The objective and independent New York City-based  Luxury Institute reported today the results of the “Best of the Best” luxury brands in the U.S. based on the 2010  Luxury Brand Status Survey. This survey identifies the top brands that deliver true luxury based exclusively on the impartial ratings of wealthy U.S. consumers. Four luxury categories were rated: Women’s Fashion, Women’s Shoes, Men’s Fashion, and Men’s Shoes.  Top Luxury Brands:
Women's Fashion1.Roberto Cavalli2. Hermes3. Balenciaga
Women's Shoes1. Christian Louboutin2. Manolo Blahnik3. Zac Posen
Men's Fashion1.  Ermenegildo Zegna2. Brioni3. John Varvatos
Men's Shoes1. Ferragamo2. Hermes3. Louis Vuitton