via Fashionista.
These are the ten most powerful luxury brands in the world, according to Millward Brown Optimor (an advertising conglomerate). Visit the link above for more info:
1. Louis Vuitton
2. Hermès
3. Gucci
4. Chanel
5. Hennessy
6. Rolex
7. Moët et Chandon
8. Cartier
9. Fendi
10. Tiffany & Co.
Interesting stuff ... especially considering that only Louis Vuitton and Hermès reported fiscal gains for the year 2009.