Initially known for their luxury luggage trunks and other leather goods, this famous French brand was established by Louis Vuitton in 1854.
Louis Vuitton
One of the most famous French luxury brands, Christian Dior has been going strong since 1946.
Christian Dior
One of the most expensive brands in the world, Versace was set up in 1978.
Versace
The French brand created by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1909 is famous for its boucle wool suits, elegant perfumes and quilted leather handbags.
Chanel
The Italian fashion house was established by Mario Prada in Milan in 1913.
Prada
The iconic brand was created by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé in 1961.
Yves Saint Laurent
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.
Giorgio Armani
Established in 1967 by American designer Ralph Lauren, the fashion label has several luxury lines.
Ralph Lauren
This famous Italian brand was founded by Guccio Gucci in 1920. The first store opened in 1921 in Florence.
Gucci
The brainchild of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, this Italian brand was established in 1985.
Dolce & Gabbana
This British brand is famous for its stylish trench coats and tartan check pattern. Founded by Thomas Burberry in1856
Burberry
The American fashion designer of the same name launched his label in 1984.
Marc Jacobs
Popular with Hollywood stars like Anne Hathaway, Oscar de la Renta was a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic. Born in 1932
Oscar de la Renta
The Italian shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo set up shop in Hollywood in 1923 and gained a large following.
Salvatore Ferragamo
Having successfully reinvented Italian fashion house Gucci for the modern age, Tom Ford set up his own fashion and beauty label.