15. Miuccia Prada – $3.4 billion
Who doesn’t recognize Prada’s brand? Miuccia Prada, an Italian fashion icon, is responsible for bringing the Prada brand to the forefront of the fashion world.
She took over the luxury goods brand, which had been founded by her grandfather Mario Prada, in 1978, and steered it to great success. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Milan. Her total net worth is estimated at 11.1 billion USD.