ONE Jeanswear Group

What ONE Jeanswear Group does

One Jeanswear Group (OJG) is a New York-based, privately held apparel company founded in 1993 that designs, markets, produces, and distributes a portfolio of branded and private label jeanswear throughout North America. The company operates across four brand buckets: owned heritage and celebrity brands (Gloria Vanderbilt, Jessica Simpson, Nine West Jeans, G.H. Bass), exclusive in-house brands (Bandolino, Ella Moss, LEI, Code Bleu, SV, Vintage America), the licensed Lee denim brand operated in the U.S. and Canada via partnership with Authentic Brands Group, and a private label division that designs and produces apparel for 30+ retailer-owned brands including Kirkland Signature (Costco), Time and Tru (Walmart), INC International Concepts, Style & Co, Crown & Ivy, and Wonderly. Distribution is predominantly B2B wholesale across 13,000+ retail doors in every tier of the U.S./Canadian market, supplemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at ojg.com.

The business generates revenue through three primary mechanics: wholesale margin on owned and exclusive brands sold to retail partners, royalty/license economics on inbound celebrity and heritage brand licensing agreements (Jessica Simpson, Sofia Vergara, and now Lee), and private label manufacturing fees on store-brand production. Headcount stands at 710 employees with headquarters at 10 Times Square, New York, and additional Lee-dedicated operations in Greensboro and Mocksville, North Carolina. The company emerged from bankruptcy proceedings in 2019 and most recently transitioned leadership with Jack Gross's retirement after 32 years and Chris Waldeck's appointment as CEO effective October 6, 2025; Waldeck brings prior experience at Kontoor Brands and Adidas Group.

No proprietary technology platform is disclosed; the company's "core technology" is described as not applicable to its apparel-manufacturing focus. AI/ML, data, and software capabilities are not evident in the source material. The company's principal commercial differentiators are brand heritage (Gloria Vanderbilt, launched 1976), breadth of distribution relationships, and CTPAT Tier III certified supply chain membership since 2006. Sustainability initiatives (OJGreen) target 25% Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction by 2030; the company participates in the UN Global Compact, AAFA responsible recruitment commitments, and partnerships with American Forests, FabScrap, Nirapon, Trillion Trees, and Surfrider Foundation.

Name

ONE Jeanswear Group

Legal name

One Jeanswear Group LLC

Website

https://ojg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

One Jeanswear Group is a North American apparel company that designs, produces, and distributes owned, licensed, and private label jeanswear brands—including Gloria Vanderbilt, Jessica Simpson, and Lee—through 13,000+ wholesale doors and a private label division serving 30+ major retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jeanswear and Denim Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (424350), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denim & Casualwear Brands (CRAAAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denim & Bottoms Cut & Sew (Jeans/Trousers/Shorts) (IMAOAEAD), Denim & Casualwear Specialty Retail (CRAAABAN), Luxury Denim & Premium Casualwear (CRAAAFAK), Apparel Sourcing, Buying Houses & Trading Companies (CRAAAAAN)

Keywords

• Jeanswear apparel
• Private label manufacturing
• Wholesale apparel distribution
• Denim brand licensing
• Fashion brand portfolio

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Branded Products: Revenue from company-owned brands including Gloria Vanderbilt, Jessica Simpson, Nine West Jeans, and G.H. Bass through wholesale distribution to retail partners and direct-to-consumer sales.
2. Licensed Brands: Revenue from licensed celebrity brands such as Jessica Simpson and Sofia Vergara through licensing agreements and product sales.
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Private label division that designs and produces apparel for over 30 brands throughout North America, including Kirkland Signature, INC, Time and Tru, and other retailer brands.
4. Lee Brand Partnership: Revenue from strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group to operate Lee denim brand in U.S. and Canada, handling sourcing, product development, and wholesale distribution.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

One Jeanswear Group designs, markets, produces, and distributes a portfolio of jeanswear brands across North America, spanning owned brands (Gloria Vanderbilt, Jessica Simpson, Nine West Jeans, G.H. Bass), licensed brands (Lee via Authentic Brands Group partnership), exclusive brands (Bandolino, Ella Moss, LEI, Code Bleu, Vintage America), and private label apparel manufactured for 30+ retailer brands including Kirkland Signature, INC, Time and Tru, Style & Co, and Wonderly.

Product overview

One Jeanswear Group is a jeanswear company that designs, markets, produces, and distributes a portfolio of branded and private label jeanswear brands throughout North America. The company operates across three categories: owned brands (Gloria Vanderbilt, Jessica Simpson, Nine West Jeans, G.H. Bass), licensed brands (Lee through strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group), and private label brands (Crown & Ivy, On 34th, INC, Style & Co, Kim Rogers, Kirkland Signature, Time and Tru, Wonderly), along with exclusive brands (Bandolino, Ella Moss, LEI, Code Bleu, SV, Vintage America). The portfolio serves retailers across every tier of distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gloria Vanderbilt: Original designer jeans brand launched in 1976, known for its fit, signature embroidery and swan logo. First major jeanswear brand launched by a woman, for a woman.
• Jessica Simpson
• Nine West Jeans
• G.H. Bass
• Bandolino
• Ella Moss
• LEI
• Code Bleu
• Vintage America
• Private Label Brands

