There are many luxury brands in the world that cater to a clientele that demand the nicest products available, whether it’d be jewelry, cars, or clothing. These companies know they are some of the worlds best at what they do, and despite having smaller inventories compared to mass-production brands, they still see some of the largest profits around. Brands like Gucci or Prada come to mind when talking about these expensive luxury brands. So what are the most expensive luxury brands out there? We are going to take a look at a list of ten of the most expensive luxury brands in the world, all of which are known to deliver superior products.
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10. Ralph Lauren
Founded in 1967, Ralph Lauren quickly rose to become one of the most prominent, if not the most prominent American fashion labels of all time. Their products range from semi-affordable goods like their well-known Polo shirts, to high-end fashion products for men and women. Their boutiques are all over the world and last year they saw $7.4 billion dollars in revenue.
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9. Prada
Established in 1913, Prada is definitely one of the worlds leading fashion labels and they certainly cater to wealthier individuals. Headquartered out of Milan, Italy, Prada is best known for their luxury ready-to-wear clothing and their leather goods, primarily handbags. They have over 250 unique boutiques around the world and see billions of dollars in revenue each year, earning them a spot on our list.
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8. Tiffany & Co.
Based out of New York City, Tiffany & Co. quickly became one of the worlds premier luxury brands that is worth quite a large sum of money. While the company produces a range of products, they are best known for their high-end jewelry that pleases many around the world. With an estimated brand value of around $5 billion dollars, they easily make our list.
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7. Mercedes-Benz
While there are certainly many luxury car brands out there, Mercedes-Benz is definitely an industry leader. This German company was founded in 1926 and the can even trace their roots to the production of the first car, of all time. Their wide-range of vehicles are extremely popular throughout the world and there is a reason why many celebrities, politicians, and VIP’s choose to drive a Mercedes-Benz
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6. Chanel
Chanel is definitely one of the most recognizable fashion labels and the company was created but one of the fashion industries most prominent leaders: Coco Chanel. The company sells a variety of high-end luxury fashion goods to both men and women, and the see a few billion dollars in revenue each year. When you combine that with the fact that their products are certainly very expensive, it’s no surprise that they are on our list.
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5. Cartier
Cartier is definitely one of the most expensive luxury brands in the world, and they primarily concern themselves with high-end jewelry and timepieces. The company was founded in Paris all the way back in 1847. Since they are so old, they have a rich history providing the royalty and elite of the world with amazing pieces of jewelry. In terms of jewelry, I would say they are probably one of the most famous names in the business.
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4. Burberry
Hailing from the United Kingdom, Burberry is an iconic fashion house and label that has been around since 1856. They produce many luxury fashion items and accessories for men and women, and are best known for their trench coats. They even have Royal Warrants with Queen Elizabeth II and the Price of Wales. Last year they saw around $2.3 billion dollars in revenue so it’s no wonder why they are on our list.
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3. Rolls-Royce
While they don’t make as much money as the other brands on our list, Rolls-Royce is still worth mentioning when you discuss expensive luxury brands. Most people would agree that their vehicles are some of the most luxurious that you can possibly buy, which is to be expected as their vehicles can easily range between a few hundred thousand dollars to over a million. If you want the best luxury driving machine available, look no further than Rolls-Royce.
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2. Gucci
It’s not very difficult to include Gucci in our list as they are definitely one of the most well known fashion brands in the world. All of their products are extremely luxurious and they are well respected within the industry. In 2012 they saw around $4.6 billion dollars in revenue and always make various lists that include the “Top Brands of The World”.
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1. Louis Vuitton
One could easily argue that Louis Vuitton is one of the most influential and famous fashion brands of all time. They can trace their roots all the way back to 1854 in Paris, which also makes them one of the oldest fashion labels. Louis Vuitton sells a variety of products for men and women, all of which are considerably expensive and exclusive. They see billions of dollars in revenue each year, and in 2013 their brand was valued at $28.4 billion dollars which makes them the one of the most valuable luxury brands of all time.
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