Most Expensive Clothing Brands in the World

1. Nike

Nike is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services.

Nike

Nike originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS), was founded by the University of Oregon. In its first year in business, BRS sold 1,300 pairs of Japanese running shoes grossing $8,000.

2. Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Malletier known as Louis Vuitton is a French luxury fashion house and company. In 1854, The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris.

Louis Vuitton

The brand started at $10,567 as a sales price. Vuitton introduced his flat-topped trunks with Trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight in 1858. In 1867, The company participated in the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Ōyama Iwao became the first recorded Japanese customer, ordering a set of luggage in Paris.

3. Hermès

Hermès is a French luxury design house. Thierry Hermès was born in Krefeld, Germany.

Hermès

In 1837, he established a harness workshop in the Grands Boulevards quarter of Paris. He created high-quality wrought harnesses and bridles for the carriage trade. From the 1980s, tableware became a vital segment of the firm.

4. Gucci

Gucci is an Italian high-end luxury fashion house based in Florence, Italy.

Gucci

The brand product lines include handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, and accessories, makeup, fragrances, and home decoration. Gucci was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Tuscany. Guccio Giovanbattista Giacinto Dario Maria Gucci left Florence for Paris and settled in London in 1897.

5. Adidas

Adidas is a German multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria. Adidas designs and manufactures shoes, clothing, and accessories.

Adidas

The company was founded by Adolf "Adi" Dassler who made sports shoes in his mother's scullery or laundry room in Herzogenaurach. In 1924, his older brother Rudolf joined the business, which became "Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory".

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