20 Most Expensive Cars in the World

Luxury vehicle - The term suggests a vehicle with higher quality equipment, better performance, more precise construction, comfort, higher design, technologically innovative modern, or features that convey an image, brand, status, or prestige, or any other 'discretionary' feature or combination of them. The term is also broad, highly variable and relative. It is a perceptual, conditional and subjective attribute that may be understood differently by different people; "what may be luxury for one may be premium for another."

Well this 20 astonishing and worth drooling cars personifies a luxury vehicle.












20. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren AMG: $500,000

One of the greatest street-legal sports cars of its time. Combining great German engineering with Formula 1 racing capabilities, the SLR McLaren AMG provides its drivers with nothing short of an impeccable experience. Its 5.4-litre supercharged V8 engine can produce 626-horsepowers that accelerate to 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds out of its total 207 top speed. Although its successor, the SLS AMG, now takes the cake, the SLR McLaren AMG paved the way for future creativity, innovation and racing capability.






19. Saleen S7: $585,000

This American-made beauty is a limited-production vehicle that has earned its street-cred through great styling, high-performance, and immense power. It has a long history of racing, and can even compete with the likes of Lamborghini. This super car’s 7.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine can thrust an easy 750-horsepower that can accelerate to 62 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds, and has a top speed of 248 miles per hour. Completely made from carbon fibre, the S7 is lightweight and drives with great ease.






18. Enzo Ferrari: $670,000

With only 349 ever having been produced, the Enzo super car pushes boundaries thanks to its impressionable in-car technology. With many Formula 1 influences, engineers made sure this Ferrari could intimidate anything that gets in its way. It can produce 650-horsepower with its powerful 6.0-litre V12 engine, and that will get it to 60 miles per hour in a mere 3.3 seconds out of a total top speed of 218 miles per hour. For many, this is an all-time favourite; both a beauty and a beast.






17. SSC Ultimate Aero: $740,000

Having rightfully earned the title of ‘fastest production car’ according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the SSC Ultimate Aero has an impressive top speed of 256.14 miles per hour, powered by its twin-turbo V8 engine that ultimately generates 1,287-horsepowers. In comparison to the original Aero, the Ultimate model was redesigned with greater aerodynamics, greater use of carbon fibre, and greater braking capabilities. Since its production in 2007, only 5 copies were made of this beastly powerhouse of a car.






16. Porsche 918 Spyder: $845,00

The German’s are notorious for their impeccable manufacturing skills, quality, and overall presence in the automobile industry. The Spyder has an 887-horsepower, 4.6-litre V8 engine, accompanied by two electric motors, making this a powerful hybrid gasoline-electric car. In a swift 2.5 seconds, the vehicle can reach 62 miles per hour. Using only battery power, it can reach as far as 19 miles, while the V8 gasoline engine can produce 608-horsepowers on its own. The lightweight sports car’s starting price is set at $845,000 dollars, but if those looking for a greater thrill choose the Weissach Package, the price tag can accelerate just as fast to $929,000 dollars.






15. McLaren P1: $1.1 Million

McLaren cars have built quite a legacy, and the P1 is the quintessential demonstration of the brand’s creativity and stellar engineering skills. With a twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 engine, its performance is out of this world. If paired with an onboard electric motor, this beast can push out 903-horsepowers, otherwise, it can still blow your mind with 727-horsepowers. On the outside, the monstrous hypercar is mostly built from carbon fibre. Beneath that are the finest, most exotic materials that allow the P1 to fire up from 0-60 miles-per-hour in just under 3 seconds, 2.8 to be exact. It just might be one of the most exciting cars in the world worth driving.







14. Hennessey Venom GT - $1.2 Million

While Hennessey Performance is based in Sealy, Texas, the car’s design was inspired by the beautifully crafted Lotus Elise roadster and Exige coupe model. Utilizing the base of the two British cars, the Venom GT has incorporated parts and pieces such as the doors, headlamps, and roof, to name a few. However, Hennessy manufacturers and their Venom GT are not affiliated to the United Kingdom’s Lotus. In January 2013, the Venom GT made its way into the Guinness World Book of Records for reaching 186 miles per hour in just under 14 seconds, 13.63 to be exact. In 2.7 seconds, this baby can reach 60 miles per hour. For $1.2 million dollars, 29 drivers will have the privilege of owning this vehicle.






13. Ferrari LaFerrari: $1.3 Million

This curvaceous beauty is basically a combination of money, horsepower, and happiness. LaFerrari is a limited quantity exotic sports car that is the most powerful of all Ferraris. It sports a 6.3 litre V12 engine that charges out 789-horsepowers, along with an extra boost of 161-horsepowers from an electric motor. Thanks to its hybrid capabilities, it can go faster than ever before, all while reducing fuel consumption. In less than 3 seconds, LaFerrari can accelerate to 62 miles per hour and has a top speed of 220 miles per hour. Unlike its predecessor, the Enzo, LaFerrari is much more visually appealing and stylish as well.






12. Maybach Landaulet: $1.38 Million

As one of the most expensive sedans in the automobile market, the Landaulet expresses its class with its luxurious features, such as its fully retractable sunroof that stretches as far back as the car’s rear and a refrigerator to serve its guests in case they are ever hungry. This is the perfect vehicle to be driven around in. Even though it screams elegance, it has a roaring bi-turbo V12 engine that can do wonders, like accelerating to 60 miles per hour in 5.2 seconds. For its size, that is quite remarkable and proves its dexterity and potential.






