06/10/2025
Ever hesitated before saying a name out loud? You’re not alone. The world of luxury speaks in many languages — and pronunciation is part of its quiet confidence.
Here’s a quick guide to saying the 20 greats the way they were meant to be heard:
Chanel — sha-NELL
Louis Vuitton — LOO-ee vee-TAHN
Hermès — AIR-mez
Gucci — GOO-chee
Prada — PRAH-dah
Dior — dee-OR
Saint Laurent — SAN loh-RAHN
Balenciaga — bah-len-see-AH-gah
Versace — ver-SAH-cheh
Fendi — FEN-dee
Bottega Veneta — boh-TAY-gah VEH-neh-tah
Celine — seh-LEEN
Loewe — lo-EH-veh
Givenchy — zhee-VAHN-shee
Burberry — BUR-buh-ree
Alexander McQueen — ah-lek-ZAN-der muh-KWEEN
Valentino — vah-len-TEE-noh
Balmain — bal-MAHN
Cartier — kar-tee-AY
Tiffany & Co. — TIH-fuh-nee and koh
Names carry heritage, design, and decades of artistry. Speaking them correctly isn’t about status — it’s about appreciation.
Save this guide for your next boutique visit or brand meeting — and tell me in the comments: which name surprised you most, or which one do you love saying out loud?
Because fluency in luxury begins with how you speak it.
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