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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
News & Analysis

French Billionaire Arnault Calls Greta Thunberg ‘Demoralising’

The remarks came two days after the 16-year-old Thunberg scolded heads of state at a United Nations summit in New York for doing too little to fight global warming.

News & Analysis

French Billionaire Arnault Calls Greta Thunberg ‘Demoralising’

The remarks came two days after the 16-year-old Thunberg scolded heads of state at a United Nations summit in New York for doing too little to fight global warming.


Sustainability

Fashion Loves Carbon Offsets. Are They Enough?

Carbon offsets are a tempting solution to fashion's climate problems, but they're no quick fix for the complex challenges facing the industry.

Sustainability

Fashion Loves Carbon Offsets. Are They Enough?

Carbon offsets are a tempting solution to fashion's climate problems, but they're no quick fix for the complex challenges facing the industry.


Sustainability

Kering Commits to Carbon Neutrality

The French luxury conglomerate will offset all the emissions it cannot avoid, following steps taken by its biggest holding, Gucci, earlier in September.

Sustainability

Kering Commits to Carbon Neutrality

The French luxury conglomerate will offset all the emissions it cannot avoid, following steps taken by its biggest holding, Gucci, earlier in September.


Luxury

Despite the Critics, Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior Is a Success

Today’s Christian Dior show may again disappoint critics, but lacklustre reviews haven’t slowed momentum at the house, where sales are expected to grow 26 percent this year, according to Morgan Stanley.

Luxury

Despite the Critics, Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior Is a Success

Today’s Christian Dior show may again disappoint critics, but lacklustre reviews haven’t slowed momentum at the house, where sales are expected to grow 26 percent this year, according to Morgan Stanley.


News & Analysis

Versace, Fendi and Gucci Have Something to Prove at Milan Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Milan Fashion Week and H&M's latest sales update. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Versace, Fendi and Gucci Have Something to Prove at Milan Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Milan Fashion Week and H&M's latest sales update. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Fashion Week

The Return of New York Fashion Week

This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.

Fashion Week

The Return of New York Fashion Week

This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.


Financial Markets

LVMH's Creative Reshuffles Pay Off

The luxury conglomerate's sales breezed past analysts’ estimates as creative revamps at its Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior fashion brands helped fuel growth.

Financial Markets

LVMH's Creative Reshuffles Pay Off

The luxury conglomerate's sales breezed past analysts’ estimates as creative revamps at its Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior fashion brands helped fuel growth.


Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?

Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?


News & Analysis

Bernard Arnault's Beauty Bets Pay Off in China

As the Chinese beauty industry grows, one of several cosmetic firms backed by Arnault's private equity investment fund is poised to go public in Shanghai.

News & Analysis

Bernard Arnault's Beauty Bets Pay Off in China

As the Chinese beauty industry grows, one of several cosmetic firms backed by Arnault's private equity investment fund is poised to go public in Shanghai.


Luxury

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

Luxury

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.


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