The Geoffrey Beene company is a fashion and accessories brand known for classic, modern styles rooted in simplicity and quality. The brand was founded by the pioneering American designer Geoffrey Beene in 1963 and is currently owned by Authentic Brands Group, with various products manufactured and distributed through licensing agreements with partners like Versa Group.

Company Profile

Headquarters:
New York City, New York, United States.

Parent Company:
Authentic Brands Group, which acquired the brand in August 2021 from PVH Corp.

Industry:
Apparel & Fashion.

Key Focus:
The brand is synonymous with impeccable styling, superb tailoring, comfort, and quality, primarily appealing to consumers seeking a blend of modern style and functionality.

Products and Offerings

The company manufactures and sells a wide range of apparel and accessories for both men and women, including:

Apparel:
Dress shirts (known for moisture-wicking and wrinkle-resistant fabrics), suits, pants, formal wear, knitwear, loungewear, and sportswear.

Accessories:
Neckwear, belts, wallets, gloves, scarves, hats, jewelry, and socks.

Other categories:
The brand also features an eyewear collection, a range of timepieces, luggage and travel goods, and the famous “Grey Flannel” men’s fragrance.
Philanthropy and Legacy

A distinctive aspect of the company’s current operation is its charitable model:
all net profits from Geoffrey Beene products are donated to philanthropic causes. These causes include research for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, domestic violence prevention, Save the Children, and educational scholarships for fashion students.

The original designer, Geoffrey Beene, was a visionary known for his minimalist, innovative approach to design, for which he won numerous prestigious awards, including eight Coty Fashion Critics Awards. His legacy in American fashion continues to be honored through the CFDA’s annual Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.