Apple

As one of the most iconic global brand names, Apple has solidified itself as a leader in technology and lifestyle. From iPods and iPhones to notebook computers, Apple's sleek, space-age designs, are instantly recognizable, whether shoppers are in Shanghai or Chicago. A thought leader and design disruptor, Apple set the stage for innovation. It revolutionized portable music players, delivered a new standard for personal computing and managed to make the everyday completely covetable with its sought-after products. Brand releases result in long, long lines and instant sell-outs that confirm there's no stopping this juggernaut.