The most Luxurious brands of the world
The most Luxurious brands of the world
Updated on August 29, 2022 11:44 AM by Sally Harbor
Luxury comes in many shapes and forms. The best luxury brands in the world today market products that range from designer clothing to expensive watches, from pricey sneakers to exclusive totes, and from high-end makeup products to extravagant cars.
Their merchandise may differ from one another, but there are a few common traits these luxury brands share. As some of the most renowned companies in the world, these brands all come with a rich history of offering the best quality products available in the world, and act as tastemakers for their industries, defining new trends and practices that influence us all.
Whether you’re looking to splurge and treat yourself to some luxury this year, or simply curious about which brands are making headlines today, scroll below to discover the top luxury brands in the world in 2022.
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Hermes
Yes, you heard it right, not Gucci, not Dior but Hermes is the top most luxurious brand in the world currently. The brand was founded in the year 1837 in Paris, France. Before being one of the most well-known names in fashion and luxury today, the French luxury brand Hermes began life in 1937 as a high-end harness firm.
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It is best known for its collection of leather goods, and currently sells ready-to-wear clothing, perfumes, accessories, handbags, shoes, silk scarves, home furnishings, watches, and fashion jewelry.
The brand is also known for its renowned Birkin bag which was named after English actress Jane Birkin. The Berkin bag sells from anywhere between $12,000 to $400,000 and is considered to be one of the best investments in the world of fashion due to its rarity and long waiting list.Add Block
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton has been the world's most valuable luxury brand for 6 consecutive years. It is one of the most recognized names in the high-end fashion world today. Louis Vuitton is best known for its collection of luxury trunks and luggage. Along with that, it currently sells a range of ready-to-wear clothing, leather accessories, perfumes, fashion jewelry, and other luxury products.
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With a staggering $60 billion in sales in 2019 and over $50 billion in 2020, it’s no surprise that the brand’s CEO and chairman, Bernard Arnault, is currently the 3rd richest man in the world.
Chanel
The brand Chanel first started as a millinery shop back in 1910, which only sold hats and other headgear to the rich socialites in Paris.But today, Chanel is considered to be the epitome of luxury and has become a household name of luxury. The brand is also known for selling leather accessories, ready-to-wear clothing, watches, jewelry, scarves, and the famous Chanel No.5 scent, among other luxurious perfumes.
Created by the famous designer Karl Lagerfield, Chanel’s popular boy bags named after Gabrielle Chanel’s first love, Boy Capel has become synonymous with high-end fashion and has carved the brand’s position as one of the most sought-after luxury bags in the world today.Add Block
Gucci
Gucci was founded in 1921 in Florence, Italy by Guccio Gucci. Gucci has become slang for feeling great, which is the way people typically feel when they own a luxury item from this Italian brand.
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When Guccio Gucci opened his first shop in Florence in 1921, he focused on leather luggage, and leather remains the foundation of the most iconic Gucci items to this day, including handbags and belts with the famous double-G motif.
The brand’s recent offerings include horsebit leather loafers for men and women’s ankle boots designed with brand emblems and priced at over $1,200.Add Block
Tom Ford
Founded by American designer Tom Ford back in 2005, this luxury brand is best known for its collection of suits that are considered to be the best in the world today. Tom Ford might be the youngest brand to make it on this list, but its name is just as well known as the other fashion houses mentioned here in the world today.
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The brand along with suits sells various luxury products but is best known for its collection of eyewear and exclusive perfumes, along with its popular collection of formal wear.
Burberry
The luxury brand Burberry was founded in the year 1856, in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. It is most famous for its collection of luxurious trench coats. Burberry is a British luxury fashion brand that was established almost 2 centuries ago, back in 1856. Burberry has over 400 stores spread across 59 countries and currently markets ready-to-wear clothing, perfumes, eyewear, fashion accessories, and leather goods.
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The brand first started as a shop for outerwear for cold British winters and is popular for inventing Gabardine, a tightly woven luxurious fabric used to tailor premium suits, trousers, and overcoats.Add Block
Givenchy
Givenchy was a brand from Paris, France which was founded back in 1952. It is known for its amalgamation of elegant designs and unique silhouettes. Givenchy first came into prominence through American actress and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn, who adorned outfits from Givenchy in many of her films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s which was released in 1961, and Funny Face which was released in 1957.
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The French fashion and perfume house currently stellate couture clothing, ready-to-wear clothing, leather handbags, fragrances, shoes, and other luxury products including makeup. Add Block
Balmain
Founded by Pierre Balmain back in 1945, this French luxury fashion house is known for its premium fabrics, eternal skirts, and tailored jackets that have been seen on some of the world’s biggest celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Gigi Hadid.
The brand had almost gone bankrupt in 2004 but was soon resurrected and sold for a staggering $548 million to Mayhoola Investments back in 2016. Today, Balmain continues to be one of the most popular names in fashion and is known for selling ready-to-wear clothing, leather accessories, and luxury cosmetics.
Christian Dior
Dior is known for its traditional, classy, and elegant take on fashion. The luxury brand Christian Dior was founded by a designer by the same name in Paris back in 1946 and now operates over 200 stores worldwide.
The brand is known for catering mostly only to the female gender and is famous for its collection of haute couture, luxury fragrances, makeup, leather handbags, and accessories.
Christian Dior employs over 15,000 people globally and was also once the employer of famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in the 1950s among other collaborations.
Valentino
Valentino is a luxury fashion brand known to personify Italian craftsmanship and elegance through its designs. One of the most popular fashion houses across the world, Valentino has designed wedding dresses for several celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Anne Hathaway, and Courtney Cox over the years.
The Headquarters of the brand are located in Milan. Valentino is currently best known for selling leather handbags and shoes, small leather accessories, fragrances, eyewear, and ready-to-wear clothing.