11. Pagani Huayra: 1.5 Million

Yet another exclusive powerhouse, which is also a rare find and not as heard of, the Huayra has numerous distinctive features that make it quite a competitor. Most Pagani cars are made to order, and are therefore highly exclusive as well. Combining luxury and ultimate performance, this attractive roadster comes packed with a twin-turbocharger, 6.0-litre V12 engine that can push out a top acceleration of 230 miles per hour with 720-horsepowers, and can reach 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds. For such a small company, it sure makes a personal statement in its engineering and performance.






10. Koenigsegg Agera S: $1.52 Million

The Agera S was built by the Swedish car manufacturing company, Koenigsegg. This monster is an exclusive member of the 1,000-horsepower (and up) club and comes fully loaded with a twin-turbo, 5.0-litre V8 engine. In 2.9 seconds, it can reach 62 miles per hour. For those who are not faint of heart, this speedster can also hit approximately 188 miles per hour in a little under 23 seconds. All that for a starting price of $1,520,000 dollars.






9. Koenigsegg Agera R: $1.6 Million

Koenigsegg has really displayed its capacity to go fast and win the hearts of drivers without being a big named brand like its competitors, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Its speedy performance will have you bending through space and time. The Agera R packs a mean 1140-horsepower twin-turbo 5.0-litre V8 engine that sounds heavenly, yet acts beastly. It can hit 60 miles per hour in a mere 2.8 seconds flat, and can put a Bugatti Veyron to shame on a race track. While its ultimate top speed has not been put to the test, it is estimated that it can reach 273 miles per hour.






8. Aston Martin One-77

With just 77 units of this model in existence, the stylish Aston Martin One-77 is a jaw-dropper in its fantastic design. With a top speed at just over 220 miles per hour, this baby can hit 62 miles per hour in a brisk 3.7 seconds. If its angles, curves, and long and low body are not appealing enough, under the hood lies a 7.3-litre 750-horsepower V12 engine that is sure to sweep you off your feet.






7. Ferrari 599XX: $2 MIllion

In less than 2.9 seconds, this high-performance Ferrari can take you as far as 60 miles per hour. Twenty-nine very rich people have the privilege of owning the 599XX. Its 720-horsepower is revved up by a 6.0-litre V12 engine and has a top speed that is restricted to 196 miles per hour. Apart from the usual engine and performance piques, this vehicle pushes boundaries and expresses its true self-worth through its swift and lightweight speed.






6. Koenigsegg CCXR: $2.173 MIllion

Another Swedish masterpiece, these underdogs engineered a sports car that can reach 62 miles per hour in 2.9 seconds in the most comfortable, stylish, and superior way possible. Like no other Hypercar, the CCXR can maintain a fantastic hold over its drive and performance, no matter the road surface conditions. This car can absorb so much shock and keep great stability due to its remarkable chassis and suspension capabilities, it will leave you in awe. Its aluminium 4.8-litre twin-supercharged flex fuel V8 engine can produce a forceful 1018-horsepowers, which will surely demonstrate its ruthless capabilities.






5. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: $2.2 Million

For those with a couple of extra millions lying around and in need of a thrill, especially the thrill of being one out of twenty to own an exclusive sports car, the Sesto Elemento might just be the car you have been looking for. To begin with, the masterpiece is made out of an exceptionally rare and expensive carbon fibre and is as light as a feather, or at least as light as any Lamborghini has ever been. Powered by a 570-horsepower V10 engine, this powerhouse can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in a zippy 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of 217 miles per hour. Its state of the art engineering will provide an experience that is out of this world.






4. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse: $2.5 Million

If it is “vitesse” that you want, the Vitesse is sure to give it to you. The French masterminded this 1,200-horsepower, 8-litre, 16-cylinder beast. In 2.6 seconds, it can hit 62 miles per hour out of its maximum 255.5 limit. For a starting price of $2.5 million dollars a pop, motorists will be driving around in the world’s fastest roadster. Since the Veyron’s initial launch in 2005, it has been making its mark worldwide, having sold its 400th model as of December 2013.






3. W Motors Lykan Hypersport: $3.4 Million

Along with its hefty price tag, W Motors is making sure that the seven lucky owners of the Lykan Hypersport will enjoy the luxury of its jewels and precious metals that are incorporated throughout much of its design and technology. This world class super car even includes an interactive holographic display system inside its plush cabin. The Hypersport can dash to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds with its turbocharged 3.7-litre 750-horsepower flat-six engine and has a top speed of 245 miles per hour.






2. Lamborghini Veneno Roadster: $4.5 Million

Originating from Italy, this beauty takes the cake with its roaring 750-horsepower, 6.5-litre, 12-cylinder engine. In a mere 2.9 seconds it can reach 62 miles per hour, and its top speed is 221 miles per hour. For a starting price of $4.5 million dollars, nine special upper-crust rich people will be able to own the Veneno Roadster, as Lamborghini only plans on building a handful or two of them. Its lightweight design is especially intriguing, with its substantial use of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer, amid a variety of other novelties.






