With Prada IPO on the Horizon, a Look at Other Public Luxury Goods Companies

Prada, the iconic fashion house based in Milan, Italy, is preparing a $2 billion initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to a filing. The company expects to hit a profit of at least $215 million for the six months through June, likely boosting expansion and renovation of its stores when its IPO takes place. Here's a look at other publicly available companies that specialize in luxury goods: LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA MC. Owns a number of luxury labels, including Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, TAG Heuer, and Moet Champagne. Market capitalization of $58 billion. Christian Dior SA CDI. A French luxury clothing and retail company. Owns a number of brands and product lines. Market capitalization of $19 billion. Tiffany & Co. TIF. Tiffany's sells fine jewelry and other items through its online store and retail outlets. Market capitalization of $9 billion. Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation RL. Ralph Laurn designs, markets and distributes a number of products, including men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories, fragrances and home furnishings. Market capitalization of $11 billion. Fiat SpA (BIT: F). Though the company primarily sells economy vehicles, it also owns Ferrari and Masserati. Market capitalization of $9 billion. Hermes International SCA RMS. French-based luxury retail company. Designs and sells leather goods, silk goods and textiles, perfumes, clothing and accessories, tableware and others. Market capitalization of $19 billion. Volkswagen AG VLKAY. Like Fiat, Volkswagen is largely an economy vehicle company. But it also owns Bentley and Audi, plus a 49% stake of Porsche. Market capitalization of $78 billion.