Top 10 Best Selling Clothing Brands Across the Globe

Fashion shapes our society and culture in special ways, which why this industry is so successful. That said, in today’s market, only a few companies have a truly global impact. Their brands are well known and favored over the world, and equipped with new fabrics and trends that few brands can match.

There’s a key to their perfection and success: quality products. So here’s a list of the 10 best-selling and most popular clothing brands around the globe.

10. Armani

Mr. Armani with Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett and his niece Roberta Armani

With a brand value of just over $3 billion, Armani has always provided amazing clothes with perfect tailoring and glamour. This is the brand of Hollywood.

Armani’s expertise lies in suits made of luxurious fabrics. Emporio, Exchange, and Armani are the brand’s most pricey labels. Armani also produces perfumes, belts, bags, shoes, glasses, and more. This is what makes Armani our number 10.


9. Fendi

discovering Rome wearing Fendi Baguette

Fendi was founded in the 1920s by Paola Fendi and is valued at $3.5 billion. Its primary focus is on bags, class dressing, and accessories.

Baguette is its handbag series, released in 1997. This was fashioned in a Fendi-owned atelier. The company is owned by LVMH.


8. Versace

hand-embroidered gold thread Barocco Icon bag from Versace Tribute Collection

The House of Versace has a brand value of over $5 billion. Their annual revenue averages about $1 billion.

This is a proud Italian company established by Gianni Versace in 1978. Since then, it has become one of the world’s most profitable brands. Versace has come to be known for its vivid prints, intriguing embellishments, and iconic gowns.



7. Burberry

Burberry models Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid

With annual revenues of almost $4 billion and a brand value of nearly $6 billion, this British company is known for innovation. Iconic figures such as Audrey Hepburn are associated with this brand, which has earned the company a royal warrant.

In addition to clothing, Burberry also offers oh-so exclusive – and even more expensive – skincare products.


6. Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren men fashion clothing

The Ralph Lauren brand holds a whopping $6.6 billion in brand value, and rakes in annual revenues of around $7 billion.

You can live out fantasies in the luxurious dresses produced by this brand. Famous personalities around the world are seen daily wearing Ralph Lauren.

One of the Lauren’s most renowned brands is Polo, which makes it number 6 on our list.



5. Chanel

chanel female models walking along a beach of biarritz

While Ralph Lauren’s revenue is impressive, Chanel’s comes in at $5.4 billion and is just as remarkable. Their total brand value is roughly about $6.8 billion.

Coco Chanel built this company to provide comfortable clothing that inspires pride in the women who wear it. It continues to be known for its beautiful clothing lines for women – especially its “little back dredss”, which it pioneered. It has earned 5th place on our list because it’s also one of the world’s highest-priced brands.


4. Prada

Gigi Hadid with stylish Prada bag

Prada’s revenue is around $3.7 billion, and its total brand value is approximately $7.3 billion.

Mario Prada, an Italian manufacturer of leather, established the brand in 1913. Today it’s a favorite wth woman, and a dream for those who can't afford it. The brand’s clothing offers style, color, design, and pride. Because of the brand’s empowering properties, it’s made 4th on our list.



3. Hermes

Hermes Paris logo

Established in 1837, Hermes has grown and now boasts a brand value of over $10 billion and revenues of approximately $5 billion.

With 176 years under their belt, the success of this company can't be easily measured.

Their silk scarves, and Kelly Bag, have made the brand famous. It’s also known for products such as belts, Sportswear, riding gloves, and more.


2. Gucci

gucci beauty

This brand's primary goal is to provide consumers with high-quality clothing. That’s why Gucci has a brand value of $12.4 billion and revenues of $4.5 billion.

Gucci was started in 1921 by Guccio Gucci. It takes 2nd place because it’s an expensive brand that produces luxurious clothing.


1. Louis Vuitton

interior of Louis Vuitton fashion store at Marina Bay Sands shopping mall in Singapore

Louis Vuitton is the most expensive brand in the world. With a revenue collection of about $10.1 billion and a brand value of almost $29 billion, Vuitton has become known for its imaginative use of leather.

The products that make this brand shine include watches, shoes, dresses, trench coats, sunglasses, accessories, books, jewelry, and more.



While fashion is ever-changing, these top 10 brands always seem to be ahead of the trends. In fact, they create them. They continuously compete for the limelight, gracing those who invest in their wares with excellent tailoring, high-quality materials, and head-turning fashion.

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Sergey Karpenko

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