1. Maybach Exelero: $8 Million

As the most expensive Maybach vehicle, the ever so sleek Exelero is unique and at the pinnacle of luxury. Its 700-horsepower, 6-litre twin-turbo V-12 engine can produce a ravaging top speed of 218 miles per hour and hit 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds. Another special aspect of this car is its Fulda Tires, which can withstand the high-performance drive. This modern concept was inspired by its legendary predecessor, a smooth-running sports car of the 1930’s. Driving it is not just about the speed and its performance, however, but also about the exclusive experience one has driving it.

Well that's the 20 Most Expensive Cars in he World. I hope you can comment on the comment section and spread this blog so I can post more about luxury.

Hermes: The Last True Luxury

Hermes: The Last True Luxury



Hermes Logo


What is Hermes?

Hermes is famous for their exquisite and flamboyant handbags, scarves, small leather goods, shoes, perfumes, ready-to-wear, etc. It was established by Thierry Hermes in the year 1837, since then it was passed by generation after generation. Now the CEO of Hermes is Patrick Thomas he is the first non-Hermes to lead the company. The current artistic director of Hermes is Pierre-Alexis Dumas son of Jean-Louis Robert Guillame Frédéric Dumas-Hermès.




Hermes Headquarters in 24, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.




The Designers

Hermes has a very colourful history when it comes to designers. From Lola Prusac to Monsieur Levaillant to Mariot Chane to Martin Margiela to Jean Paul Gaultier to Véronique Nichanian (current menswear designer) and Christophe Lemaire (current womenswear designer).



Hermes Spring 2003 by Martin Margiela


Hermes Spring/Summer 2014 by Véronique Nichanian





What makes Hermes the last TRUE luxury?

As of 2008, Hermès has 14 product divisions encompassing leather, scarves, ties, men's wear, women's fashion, perfume, watches, stationery, footwear, gloves, enamel, decorative arts, tableware, and jewelry. We all know that when you hear the word Hermes it will instantly mean top notch, high end, high quality, and the likes. The other thing that makes them the last true luxury is that the Hermes family still owns the company unlike Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent who now owns by LVMH and Kering Group.


A Crocodile Skin Birkin Bag by Hermes



Hermes Belts for men


The Hermes family is trying to keep the company on their management. At 31 December 2010, the Hermès family collectively owned a 62.79% stake in Hermès International S.A. through a number of individual and company holdings; the stake entitled the family to 73.96% of voting rights in the company. The luxury goods company LVMH held 20.21% of shares (amassed in the latter half of 2010)[14] and 13.08% of votes at the same date, with 0.39% of shares held as treasury stock and the remaining 16.61% free float. Speculation that LVMH will launch a takeover bid for Hermès has been repeatedly denied by its chairman Bernard Arnault. Some industry insiders are in doubt, such as René Weber, an analyst at Zürich's Bank Vontobel, who has claimed: "Arnault is not afraid of a fight and a lot of his battles have been successful for him and his shareholders. Whether he can eventually succeed with [a takeover of] Hermès is still an open question." Bertrand Puech, who chairs the main Hermès family holding company, has criticised LVMH's acquisition of Hermès shares and called on the company to reduce its stake by half.

The other thing that makes Hermes the last true luxuty brand is that they don’t have a lower line. Lower lines are like Marc Jacobs’ Marc by Marc Jacobs, Burberry’s Burberry Brit and London, Roberto Cavalli’s Just Cavalli, and Armani’s Armani Exchange, Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans and Armani Collezioni, and many more.

And the last thing why Hermes is the last true luxury brand is that they never reduce they’re prices. Even though Hermes is having an annual private sale in Paris, but still they don’t have sales in public. When a certain design is still not selling to the clients at the private sale, they will destroy it than putting it on outlets like many luxury brands do. Because they believe having an outlet will degrade they’re name. Hermes is now one of the most valuable luxury brands around the world.

Top 10 most expensive hotel suites in the world. (2014)

Ever wondered how it feels like to checking in to a very luxurious hotel? Well I think everyone wants it, Right? So this blog is ultimately this blog are all about luxury. When you see a blog about luxury, but then there's no article about hotels is like saying that Tony Stark is broke. It may happen but unlikely. So here it is the Top 10 most expensive hotel suites in the World:















10. The Apartment at the Connaught Hotel in London, England.

The average price per night is $23,500. The penthouse was designed by the late David Collins and features a living room which houses a collection of specially made furniture, limited edition books, and a selection of unique antiques, says Billionaire.com






9. The Presidential Suite at the Hotel Cala di Volpe in Porto Cervo, Italy

The average price for a night in this suite is $26,000. The presidential suite has three bedrooms, a solarium, a gym, and a large private swimming pool.

Guests can also step out onto the terrace for a spectacular view of the coastline.






8. Shangri-La Suite at the Shangri-La Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey

Just one night at the Shangri-La Suite will cost you $26,385. The suite overlooks the Bosphorus straight and has three separate terraces.

The marble bathroom offers a heated floor and a 19-inch TV embedded in the mirror, Billionaire.com says.






7. Presidential Suite at the Mandarin Oriental in Pudong, Shanghai, China

At an average price of $26,450, a night the Presidential Suite offers guests their own private wine cellar, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private dining room.

