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Bernard Arnault

Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH

The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.

Bernard Arnault
Luxury

Nicolas Ghesquière Speaks Out Against LVMH’s Donald Trump Ties

Following Trump's appearance at the opening of a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas, the house’s women’s artistic director took to Instagram to condemn the US president.

Luxury

Nicolas Ghesquière Speaks Out Against LVMH’s Donald Trump Ties

Following Trump's appearance at the opening of a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas, the house’s women’s artistic director took to Instagram to condemn the US president.


Luxury

Louis Vuitton Faces Boycott Threat After Trump Visits Factory

Grab Your Wallet, a group that asks shoppers to boycott businesses with ties to Donald Trump’s family and administration, is adding Louis Vuitton and other LVMH brands to its list.

Luxury

Louis Vuitton Faces Boycott Threat After Trump Visits Factory

Grab Your Wallet, a group that asks shoppers to boycott businesses with ties to Donald Trump’s family and administration, is adding Louis Vuitton and other LVMH brands to its list.


Luxury

Luxury’s Supply Chain in the Spotlight

This week, Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas. More efficiently meeting local demand, the politics of ‘Made in the USA’ and the threat of future tariffs on European goods were likely key factors in the decision. But the fanfare also underscored on how luxury’s supply chain is coming under greater scrutiny and who’s best positioned to come out ahead.

Luxury

Luxury’s Supply Chain in the Spotlight

This week, Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas. More efficiently meeting local demand, the politics of ‘Made in the USA’ and the threat of future tariffs on European goods were likely key factors in the decision. But the fanfare also underscored on how luxury’s supply chain is coming under greater scrutiny and who’s best positioned to come out ahead.


Luxury

Unpacking LVMH’s Donald Trump Moment

On Thursday, LVMH Chairman and Chief Executive Bernard Arnault and US President Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Johnson County, Texas, which comes with a commitment by the French luxury group to create 1,000 American jobs over the next five years. What does it all mean?

Luxury

Unpacking LVMH’s Donald Trump Moment

On Thursday, LVMH Chairman and Chief Executive Bernard Arnault and US President Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Johnson County, Texas, which comes with a commitment by the French luxury group to create 1,000 American jobs over the next five years. What does it all mean?


Luxury

New Louis Vuitton Handbags to Boast ‘Made in the USA’ Tags

The leather-goods workshop in Keene, a small town in Texas, will create about 1,000 jobs over the next five years, the brand said in a statement.

Luxury

New Louis Vuitton Handbags to Boast ‘Made in the USA’ Tags

The leather-goods workshop in Keene, a small town in Texas, will create about 1,000 jobs over the next five years, the brand said in a statement.


Luxury

Rimowa Turned Luggage Into a Status Symbol. Can It Sell Fashion?

Three years after LVMH acquired the hardside luggage maker, Chief Executive Alexandre Arnault aims to move the brand beyond the baggage carousel and hit €1 billion in sales, all while building a ‘case study’ for a new way of working.

Luxury

Rimowa Turned Luggage Into a Status Symbol. Can It Sell Fashion?

Three years after LVMH acquired the hardside luggage maker, Chief Executive Alexandre Arnault aims to move the brand beyond the baggage carousel and hit €1 billion in sales, all while building a ‘case study’ for a new way of working.


Fashion Week

Life at Its Most Primal at Stella McCartney

A sensuality infused even the more tailored pieces, and even her menswear fell under the spell.

Fashion Week

Life at Its Most Primal at Stella McCartney

A sensuality infused even the more tailored pieces, and even her menswear fell under the spell.


Sustainability

Can Stella McCartney Change LVMH From Within? 

This week, everyone will be talking about Stella McCartney's first show as part of the LVMH empire, Dover Street Market's new beauty shop in Paris and the unveiling of the BoF 500. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Sustainability

Can Stella McCartney Change LVMH From Within? 

This week, everyone will be talking about Stella McCartney's first show as part of the LVMH empire, Dover Street Market's new beauty shop in Paris and the unveiling of the BoF 500. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten & Christian Lacroix: The Most Surprising Partnership of the Season

The melding of their minds delivered an edgy extravagance forged in compatibility.

Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten & Christian Lacroix: The Most Surprising Partnership of the Season

The melding of their minds delivered an edgy extravagance forged in compatibility.


Sustainability

LVMH Gets Competitive About Sustainability

In a high-octane gathering of senior executives, the French luxury conglomerate mixed updates on its environmental progress with thinly veiled criticisms of its rivals.

Sustainability

LVMH Gets Competitive About Sustainability

In a high-octane gathering of senior executives, the French luxury conglomerate mixed updates on its environmental progress with thinly veiled criticisms of its rivals.


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