1. Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton often referred to as Louis Vuitton, or LV, is a French fashion house, that was founded by Louis Vuitton in 1984. Crowned the most valuable luxury brand in the world, Louis Vuitton has a current brand value of $28.4 billion.

2. Hermès 

Hermès International S.A., mostly known as Hermès Paris, or just Hermès, is a French luxury manufacturer that was founded in 1837. The company is the second most valuable luxury brand in the world

What’s in photographer Jamie Beck’s vintage Hermes backpack as she travels through the Amazon of Brazil in South America.

3. Gucci.

Gucci is the third most valuable luxury brand in the world, with a brand value of $12,7 billion. Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921, by Guccio Gucci.

4. Prada.

Prada S.P.A., mostly known as Prada, is an Italian fashion house that was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada. The company has the headquarters in Milan, Italy, and is run by CEO Patrizio Bertelli. Prada is the fourth most valuable luxury brand in the world, with a brand value of $9,4  billion. The brand experienced a sharp rise since 2012, increasing in value by 63%, from $5,7 billion to $9,4 billion.

5. Rolex

Rolex SA, mostly known as Rolex, is famous for its top quality wristwatches, that are designed, manufactured, distributed and serviced by the Rolex brand itself. Rolex SA also has a subsidiary, Montres Tudor SA, and the wrist watches manufactured are distributed under the Rolex brand as well as the Tudor brand.

The Swiss watch manufacturer was founded in 1905 by Alfred Davis and Hans Wilsdorf. It started up in London and after 15 years, in 1919, the operations were moved to Switzerland. Today the headquarters of Rolex is in Geneva, Switzerland.

Rolex is the top five most valuable brand in the world, with a total brand value of $7,9 billion. A Rolex watch from the Pearlmaster collection sells for approximately $53,000.

6. Chanel

Chanel is a private French company that was founded by Coco Chanel in 1909. Today the company is owned by Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, who are the grandsons of the initial business partners. The company’s headquarters are in Paris. The brand is famous for its top luxury goods, among which is the No. 5 de Chanel trademark, their signature perfume. Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous celebrities representing Chanel No. 5. Chanel is one of the most valuable luxury brands in the world, with a total brand value of $7 billion. One of the most expensive Chanel items is the “The Chanel “Diamond Forever” Classic Bag, sold at approximately $261,000.

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7. Cartier

Société Cartier, mostly known as Cartier, is a French designer and manufacturer of jewelry and watches. The company was founded by Louis-François Cartier in 1847, in Paris and still has its headquarters in Paris, run by CEO Stanislas de Quercize.

Cartier is the seventh most powerful luxury brand in the world, with a total brand value of $6,3 billion. The company has over 200 stores worldwide and operates in more than 125 countries. One of their finest collections, the Cartier WatchTank Anglaise, sells for approximately $32,000.

8. Burberry

Burberry Group plc, mostly known as Burberry, is a luxury fashion house from Britain. The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry. It started up in Basingstoke and now it has headquarters in London. Burberry operates under three brands, including Burberry Prorsum, Burberry London, and Burberry Brit.

Burberry is one of the top 10 most valuable luxury brands in the world, with a total brand value of over $3,2 billion. The luxury goods company operates more than 500 stores in over 50 countries worldwide. The famous Burberry coat made of peacock feathers sells for approximately $35,000.

NAOMI CAMPBELL and JOURDAN DUNN – Burberry Photoshoot by Mario Testino

9. Fendi

Fendi is an Italian luxury fashion house, which was founded in Rome, in 1925, by Adele Casagrande. Fendi has more than 117 stores worldwide, with headquarters in Rome, Italy. The luxury goods company, Fendi, is the ninth most valuable luxury brand in the world, with a brand value of $4,6 billion. The famous Fendi “baguette” handbags sell for approximately $2,000 to $5,000 a piece. Fendi is my favorite brand personally when it comes to handbags.

10. Coach

Coach, Inc. is a luxury leather goods company from America. The company was founded in Manhattan, New York, in 1941. Coach is currently run by CEO Lewis Frankfort.

As of 2013, Coach has over 600 stores in the United States and Canada, and is currently the top 10 most valuable luxury brand in the world, with a brand value of over $3,2 billion.