There are literally thousands of brands for fashion in the world today and they can vary in price greatly. The best of the brands are usually very expensive as you pay for the name alone but are stylish. Most of the top brands were not overnight successes but have built their name over many years. Here is what is considered the top 10 most expensive fashion brands in the world:
10
HERMES
Founded: 1837
Country: France
Famous for: Handbags and Scarves
Income per Annum: US$2 billion.
This brand is especially known for using exceptionally soft leather in their products, plus now, an excellent line in perfumes.
9
VERSACE
Founded: 1978
Country: Italy
Famous for: Fashion
Income per Annum: US$340
Versace Boutiques became popular very quickly and after initially opening in Milan, opened their first boutique outside of Italy in Glasgow, Scotland in 1991 and now they have 82 boutiques worldwide.
8
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
Founded: 1991
Country: France
Famous for: Shoes
Income per Annum: US$250 million
This company makes shoes that are both beautiful and unique by having red soles. Although this brand is supposed to give women confidence, if they can afford them they probably already have it.
7
PRADA
Founded: 1913
Country: Italy
Famous for: Hats
Income per Annum: US$ 1.7 billion
This is a fashion icon and has now expanded into making shoes and leather accessories and has over 250 boutiques worldwide. This Italian brand has its headquarters in Milan, Italy.
6
Dior
Founded: 1946
Country: France
Famous for: Leather Goods
Income per Annum: US$18 billion
Dior has 160 retail stores around the world and also holds a large stock of LVMH.
5
FENDI
Founded: 1925
Country: Italy
Famous for: Handbags
Income per Annum: US$338.5 million
Now owned by LVMH, the company has expanded into producing fragrances, eyewear and watches as well as handbags. Now a multinational company, its creative director is Karl Lagerfeld.
4
BURBERRY
Founded: 1857
Country: England
Famous for: Accessories
Income per Annum:US$1 billion
This company was founded 156 years ago by a 21 year old Thomas Burberry, in Basingstoke, England and today is one of the best producers perfumes and accessories.
3
CHANEL
Founded: 1909
Country: France
Famous for: Perfume
Income per Annum: US$6.9 billion
This label is recognized all over the world and has expanded its interests into many different ranges, from perfumes and cosmetics to watches and clothing.
2
LOUIS VUITTON
Founded: 1854
Country: France
Famous for: Sunglasses & Watches
Income per Annum: US$2.7 billion
The Louis Vuitton brand has always meant style and panache and now it has also become well known for bringing this same style and panache to its brand of shoes.
1
GUCCI
Founded: 1921
Country: Italy
Famous For: Leather Wear
Income per Annum: US$1.2 billion
This is probably the most famous brand of all in the world of fashion, especially when it comes to leather goods. The company was first founded by Guccio Gucci and still has its headquarters in Florence, Italy.