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Is Amancio Ortega A-List?

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YesAmancio Ortega is above A-list, ranked S tier as an icon with generational cultural impact.

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Reached A-list in 2001

Inditex IPO Launch

Ranking Timeline

1975C$0.5M

First Zara Store Opens

Opens the first Zara store in Spain, introducing fast fashion.

1988B$50M+$49.5M

International Expansion Begins

Starts expanding Zara internationally, growing the business.

2001A$6B+$6B

Inditex IPO Launch

Inditex goes public, significantly increasing personal wealth.

2009A$25B+$19B

Zara Home Launched Globally

Global expansion continues, with the launch of Zara Home.

2011S$37B+$12B

Steps Down as Chairman

Steps down as chairman of Inditex, focusing on investments.

2015S$65B+$28B

Real Estate Investments Rise

Diversifies investments into real estate, growing wealth.

2026S$80B+$15B

Global Fashion Icon Status

Remains one of the wealthiest people, fashion industry icon.

Last updated: February 25, 2026