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Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent is a French luxury fashion house owned by Kering S.A., which reports its revenue at house level. Under creative director Anthony Vaccarello it has a high profile in global fashion media and has extended into film through Saint Laurent Productions. The house has a large social following and strong search interest, and remains one of the leading global luxury houses. WCRC's research found the brand strongest in the distinctiveness of its YSL monogram, in the sensory appeal of its packaging and stores, in a consistent brand personality, in a craft reputation for quality, and in a clear, long-held Parisian rock-chic luxury positioning that sets its aesthetic apart from other houses.

Region
Europe
Country
France
WCRC research
Full 50-parameter assessment

What WCRC found

  1. Highly distinctive visual identity built on the iconic YSL monogram.

  2. Clear, long-held Parisian rock-chic luxury positioning with a distinct aesthetic under Anthony Vaccarello.

  3. Large social following and strong search interest give it wide digital reach.

What holds it back: Financial momentum holds it back: house revenue fell 8% while parent Kering's revenue fell 13% and the group carries high debt.

Status in the 2026 edition

Saint Laurent was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.

WCRC publishes scores only for the 100 ranked brands. How WCRC ranks brands.

Most powerful Luxury & Fashion brands

#4 Hermès, #16 Louis Vuitton, #21 Chanel, #30 Cartier, #36 Dior, #37 Tiffany & Co.

Questions people ask

Is Saint Laurent in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?

Saint Laurent was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.

Which Luxury & Fashion brands are ranked in 2026?

The most powerful Luxury & Fashion brands in the 2026 ranking are Hermès (#4), Louis Vuitton (#16), Chanel (#21), Cartier (#30), Dior (#36), Tiffany & Co. (#37).