Fashion girlies know the vibe. Navigating the fashion world is HARD. And even harder when global fashion houses that originate from countries like France, Italy, and Germany challenge us with complex pronunciations of their brand. Low-ee? Loo-we? Err..yep we may have Googled it, too.
It seems we’re *all* Googling how to pronounce some of the biggest fashion brands in the world. New research from Luxury Promise reveals that over 43,000 of us are frequently turning to Google for help with luxury brand names.
Whether you’re learning about them for work or for fun, check out this guide to get their names right and impress your fashion-obsessed friends (!!)
Here’s how to pronounce 40 of the top mispronounced luxury designer brands…
Loewe – Lo-EE-vay
Yves Saint Laurent – eeves san lor-RAUN
Louis Vuitton – lou-ee VWEE-tah-n
Givenchy– jee-VOHN-shee
Versace – Ver-sah-CHEH
Dior – dee-OAR
Jacquemus -ZHAK-moose
Chanel – shu-nel
Balmain – Bal-mah
Gucci – GOO-chee
Cartier – Kahr-ti-ay
Tag Heuer – Tag hoy-ah
Calvin Klein – Kal-vuhn kline
Patek Philippe – paa-tek FUH-leep
Balenciaga – Balen-see-iaga
Louboutin – Loo-boo-tahn
Moschino – moss-KEY-no
Tory Burch – TAW-ree Burch
Bottega Veneta – Bot-teh-ga Ve-neh-ta
Michael Kors – Mai-kuhl kawrz
Burberry – Beh-beh-ry
Miu Miu – mee-OO mee-OO
Ralph Lauren – Ralf Lor-in
Longines – lon-zheen
Lanvin – Loh-vah
Goyard – goy-aar
Dolce & Gabbana – DOL-chay eh ga-BAN-eh
Paco Rabanne – paa-ko Ra-ban
Celine – se-lin
Hugo Boss – Hoo-go bos
Swarovski – swor-off-ski
Moncler – mon-klehr
Coach – kohwch
Alaïa – uh-LAY-aa
Kate Spade – Kayt spayd
BVLGARI – BOOL-gah-ree
Fendi – fen-dee
Chopard – Shop-arr
Salvatore Ferragamo – sal-vuh-TOR-eh feh-ruh-GAA-mo
DKNY – dee-kay-en-wuhy
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