Top 10 Oldest Fashion Brands In The World

In the ever-evolving and dynamic world of fashion, many companies have managed to endure over time. These companies have endured for centuries by being able to adjust to shifting fashions. The fashion industry is always evolving, with new trends coming and going. 

A select few brands, meanwhile, have withstood the test of time and have continued to be significant and influential for decades or even centuries. Style, quality, and craftsmanship have become synonymous with these companies, and their history continues to inspire both consumers and designers.

When it comes to fashion, the development histories of brands that first emerged hundreds of years ago and continue to exist today cannot be ignored.

Oldest Fashion Brands In The World 2024

• Hermès - 1837
• Cartier - 1847
• Louis Vuitton - 1854
• Burberry - 1856
• Bvlgari - 1884
• Lanvin - 1889
• Chanel - 1909
• Prada - 1913
• BalenChannel- 1919
• Gucci - 1921

1. Hermès - 1837

Hermès is a luxury fashion company based in Paris, France. The company was founded by Thierry Hermès in 1837. This prestigious international corporation remains true to its commitment to constant innovation and top-notch technical applicability while always pursuing the path of innovation. Hermès connects the past, present and future by applying traditional craftsmanship with the finest materials, creating beautiful and inspiring products.

Today, the Hermès name appears across a wide range of categories such as bags and luggage, notebooks and small leather products, saddles, silk scarves and ties, women's wear, men's wear, jewelry, watches, belts, gloves, jewellery hats, perfumes,... and the newly developed Hermès categories are furniture, blankets, bed sheets, pillowcases and wallpapers. The most prominent Hermès product is the Birkin handbag. Birkin handbags cost from $10,000 to $150,000, depending on size and material, and even millions of dollars for an albino Nile crocodile version.

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Outstanding Hermès products:

• Hermès Birkin handbag
• Hermès Kelly bag
• Hermès Enamel Bangles
• Hermès Chaine d’Ancre
• Bracelets
• Hermès Padlock Bracelets and Rings

2. Cartier - 1847

In 1847, Louis François Cartier took over the jewelry store of his mentor Adoljewelleryard in Paris and founded the company, Cartier. In its nearly two-century history, Cartier has become one of the pioneering fashion houses in the field of watch design, giving women more freedom in how they dress. This brand is also the originator and leader of the Art Deco style of jewelry. With 200 stores in 125jewellerys, Cartier maintains the same elegance and luxury, becoming a well-knowjewelleryry and watch brand.

Cartier is known as a jewellery brand associated with royalty and world-famous movie stars. The brand once received an order for 27 crowns for the coronation of King Edward VII of Great Britain. In addition, Elizabeth Taylor, and María Félix are famous stars who love this French jewelry brand. Today, many Hollywood stars like Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence, Lupita Nyong'o are also loyal customers of Cartier. Cartier jewelry always appears on the red carpet of the most solemn events on the planet.

Outstanding Cartier products:

• Cartier Love Bracelet
• Cartier Tank Watch
• Cartier Trinity de Cartier Ring
• Cartier Panthere de Cartier Ring
• Cartier Juste Un Clou Bracelet

3. Louis Vuitton - 1854

Louis Vuitton (LV) is a French luxury fashion company and label, headquartered in Paris, France. The LV brand manufactures products in a wide range of sectors, including luxury luggage and leather products, clothing, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses and books. The brand's products are sold through exclusive fashion boutiques, high-end shopping malls and e-commerce sites. Louis Vuitton currently operates in more than 50 countries and has more than 460 stores worldwide.

Currently, Louis Vuitton is one of the leading luxury fashion brands in the world. Louis Vuitton pays special attention to the quality of materials, design and creation of products, so the cost of products to customers is also very high. In addition, the target audience of the brand is also upper-class customers.
Outstanding Louis Vuitton products:

• Louis Vuitton Neverfull
• Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag
• Louis Vuitton Keepall
• Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis
• Louis Vuitton Alma Bag,...

4. Burberry - 1856

Burberry is one of the oldest luxury brands in the world. As the pride of Britain, the Burberry brand is known for its high-end products from fashion, accessories, watches, cosmetics to perfumes. This is a name that any fashionista is familiar with and always loves to use Burberry's designs. The brand now has more than 500 stores in over 50 countries.

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One of the product lines that helped Burberry assert its class is perfume. When entering the world of aromatherapy, Burberry quickly created its name and difference with exclusive and extremely seductive fragrances for both men and women. Exclusive Burberry perfume has scents like wood, port wine, mimosa, lemon, vanilla. Additionally, Burberry is the favourite fashion brand of Hollywood's top stars such as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Demi Moore, and Maddona.

Outstanding Burberry products:

• Burberry Her Blossom Perfume
• Burberry Pocket Tote
• Burberry Olympia Bag
• Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet Lipstick
• Burberry Kisses Gloss.

5. Bvlgari - 1884

Bvlgari brand, also known as Bulgari, was founded by jeweller Sotirios Bulgari in Italy in 1884. This is a brand specializing in high-end jewellery, watches and perfumes. Bvlgari's style is a fusion of classicism and modernity in the constant search for unique designs, innovative materials and experimenting with different colour combinations.

