Richest billionaires in fashion and retail
The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925.
Fast-forward some 100 years to 2021: As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rage, a record-breaking 660 people became billionaires globally, growing the previous year's number by 30%.
While the United States has the most billionaires of any country, Americans are somewhat split on their feelings about the billionaire class. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the nation became somewhat more critical of billionaires between 2020 and 2021.
Although support for individual billionaires like Bill Gates is relatively strong, many Americans view the ultrarich—as a group rather than as individuals—negatively. Meanwhile, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is projected to become the world's first trillionaire by 2026.
Fashion and retail billionaires earned their fortunes by shaping how people shop, dress, and express themselves. From fast fashion chains to luxury houses and big-box retailers, these leaders sit atop an industry that blends global culture, commerce, and consumer trends.
Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in fashion and retail using data from Forbes. Data is as of September 23, 2025.
#20. Mark Meijer & family
- Net worth: $6.5 billion
- Source: Supermarkets
- Lives in: Grand Rapids, Michigan
#19. Rocco Basilico
- Net worth: $7.4 billion
- Source: Eyeglasses
- Lives in: Los Angeles, California
#18. Claudio Del Vecchio
- Net worth: $7.4 billion
- Source: Eyeglasses
- Lives in: Muttontown, New York
#17. John Morris
- Net worth: $8.1 billion
- Source: Sporting goods retail
- Lives in: Springfield, Missouri
#16. Jimmy Haslam
- Net worth: $8.7 billion
- Source: Gas stations, retail
- Lives in: Knoxville, Tennessee
#15. Michael Rubin
- Net worth: $9.6 billion
- Source: Online retail
- Lives in: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
#14. Les Wexner & family
- Net worth: $9.8 billion
- Source: Retail
- Lives in: New Albany, Ohio
#13. Charles Butt
- Net worth: $10.3 billion
- Source: Supermarkets
- Lives in: San Antonio, Texas
#12. Ralph Lauren & Family
- Net worth: $13.0 billion
- Source: Apparel
- Lives in: New York, New York
#11. Ann Walton Kroenke
- Net worth: $13.1 billion
- Source: Walmart
- Lives in: Electra, Texas
#10. Nancy Walton Laurie
- Net worth: $16.4 billion
- Source: Walmart
- Lives in: Henderson, Nevada
#9. John Menard Jr
- Net worth: $20.1 billion
- Source: Home improvement stores
- Lives in: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
#8. Christy Walton
- Net worth: $20.5 billion
- Source: Walmart
- Lives in: Jackson, Wyoming
#7. Phil Knight & family
- Net worth: $33.8 billion
- Source: Nike
- Lives in: Hillsboro, Oregon
#6. Alain Wertheimer
- Net worth: $38.3 billion
- Source: Chanel
- Lives in: New York, New York
#5. Gerard Wertheimer
- Net worth: $38.3 billion
- Source: Chanel
- Lives in: New York, New York
#4. Lukas Walton
- Net worth: $41.4 billion
- Source: Walmart
- Lives in: Chicago, Illinois
#3. Alice Walton
- Net worth: $111.4 billion
- Source: Walmart
- Lives in: Fort Worth, Texas
#2. Jim Walton & family
- Net worth: $120.1 billion
- Source: Walmart
- Lives in: Bentonville, Arkansas
#1. Rob Walton & family
- Net worth: $122.7 billion
- Source: Walmart
- Lives in: Bentonville, Arkansas
