2025 “Global Top 50 Apparel Brands by Value” Released: 4 Chinese Brands Make the List, Injecting New Momentum into Foreign Trade Development

Recently, Brand Finance, a leading British brand valuation agency, officially released the 2025 “Global Top 50 Apparel Brands by Value” (Apparel 50 2025). The list not only reflects the changes in the brand landscape of the global apparel industry but also highlights the breakthroughs of Chinese brands in the international market — 4 Chinese brands (including those from Hong Kong, China), such as Anta and Bosideng, have successfully made the list, injecting new momentum into the development of China’s apparel foreign trade.

Chanel Takes the Top Spot; French Brands Dominate the Top 10

In this year’s list, French luxury brand Chanel claimed the top position with a brand value of USD 37.913 billion, boasting an impressive annual growth rate of 45.4%, thus becoming the world’s most valuable apparel brand. Another French brand, Louis Vuitton, ranked second with a brand value of USD 32.917 billion and a growth rate of 2.1%. Nike, the American sportswear brand, secured the third place with a brand value of USD 29.428 billion, though its brand value decreased slightly by 1.5% compared to last year.

Notably, French brands occupy half of the spots in the global top 10. In addition to Chanel and Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Dior, and Cartier ranked 4th, 8th, and 9th respectively, demonstrating France’s strong strength in the high-end apparel and luxury goods sector. Furthermore, Rolex from Switzerland delivered an outstanding performance, ranking 5th with a brand value of USD 18.772 billion and an annual growth rate of 36.0%. Adidas from Germany took the 6th place with a brand value of USD 18.484 billion and a growth rate of 27.9%. Zara, the Spanish fast-fashion brand, ranked 7th with a brand value of USD 18.086 billion. Gucci from Italy, however, became the only brand in the top 10 with a significant negative growth — its brand value stood at USD 11.358 billion, a year-on-year decline of 23.6%.

2025 Global Top 10 Apparel Brands by Value

Chinese Strength: 4 Brands on the List, Anta and Bosideng Lead New Opportunities in Foreign Trade

In this year’s global top 50 list, a total of 4 brands from China (including the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, China) made it to the ranks. They are Chow Tai Fook (Hong Kong, China), Anta (China), Lao Feng Xiang (China), and Bosideng (China). This signifies the continuous improvement of the international recognition and market competitiveness of Chinese apparel brands.

Chow Tai Fook: As a representative brand in the jewelry and apparel sector of Hong Kong, China, Chow Tai Fook ranked 22nd with stable market performance, serving as an important calling card for Chinese jewelry brands to enter the global market.

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Anta: Ranked 28th, Anta has continuously enhanced the professionalism of its sportswear in recent years through technological innovation and cooperation with international events (such as sponsoring the Olympic Games). Its product lines like “KT7″ have been well-received in overseas markets, laying a solid foundation for Chinese sportswear brands to expand foreign trade channels.
Lao Feng Xiang: Ranking 38th, Lao Feng Xiang has secured a position in the global jewelry and apparel market by virtue of its century-old brand heritage and innovations in traditional craftsmanship. Its products are sold in many countries and regions, making it a model of integrating traditional Chinese culture with modern apparel.
Bosideng: Ranked 45th, Bosideng focuses on the professional development of down jacket products. By optimizing its supply chain and expanding overseas store networks, it has gradually penetrated high-end markets such as Europe and the United States, becoming a key force among Chinese apparel brands going global.

From the overall perspective of the list, the global apparel brand landscape in 2025 presents a trend of “steady growth in high-end brands, differentiation among sportswear brands, and the rise of regional brands”. Luxury brands and professional sportswear brands (such as Rolex and Adidas) have maintained high growth, while some fast-fashion and traditional brands (such as Gucci) are under pressure for adjustment. At the same time, brands from regions like China and Canada (e.g., Lululemon) are accelerating their breakthroughs, injecting diverse vitality into the global apparel industry. Among these developments, the collective inclusion of Chinese brands in the list not only reflects the upgrading achievements of China’s domestic apparel industry but also opens up new tracks for the foreign trade market. In the future, as brands like Anta and Bosideng further deepen their presence in overseas markets, China’s apparel foreign trade is expected to achieve greater breakthroughs in the high-end and professional sector

Post time: Oct-14-2025