Bernard Arnault
Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH
The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.


LVMH Board Member Pierre Godé Passes Away Aged 73
Pierre Godé, a long-time adviser to Bernard Arnault of French luxury group LVMH, has died after a long illness.

LVMH Board Member Pierre Godé Passes Away Aged 73
Pierre Godé, a long-time adviser to Bernard Arnault of French luxury group LVMH, has died after a long illness.

China's Young Shoppers Breathe New Life Into Luxury Market
The shift to Millennials, who pushed the Chinese market up to $22.07 billion in sales last year, spurred the rise of new areas such as luxury streetwear.

China's Young Shoppers Breathe New Life Into Luxury Market
The shift to Millennials, who pushed the Chinese market up to $22.07 billion in sales last year, spurred the rise of new areas such as luxury streetwear.

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?
In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?
In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.

Could Richemont's Yoox Net-a-Porter Offer Spark a Bidding War?
The Swiss luxury conglomerate's surprise offer of €2.7 billion for full control of Yoox Net-a-Porter has put the e-tail giant in play.

Could Richemont's Yoox Net-a-Porter Offer Spark a Bidding War?
The Swiss luxury conglomerate's surprise offer of €2.7 billion for full control of Yoox Net-a-Porter has put the e-tail giant in play.

LVMH Posts Record Revenues Amid China Comeback
The world's biggest luxury goods maker posted an 18 percent rise in operating income for 2017, as robust demand from China boosted sales.

LVMH Posts Record Revenues Amid China Comeback
The world's biggest luxury goods maker posted an 18 percent rise in operating income for 2017, as robust demand from China boosted sales.

What Hedi Slimane Means for Céline
The surprise return of one of fashion’s most polarising yet commercially successful designers could double revenues at the LVMH-owned house. But will it alienate Céline loyalists?

What Hedi Slimane Means for Céline
The surprise return of one of fashion’s most polarising yet commercially successful designers could double revenues at the LVMH-owned house. But will it alienate Céline loyalists?

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture
The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture
The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.

Marc Jacobs to Close London Store and Other European Outposts
As other luxury brands scale up their direct-to-consumer channels, the struggling LVMH-owned fashion house will significantly shrink its European retail presence.

Marc Jacobs to Close London Store and Other European Outposts
As other luxury brands scale up their direct-to-consumer channels, the struggling LVMH-owned fashion house will significantly shrink its European retail presence.

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion
Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion
Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.

With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?
The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.

With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?
The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




