Guess
Retailer and manufacturer
of stylish clothing and jeans.
Headquarters:
1444 South Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Employees: 7,300
Co CEOs: Maurice Marciano and Paul Marciano
Stock Symbol: GES
Website:
http://www.guessinc.com
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Guess, Inc. designs, markets, distributes
and licenses stylish clothing, accessories and related products.
Ats of September 30, 2006 the Company owned and operated 330
retail stores in the United States and Canada. The Company also
distributes its products through better department and specialty
stores around the world.
The company is well known for its high-fashion
advertising featuring top models in pictures taken by some of
the world's best photographers.
In 2005, the company reported revenues
of $936.5 million and net income of $58.8 million.
History
GUESS was started in 1981 as a small California
jeans company by Paul and Maurice Marciano. The brothers were
originally from the south of France and used their European sense
of style to design jeans.
Their designs were timeless, sensuous,
strong and chic. The Guess approach was fresh and set the standard
for the future of denim. Initially, retailers greeted GUESS with
skepticism. Buyers weren't interested in denim, but the brothers'
infallible instincts and persistence prevailed. Their 3-zip Marilyn
jean was sexy, with a unique style and attitude. Bloomingdale's
finally agreed to sell two-dozen pairs of the 3-zip Marilyn jean
as a favor to the Marciano brothers. Within hours, the entire
stock was sold out. The GUESS label was born and would become
one of the world's most recognized and influential brand names.
GUESS quickly infiltrated popular culture
and became an icon of the generation. GUESS? created groundbreaking
advertising campaigns featuring sexy, sultry models previously
unknown in the industry, and turned them into superstars overnight.
Models such as Claudia Schiffer, Carrè Otis, Eva Herzigova,
Laetitia Casta, Carla Bruni, and Naomi Campbell launched their
careers in the original GUESS campaigns. Directed by the keen
eye of Paul Marciano and shot by then unfamiliar photographers
such as Wayne Maser, Ellen Von Unwerth, and Neil Kirk, the GUESS
brand was brought to life from the deserts of the American West
to the beaches of Rio and the streets of Paris.
In the fall of 2000, GUESS Inc. introduced
GUESS Premium, a complete line of superior men's and women's
jeanswear. Using the highest quality ring spun denim imported
from Italy, and utilizing European designs, this line stands
alone in the saturated industry of denim.
In the fall of 2003, GUESS Inc. announced
a collaboration with Parlux Fragrances, Inc. in the development
and distribution of a GUESS fragrance collection.
In the Summer of 2004, GUESS Inc. launched
its first ever brand extension, Marciano. Marciano follows suit
in true GUESS style with apparel and accessories that are on
the edge of the fashion forefront. Daringly sexy, yet highly
sophisticated, Marciano represents pure glamour in everyday fashion.
Marciano boutiques will be opening in major metropolitan cities
throughout North America.
Most recently, GUESS launched its new innovative,
freestanding GUESS Accessory stores which focus on a complete
range of products for both men and women including luggage, handbags,
watches, eyewear, and small leather goods. The first GUESS Accessory
store opened its doors on September 15, 2004 at The Grove in
Los Angeles.
Benefits
Health
Medical
Dental
Vision Program Discount
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Long & Short Term Disability
Wealth
401K Savings Plan
FlexCare Reimbursement Plan
Direct Deposit Options
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Paid Vacation
Extras
Entertainment Event Discounts
In-House Café
Daily Casual Dress
Service Award Programs
Generous Merchandise Discounts
Updated October 7, 2006
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