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Compare the world's great luxury houses side by side on the facts that matter — when and where they were founded, the family or group that owns them, what each is best known for, and where they sit on price. Every fact is sourced. How we fact-check →
Compare luxury brands →| Brand | Founded | Country | House / group | Known for | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Magli | 1936 | Italy | Independent | Italian-made leather footwear | Premium |
| Chanel | 1910 | France | Chanel (privately held) | The little black dress, Chanel No. 5, the 2.55 flap bag | Ultra-luxury |
| Christian Dior | 1946 | France | LVMH | The 1947 'New Look', Lady Dior bag, J'adore fragrance | Ultra-luxury |
| Coach | 1941 | United States | Tapestry, Inc. | American leather handbags and accessories | Accessible luxury |
| Dolce & Gabbana | 1985 | Italy | Independent | Sicilian-inspired Italian glamour | Luxury |
| Dooney & Bourke | 1975 | United States | Independent | All-weather leather handbags | Accessible luxury |
| Fendi | 1925 | Italy | LVMH | The Baguette bag, FF logo, fur and leather craft | Ultra-luxury |
| Giorgio Armani | 1975 | Italy | Giorgio Armani S.p.A. (independent) | Relaxed, deconstructed Italian tailoring | Luxury |
| Givenchy | 1952 | France | LVMH | Audrey Hepburn elegance; modern Parisian couture | Ultra-luxury |
| Gucci | 1921 | Italy | Kering | The double-G logo, GG canvas, horsebit and web stripe | Ultra-luxury |
| Hermès | 1837 | France | Hermès International (family-controlled) | The Birkin and Kelly bags, silk scarves, saddlery heritage | Ultra-luxury |
| Hugo Boss | 1924 | Germany | Hugo Boss AG (listed) | Modern German tailoring; BOSS and HUGO lines | Premium |
| Louis Vuitton | 1854 | France | LVMH | The Monogram canvas, Damier, trunk and travel heritage | Ultra-luxury |
| Prada | 1913 | Italy | Prada Group (listed) | Saffiano leather, nylon bags, intellectual minimalism | Ultra-luxury |
| Salvatore Ferragamo | 1927 | Italy | Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. (listed) | Innovative shoemaking; the Gancini and Vara | Luxury |
| Vera Wang | 1990 | United States | Independent | Bridal and eveningwear | Luxury |
| Versace | 1978 | Italy | Capri Holdings | The Medusa head, bold baroque prints | Luxury |
| Yves Saint Laurent | 1961 | France | Kering | Le Smoking tuxedo; modern Parisian glamour | Ultra-luxury |
Brand facts are drawn from each house's official site and reputable references (Encyclopædia Britannica, The Business of Fashion). Ownership and price tier reflect general market positioning, not an exact valuation. We are not affiliated with these brands. See our sources & fact-check policy.
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