15 Luxury Brands That Are So Expensive You Haven't Even Heard of Them

While we generally associate luxury with brands that flaunt their products, a whole other tier is reserved for the super-elite. Some brands like to have an air of exclusivity around them and take a more “quiet luxury” approach, so you might not have heard about them unless you’re in one of their target audiences.

1. Sunseeker

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Have you ever wondered where the rich get their yachts? Many wealthy people buy theirs from Sunseeker, a British luxury brand reserved for the elite.

Their website doesn’t list the prices; you have to contact the local dealer. Their products are estimated to cost millions of dollars. One James Bond movie features a yacht from Sunseeker.

2. Brunello Cucinelli

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According to Forbes, Brunello Cucinelli was an engineering dropout who started his brand with a $550 loan in 1978.

He’s widely regarded as the “King of Cashmere.” Today, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, and Instagram’s Kevin Systrom have been reported to get their clothes from this Italian designer brand, where one pair of sweatpants can cost up to $2,500.

3. Christie’s

Christie’s isn’t a new brand, but you may never have heard of them. The company started in 1766 and is present in 46 countries.

It is primarily known for selling luxury art. Unlike regular art galleries, these prices range from $500 to over $100 million, so even selling a kidney won’t be enough to buy an art piece.

4. Virtuoso

Virtuoso is a global network of luxury advisors offering experiential travel in various countries worldwide. With over 20,000 advisors and partnering with 2,200 companies, including hotels, travel, and tour guides, they provide premium services to the ruling elite.

People have spent an upward of $50,000 per trip in one go.

5. Omega

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While names like Rolex are common in the watch world, Omega takes it up a notch, even beating mainstream luxury brands in terms of their prices.

Many celebrities who won the Oscars in the 96th annual Academy Awards, like Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Cord Jefferson, wore watches from this Swiss company.

6. Farfetch

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Farfetch is an online marketplace for luxury boutiques and a hub of premium quality fashion.

Started in 2008 by José Neves, it features all the top-tier brands one could ask for. It features over 1,400 luxury retailers and 3.9 million active consumers worldwide who shop from here directly. Even their website has a classic, sumptuous look.

7. Mytheresa

Although founded in 1987, Mytheresa’s official online launch was in 2006. Like Farfetch, this platform has every lavish item anyone could want, from clothes and accessories to home decor and lifestyle products.

The site has over 200 brands, including Bottega Veneta and Burberry to Saint Laurent and Valentino, all under one roof. Instead of stuffing their carts at Walmart, the wealthy splurge here.

8. Exclusive Resorts

A-list celebrities have all the money in the world but don’t have privacy. That’s where Exclusive Resorts comes in. This members-only vacation club is the pathway to some of the most exclusive destinations in the world. But what’s the cost of becoming a member?

Prices range from $100,000 to $250,000, and this is just the initial cost. Once you’re part of the club, you can access their $600 million global homes and villas portfolio.

9. Frette Linens

When the conversation turns to luxury, there are no limits to what money can buy. If you have an extra bucket load of cash, this company offers premium high-end duvets and bed covers that will make you sleep as you’ve never slept before.

Frette Linens has a private in-store option to reserve the entire shop for a private shopping experience. Their pricing ranges from $4,000 to $25,000.

10. Stefano Ricci

This Florentine designer and his wife Claudia founded Stefano Ricci in 1972. It’s a lavish menswear brand redefining the meaning of high-end fashion.

Notable figures like Nelson Mandela and Andrea Bocelli have worn suits made by this Italian company. A simple jacket can cost over $20,000.

11. Cesare Attolini

Cesare Attolini is an Italian designer regarded as one of the best tailors of soft-shouldered suits. Not only does the brand offer perfectly crafted suits, but it also has a wide variety of jackets, trousers, dress shirts, knitwear, and much more.

Every suit is crafted meticulously by hand, fitting their customers’ needs perfectly.

12. Loro Piana

Loro Piana is another Italian brand founded in 1924. According to LVMH, Loro prides itself on offering the finest cashmere, and its raw material comes from baby goats from China, while its premium wool is sourced from Australia and New Zealand.

This chic brand sells top-quality fashion items with megastars like Bill Clinton, David Beckham, and Gigi Hadid wearing their clothes.

13. Kiton

Traditional Italian suit-making is rare nowadays, but Kiton sticks to its roots and is one of the finest brands, making handmade clothing where every little thread matters.

They even have an entire tailoring school to ensure the best quality. Founded in 1968 by Ciro Paone, this is a store for the super-rich.

14. Brioni

Brioni takes advantage of its name and charges its customers a hefty sum of money to get their lavishly crafted suits. Many James Bond movies feature their suits, showcasing how exclusive they are.

A suede sportcoat can cost about $8,000, while a suit can go as high as $10,000. Crafting one suit takes 220 processing steps to create.

15. The Row

The Row, a label created by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, takes luxury to a whole new playing field with its extremely high prices that will leave you stunned.

A leather coat from this brand can cost anywhere from $4,000 to $10,000. The Row is an American brand created by child actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. This company puts the “p” in pricey.