Top 10 Most Iconic Luxury Fashion Brands of All Time

Founded in 1854 as a trunk-making workshop on Rue Neuve des Capucines, Paris; LVMH's flagship brand generating over €21 billion in revenue (2022); the LV monogram canvas, introduced in 1896, is the world's most counterfeited luxury symbol

Founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence as a leather goods shop; Kering Group brand generating €9.73 billion in revenue (2022); the double-G logo is one of the most recognizable monograms in fashion history

Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermes in Paris as a harness workshop; the Birkin bag, introduced in 1984, has a waitlist of up to 6 years; Hermes has a market capitalization exceeding €200 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable luxury companies

Founded in 1913 by Mario Prada in Milan as a leather goods store; the nylon backpack introduced in 1984 redefined luxury minimalism; the fashion house generates approximately €4.2 billion in annual revenue with 650+ stores worldwide

Founded in 1946 by Christian Dior; his 1947 debut collection "New Look" revolutionized post-war fashion with hourglass silhouettes; the J'adore perfume and Miss Dior are among the world's top-selling fragrances; LVMH subsidiary with €8.6 billion revenue

Founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace in Milan; the safety-pin dress worn by Elizabeth Hurley at the 1994 Four Weddings premiere generated a global media storm; acquired by Capri Holdings for $2.1 billion in 2018

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry in Basingstoke, England; patented gabardine fabric in 1879; the beige tartan check pattern, originally designed as a coat lining in 1924, became one of the most recognized patterns in fashion; annual revenue £2.97 billion (2023)

Founded in 1917 by Cristobal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain; Christian Dior called Balenciaga "the master of us all"; the brand's Kering-era revival under Demna Gvasalia made it the most-searched fashion brand globally in 2021

Founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent after his departure from Dior; introduced women's tuxedo suit (Le Smoking) in 1966 — a garment that transformed women's fashion; the brand (rebranded as Saint Laurent since 2012) generates €3.3 billion in annual revenue

Founded in 1854 as a trunk-making workshop on Rue Neuve des Capucines, Paris; LVMH's flagship brand generating over €21 billion in revenue (2022); the LV monogram canvas, introduced in 1896, is the world's most counterfeited luxury symbol

Founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence as a leather goods shop; Kering Group brand generating €9.73 billion in revenue (2022); the double-G logo is one of the most recognizable monograms in fashion history

Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermes in Paris as a harness workshop; the Birkin bag, introduced in 1984, has a waitlist of up to 6 years; Hermes has a market capitalization exceeding €200 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable luxury companies

Founded in 1913 by Mario Prada in Milan as a leather goods store; the nylon backpack introduced in 1984 redefined luxury minimalism; the fashion house generates approximately €4.2 billion in annual revenue with 650+ stores worldwide

Founded in 1946 by Christian Dior; his 1947 debut collection "New Look" revolutionized post-war fashion with hourglass silhouettes; the J'adore perfume and Miss Dior are among the world's top-selling fragrances; LVMH subsidiary with €8.6 billion revenue

Founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace in Milan; the safety-pin dress worn by Elizabeth Hurley at the 1994 Four Weddings premiere generated a global media storm; acquired by Capri Holdings for $2.1 billion in 2018

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry in Basingstoke, England; patented gabardine fabric in 1879; the beige tartan check pattern, originally designed as a coat lining in 1924, became one of the most recognized patterns in fashion; annual revenue £2.97 billion (2023)

Founded in 1917 by Cristobal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain; Christian Dior called Balenciaga "the master of us all"; the brand's Kering-era revival under Demna Gvasalia made it the most-searched fashion brand globally in 2021

Founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent after his departure from Dior; introduced women's tuxedo suit (Le Smoking) in 1966 — a garment that transformed women's fashion; the brand (rebranded as Saint Laurent since 2012) generates €3.3 billion in annual revenue