{"id":1939,"date":"2021-02-04T10:58:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T10:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aws.luxity.bdev.co.za\/blog\/oldest-luxury-brands-still-in-business\/"},"modified":"2024-04-05T17:01:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T17:01:28","slug":"oldest-luxury-brands-still-in-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/oldest-luxury-brands-still-in-business\/","title":{"rendered":"The Oldest Luxury Brands Still in Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The best luxury brands are not just expensive, they have a <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/goyard-a-brief-history-of-the-luxury-brand\/\">rich history too<\/a>! Join us as we take a look at some of the oldest and most glamourous luxury brands that are still in business today.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Fendi &#8211; 1925<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61408\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fendi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fendi Bags in South Africa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The house of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/fendi\/\">Fendi<\/a> was launched back in 1925 by Adele and Edoardo Fendi as a fur and leather shop in Via del Plebiscito, Rome. From 1946, the company was passed over to their daughters: Paola, Anna, Franca, Carla and Alda (each owned 20%).<\/p>\n<p>However, it was only in 1965 where the legendary designer, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/looking-into-karl-lagerfelds-legacy-as-he-turned-the-big-85\/\">Karl Lagerfeld<\/a> joined Fendi as the creative director of the luxury fashion label&#8217;s fur and women&#8217;s ready-to-wear collection.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, Lagerfeld actually designed the famous FF logo \u2013 which actually stands for \u2018Fun Fur\u2019!<\/p>\n<h2>10. Gucci &#8211; 1921<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61410\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Gucci.jpg\" alt=\"Gucci accessories\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/gucci\/\">Gucci<\/a> is one of the world\u2019s most <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/the-rise-of-logomania-from-the-gucci-interlocking-g-to-the-fendis-double-f\/\">widely recognised luxury fashion branding<\/a>. However, Guccio Gucci first started the fashion house as a luggage manufacturer for Italy\u2019s elite in Florence.<\/p>\n<p>Although, today Gucci produces much more than travel accessories; they produce <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/the-most-popular-gucci-bags-of-all-time\/\">designer handbags<\/a>, ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, makeup, fragrances and more.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Balenciaga \u2013 1919<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61414\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Balenciaga.jpg\" alt=\"White Balenciaga Bag\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/balenciaga\/\">Balenciaga<\/a> is a luxury fashion house founded in 1919 by <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/the-price-of-balenciaga-bags-in-sa\/\">Spanish designer Crist\u00f3bal Balenciaga<\/a> in San Sebastian, Spain. Crist\u00f3bal\u2019s designs pushed the envelope and quickly become famous. Even Spanish royalty and aristocratic society took a liking to the brand and were often seen wearing Balenciaga.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite his success, Crist\u00f3bal was forced to flee the country due to the Spanish civil war. Thousands of other Spaniards who fled to refugee camps in France. Later, Balenciaga opened up a store in Paris, Avenue George V in August 1937 and developed a strong customer base there too.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Prada &#8211; 1913<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61415\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Prada.jpg\" alt=\"Prada saffiano bag\" width=\"2544\" height=\"1516\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mario <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/prada\/\">Prada<\/a> found the luxury brand in 1913 and opened the first store in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan. Moreover, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/8-fast-facts-about-prada\/\">Prada started as a leather goods business including trunks and travel accessories.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When the time came for Mario to retire, he intended to pass the business down to his son (as what was customary at the time). However, his son had no interest in the business. Instead, his daughter, Luisa Prada took over the family business and eventually her daughter Miuccia too. However, Miuccia later pursued her own brand, called <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/miu-miu\/\">Miu Miu<\/a> which is a subsidiary company to Prada.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Chanel &#8211; 1902<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Chanel-1.jpg\" alt=\"Black Chanel totes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"901\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all know <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/chanel\/\">Chanel<\/a> for their women\u2019s suits, no.5 perfume and iconic quilted handbags. However, it originally started in 1902 as a millinery shop in Paris by <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/all-the-reasons-why-we-love-coco-chanel\/\">Gabrielle \u2018Coco\u2019 Chanel.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Besides its iconic fashion and accessories, Chanel has historically revolutionized the women\u2019s fashion industry in more ways than you know. To name a few, Chanel made women\u2019s pants trendy, made corsets obsolete and even invented the first designer perfume.