Top 15 Most Expensive Clothing Brands in the World

The fashion industry is going through difficult times at the moment. There are many international store closures and an increasing move to online sales in recent years.

Despite these trends, there is still a market for haute couture. However, these luxury goods must distinguish themselves from the competition with technical innovations, unique design and customer loyalty schemes.

The List of 15 Most Expensive Clothing Brands in the World

1. Louis Vuitton

2. Dior

3. Versace

4. Chanel

5. Prada

6. Yves Saint Laurent

7. Giorgio Armani

8. Ralph Lauren

9. Gucci

10. Dolce & Gabbana

11. Burberry

12. Marc Jacobs

13. Oscar de la Renta

14. Salvatore Ferragamo

15. Tom Ford

Which clothing brands are the most expensive in the world?

1. Louis Vuitton

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With some strong business policy, the Louis Vuitton clothing brand is now empowering the clothing market. This brand possesses the world’s most expensive clothing brand ever! All their products are so unique and demandable that even after not giving any discount on any of their products they do not lose the fame. Louis Vuitton offers its customers handbags that are totally handcrafted with the best material possible. In every season they launch new trends and they burn or shred all their old products to maintain the product’s class, value, and quality. Thus, with a minimal sale target and high manufacturing cost, Louis Vuitton offers the most expensive product.

Most Expensive Louis Vuitton Items * Steiff Louis Vuitton Teddy Bear: $2.1 million * Louis Vuitton Urban Satchel – decorated with recycled water bottles and chewing gum packets: $150,000. * The Kusama Pumpkin Minaudiere Jewel Bag – a collaboration between the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and Louis Vuitton: $133,430 * Louis Vuitton Pur Oud 100 ml – a limited edition perfume of 2000 bottles containing natural oud essence: $1470

2. Dior

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French luxury goods company Christian Dior, or just Dior for short, rose again in 2021, gaining one point on our ranking of the best luxury brands online. Dior takes the fourth place thanks to its online experiments, localisations for the Chinese market, exclusive collections, and premium beauty product line.

Dior continues to prove its dynamism as a top luxury brand online, experimenting with multiple digital strategies over the years. Dior was the first luxury brand to promote its luxury goods on WeChat Moments back in 2015. In June 2020, the French fashion powerhouse launched an official Tmall store for its skincare, cosmetics, and perfumes collections. Last year, Dior also became the first top-tier luxury brand to release a capsule collection available at their WeChat boutique and website exclusively for the Singles’ Day online shopping event.

For its international audience, Dior introduced several innovative services such as Dior Maison virtual boutique (replicating the experience of shopping in its Champs-Élysées boutique), an Instagram AR Virtual Makeup Filter, or a virtual sneaker try-on with Snapchat.

Dior’s much-anticipated collaborations with streetwear legend Shawn Stüssy and Nike for the ‘Air Dior Capsule Collection’ also strengthen the French luxury brand’s desire among younger generations of affluent consumers.

3. Versace

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One of the most expensive brands in the world, Versace was set up in 1978. The brainchild of Gianni Versace, this Italian designer brand created clothing from innovative fabrics such as metal mesh.

Gianni Versace has been worn by Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Princess Diana. After the tragic murder of the founder, Gianni’s sister Donatella Versace became the Creative Director of the brand.

4. Chanel

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The French brand created by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1909 is famous for its boucle wool suits, elegant perfumes and quilted leather handbags. Her designs have a timeless quality that is still in fashion today.

The Chanel little black dress is a staple in many affluent women’s wardrobes. Perhaps Chanel’s most expensive item is the Diamond Forever classic bag, which costs well over £200,000.

5. Prada

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Classic Prada Handbag has changed the luck and brought stardom to the brand. Prada started a new-labeled product for younger customers in the name Miu Miu. Many great influencers for example Italian businessperson Chiara Ferragni attended the 2018 Milan Fashion Week with an iconic leather handbag of Prada, Fashion blogger Chen Xiaxue carried one at London Fashion Week. Bella Hadid, Kaia Gerber, Rita Ora, and Hailee Steinfeld are also on their star fan list.

* Net Worth: $11.1 Billion * Brand Country: Italy * Founded: 1913 * Founder: Mario Prada * CEO: Nicht Wassil * Creative Director: Miuccia Prada, Carlo Mazzi * Employees: 12,414 People * Brand’s Products: Clothing, cosmetics, fashion accessories, jewelry, perfumes, spirits, cell phones, watches, wines. * Headquarter: Milan, Italy

6. Yves Saint Laurent

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This famous French fashion house is known for its beauty products as well as its chic tuxedo suits and androgynous style. The iconic brand was created by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé in 1961.

