G-Star Raw
G-Star Raw is a Dutch designer clothing company that specializes in urban fashion, particularly known for its raw denim products. The brand operates globally and maintains its primary corporate headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Netherlands
HQ City
Amsterdam
Founded
1989
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NL
Ultimate Parent
G-Star Raw C.V.
Data Hosting
NL
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
GOTS, GRS, RCS, bluesign
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1989
Company founding
Jos van Tilburg founded the brand in Amsterdam under the name Gapstar.
1996
Raw denim launch
G-Star introduced the concept of untreated raw denim to the fashion market.
2016
Pharrell Williams investment
Pharrell Williams became a co-owner of the company.
2024
WHP Global partnership
WHP Global acquired a majority stake in the G-Star Raw brand.