-commerce and licensing distribution channels. The lines include full collections of clothing, including jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, shorts, blouses, shirts, jackets, knitwear and intimate apparel. It also grant licenses to manufactures and distributes a range of products, including eyewear, watches, handbags, footwear, kids' and infants' apparel, leather apparel, swimwear, fragrance, jewelry and other fashion accessories. In fiscal 2012 , it, along with its distributors and licensees, opened 224 stores in all concepts combined outside of the United States and Canada, which consisted of 120 stores in Europe and the Middle East, 89 stores in Asia and 15 stores in the combined area of Central and South America.

November 2004 Summary: GUESS? is one of the most widely recognized brands in the world. Known for quality, trendsetting style, and marketing creativity, the Company designs and markets a leading lifestyle collection of casual apparel and accessories for women, men, children, and babies. GUESS? continues to be guided by two of the Marciano brothers: Maurice and Paul. Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Maurice Marciano, has overseen the Company's design direction and led its spirited and significant expansion since 1982. Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Paul Marciano, is credited with the vision behind the GUESS? image and is responsible for creating some of the most innovative and ground-breaking images in the history of advertising.