Products and services

• Gloria Vanderbilt Owned designer jeanswear brand launched in 1976 by Gloria Vanderbilt, known for its fit, signature embroidery, and swan logo. Targeted to women seeking designer-quality denim with heritage brand recognition; sold through retail partners and the brand's own e-commerce.
• Jessica Simpson Owned celebrity apparel brand reflecting Jessica Simpson's free-spirited, feminine, and bohemian-influenced style, offering elevated essentials and fashion denim. Distributed to retail partners targeting fashion-conscious women. Owned contemporary jeanswear brand offering versatile denim and apparel styles targeted to women.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lee brand generates $1.5 billion in annual sales across 73 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Authentic Brands Group (ABG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Strategic partnership for Lee brand operation in U.S. and Canada following ABG's agreement to acquire Lee from Kontoor Brands in deal valued up to $1 billion. OJG handles denim sourcing, product development, and wholesale distribution while Lee's headquarters and operations remain in Greensboro and Mocksville, North Carolina. Lee generates approximately $1.5 billion in annual sales across 73 countries.
• American ForestsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual contributions to help rehabilitate forests under stress in the United States as part of OJG's OJGreen sustainability initiative.
• FabScrapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly collection and recycling of fabric and samples. OJG provides volunteers to help sort through donations at FabScrap's Brooklyn headquarters throughout the year.
• NiraponminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-led nonprofit working with global brands, retailers, manufacturers, and NGOs to create and sustain a culture of workplace safety in Bangladesh factories. OJG has been a Nirapon member since 2018 and collaborates with Nirapon leadership and members to support the Nirapon Safety Management Program.
• Surfrider FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOJG provides volunteers for scheduled beach cleanups to remove plastic and other refuse, and plans to sponsor company-funded cleanups.
• Trillion TreesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting the protection and restoration of forests through Trillion Trees partnership as part of OJG's sustainability efforts.
• UN Global CompactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOJG participates in UN Global Compact to accelerate and scale global impact through human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption initiatives, helping achieve sustainable value.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CTPAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOJG has been a proud member of CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) since 2006 and is currently Tier III certified. The program strengthens international supply chain by identifying security gaps and improving border security.
• American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOJG signed AAFA's commitment to responsible recruitment, working with global supply chain partners to ensure no worker pays for their job, workers receive timely refund of fees, workers retain control of travel documents, and all workers are informed of employment terms.
• Charitable Partners NetworkminorOthersPartners include Catholic Charities of LA, Bowery Mission, Gaudenzia, James House, UMFS, Union Rescue Mission, Big Sunday, Big Brothers Big Sisters, FabsCrap, East LA Women's Center, Shade Tree, LA LGBT Center, Womankind Rise, Convoy of Hope, Habitat for Humanity Bergen, Operation Backpack, Partnership for Parks, Rescue Ridge, PathForward, St. Luke's.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lucky Brand: Premium denim brand that itself emerged from bankruptcy in 2020 and now operates under SPARC Group/ABG. Highly comparable as a heritage American denim brand distributed through department-store and specialty wholesale channels overlapping OJG's retail partner base.
• True Religion Apparel: Premium denim brand with comparable positioning in mid-tier and department-store wholesale channels. Direct overlap with OJG's owned designer denim brands (Gloria Vanderbilt, Jessica Simpson) on shelf space and consumer demographic.
• 7 For All Mankind: Premium denim brand owned by Delta Galil Industries, distributed through wholesale and DTC. Comparable as a designer/premium jeanswear brand sold in the same department-store and specialty channels as OJG's owned brands.
• American Eagle Outfitters: Specialty retailer whose namesake and Aerie brands are denim-heavy. Comparable as a denim-anchored apparel operator with strong wholesale/retail brand recognition, though AEO is vertically integrated retail rather than wholesale-first like OJG.
• Levi Strauss & Co. Iconic global denim brand operating across wholesale, DTC, and licensing channels. Most directly comparable as a heritage denim brand operator with multi-channel distribution and a similar product/customer set to OJG's Lee, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Jessica Simpson lines.
• Guess?, Inc. Denim-centric global apparel brand selling through wholesale and DTC channels. Comparable product mix (jeanswear-led) and similar tiered retail distribution as OJG's owned and licensed portfolio.
• Kontoor Brands: Owner of Wrangler and Lee denim brands — the former parent of Lee that OJG now partners with via ABG. Directly comparable in denim brand management, wholesale distribution, and licensing economics; OJG's new CEO Chris Waldeck previously held leadership roles at Kontoor.
• Haggar Clothing Co. Heritage menswear and pants brand with a strong wholesale and private-label business. Comparable as a wholesale-driven apparel company with both branded and private label programs serving mass and mid-tier retailers across North America.

Emerging players

• Delta Galil Industries: Global intimate apparel, activewear, and denim manufacturer that owns 7 For All Mankind and licenses brands like Schiesser, Tommy Hilfiger, and DKNY. Comparable as a wholesale apparel designer/manufacturer combining licensed and owned brands with private label programs, similar to OJG's three-pillar model.

Broad incumbents

• PVH Corp. Owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, with global wholesale and licensing infrastructure for branded apparel. Comparable as a multi-brand apparel operator using wholesale licensing models, though broader in scope than OJG's denim focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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