Ranking of the Wealthiest Figures in the Global Fashion Market for the Year 2025
Top 10 Richest Fashion Industry Owners in 2025
In the ever-evolving world of fashion, a select few individuals have made their mark as the wealthiest in the industry. Here's a look at the top 10 richest fashion industry owners and their notable brands or contributions.
- Amancio Ortega
- Founder and former chairman of Inditex, the parent company of the fast-fashion giant Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear, and Massimo Dutti.
- Ortega pioneered the fast fashion model with rapid design-to-store turnaround, revolutionizing global clothing retail.
- Bernard Arnault
- Chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate.
- Arnault's portfolio includes iconic brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co., Celine, Fendi, and Sephora.
- The Brenninkmeijer family
- Owners of C&A, a multinational clothing retailer with a history dating back to 1841.
- C&A operates extensively across Europe and other markets, though less visible in the luxury sector.
- Bertrand Puech & family
- Major stakeholders in Hermès International, known for exclusivity and craftsmanship.
- The Puech family holds significant influence in the luxury brand.
- Phil Knight
- Co-founder of Nike, the global empire in the athletic apparel and footwear industry.
- Knight transformed athletic wear and fashion with Nike’s dominance in sports apparel and innovation.
- Alain & Gérard Wertheimer
- Owners of Chanel, known for haute couture, luxury goods, and pioneering fashion trends.
- The Wertheimers have maintained Chanel's allure, exclusivity, and commitment to haute couture, fragrance, and ready-to-wear.
- Francois Pinault and family
- Owners of Kering group, a major luxury fashion conglomerate.
- Kering's key brands include Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, and others.
- Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana
- Founders of Dolce & Gabbana, known for Italian luxury fashion and strong brand identity.
- Miuccia Prada and family
- Owners of Prada, innovators in luxury fashion blending tradition with modernity.
- Jens Rausing and family
- Owners of Tetra Laval (which has invested in fashion) and other ventures linked to luxury goods.
This list showcases a diverse range of owners, from luxury conglomerates like LVMH and Kering, to fast fashion pioneers like Ortega’s Inditex, and major family retail dynasties such as the Brenninkmeijers. The top two wealthiest are Amancio Ortega with a net worth around $120 billion from Inditex fast fashion, and Bernard Arnault with about $138 billion from luxury brands under LVMH.
Other notable figures include Tadashi Yanai, the founder and CEO of Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, whose vision for "LifeWear" has made Fast Retailing the largest clothing retailer in Asia. Stefan Persson, a former chairman of Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) and a significant shareholder with a substantial stake, is also on the list.
Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder and chairman of Luxottica, established the world's largest producer and retailer of eyeglasses and frames, with well-known brands such as Sunglass Hut, Oakley, and Ray-Ban. Michael Otto serves as the chairperson of the supervisory board of the Otto Group, a diversified retail and services group based in Germany, known for its extensive mail-order and e-commerce operations, which include fashion and lifestyle products.
- In the realm of e-commerce, Michael Otto chairs the Otto Group, a diversified retail and services conglomerate, famed for its extensive mail-order and online operations, offering fashion and lifestyle products.
- Jens Rausing and his family own Tetra Laval, a venture that has invested in the fashion industry, and are among a group of affluent individuals who influence luxury goods markets.
- Wealth management and fashion intersect in the case of Amancio Ortega, the founder and former chairman of Inditex, who has amassed a fortune estimated at around $120 billion through his fast-fashion venture, and is a prime example of the successful fusion of business and lifestyle trends.
