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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.

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News & Analysis

Arnault Overtakes Gates to Become World’s Second-Richest Person

Bernard Arnault has added $39 billion to his fortune in 2019 alone, the biggest individual gain by far among the 500 people in Bloomberg’s ranking.  

News & Analysis

Arnault Overtakes Gates to Become World’s Second-Richest Person

Bernard Arnault has added $39 billion to his fortune in 2019 alone, the biggest individual gain by far among the 500 people in Bloomberg’s ranking.  


News & Analysis

Why LVMH Struck a Deal with Stella McCartney

The ethical fashion label will hardly move the needle for LVMH, but could help the group boost its sustainability credentials, which are seen to be lagging arch rival and former owner Kering at a time when consumers and regulators are taking notice.

News & Analysis

Why LVMH Struck a Deal with Stella McCartney

The ethical fashion label will hardly move the needle for LVMH, but could help the group boost its sustainability credentials, which are seen to be lagging arch rival and former owner Kering at a time when consumers and regulators are taking notice.


News & Analysis

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Memorials are usually deadeningly solemn occasions, but Canadian opera director Robert Carsen made us celebrate the good times at Lagerfeld's Grand Palais memorial show.

News & Analysis

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Memorials are usually deadeningly solemn occasions, but Canadian opera director Robert Carsen made us celebrate the good times at Lagerfeld's Grand Palais memorial show.


Financial Markets

Bernard Arnault Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion

LVMH's chairman just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club.

Financial Markets

Bernard Arnault Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion

LVMH's chairman just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club.


Luxury

Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear

The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.

Luxury

Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear

The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.


Luxury

Rihanna's First Fenty Drop Exhibits Complete Control, Buffed by Ambition

Dubbed 'Weapon,' the collection manages a tricky balance between functional and chic with hyper-female silhouettes, shaped for the artist herself.

Luxury

Rihanna's First Fenty Drop Exhibits Complete Control, Buffed by Ambition

Dubbed 'Weapon,' the collection manages a tricky balance between functional and chic with hyper-female silhouettes, shaped for the artist herself.


Sustainability

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

Sustainability

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.


News & Analysis

LVMH Takes Majority Stake in Repossi

The French luxury group quietly added to its existing investment in the Italian fine jewellery brand last year, supporting international expansion.

News & Analysis

LVMH Takes Majority Stake in Repossi

The French luxury group quietly added to its existing investment in the Italian fine jewellery brand last year, supporting international expansion.


Luxury

LVMH Buys Rosé Wine Producer Chateau du Galoupet

Rising demand for rosé has seen the French luxury conglomerate buy an estate whose bottles still retail for less than $15.

Luxury

LVMH Buys Rosé Wine Producer Chateau du Galoupet

Rising demand for rosé has seen the French luxury conglomerate buy an estate whose bottles still retail for less than $15.


Technology

LVMH Touts Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence at VivaTechnology

Now a major player at the annual French conference, the luxury conglomerate wants to be seen as a technology leader.

Technology

LVMH Touts Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence at VivaTechnology

Now a major player at the annual French conference, the luxury conglomerate wants to be seen as a technology leader.


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