No surprise that Louis Vuitton tops the list of the World’s Most Powerful Luxury Brands. While the compilers of this list is actually the parent company that serves as the PR representative for Louis Vuitton, the brand is still the most powerful in their own right. Coming in with a brand value of $25.74 million and reported revenues of 1.5 billion euros (2.3 billion) in the first quarter of 2008, a 7.1% jump from 1.4 billion euros (1.9 billion) in 2007. Proves they must be getting it right.
1. Louis Vuitton
Brand Value: $25.74 million
Brand Value: $25.74 million
2. Hermès
Brand Value: $9.63 million
Brand Value: $9.63 million
3. Gucci
Brand Value: $9.34 million
Brand Value: $9.34 million
4. Cartier
Brand Value: $9.29 million
Brand Value: $9.29 million
5. Chanel*
Brand Value: $8.67 million
Brand Value: $8.67 million
6. Rolex*
Brand Value: $6.28 million
Brand Value: $6.28 million
7. Hennessy
Brand Value: $5.4 million
Brand Value: $5.4 million
8. Armani*
Brand Value: $5.12 million
Brand Value: $5.12 million
9. Moët & Chandon
Brand Value: $4.95 million
Brand Value: $4.95 million
10. Fendi
Brand Value: $4.67 million
Brand Value: $4.67 million
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