Bernard Lewis & family

Bernard Lewis & family

Bernard Lewis & family (#1539)

Global Rank #1539
Country Rank #28
Country United Kingdom

Bernard Lewis & family is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Fashion retailer
  • United Kingdom
  • M
  • 100 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,539
Country Rank #28
Net Worth $2.7B
Previous Worth $2.7B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United Kingdom
Industry Fashion retailer
Age 100 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence London, United Kingdom
Citizenship United Kingdom

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 100
Source Of Wealth Fashion retailer, Self Made
Residence London, United Kingdom
Citizenship United Kingdom
Children 3
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.7B
Current Net Worth $2.7B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Bernard Lewis founded UK-based clothing retailer River Island Fashion in 1948; it now sells online and has stores in several European countries. The business had revenues in 2022 of over $900 million. His nephew Ben Lewis, who started as a store manager in 1990, serves as CEO. Lewis and his family are also investors in property development and private equity across UK, Europe, US, Caribbean and Thailand.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Bernard Lewis & family.

#1504
Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Lewis launched his entrepreneurial career at age 20 by establishing a fruit & vegetable stall in a makeshift shack constructed on a bombsite in North London in 1946.

In 2025, River Island faced severe financial pressures, prompting a restructuring plan to avert bankruptcy.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Bernard Lewis & family's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $2.7B (May 4, 2026)