A forward-looking company whose mission is to enable unique luxury brands to express their inspirations and aesthetics with the highest level of quality and refinement.
HIM Co Group
We offer incomparable expertise honed over the course of nearly 40 years by supporting premium Brands and simultaneously incorporating best-in-class facilities for the direct production of footwear, apparel and knitwear.
Thanks to an ever-more dynamic and experienced in-house team, this exceptional asset has come to distinguish HIM as a major partner for established brands and emerging talents alike, focused on women’s and men’s footwear and ready-to-wear.
HIM oversees multiple aspects of the business, from design to manufacturing, leading production and all operations from Fosso’ (VE).
At the core of every product and project released by HIM is a quintessentially Italian commitment to unmatched creativity and quality, aligned with the fast-paced needs of the international market.
Our vision
Excellence, quality and consistency are our guiding principles, keeping us relevant in our high-tech modern world, responsive to the ever-evolving needs of our partner brands, and in concert with the expectations of the end customers.
We value progress, research, and optimization to help drive our vision forward. This enables us to co-create a clear, authentic expression of each brand with which we partner.
Our manufacturing expertise has garnered us great respect and credibility in the fashion industry. Over the years we have collaborated with such world-class brands and designers as Helmut Lang, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paul Smith, Michael Kors, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Amina Muaddi, Chloe’, Victoria Beckham, Marc Jacobs, Jacquemus.
Today we are focused on building innovative, 360-degree collaborations through which we are able to guarantee each partner both state-of-the-art production quality and a substantial supply organization that combines raw materials sourcing, production and rigorous on-time deliveries.
We are also passionate about our company’s ethical mission and social responsibility.
Our code of conduct
High Italian Manufacturing (HIM) is a leading luxury group specializing in the manufacture of exclusive designer and contemporary brands with a recognizable positioning in the global high-end segment.
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HIM Co Timeline
1960
Gibo’ Founded by Carlo Zuccoli.
1970 - 80
Gibò produces the top brands of the time Giorgio Armani, Moschino and Jean Paul Gaultier.
1990
Onward Holdings LTD takes over Gibò and expands manufacturing facilities. Licenses: Michael Kors, Viktor&Rolf, Helmut Lang, Marc Jacobs, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.
2004 - 2007
The Holding acquires Maglificio Erika for diversification into luxury knitwear, Iris Group and Frassineti, specialized footwear and leather goods production.
2005
The holding acquires Joseph London.
2008
IRIS North America Inc is established in New York.
Onward Holdings LTD buys the acclaimed German brand Jil Sander.
2012
Gibò and Iris merge and create Onward Luxury Group spa (OLG) to oversee production and distribution of all licenses.
2015
OLG acquires Freeland Group, leader of sneakers production.
2016
Onward Holdings acquires Moreau Paris, French Heritage Luxury trunks and leather goods.
2017
OLG acquires the British footwear and accessories brand Charlotte Olympia.
2018
OLG takes on the CFDA award winning brand Brock Collection as licence and adds Rochas Homme to its portfolio.
2019
OLG creates its internal talents incubator “LAB” launching its first Brands F_WD and Carlotha Ray.
2020
OLG adds Francesco Russo, Maria Luca, JW Anderson, Victoria Beckham, Plan C and Elie Saab to its footwear licenses and production portfolio.
2021
HIM Co S.p.A. acquires Onward Luxury Group, as well as the majority shares of Frassineti Srl (a handbag and small leather 4 goods manufacturer) and Erika Srl (a fine knitwear manufacturer).
2023
The second “in house” brand is born, Odissì, premium woman footwear label.
HIM Co Headquarter
Venice
Footwear – Development & Production
Viale dell’Industria 27
30030 – Fossò (VE)
Tel +39 041 5172111
HIM Co Showroom
New York
545 W 25th St
NY 10001 – New York
Tel +1 646-205-7050
