Richemont: all brands
The 8 brands of Richemont in our brand directory, with owner, origin and segment. Each profile is researched and sourced.
Alaïa: Alaïa is a Paris luxury house founded in 1964 by Tunisian-born couturier Azzedine Alaïa, famous for sculpted, body-conscious dresses and knitwear. It is part of Richemont, which took a stake in 2007. Pieter Mulier, creative director since 2021, announced his departure in January 2026.
Cartier: Cartier is a Paris jewellery and watch house founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier and owned by the Swiss luxury group Richemont. Known for the Tank and Santos watches and the Love bracelet, it is one of the most valuable jewellery brands in the world and Richemont's largest maison.
Chloé: Chloé is a Paris luxury house founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion and credited with pioneering luxury ready-to-wear. It has belonged to the Richemont group since 1985. Chemena Kamali has been creative director since 2023 and Laurent Malecaze chief executive since 2024.
Delvaux: Delvaux is a Belgian luxury leather goods house founded in Brussels in 1829 by Charles Delvaux, often cited as the oldest fine leather goods house still operating. It has been owned by Richemont since 2021, after a decade under the Fung Group's investment arm. Its best known design is the Brillant handbag of 1958.
Dunhill: Dunhill is a British luxury menswear house founded in London in 1893 by Alfred Dunhill, originally as a supplier of motoring accessories. Alfred Dunhill Limited is owned by Swiss group Richemont. Simon Holloway is creative director and Matthew Ives chief executive.
Gianvito Rossi: Gianvito Rossi is an Italian luxury footwear brand founded in 2006 by the designer of the same name, the son of shoemaker Sergio Rossi. Since July 2023 it has been controlled by Richemont, with Gianvito Rossi retaining a stake and remaining creative lead. The brand is known for pared-back, feminine pumps and sandals.
IWC Schaffhausen: IWC Schaffhausen is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1868 by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones and owned by Richemont since 2000. Known for its Pilot's Watches, Portugieser and Ingenieur collections, it is the only major Swiss watch brand based in northeastern Switzerland.
Van Cleef & Arpels: Van Cleef & Arpels is a Paris high jewellery house that opened on Place Vendôme in 1906 and has belonged to Richemont since 1999. Famous for its Alhambra clover motif and the Mystery Set technique, it is one of the fastest-growing names in luxury jewellery.