Yves Saint Laurent also popularized the safari look as well as camouflage and the trapeze dress.

7. Giorgio Armani

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Founded by Giorgio Armani in 1975, the Italian fashion house has since expanded to include Emporio Armani, Armani Collezioni, Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange and Armani Prive.

Although many of the Armani lines are aimed at the middle market, labels such as Armani Prive sit firmly within the luxury segment.

8. Ralph Lauren

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Established in 1967 by American designer Ralph Lauren, the fashion label has several luxury lines. Ralph Lauren Purple Label is the brand’s most expensive men’s range, while the Collection line is the most exclusive of their women’s ranges.

The famous Polo Ralph Lauren line features preppy, Ivy League style outfits and also popular fragrances and homeware.

9. Gucci

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With a net worth of nearly 7 billion dollars and brand value of 12.7 billion dollars, Gucci has been at the helm of the fashion industry since a very long time.

The brand has acquired an almost classic and iconic status because of its high-end products. Several Hollywood and international stars have been seen flaunting designer dresses from Gucci, for instance, Salma Hayek, Harry Styles, Blake Lively, and Rihanna.

Gucci is an Italian origin brand that started its operations in the year 1921 with the opening of its first outlet. Although the brand is associated with several products like handbags, footwear, and accessories what stands apart is it’s designer clothes that are stylish and exclusive.

Gucci is known as one of the most expensive clothing brands of our times as it offers its wealthy clients clothes that are no doubt expensive but also fashionable and comfortable.

Good craftsmanship, innovative technologies, and modern techniques of manufacturing have helped Gucci in becoming one of the most expensive clothing brands of the year.

10. Dolce & Gabbana

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The brainchild of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, this Italian brand was established in 1985. Since then, they’ve branched out from women’s clothing to jewelry, perfumes, handbags, footwear, watches and sunglasses.

In some articles online you may read about the world’s most expensive sunglasses which are reportedly by Dolce & Gabbana and cost $383,609. That is a typing error and the actual cost of the discontinued DG2027B model was $383, so don’t believe everything that you read online!

Most Expensive Dolce & Gabbana Items * A blood red dress studded with beads in a limited edition of 12, which was the most expensive item on Net-a-Porter at the time of sale: $32,000 * Men’s double-breasted shearling coat: $13,000

11. Burberry

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Burberry’s dress is a common thing on celebs now a day. In the list of Burberry’s celebrity fans, they have Rihanna, Madonna, Julia Roberts, and Carey Mulligan. Famous international models like Kendall Jenner, Irina Shayk, and Cara Delevigne are their regular faces for new dresses. In the year 2018, Kendall Jenner walked in the London fashion week. Though Britain is the origin of the brand, it has its showroom worldwide. They have 498 showrooms in total.

12. Marc Jacobs

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The American fashion designer of the same name launched his label in 1984. With headquarters in New York, the casual luxury brand has global reach and a successful e-commerce site.

The most nominated director for awards in the history of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Marc Jacobs is known for its popular Daisy fragrance and relaxed styling.

13. Oscar de la Renta

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Popular with Hollywood stars like Anne Hathaway, Oscar de la Renta was a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic. Born in 1932, he dressed Jacqueline Kennedy for many of her key events.

Stars loved Oscar’s vibrant use of pattern and elegant silhouettes.

14. Salvatore Ferragamo

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The Italian shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo set up shop in Hollywood in 1923 and gained a large following. His handmade shoes were worn by Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and Judy Garland.

These days, the luxury Italian brand also makes clothing, accessories and fragrances for men and women. New CEO Marco Gobbetti had reenergized Burberry and will no doubt have a big impact.

15. Tom Ford

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Having successfully reinvented Italian fashion house Gucci for the modern age, Tom Ford set up his own fashion and beauty label. Known for its stylish fashion accessories, beauty palettes and made-to-measure suits, the brand is an American success story.

Most Expensive Tom Ford Items * Tom Ford diamond loafers customized by Jason Arasheben and worn by Nick Cannon: $2 million * Tom Ford tuxedo: from $5,540 * Soleil Brulant Eau de Parfum 250 ml: $895

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