How popular isHermès?
In September 2026, people searched for Hermès by name about 9,210 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 7.5% of all New Zealand luxury fashion house searches, placing Hermès sixth out of nine houses. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about luxury fashion houses, Hermès appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Hermès is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
Louis VuittonShare of searches 27.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ChanelShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
GucciShare of searches 15.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
PradaShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HermèsShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top luxury fashion houses in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hermès was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Hermès is the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Louis Vuitton1st
Chanel2nd
Saint Laurent3rd
Dior4th
Prada5th
Hermès6th
Bottega Veneta7th
Loewe8th
Gucci9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Prada5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Louis Vuitton4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Chanel4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gucci4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Saint Laurent4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dior4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bottega Veneta3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hermès2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Loewe2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about luxury fashion houses
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which luxury fashion house brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best luxury fashion house brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best luxury fashion house brand in New Zealand for designer clothing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury fashion brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury clothing brand”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which luxury fashion houses compete with Hermès?
Share of searches by month for Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Dior. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Louis Vuitton | Chanel | Gucci | Prada | Saint Laurent | Hermès | Dior | Loewe | Bottega Veneta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.7% | 14.2% | 17.5% | 13.4% | 11.1% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.6% | 14.9% | 17.2% | 15.5% | 12.3% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.6% | 17% | 15.8% | 15.6% | 11.4% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.86% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.2% | 15.5% | 15.3% | 14% | 11.8% | 8% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.7% | 16.4% | 16.2% | 14.2% | 11% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.95% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.8% | 16% | 15.2% | 13.3% | 11.3% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 30% | 15.1% | 16.1% | 14.2% | 10.9% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 27.4% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.98% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.2% | 25.7% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 10% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.76% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.1% | 17.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 11% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.4% | 18.2% | 14.5% | 14.4% | 11.6% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.1% | 16.6% | 15.1% | 14% | 12.7% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.1% | 33.5K | +1.2% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.6% | 20.4K | -13.4% | -1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.1% | 18.6K | -1.2% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14% | 17.3K | -7.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 12.7% | 15.7K | +4.6% | +1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.5% | 9.2K | -13.8% | -0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.4% | 5.4K | -21.4% | -0.9 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.5% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.1% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.1 points |
27.1%
Held 1st. 33.5K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
2.
Chanel16.6%
Held 2nd. 20.4K estimated branded searches, -13.4% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
3.
Gucci15.1%
Held 3rd. 18.6K estimated branded searches, -1.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
4.
Prada14%
Held 4th. 17.3K estimated branded searches, -7.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
12.7%
Held 5th. 15.7K estimated branded searches, +4.6% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
6.
Hermès7.5%
Held 6th. 9.2K estimated branded searches, -13.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
7.
Dior4.4%
Held 7th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
8.
Loewe1.5%
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.1%
Held 9th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Hermès and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Hermès
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Hermès changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hermès in New Zealand held steady at 9.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hermès’ share of searches among luxury fashion houses in New Zealand peaked at 8.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 7.1% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand luxury fashion houses in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Louis Vuitton gained share of searches among luxury fashion houses in New Zealand, from 25.4% to 27.1%.

In September 2026, Saint Laurent gained share of searches among luxury fashion houses in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 12.7%.

In September 2026, Gucci gained share of searches among luxury fashion houses in New Zealand, from 14.5% to 15.1%.

In September 2026, Chanel lost share of searches among luxury fashion houses in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 16.6%.

In September 2026, Dior lost share of searches among luxury fashion houses in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 4.4%.

In September 2026, Hermès lost share of searches among luxury fashion houses in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 7.5%.
How are Hermès’ branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hermès’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- hermes
- hermes bag
- hermes birkin
- hermes birkin bag
- hermes blanket
- hermes constance
- hermes handbag
- hermes kelly
- hermes kelly bag
- hermes perfume
- hermes scarf
- hermes shoes
- hermes wallet
- hermes watch
- terre d hermes
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