Then head to one of the two private roof gardens for a view of the city after soaking in a bathtub located in a bathroom, Billionaire.com says, that is bigger than most Hong Kong apartments






6. Royal Suite at the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris, France

For an average of $27,000 per night, guests staying in the largest hotel room in Paris can enjoy an 18th century Regence period theme, sleep in one of four bedrooms, rest in their choice of three living rooms, dine in a private kitchen, soak in a Jacuzzi, and make use of their own steam room.






5. Royal Villa at the Grand Resort Lagonissi in Athens, Greece

If you have a hard time relaxing in this Mediterranean villa you're probably doing something wrong. For an average of $35,000 per night you can enjoy one of two master bedrooms, an over-sized bathroom, and a private butler that stays onsite in order to cater to your every whim.

And if that still isn't enough to help you forget all of your cares, take full advantage of the massage table while enjoying sun bathing on your private deck.






4. Penthouse Suite at the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France
Here you can spend your evenings soaking in your own Jacuzzi located on the private terrace overlooking the Bay of Cannes. For $37,500 a night guests can stay in this seventh floor penthouse equipped with two master bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and two marble bathrooms.






3. Hilltop Estate Owner's Accommodation at the Laucala Island Resort on the Laucala Island, Fiji

In order to stay in this $40,000 per night exclusive villa guests must first fill out an application and then wait to be invited by the property's owner, Red Bull billionaire Dietrick Mateschitz, says Billionaire.com.

The Hilltop estate is just one of many villas located on the island. The resort is made up of 25-luxurious villas and island activities include horseback riding on the beach, a welcome massage at the spa, and gourmet dining.






2. Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons Hotel in NYC

Come to New York and you'll likely hear residents complaining about the cost of rent. But if you are spending your vacation lounging in this $45,000 per night penthouse, rent is likely the least of your worries.

It took seven years and $50 million to complete this project. The room offers guests a night of serine sleep when they lay their heads down on the 18th century Japanese silk pillows.

The room has its own library, which is stacked with over 100 books on art and culture.

This suite is the highest hotel room in the city and offers 360 degree floor to ceiling views.







1. Royal Penthouse Suit at the Hotel President in Geneva, Switzerland

At a whopping $67,000 average per night price, the Royal Penthouse Suite is the most expensive hotel room in the world.

Guest can choose from one of 12 bedrooms, each accompanied by its own bathroom.

This 1,800 square meter suite includes panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps, a handpicked art collection, a Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4 103 inch plasma TV, and a Steinway grand piano.





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www.thestreet.com

Most Valuable Luxury Brands. (2013)

Luxury Goods - In economics, a luxury good is a good for which demand increases more than proportionally as income rises, and is a contrast to a "necessity good", for which demand increases proportionally less than income.[citation needed] Luxury goods are often synonymous with superior goods.

These brands are the most popular Luxury Brands in the industry.:







Ralph Lauren store on 72nd Street, New York City

Ralph Lauren - The Ralph Lauren Corporation was established in 1967 by Ralph Lauren (before known as Ralph Lifshitz). He creates a line of men's ties and it was a success. Because of that he earned a boutique in Bloomingdale's in 1969 In the same year he releases a women's suits tailored like for men's. In 1971, Polo Ralph Lauren launched its first women's collection of apparel and the first stand-alone store was opened in Beverly Hills, California. Ralph Lauren began to be world known brand during 1981 when they opened a store in  New Bond Street in the West End of London, England. The company expanded in series of lines like: Polo Ralph Lauren, Black Label, Purple Label, Lauren Ralph Lauren, RLX, RRL, Denim & Supply; and there is also Big & Tall, Golf sportswear, Tennis sportswear, Collection, Blue Label, Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, Baby Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Home: Bedding and bath textiles and other home accessories, Ralph Lauren Paints: Home interior paints and paint accessories. It's brand value is $4.04 billion.





Prada Store in Via Montenapoleone, Milan

Prada - An Italian luxury fashion house, specializing in ready-to-wear leather and fashion accessories, shoes, luggage, perfumes, watches, etc., founded in 1913 by Mario Prada. The company was started in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino as a leather goods shop – Fratelli Prada (English: Prada Brothers) – in Milan, Italy. Mario Prada did not believe that women should have a role in business, and so he prevented female family members from entering into his company. Ironically, Mario's son harbored no interest in the business, so it was his daughter Luisa Prada who took the helm of Prada as his successor, and ran it for almost twenty years. Her own daughter, Miuccia Prada, joined the company in 1970, eventually taking over for her mother in 1978.
Prada is one of the fastest growing brand in terms of sale. They're sales are getting high rapidly every year. Prada's subsidiaries are Miu Miu, Church's, Carshoe, Pasticceria Marchesi, Luna Rossa, and Fondazione Prada. Interbrand estimates their brand value at $4.27 billion.