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Bvlgari &#8211; 1884<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61419\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bulgari.jpg\" alt=\"Where to buy Bulgari in South Africa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"945\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Greek silversmith, Sotirio <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/bulgari\/\">Bvlgari<\/a> founded the company 1884 in Rome. The brand quickly became known for their excellent craftsmanship and gorgeous jewellery.<\/p>\n<p>Over the decades, the Bvlgari generations defined a distinctive style made of vibrant colour combinations, exquisitely balanced volumes and unmistakable motifs that pay homage to the Roman roots of the company. While always revering its cultural legacy, Bvlgari introduced innovations that rewrote the rules of the jewellery universe and launched new trends that stood out as icons of contemporary design.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Lanvin &#8211; 1889<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-61420\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lanvin.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury accessories\" width=\"907\" height=\"587\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the young age of 22, Jeanne <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/?post_type=product&amp;s=Lanvin\">Lanvin<\/a> opened up her first hat shop in 1889 on the mezzanine of 16 rue Boissy d\u2019Anglas. However, once she gave birth her first child, Marguerite in 1897 her world turned upside down. Marguerite became the brand\u2019s muse (hence, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/stories-behind-popular-luxury-logos\/\">the mother and child logo<\/a>) and Lanvin started primarily started selling mother and daughter clothing. Of course, the brand later expanded to men\u2019s wear, lingerie and fur. Lanvin was the first fashion house where the entire family could shop.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Louis Vuitton &#8211; 1854<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61421\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Louis-Vuitton.png\" alt=\"Louis Vuitton Keepall\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/louis-vuitton\/\">Louis Vuitton<\/a> Malletier, popularly known as Louis Vuitton, o<a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-louis-vuitton\/\">riginally started as a box and trunk making business by Mr Louis Vuitton<\/a> in 1854. The brand was easily distinguished from other trunk-makers by it\u2019s unique LV monogram print. Later, Louis Vuitton introduced a weekend bag called the \u2018Keepall\u2019. However, it reached peak popularity once Audrey Hepburn requested the Keepall to be miniaturized so that she could use it as an everyday handbag. Hence, the Speedy was born!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, today Louis Vuitton is now known as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/top-10-most-popular-louis-vuitton-bags\/\">most iconic and highly coveted<\/a> luxury fashion houses.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Cartier &#8211; 1847<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61422\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cartier.jpg\" alt=\"Cartier jewellery and watches\" width=\"988\" height=\"612\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Louis-Fran\u00e7ois <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/cartier\/\">Cartier<\/a> bought his mentors jewellery workshop Rue Montorgueil, Paris at the age of 29 and officially established the House of Cartier in 1847.<\/p>\n<p>Although the brand started as a humble Parisian shop it quickly became a worldwide success. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/fun-facts-cartier\/\">Cartier became the official purveyor to King Alfonso XII of Spain and to King Edward VII of the United Kingdom in 1904.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. Herm\u00e8s &#8211; 1837<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61424\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hermes-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Hermes Bag\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/hermes\/\">Herm\u00e8s<\/a> International S.A. was founded by Thierry Herm\u00e8s in 1837 located at the Grands Boulevards quarter of Paris. The brand originally started as an equestrian supply company, hence, the horse and carriage in the logo. However, their first handbag (for humans) only debuted in 1922. Of course, the most well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-hermes-birkin-bags\/\">Herm\u00e8s bags are the Birkin and Kelly handbags<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Find Highly Coveted Luxury Brands at Luxity<\/h2>\n<p>If you think this list of designer\u00a0brands is impressive, wait till you see our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxity.co.za\/products\/\">online store<\/a>. Get your favourite luxury brands delivered right at your doorstep!<\/p>\n<p>[products category=&#8221;handbags&#8221; columns= &#8220;3&#8221; Limit=&#8221;6&#8243; order=&#8221;Desc&#8221; orderby=&#8221;date&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best luxury brands are not just expensive, they have a rich history too! Join us as we take a look at some of the oldest and most glamourous luxury brands that are still in business today. 11. Fendi &#8211; 1925 The house of Fendi was launched back in 1925 by Adele and Edoardo Fendi <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/oldest-luxury-brands-still-in-business\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  The Oldest Luxury Brands Still in Business<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[19,20,29,39,55,4,8,9,13,15],"class_list":["post-1939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brand-history-legacy","tag-balenciaga","tag-bvlgari","tag-prada","tag-cartier","tag-lanvin","tag-louis-vuitton","tag-fendi","tag-hermes","tag-chanel","tag-gucci"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Oldest Luxury Brands Still in Business | Luxity&#039;s Luxury South Africa Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The best luxury brands are not just expensive, they have a rich history too! 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