Fashion has always been a large presence in culture on a global scale. Designers are constantly trying to imagine new trends that will catch the attention of mass media. Red carpet events are a time where everyone sits in front of their televisions and gasp at the elegant and extravagant dresses that the celebrities wear. But just how expensive are these brands and how long have they been around? Many of the big fashion houses that dominate the industry have been here for decades and they have grown into such large empires, it’s nearly impossible for new brands to emerge. Here is a list of the top 10 most expensive and recognized fashion houses in the world.
 10) Guess
Guess is an American clothing brand that is known primarily for its high quality denim
Guess has since evolved as a brand. They now sell clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. In addition to their widely popular jeans, you can now buy jackets, watches, shoes, and fragrances from the Guess brand.
9)Â Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani founded his self-titled clothing brand in 1975 and its headquarters are
and jewelry. In 2016 the label discontinued manufacturing their products made from real animal fur. Additionally, Armani has branched out from clothing to chain hotels. They own properties in some of the world’s largest cities such as Paris, New York, London, and Hong Kong.
Perhaps what makes this particular brand so interesting though, is that there are several sub-labels that range in degrees of expensiveness. These sub-labels include Giorgio Armani Privé, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and more. This allows the brand to appeal to people with varying degrees of income. Some celebrities associated with Armani include Alicia Keys, Beyonce, and Cate Blanchett.
8) Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton started off as a luggage brand in 1854 in Paris, France. During that
After his death, Louis’s son took over the business and began campaigning to make his father’s brand a worldwide corporation. He also attained worldwide patents for the product which finally put an end to imitators. Since then, Louis Vuitton has become a widely famous brand among the wealthy and are one of the world’s leading fashion houses. Their handbags and luggage are still the most popular of their products, but they now produce shoes, watches, and other accessories.
7) Versace
Founded in 1972 by Gianni Versace, this fashion house was first launched under the name
On July 15 of 1997, Gianni was shot dead at his Miami beach mansion by Andrew Cunanan. Why Cunanan killed Versace was never determined because a few days later after murdering him, Cunanan killed himself. Versace’s legacy was left in the hands of his sister, Donatella. She took over as creative director and Santo Versace became CEO of the company. The fashion brand itself is still one that’s frequently mentioned at galas and red carpet events. However, Versace is such an exclusive name that there are only around 80 boutiques worldwide.
6) Dolce and Gabbana
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana founded their fashion house brand in 1985 in
Dolce & Gabbana launched a handful of other collections after their first. Most of their inspiration was drawn from their Italian roots. They designed dresses and knitwear, then later branched out into lingerie and beachwear. As a result of the Dolce & Gabbana brand exploding so successfully on the market, they were able to experiment with designing their own accessories and scents as well. In 1991 they won the Woolmark award and in1993 they received the Perfume’s Academy award for “Most Feminine Flavor of the Year”. By 2003 they were bringing in over $600 million in revenue.
5) Gucci
Guccio Gucci was an immigrant who worked in hotels in both Paris and London. While he
The Gucci fashion house has become such a lusted after brand that many have tried to imitate their unique style. However, none have succeeded. In recent years, Gucci has taken their strong presence in modern day media and culture to work towards empowering women. In 2013 they started the “Chime for a Change” campaign. Artists such as Beyonce, Ellie Goulding, Florence and the Machine, and Rita Ora all made appearances and performed for the cause.
4) Valentino
With the help of his father, Valentino Garavani launched his fashion house in Rome in
Valentino is a brand that reaches across the globe and designs clothing for both men and women. Their prices range in the thousands of dollars which makes this fashion house especially inaccessible to your average working class citizen.
3) Prada
Mario and Martino Prada initially started their business out as a leather good’s shop in
Today Prada still leaves an impact on the fashion world. Their bags are highly lusted after and celebrities flaunt their Prada clothing in tabloids all the time. There are boutiques all over the world and advertisements everywhere.
2) Dior
Christian Dior launched his first fashion collection in 1947. At the time, his clothing were
because fashion critics everywhere were impressed by his fresh take on fashion. Not everyone fell in love with his designs, but the point of the matter was that his designs started to get people talking about fashion again. In 1949 he opened up a boutique in New York City and by the end of that same year, Dior fashions made up 75% of Paris’s fashion exports.
Today Dior is primarily recognized for their designer leather goods, footwear, accessories, and fragrances. Some celebrities who have endorsed and worn Dior include Charlize Theron, Emma Watson, and Jennifer Lawrence.
1) Chanel
Coco Chanel is perhaps one of the most widely recognized and celebrated designers of all
Chanel has been a major part of women’s fashion for decades. Their products ranging from elegant perfumes, to business casual clothing, to extravagant dresses. Celebrities today still flaunt the fashion house’s designs on runways and red carpet events. Chanel is definitely one of the world’s most recognized and talked about fashion brands.
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