The Most Expensive Designer Brands

Chanel is known for their eye-catching fashion designs that stand out, from their signature little black dress to their glamorous rhinestone-covered bags and other bold pieces. Established by Gianni Versace in 1978, Versace stands out with innovative use of fabric such as metal mesh as well as its high-profile celebrity endorsements.

Yves Saint Laurent is a French designer brand famous for their androgynous styles and signature camouflage and trapeze dresses, while Neiman Marcus offers premium department store fashions.

1. Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton (LV), established in 1854, is one of the world’s most luxurious designer brands. Best known for their luxury handbags and luggage collections as well as ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, perfumes and fragrances; particularly Birkin and Kelly bags which can often be customized with initials of clients for personalization, Louis Vuitton has become increasingly popular over time.

Yves Saint Laurent, renowned for its camouflage patterns and trapeze dresses, tops the list for most expensive clothing brands. Their limited edition Sunflower jacket – named in tribute of Van Gogh and costing $382k – stands as an extravagant tribute. Italian brand Prada was founded by Mario Prada in 1913; today their products span leather handbags, shoes and travel accessories.

2. Gucci

Gucci was established in Florence, Italy in 1921 and quickly attracted business tycoons and celebrities as its clientele. Today it remains known for its luxurious shoes, handbags and clothing which was revamped for modern times by Creative Director Tom Ford.

Gucci’s stunning blend of contemporary and classic styles draws fashion enthusiasts worldwide. The brand’s iconic logo, stripes, and double G logo have become recognized symbols worldwide, beloved by celebrity patrons such as Beyonce, Kanye West, and Rihanna. Gucci enjoys wide recognition among luxury fashion brands; their products are highly valued due to both quality and value.

3. Balenciaga

Balenciaga’s Paris-based luxury fashion house first began life in 1919 under Cristobal Balenciaga and quickly gained recognition for its groundbreaking and avant-garde designs. Men and women’s pieces from both collections play with proportion, from logo hoodies to hourglass bags; its sneakers have even become trendsetting styles seen on celebrities such as Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid.

After being embroiled in a contentious debate between Gvasalia’s house and designer Demna Gvasalia in 2022, their brand seems to be on an upswing again and still winning over consumers with its shoes, bags and dresses.

4. Givenchy

Since 1952, French luxury fashion and perfume house Givenchy has become an international favorite due to their blend of elegance and modernity. Renowned for their iconic couture designs such as the iconic little black dress as well as classic styles such as their elegant haute couture collections, Givenchy is beloved among both celebrities and royalty alike.

Today, Matthew M. Williams leads the house as creative director and continues the legacy of Hubert de Givenchy’s gowns for Audrey Hepburn and other movie stars. Expect sculptural dresses featuring sleek tailoring and metal details along with leather-trimmed accessories and bags from Givenchy; as well as their award-winning Prisme Libre Loose Setting and Finishing Powder product range.

5. Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs is known for their shoes and ready-to-wear clothing, beloved among those with the means. Their high-end pieces are popular with celebrities and business tycoons alike.

Jimmy Choo Limited (more commonly known by their trademark “Jimmy Choo”) of England made our top ten list. Beginning by recreating Manolo Blahnik shoes, their footwear quickly gained fame among royalty and celebrities alike.

Ermenegildo Zegna, an Italian brand that ranks among the top ten, is famed for its innovative fabric use and distinctive tailoring – their custom suits are considered among the world’s most expensive suits.

6. Tom Ford

Tom Ford’s American label defines modern luxury for the 21st century. Their womenswear, menswear, accessories and beauty collections exude an elegant timeless aesthetic which empowers and celebrates individuality – priced anywhere between $250 for cosmetics to over $50000 for custom suits and clothing.

No matter our taste in fashion, these statistics provide a fascinating look into high-end fashion. However, everyone’s personal fashion preferences differ; thus the right brand for an individual may vary based on personal style, values and budget.

Check out these 10 designer brands that won’t break the bank for more affordable options.

7. Ray-Ban

Ray-ban sunglasses have long been considered classic sunglasses that never go out of style, worn by both celebrities and everyday fashionistas alike for decades.

Ray-ban was propelled forward during the 80s due to its association with high fashion and movie culture (think Audrey Hepburn wearing dark tortoiseshell Oliver Goldsmith Wayfarers in Breakfast at Tiffany’s).

Bausch & Lomb sold their stake in Ray-ban to Italian eyewear giant Luxottica in 1999, enabling the brand to flourish among customers of all ages who are both culturally aware and active. Look out for any counterfeit frames — all authentic Ray-ban frames feature their logo etched onto the lens as well as a round seal printed on their protective carrying case.

8. Mytheresa

Fashion preferences can differ between individuals; therefore, finding the most luxurious designer brands may depend on your personal style and values.

Mytheresa, established in Munich, Germany in 2006, is a global luxury e-commerce platform established in 2006. Initially associated with THERESA (multi-brand store), Mytheresa now offers womenswear, menswear, shoes, bags, accessories as well as homeware and lifestyle offerings. Mytheresa prides itself on offering customer retention as well as new customer acquisition through an intuitive site navigation experience – this allows it to maintain high customer retention rates as well as new-customer acquisition.