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There are so many designer brands that we get confused about which are the best ones. Of course we all have our personal favorites, so this is my rank of the best luxury brands in the world. Let me know which is your favorite designer brand!
So, without further ado here is my Rank of the Most Iconic Luxury Brands:
1. Hermès
Hermes is a French luxury brand established in 1837. It specializes in leather goods, lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumery, jewelry, watches and ready-to-wear. From its beginnings in saddlery and fine equestrian leather goods, Hermes today is one of the most exclusive, high-end, luxury brands out there. A combination of rich heritage, exquisite craftsmanship, eye for detail and high levels of quality and professionalism through the entire manufacturing process gives Hermès a position of superiority in the very competitive world of luxury. Their most iconic designs are the Kelly and the Birkin bags.
Hermès more than any other brand on this list has the exclusivity factor working for them. Not selling a handbag to a paying costumer might seem weird, but this is what makes an Hermès bag so coveted. The most exclusive and sought-after bags in the world, Hermès is one of the oldest luxury brands in the world!
2. Chanel
Chanel is the French luxury fashion brand we all know and love. It was founded on 1910 by Coco Chanel and today it focuses on woman’s high fashion, ready to wear clothes, luxury goods, perfumes, accessories and leather goods. Chanel is for sure one of the most luxurious and classic fashion houses of the world. Who hasn’t heard of the iconic Chanel n°5 perfume, the luxurious Chanel tweed jacket, or even the classic flap bag? Chanel handbags are the pinnacle of luxury fashion, and the classic flap, the 2.55, the boy and the Chanel 22 bags are their top sellers. It seems that their strategy to decrease supply and increase desire for their bags is working so far.
Chanel’s classic bags are now more expensive and more difficult to buy, which makes them more coveted.
3. Dior
Dior is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1946 by French fashion designer Christian Dior. This internationally renowned brand is known for its elegance and timeless femininity. From their ready-to-wear fashion, leather goods, accessories, or footwear, Dior changed the game forever.
Bags like the Lady Dior and the Saddle will forever be icons of the brand, they are some of the most classic bags you will ever find!
4. Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a French fashion house and luxury goods company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The brand relies on their heritage to make some of the best handbags out there. One thing that sets them apart from the rest is their rich history the fact that they have a price range that suits almost every pocket. They have pochettes selling for less than 1000 dollars but some of their Petit Malles are sold for more than $12,000.
From the iconic monogram canvas to their trunk making heritage, Louis Vuitton bags are some of the most classic you will ever find!
5. Goyard
Established in the 1800’s Goyard is one of the oldest luxury brands in the world, and through its heritage and craftsmanship has remained a favorite of the rich and famous for almost 2 centuries. Goyard is not like the other luxury brands, they don’t advertise or speak to the media, they rely on their loyal customers and on the people that love their history and quality above all else. The brand only sells in a few retail locations around the world. The Goyardine print was designed in 1892, altogether hard-wearing, flexible and waterproof, the Goyardine proved to be a true technical revolution at a time when other trunk-makers were still using plain linen cloth.
Goyard’s most iconic bag is the St. Louis tote, a great alternative to the Neverfull this bag will be a staple in your wardrobe.
6. Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta has set a new standard for Luxury since its birth in Vicenza in 1966. Inspired by Italian culture with a global outlook, the House is defined by a distinctly refined attitude. Bottega Veneta uses noble materials to create considered pieces that become part of their owner’s lives. The brand does not use logos or monograms, they rely on their exquisite craftsmanship and timeless designs to set them apart.
A quiet brand that is elegant, understated and of course expensive Bottega Veneta bags are some of the best on the market.
7. Celine
A symbol of modern minimalism and sophistication, the Celine brand is renowned for its understanding of what women really want to wear. Celine is a French ready-to-wear and leather luxury goods brand founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana. Today they have around 150 stores worldwide and are a symbol of sophistication and luxury. For many, Celine was known as the brand by women, for women because of former creative director Phoebe Philo, Celine style was a kind of contemporary minimalism. Now under the direction of Hedi Slimane Celine is going on a different direction. But mostly still abstaining from loud logos.
The new Celine focuses on a younger clientele while still maintaining amazing quality and an effortless chic style.
8. Prada
Prada is an Italian luxury fashion house that was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada. It specializes in leather handbags, travel accessories, shoes, ready-to-wear, perfumes and other accessories. The first Prada store was opened in 1913 in the prestigious Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, where he sold precious bags, trunks and travel accessories. Prada is truly a family company. Today the granddaughter of Mario Prada, Miuccia Prada is the creative director and together with her husband Patrizio Bertelli they lead this legacy company so that they always continue on the top!
Prada has some beautiful understated designs that are amazing for everyday wear.
9. Loewe
Loewe is one of the world’s oldest luxury houses, founded in 1846 in Spain. It is today under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson. The brand is defined by an obsessive focus on craft and unmatched expertise with leather, dating back to its beginnings as a leathermaking collective. In recent years we have seen their popularity grow exponentially. The new youthful and effortless cool vibe of the brand is what has been attracting the millennial and gen z crowd.
But all that is still done with impeccable Spanish craftsmanship and materials.
10. Saint Laurent
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent is one of the most prominent fashion houses of the 20th century. Originally a House of Haute Couture, Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the way fashion and society merge and interact in 1966 with the introduction of high-end made clothes produced on a larger scale than the exclusive collections. The Maison was from the beginning revolutionary, and this spirit is a fundamental part of its DNA. Aside from their ready to wear line, Saint Laurent handbags are also their hallmark.
The Parisian maison is renowned for producing some of the most enduring silhouettes that can transform even the most casual of outfits. And the current creative director Anthony Vaccarrello continues to ensure that Saint Laurent bags retain their contemporary relevance.
Hope you enjoyed my Ranking of the Most Iconic Luxury Brands! Finally, check out The Perfect Everyday Bags!