Burberry Store at Regent Street London

Burberry - a British luxury fashion house, distributing clothing, fashion accessories, fragrances, sunglasses, and cosmetics. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks. Burberry is most famous for its trench coat, which was designed by founder Thomas Burberry. Burberry was founded in 1856 when 21-year-old Thomas Burberry, a former draper's apprentice, opened his own store in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. By 1870, the business had established itself by focusing on the development of outdoors attire. In 1880, Burberry introduced in his brand the gabardine, a hardwearing, water-resistant yet breathable fabric, in which the yarn is waterproofed before weaving. "Burberry" was the original name, but then the company soon switched to using the name "Burberrys", after many customers from around the world began calling it "Burberrys of London". This name is still visible on many older Burberry products. In 1891 Burberry opened a shop in the Haymarket, London.In recent years, Burberry has attempted to rebrand itself with advertisements in GQ, Esquire, Vogue, Tatler, and Harper's Bazaar, and is well known for using British celebrities in its advertising, including models Kate Moss, Agyness Deyn, Jourdan Dunn, and Lily Donaldson, singer George Craig, actress Emma Watson, who was named the face of Burberry's 2009 autumn/winter campaign and the cover model for the 2010 spring/summer campaign, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who was unveiled as the face of Burberry's newest fragrance, Burberry Body, in July 2011. In June 2010, the Group launched its first cosmetics line, Burberry Beauty. Burberry has 3 sublabels such as: Burberry Prorsum, Burberry London, and Burberry Brit. The U.K. luxury goods company has a brand value of $4.34 billion.





Tiffany & Co. store at Sydney, Australia

Tiffany & Co. - an American multinational luxury jewelry and specialty retailer, having headquarters in New York City, United States. Tiffany sells jewelry, sterling silver, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, watches, personal accessories, as well as some leather goods. Many of these goods are sold at Tiffany stores, as well as through direct-mail and corporate merchandising. Tiffany is renowned for its luxury goods and is particularly known for its diamond jewelry. Tiffany markets itself as an arbiter of taste and style. Founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in New York City in 1837 as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium", the store initially sold a wide variety of stationery items, and operated as "Tiffany, Young and Ellis" in Lower Manhattan. The name was shortened to Tiffany & Company in 1853 when Charles Tiffany took control and established the firm's emphasis on jewelry. Tiffany & Company has since opened stores in major cities all over the world. Unlike other stores at the time in the 1830s, Tiffany clearly marked the prices on its goods to forestall any haggling over prices. In addition, against the social norm at the time, Tiffany only accepted cash payments, and did not accept payments on credit. The company's manufacturing facilities produce approximately 60% of the merchandise sold—the balance, including rose-gold and almost all non-jewelry items, are purchased overseas from third parties. Tiffany's oversees a significant U.S. manufacturing base, with jewelry and silver goods produced in Mount Vernon, New York; Cumberland, Rhode Island; and Lexington, Kentucky, while silver hollow-ware is produced in New Jersey. The company's other subsidiaries, located in facilities outside the U.S., process, cut and polish the diamonds. Its brand value is estimated at $5.16 billion.





Cartier store in Macau

Cartier - designs, manufactures, distributes and sells jewellery and watches. Founded in Paris, France in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the company remained under family control until 1964. The company maintains its headquarters in Paris and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA. Cartier is well known for its jewellery and wrist watches, including the "Bestiary" (best illustrated by the Panthère brooch of the 1940s created for Wallis Simpson), the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder Singh the Maharaja of Patiala and the first practical wristwatch, the "Santos," of 1904. Cartier has a long history of sales to royalty and celebrities.  King Edward VII of England referred to Cartier as "the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers." For his coronation in 1902, Edward VII ordered 27 tiaras and issued a royal warrant to Cartier in 1904. Similar warrants soon followed from the courts of Spain, Portugal, Russia, Siam, Greece, Serbia, Belgium, Romania, Egypt, Albania, Monaco, and the House of Orleans. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847 when he took over the workshop of his master. In 1874, Louis-François' son Alfred Cartier took over the company, but it was Alfred's sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques, who were responsible for establishing the brand name worldwide.In 1972, a group of investors led by Joseph Kanoui bought Cartier Paris. President Robert Hocq, who created the phrase "Les Must de Cartier" (a staff member is said to have said "Cartier, It's a must!"meaning something one simply must have) with Alain Dominique Perrin, General Director, began introducing new products. In 1974 and 1976 respectively, the group repurchased Cartier London and Cartier New York. In 1979, the Cartier interests were combined, "Cartier Monde" uniting and controlling Cartier Paris, London and New York. Cartier's value about $5.5 billion.





Hermes store at Istanbul

Hermes - a French manufacturer established in 1837, today specializing in leather, lifestyle accessories, perfumery, luxury goods, and ready-to-wear. Its logo, since the 1950s, is of a Duc carriage with horse. The designers throughout the company's history have included Lola Prusac, Jacques Delahaye, Catherine de Karolyi, Monsieur Levaillant, Nicole de Vesian, Eric Bergère, Claude Brouet, Daniel Deakin, Alex Bartaska, Tan Giudicelli, Marc Audibet, Mariot Chane, Martin Margiela, Jean Paul Gaultier, Véronique Nichanian (current menswear designer), Christophe Lemaire (current womenswear designer). Born in Krefeld (Germany), Thierry Hermès was the son of a French man and a German woman. The family moved to France in 1828. In 1837, Thierry Hermès (1801–1878) first established Hermès as a harness workshop on the Grands Boulevards quarter of Paris, dedicated to serving European noblemen.[3][4] He created some of the finest wrought harnesses and bridles for the carriage trade. Monsieur Hermès's earned citations included the first prize in its class in 1855 and the first-class medal in 1867 at the Expositions Universelles in Paris. At 31 December 2010, the Hermès family collectively owned a 62.79% stake in Hermès International S.A. through a number of individual and company holdings; the stake entitled the family to 73.96% of voting rights in the company. The luxury goods company LVMH held 20.21% of shares (amassed in the latter half of 2010) and 13.08% of votes at the same date, with 0.39% of shares held as treasury stock and the remaining 16.61% free float. Speculation that LVMH will launch a takeover bid for Hermès has been repeatedly denied by its chairman Bernard Arnault. Some industry insiders are in doubt, such as René Weber, an analyst at Zürich's Bank Vontobel, who has claimed: "Arnault is not afraid of a fight and a lot of his battles have been successful for him and his shareholders. Whether he can eventually succeed with [a takeover of] Hermès is still an open question." Bertrand Puech, who chairs the main Hermès family holding company, has criticised LVMH's acquisition of Hermès shares and called on the company to reduce its stake by half. Interbrand puts their brand value at $6.18 billion.





Gucci Flagship store in Via Montenapoleone, Milan

Gucci - n Italian fashion and leather goods brand, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company Kering formerly known as PPR. Gucci was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence in 1921.[5] Gucci generated about € 4.2 billion in revenue worldwide in 2008 according to BusinessWeek magazine and climbed to 41st position in the magazine's annual 2009 "Top Global 100 Brands" chart created by Interbrand. Gucci is also the biggest-selling Italian brand. Gucci operates about 278 directly operated stores worldwide (as of September 2009) and it wholesales its products through franchisees and upscale department stores.With beginnings at the end of the 19th century, the Gucci company became one of the world’s most successful manufacturers of high-end leather goods, clothing, and other fashion products. As an immigrant in Paris and then London, working in exclusive hotels, young Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) was impressed with the luxurious luggage he saw urbane guests bring with them. before leaving he visited the manufacturer H.J. Cave & Sons. Upon returning to his birthplace of Florence, a city distinguished for high-quality materials and skilled artisans, he established a shop in 1920 that sold fine leather goods with classic styling. Although Gucci organized his workrooms for industrial methods of production, he maintained traditional aspects of fabrication. Initially, Gucci employed skilled workers in basic Florentine leather crafts, attentive to finishing. With expansion, machine stitching was a production method that supported construction. There were seventy-six Gucci stores around the world in 1997, along with numerous licensing agreements. Ford was instrumental in the process of decision-making with De Sole when the Gucci Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, Sergio Rossi, and, in part-ownership with Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga. By 2001 Ford and De Sole shared the responsibility for major business decisions, while Ford concurrently directed design at Yves Saint Laurent as well as at Gucci. The French conglomerate Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, however, gained ownership of 60 percent of the Gucci Group’s stock in 2003. Women’s Wear Daily then announced the departure of both Domenico De Sole and Tom Ford from the Gucci Group when their contracts expired in April 2004. The last spring collection under the direction of Ford and De Sole was a critical and commercial success. Amid widespread speculation in the fashion press about Ford’s heir, the company announced in March 2004 that he would be replaced by a team of younger designers promoted from the ranks of the company’s staff. In 2005, Frida Giannini was appointed as the creative director for women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, previously joining Gucci in 2002. In 2006, she also became the creative director for men's ready-to-wear and the entire Gucci label. Brand value: $9.45 billion.





Louis Vuitton flagship Store at Champs-Elysees

Louis Vuitton - a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world's leading international fashion houses; it sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end department stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website. For six consecutive years (2006–2012), Louis Vuitton has been named the world's most valuable luxury brand. The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris, France. Louis Vuitton had observed that the HJ Cave Osilite[9] trunk could be easily stacked and in 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-bottom trunks with trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight. Before the introduction of Vuitton's trunks, rounded-top trunks were used, generally to promote water run off, and thus could not be stacked. It was Vuitton's gray Trianon canvas flat trunk that allowed the ability to stack with ease for voyages. Many other luggagemakers imitated LV's style and design. The Louis Vuitton brand and the famous LV monogram are among the world's most valuable brands. According to a Millward Brown 2010 study, Louis Vuitton is the world's 29th most valuable brand, right after Gillette and before Wells Fargo. The brand itself is estimated to be worth over USD $19 billion. For the sixth consecutive year, Louis Vuitton still at number one of ten most powerful brand published by the Millward Brown Optimor's 2011 BrandZ study with value of $24.3 billion. It was more than double value from the second rank. The Louis Vuitton company carefully cultivates a celebrity following and has used famous models, musicians, and actors such as Keith Richards, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Sean Connery, Hayden Christensen, Angelina Jolie, and most recently David Bowie in its marketing campaigns. Breaking from their usual traditions of employing supermodels and celebrities to advertise their products, on 2 August 2007, the company announced that the former USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev would appear in an ad campaign along with Steffi Graf, Selena Gomez, and Catherine Deneuve. Many rappers, most notably Kanye West, Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa have mentioned the company in certain songs. The company commonly uses print ads in magazines and billboards in cosmopolitan cities. Louis Vuitton Posters by Razzia were popular in the 1980s. It previously relied on selected press for its advertising campaigns (frequently involving prestigious stars like Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Gisele Bündchen and Catherine Deneuve) shot by Annie Leibovitz. However, Antoine Arnault, director of the communication department, has recently decided to enter the world of television and cinema: The commercial (90 seconds) is exploring the theme "Where will life take you?" and is translated into 13 different languages. This is the first Vuitton commercial ad ever and was directed by renowned French ad director Bruno Aveillan. The Brand Value: $23.58 billion.




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Top 10 brands that mostly mispronounced

This is based on what i observe with other people. I admit i have some difficulties with other brands with hard pronunciation. But i can't stop laughing when some stranger mispronounced a luxury brand while inside the actual store or high end department store.





10. Longines - Normal people or people with no knowledge with luxury brands would say /Lawng-ines /. The proper pronunciation of Longines is /Lawng-jeen/. Longines a luxury watches house based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Founded by Auguste Agassiz in 1832, the company is owned by the Swatch Group. Its winged hourglass logo is the oldest registered for a watchmaker. Longines is known for its 'Aviators' watches. A company director was a friend of Charles Lindbergh; after his transatlantic flight, Lindbergh designed a pilot watch to help with air navigation. Built to his specifications, it is still produced today. Longines provided timers used at the first modern-day Olympics in 1896. In 1899, Longines went to the North Pole with Arctic explorer Louis Amédée de Savoie. It was the first to use automatic timekeeping for the Federal Gymnastics, at Basel in 1912. Today, Longines remains a widely recognized name in sport watches and chronographs.




9. Balmain - People with no knowledge in luxury would definitely pronounce it /Bol-meyn/. The pronunciation of Balmain is /Bal-mah/. Balmain is a fashion house that was founded by Pierre Balmain. Balmain was born in 1914 in France. His father owned a drapery business and his mother and sister owned a fashion boutique where he often worked after his father’s death in 1921. He always had a love of fashion and an eye for design. He attended the Ècole des Beaux Arts in 1933-1934 with intent to study architecture but instead ended up spending the majority of his time designing dresses. After working for atelier Robert Piquet as a freelance artist and spending time with Edward Molyneux, he left school to work for Molyneux. In the late 1930s, he served in the French air force and the army pioneer corps. After peace was declared, he worked at Lucien Lelong and opened his own fashion house under his name. He released his first collection in 1945 and his first fragrance in 1949. While at Lelong, he met Christian Dior, a designer who would play a huge role in Balmain’s career and the postwar fashion industry in general.




8. Tag Heuer - People with no knowledge in luxury would definitely pronounce it /Tag-yuwer/. The correct pronunciation of Tag Heuer is /Tag-hoyer/. Tag Heuer designs, manufactures and markets watches, chronographs and fashion accessories while also marketing eyewear and mobile phones manufactured under license by other companies and carrying the Tag Heuer brand name. TAG Heuer began as Uhrenmanufaktur Heuer AG, founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in St-Imier, Switzerland. The company was purchased by TAG Group (Holdings) S.A. in 1985, when the Heuer brand became TAG Heuer. In 1999, TAG Group sold TAG Heuer to French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton. The name Tag Heuer combines an abbreviation for Techniques d'Avant Garde and the surname Heuer.




7. Guerlain - People with no knowledge in luxury would definitely pronounce it /Ger-lane/. The correct pronunciation of Guerlain is /Gehr-La/. Guerlain is a French perfume house, among the oldest in the world. It has a large customer following, and has traditionally been held in high esteem in the perfume industry. Perfumes by Guerlain are often said to be characterized by a common olfactory accord known as the "Guerlinade". A perfume by the same name was launched by Guerlain in 1921.




6. Lanvin - People with no knowledge in luxury would definitely pronounce it /Lan-vine/. The correct pronunciation of Lanvin is /Lohn-vin/. Lanvin is a high fashion house, which was founded by Jeanne Lanvin. It is established in the year 1889.




5. Guy Laroche - People with no knowledge in luxury would definitely pronounce it /Guy-Larosh/. The correct pronunciation of  Guy Laroche is /Gee-Lah-Rosh/. Guy Larche was a fashion designer and founder of the eponymous company.




4. Givenchy - People with no knowledge in luxury would definitely pronounce it /Give-En-Chee/. The correct pronunciation of Givenchy is /Jhee-von-Shee/. Givenchy is a luxury French brand of Haute Couture clothing, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics with Parfums Givenchy. The house of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by designer Hubert de Givenchy and is a member of Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture et du Pret-a-Porter. It is owned by luxury group LVMH and in 1993 achieved a total sales worth of $176 million, making it the second largest apparel division of LVMH after Dior.




3. Comme des Garcons - People with no knowledge in luxury would definitely pronounce it /Cam-de-garkons/. The correct pronunciation of Comme des Garcons is /comb-day gahr-sawn/. Comme des Garcons is French for "Like Boys", is a Japanese fashion label headed by Rei Kawakubo, who owns the company with her husband Adrian Joffe. Comme des Garçons is based in Tokyo and also in the prestigious Place Vendôme in Paris, the city in which they show their main collections during Paris Fashion Week and Paris Men's Fashion Week. Each year, the company grosses about $180 million. The Japanese flagship store is in Aoyama, Tokyo's high fashion district. The company also has concept stores Trading Museum Comme des Garçons and 10 Corso Como Comme des Garçons in Tokyo, and stores in Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka. Worldwide they have traditional Comme des Garçons stores in Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré in Paris and on West 22nd Street in New York, as well as stores in Hong Kong, Beijing, Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, and Manila.




2. Peugeot - Normal people from the street would definitely pronounce it /Pyu-jot/. The correct pronunciation of Peugeot is /Poo-jsho/. Peugeot is a French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën.
The family business that preceded the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion trademark. Armand Peugeot built the concern's first car, an unreliable steam tricycle, in collaboration with Leon Serpollet in 1889; this was followed in 1890 by an internal combustion car with a Panhard-Daimler engine. Due to family discord, Armand Peugeot in 1896 founded the Société des Automobiles Peugeot. The Peugeot company and family is originally from Sochaux, France. Peugeot retains a large manufacturing plant and Peugeot Museum there. In February 2014, the shareholders agreed to a recapitalisation plan, under which Dongfeng Motors and the French government were each to buy a 14 per cent stake in the company.




1. Koenigsegg - NOrmal people from the street would definitely say it's /Koin-segg/ and sometimes they don't say the brand name. They just gonna say the exotic car. The correct pronunciation of Koenigsegg is /Kou-nig-zegg/. Koegnisegg  is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, also known as hyper-cars, based in Ängelholm.

Top 10 Brands to look for when your going to shop for your new clothes.

This Top 10 is my personal reference when it comes to the style of their clothes. Also all the brands that are included on the list is not luxury/designer brands it is mixed. Basically these are the shops that i usually buy my clothes.








10. Topman/Topshop - I usually buy my jackets, shorts, and pants here at Topman. Their items are cheap but they look very fashionable. I really love their shorts, they really fit well. Maybe there's an issue for the durability of their products but that's fast fashion is all about quantity over quality. But still i love their products and the designs are cool so i can deal with it.




9. Calvin Klein - Jackets, jeans, and underwear are my favorites from Calvin Klein. I don't know why many people say that Calvin Klein is so expensive. Actually Banana Republic is more expensive than Calvin Klein. And i don't find Calvin Klein as an  ultimate luxury brand like other people say. They are actually CHEAP!




8. Ralph Lauren - For semi-formal occasions Ralph Lauren is my friend. Specially the Purple and Black Label their like the Armani Collezioni and Emporio Armani of Ralph Lauren. I like the designs of the Purple Label it's a classic. I like the modernity of the Black label. I also like Polo by Ralph Lauren line but ut's too common and counterfeited so bad.

7. 7 for all mankind - Jeans. Jeans. Jeans. The fitting of 7 for all mankind for me is perfect, specially the Luxe Performance jeans. My favorite 7 for all mankind jeans is my own white skinny jeans. I can pair it with any clothes. But they are a little bit pricey for a pair of jeans considering it's not designer brand. But the quality and the fitting that matters most.



















6. Armani Exchange - For my casual outfits Armani Exchange is always there. I always buy Tees & Hoodies here in Armani Exchange. Armani Exchange is the cheapest line in all Armani line, but still they deliver good quality and designs. I also own clothes from other line like Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, and Armani Collezioni but i really like Armani Exchange for being so casual, but maybe next time smaller logos would be so much better.




5. H&M - The thing that makes H&M unique from the other brands is that they always have a collaboration with a designer brand. I remember buying their H&M x Maison Martin Margiela jeans it looks good the fitting is good. It's one of the biggest retailers around the world and one of the favorites around the world.
















4. Burberry - Pea Coats, scarfs and Polo Shirts that's what i dig in Burberry. Burberry  is one of the oldest fashion labels in the world. They've been a force in this industry and stayed strong for the last 2 centuries. Because the designs are iconic, the stitching is perfect. I never had a problem with the quality (Of course that's what i'm paying for). And my experience in Burberry stores are great. The staff of the Burberry stores here in the Philippines are all very accommodating.

3. Massimo Dutti - I love all of their items. It's the classier and a little bit more expensive version of Zara. All of the items looks classy. At first you will think of it as a designer brand but actually it is not. Massimo Dutti is a great substitute for a designer brand if you don't have the budget. And i think this brand is underrated, it needs more recognition. Maybe their expansion in U.S will make them more famous. Massimo Dutti is part of Indetix group the same company as Zara, Pull & Bear, Bershka, and Stardivarius.




2. Paul Smith - Polo Shirts, Shoes, Knitwear everything. I love all the items from Paul Smith. I like the zebra logo on the polo shirts. Polo Shirts fit perfectly i can compare Paul Smith polo shirts to Polo by Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Lacoste, Givenchy, and Lanvin. And it's incredibly cheap for the quality and the design. I think the price of their products should be on the level of Gucci.




2. Ermenegildo Zegna - For formal occasions Ermenegildo Zegna is always there to find my perfect suit. The price is just right for the quality and fitting. The wool source of Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, Gucci and many more. Sport Coats of Ermenegildo Zegna are the best, i like their Sunglasses too. Ermenegildo Zegna Suits are all worth it.




1. Zara - My personal favorite and i love all of their products. They have new designs every 2 weeks, they are so innovative even the Fashion Director of Louis Vuitton Daniel Piette as "possibly the most innovative and devastating retailer in the world.". My favorite items from from Zara are jeans, jackets, and their Tees that looked like Givenchy and Valentino.