The products created by the Bvlgari brand are recognized for their bold architectural style, artistry, craftsmanship, geometric inspiration, and the allure of colour and light in the association of gold, silver and other precious jewels. The balance of classical philosophy, modern artistic thinking, and the love of jewelry making is the foundation for Bvlgari to find new ideas, convey unique inspiration for materials and color combinations.

Outstanding Bvlgari products:

• Bulgari pour Homme
• Bvlgari Man In Black Eau De Parfum Spray
• Bvlgari B.zero1 Ring
• Bvlgari Serpenti Secret Watch
• Bvlgari Serpenti Cabochon Bag.

6. Lanvin - 1889

Lanvin is one of the oldest French fashion brands with aesthetic trends, the source of ideas and the creative foundation for many major fashion brands later. This brand was founded in 1889 by Mrs. Jeanne Lanvin, originally as a designer hat shop. In 1908, she began to design clothes for girls. Her great and only inspiration is her dear daughter.

However, since the departure of Jeanne Lanvin, the Lanvin fashion brand has been unstable in terms of executive leadership. In the mid-1960s, the L'Oréal group took over the brand. Having held a position at the peak of fame in the past, Lanvin is still the most-mentioned name when it comes to French fashion because this is the first brand to initiate Haute Couture and lay a solid foundation for French child fashion.

Currently, Lanvin is a fashion brand for men, women and children. Experiencing many ups and downs, Lanvin is still firm and has strategies to develop, expand, make full use of the media, and attack the Asian market.
Outstanding Lanvin products:

• Lanvin Eclat D’Arpege
• Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin Couture
• Lanvin Embroidered Canvas
• In&out Bag SM for Women
• Leather Curb Sneakers for Women
• Printed Kraft Paper Grocery Bag for Men.

7. Chanel - 1909

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Chanel was founded by Coco Chanel in 1909 in Paris. The brand is known as the proudest luxury brand in the French fashion industry. Few people know that Chanel is a rare fashion company completely privately managed. Chanel is now operating in various fields, such as ready-to-wear, perfumes, and cosmetics.

Chanel began its success with the introduction of the perfume Chanel No.5, which is still one of the best-selling perfume lines of all time. The Chanel brand then expanded and quickly became the proudest couture brand in the French fashion industry. More than any other brand, Chanel fully embraces many of the quintessence of the classic fashion industry of the previous era and is the epitome of classic fashion in the fashion world.

Outstanding Chanel products:

• Chanel No.5 Eau de Parfum
• Chanel Le Vernis in Rouge Noir
• Chanel Tweed Jacket
• Chanel Rouge Allure in Pirate Lipstick
• Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronze Universel.

8. Prada - 1913

Prada is an Italian fashion label specializing in high-end products for men and women such as shoes, bags, accessories, sunglasses,... Prada brand was founded by Mario Prada in 1913. Thanks to handcrafted goods using fine materials and sophisticated techniques, Prada quickly became popular with the European aristocracy and bourgeoisie.

Prada is one of the high-end fashion brands, all of its products use luxurious high-class fabrics with the main colours being black, brown, grey, and cream. In addition, the fashion style of the Prada brand is also a combination of tradition, structure and artistic concepts.

Outstanding Prada products:

• Cahier Shoulder Bag
• Re-Edition Nylon Bag
• Prada Men's Linea Rossa
• Sunglasses
• Prada Symbole Sunglasses
• Prada Candy Florale Perfume.

9. Balenciaga - 1919

The Balenciaga brand was founded by Cristobal Balenciaga. In the early stages of its establishment, Balenciaga was favoured by the nobility and the Spanish royal family for its luxurious and aristocratic designs. However, during the Spanish Civil War, the brand was forced to suspend operations and move to Paris, France.

Despite going through many ups and downs due to the effects of the war, Balenciaga still rose to become one of the leading fashion brands. Balenciaga's peak talent has been firmly established since the 1950s, such as the "Unfitted" dresses designed by Balenciaga in 1955, then developed into Chemise in 1958. From the late '50s and into the '60s, Balenciaga's creations focused on fabrics, but mainly towards heavy fabrics, intricate embroidery and striking materials.

Outstanding Balenciaga products:

• Balenciaga Tech Track Sneakers
• Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers
• Balenciaga Triple S Trainer Bicolour
• Balenciaga Lambskin High Top Tone on Tone

10. Gucci - 1921

The House of Gucci was founded by Guccio Gucci in 1921 in Florence, the city considered today's Italian fashion icon. Gucci has applied the masterful craftsmanship of Tuscan artisans to produce high-quality products and exquisite aesthetics, favoured by both international customers and Italian aristocrats.

Gucci's products launched into the market include bags, suitcases, gloves, shoes, belts, perfumes, skincare cosmetics, makeup cosmetics, and other high-end fashion accessories that became icons in the fashion industry, prized for their aesthetics and creativity. Gucci fashion includes a wide range of products for men, women and children, all made from the highest quality materials, trendy designs and featuring Gucci signature motifs and colours.

Outstanding Gucci products:

• Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition
• Gucci Rouge À Lèvres Satin Lipstick
• Gucci Bloom Acqua Di Fiori
• Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Shoulder Bag
• Gucci Dionysus Small Shoulder Bag.

The fashion industry has been greatly influenced by these ten brands, and both customers and designers continue to learn from and be inspired by their legacy. They will surely continue to influence the fashion industry for many years to come. They are a monument to the strength of creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship.