Guess? Apparel and Accessories

Guess?, Inc. is an American fashion company founded in 1981 by the Marciano brothers—Georges, Maurice, Paul, and Armand. The company is renowned for its denim products and has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. Guess? markets its products under various trademarks, including GUESS, GUESS?, GUESS U.S.A., GUESS Jeans, GUESS? and Triangle Design, MARCIANO, Question Mark and Triangle Design, a stylized G and a stylized M, GUESS Kids, Baby GUESS, YES, G by GUESS, GUESS by MARCIANO, and Gc. The product line encompasses jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, shorts, blouses, shirts, jackets, activewear, knitwear, and intimate apparel. Additionally, Guess? licenses its brand for eyewear, watches, handbags, footwear, kids' and infants' apparel, outerwear, fragrance, jewelry, and other fashion accessories. The company operates through five segments: Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe, Asia, and Licensing. As of 2023, Guess? operates 1,608 retail stores worldwide and has a significant presence in over 100 countries. In March 2025, Guess? received a take-private offer from WHP Global at a price of $13 per share, which was a 34% premium over the previous Friday's closing price. This offer excluded shares owned by co-founders Paul and Maurice Marciano and CEO Carlos Alberini, who collectively held about 43% of Guess? at that time. WHP Global, established in 2019, is an American brand management firm that owns and manages a diverse portfolio of consumer brands, including Toys 'R' Us, Anne Klein, and Vera Wang. The firm specializes in acquiring and managing global consumer brands across various industries. The proposed acquisition by WHP Global highlights the evolving landscape of brand ownership and management in the fashion industry.