When it comes to fashion, it’s no secret that the industry is loaded with lots and lots of cash. People across the world just love to buy into fashion crazes from major names like Gucci. Designers have cultivated their brands to become luxury icons, and huge ones at that.
Of course, no two fashion labels are the same, and some are so expensive, it’s pretty much guaranteed to be for the uber-rich. Here are the top 5 most expensive fashion labels in the world:
5. Prada
Italian fashion house, Prada, was established by Mario Prada in Milan, Italy way back in 1913. His youngest granddaughter, Miuccia Prada, is now the head of the fashion label.
Referenced in the movie, The Devil Wears Prada, it’s especially known for its extremely expensive handbags made from leather. It’s a fashion name that has created for itself status as an icon for all of history.
Its most expensive item is the Brandy Top Handle V2 Ostrich Leather Handbag that prices in at a whopping $10,200!
4. Chanel
Created by a French woman named Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel back in 1909, the brand has soared since, becoming a fashion trendsetter. In a time where many women were not highlighted, Coco Chanel positioned itself as a definitive piece of the industry.
It’s known for expensive handbags, dresses, and even beautiful perfumes. Chanel knows luxury, and it knows it well. In fact, the Limited Edition Chanel Diamond Bag comes decorated with 334 diamonds and an 18 karat gold carrying chain. The price? A massive $261,00!
3. Versace
Versace is known by its iconic Medusa logo and expensive flair. Founded by Gianni Versace back in 1978, the brand has become iconic for creating clothing with innovation, such as using metal mesh.
Versace is so popular in fact, that famous people like Princess Diana and Jennifer Lopez have worn the brand.
One of the most expensive items Versace has made was worn by Elizabeth Taylor. It was a beaded evening jacket with rhinestone portraits of the actress in her most iconic roles. Back in 2011, it was sold for $128,000. Talk about expensive!
2. Christian Dior
Who doesn’t know the famous French luxury brand, Dior? Referenced often in pop culture, it’s even been worn by Jacqueline Kennedy. It’s also famous with celebrities like Natalie Portman.
Dior was founded back in 1946, and has since created clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, and even has a popular cosmetics line called Dior Beauty.
Now, brace yourself, because the most expensive Dior item out there was a Haute Couture chartreuse gown worn by Nicole Kidman at the 1997 Oscars. It’s worth…$2 million!
1. Louis Vuitton
Vuitton isn’t just any silly brand. Established in 1854 by Louis Vuitton in France, the company is owned by Bernard Arnault today, who is one of the richest people alive.
Louis Vuitton is known to be really popular with celebrities like Angelina Jolie. It’s dipped its expensive reach into clothing, accessories, and jeweler.
The most expensive item? It’s a teddy bear. The Steiff Louis Vuitton Teddy Bear. And guess what; it’s priced at $2.1 million. That’s one expensive Valentine’s Day for someone out there.
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