The phrase "famous brands" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to well-known companies or products. For example, "Many people choose to buy famous brands like Nike and Apple."
Even the rights to the famous brands can be complicated.
Famous brands, such as Comet, an electronics chain, disappeared.
J.C. Penney's bargain bazaars started to become glamorous "speciality department stores", housing boutiques for famous brands.
It is home to the most famous brands, such as Chanel, Dior and Hermès.
They have not grown up bombarded with advertising and barely recognise even famous brands.
(For the cocktail-challenged, those of the names of the two most famous brands of bitters).
Paul Pomroy is overseeing a quiet revolution at one of the world's most famous brands.
Raleigh, one of the world's most famous brands, was founded here in 1887.
"Famous brands send us the material, and we make the finished product".
Other famous brands in Berkshire's portfolio include IBM, Coca-Cola, Gillette and American Express.
Today Atlantic Leather supplies famous brands including Prada, Dior, Nike, Ferragamo and Puma.
