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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
Sustainability

The Battle for Eyewear Behemoth EssilorLuxottica

This week, everyone will be talking about the fight for control of EssilorLuxottica, the apparel industry's sustainability mission at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the latest technologies on display at VivaTech. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Sustainability

The Battle for Eyewear Behemoth EssilorLuxottica

This week, everyone will be talking about the fight for control of EssilorLuxottica, the apparel industry's sustainability mission at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the latest technologies on display at VivaTech. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Rihanna and LVMH Confirm Fashion Label

The pop superstar will present her first fashion collection for the French luxury giant later this month in Paris.

News & Analysis

Rihanna and LVMH Confirm Fashion Label

The pop superstar will present her first fashion collection for the French luxury giant later this month in Paris.


Luxury

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands

To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

Luxury

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands

To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.


Luxury

The Future of Chanel

The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.

Luxury

The Future of Chanel

The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.


News & Analysis

Under Populist Attack, French Fashion Responds

As members of the French fashion elite assembled in Hyères, the conversation often turned to the growing push-and-pull between the luxury sector and its populist critics.

News & Analysis

Under Populist Attack, French Fashion Responds

As members of the French fashion elite assembled in Hyères, the conversation often turned to the growing push-and-pull between the luxury sector and its populist critics.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO

This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO

This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.


Luxury

Kering Wants to Be the ‘Most Influential Group in the Luxury Universe.’ What Does That Mean?

Chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault laid out his ambitious strategy at the Paris-based conglomerate’s annual meeting for shareholders.

Luxury

Kering Wants to Be the ‘Most Influential Group in the Luxury Universe.’ What Does That Mean?

Chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault laid out his ambitious strategy at the Paris-based conglomerate’s annual meeting for shareholders.


Luxury

Why Fashion’s Giant Notre-Dame Pledges Are Good for Business

Both LVMH and Kering stand to benefit from their donations to save Notre-Dame, though a political backdrop of populism has raised the risk of a backlash.

Luxury

Why Fashion’s Giant Notre-Dame Pledges Are Good for Business

Both LVMH and Kering stand to benefit from their donations to save Notre-Dame, though a political backdrop of populism has raised the risk of a backlash.


Luxury

Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.

Luxury

Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.


Luxury

LVMH and Arnault Will Not Get Tax Breaks From Notre-Dame Donations

The outpouring of donations following the fire on Monday has prompted questions from charities, politicians and commentators about benefits from tax deductions.

Luxury

LVMH and Arnault Will Not Get Tax Breaks From Notre-Dame Donations

The outpouring of donations following the fire on Monday has prompted questions from charities, politicians and commentators about benefits from tax deductions.


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