10 Most Expensive Brands [2011]

It’s fashion central tonight at Smashinglists. This list will appeal to our lady viewer’s and potential wooers of said ladies. This list talks about ten of the most expensive brands for the year 2011. I am sure you will be familiar with the products that these brands produce and I am also certain that you are familiar with these brands. Ladies, I am sure you own at least one product from the following brands whether it is a perfume or a shoe. I hope you enjoy the list and stay tuned, we will be covering the best shoe brands for women in due time.

10. HERMES

Hermes International S.A. is a fashion house to originate from France. The company was established in the year 1837 by Thierry Hermes. They are into apparels and accessories. The company is headquartered in Paris, France. They specialize in leather, lifestyle accessories, luxury goods, perfumes and ready-to-wear clothes. Their logo has been the same since the 1950s. Countless famous designers have served the company from time to time.

9. VERSACE

Originally the company is called Gianni Versace S.p.A. It is a fashion house from Italy. The company was founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace and is currently headquartered in Milan, Italy. They are one of the leading and not to mention one of the most expensive fashion brands to operate globally. They are into luxury clothing, accessories, makeup and even home furnishings. In 1994, Elizabeth Hurley wore this black Versace dress after which it grew in popularity exponentially.

8. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Christian Louboutin comes from France and they are into shoe designing. This particular label serves women with their amazing shoes. You can pick any shoe by Christian Louboutin and you will be blown away. The signature red sole can be found under every shoe they design. Their aim is to make women feel comfortable with their shoes (I do think that that’s what every shoe designer hopes for). Extremely expensive shoes they design, but if you are looking for a perfect gift for your beloved then this is the way to go. Of course it will empty your pockets in a snap, but I am sure it will be worth it.

7. PRADA

Prada S.p.A. is a fashion house from Italy. They specialize in leather goods for both men and women. Their products include fashion accessories, shows, luggage and hats. The company was founded in the year 1913 by Mario Prada and is currently headquartered in Milan, Italy. They have around 3,000 employees under their roof. The company originally started as a leathergoods shop but they progressed into competitive high-end fashion house that operates globally.

6. CHRISTIAN DIOR

Christian Dior S.A. is a fashion house from France. The company was founded on the 16^th December of 1946 by Christian Dior himself and it is currently headquartered in Paris, France. They design leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragnance, make-up and skincare products. They are also famous for their haute couture. They mostly create products for women but the small division of Dior Homme caters to men as well. The Baby Dior caters to babies. Their products are sold worldwide through their online and retail stores.

5. FENDI

Fendi comes from Italy. They are a high-end fashion brand and are most famous for handbags. The company was founded in the year 1925 in Rome by Edoardo and Adele Casagrande. It is currently headquartered in Rome, Italy. They are into leather products and other luxury goods. They originally started as a fur and leather based shop, but over the time it has transformed into a multinational fashion house. Fendi is a subsidiary of LVMH with Karl Lagerfeld as the creative director.

4. BURBERRY

This is a luxury fashion house from Britain. They are into clothes, fashion accessories and perfumes. The company was founded in Basingstoke, United Kingdom in the year 1856 by Thomas Burberry. Burberry Group is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. They make sales through branded stores worldwide. The company was granted Royal Warrants by HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Prince of Wales. Burberry is also listen in the London Stock Exchange and has been ranked as the 98^th most valuable brand in the world.

3. CHANEL

Chanel S.A is a fashion house. It was founded in the year 1909 by Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel and is currently headquartered in Paris, France. They specialize in haute couture, clothes, luxury goods and fashion accessories. They are famous for the ‘little black dress’ and the perfume ‘No.5 de Chanel’ and the Chanel Suit. Catherine Deneuve, Carole Bouquet, Vanessa Paradis, Nicole Kidman, Anna Mouglalis, Audrey Tautou, Keira Knightley and Larilyn Monroe and various other famous actresses have been the ambassadors for this brand.

2. LOUIS VUITTON

They are commonly as Louis Vuitton however their actual name is Louis Vuitton Malletier. The company was founded in the year 1854 by Louis Vuitton and is currently headquartered in Paris, France. They produced luxury goods. The brand is commonly referred to as LV, which is the monogram on every product they produce. They make shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses and even books. Most of their products are sold through boutiques while some of their sales are made online and through departmental stores.

1. GUCCI

Gucci in the fashion world is known as ‘The House of Gucci’. In order to kill an awkward debate, let me tell you hear that it is pronounced ‘Goo-ch-ee’. Part of Gucci is owned by a French Company called PPR and the company was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence in the year 1921. It is basically a fashion brand from Italy and they are into clothing, watches, jewelry, shoes and leather goods. They happen to be the biggest-selling brand to come from Italy. The House of Gucci is headquartered in Florence, Italy.