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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

A New Charter Aims to End Model Abuse: Will it Work?

François-Henri Pinault of Kering and Antoine Arnault of LVMH speak to BoF about their new charter to protect models. Does it go far enough?

News & Analysis

A New Charter Aims to End Model Abuse: Will it Work?

François-Henri Pinault of Kering and Antoine Arnault of LVMH speak to BoF about their new charter to protect models. Does it go far enough?


News & Analysis

Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah, Lily-Rose Depp and Kris Wu Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

Fashion executives are rightfully obsessed with the Millennial and Gen-Z consumers upon whom the industry’s very future depends. Who are they and how can we reach them?

News & Analysis

Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah, Lily-Rose Depp and Kris Wu Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

Fashion executives are rightfully obsessed with the Millennial and Gen-Z consumers upon whom the industry’s very future depends. Who are they and how can we reach them?


News & Analysis

LVMH's Plan to Turn Historic Paris Grounds into Theme Park

LVMH is to lead a €60 million plan to turn Paris's 157 year-old Jardin d'Acclimatation into one of France's top three amusement parks. LVMH has managed the park since 1984 and holds an 80 percent stake.

News & Analysis

LVMH's Plan to Turn Historic Paris Grounds into Theme Park

LVMH is to lead a €60 million plan to turn Paris's 157 year-old Jardin d'Acclimatation into one of France's top three amusement parks. LVMH has managed the park since 1984 and holds an 80 percent stake.


Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.

Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.


Luxury

Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.

Luxury

Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.


Luxury

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?

Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?

Luxury

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?

Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?


News & Analysis

Will Marc Jacobs Step Back From His Namesake Brand?

As incoming chief executive Eric Marechalle takes control of the troubled LVMH-owned brand, it's unclear how involved Mr Marc Jacobs will be in the company's turnaround strategy.

News & Analysis

Will Marc Jacobs Step Back From His Namesake Brand?

As incoming chief executive Eric Marechalle takes control of the troubled LVMH-owned brand, it's unclear how involved Mr Marc Jacobs will be in the company's turnaround strategy.


Financial Markets

LVMH Profit Grows at Fastest Rate Since 2011 as Asia Rebounds

Profit from recurring operations rose 23 percent to €3.64 billion ($4.23 billion) in the first half, the French luxury goods conglomerate reported Wednesday.

Financial Markets

LVMH Profit Grows at Fastest Rate Since 2011 as Asia Rebounds

Profit from recurring operations rose 23 percent to €3.64 billion ($4.23 billion) in the first half, the French luxury goods conglomerate reported Wednesday.


News & Analysis

Valuation Jitters Prompt Luxury Sell-Off

The Italian government’s bailout of several major banks proved the proverbial final straw and prompted a late sell-off in luxury stocks.

News & Analysis

Valuation Jitters Prompt Luxury Sell-Off

The Italian government’s bailout of several major banks proved the proverbial final straw and prompted a late sell-off in luxury stocks.


Luxury

Will Amazon Eat Fashion?

This week, the e-commerce giant took another step towards realising its ambitions in fashion, launching a new ‘try before you buy’ service, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, and a reported distribution partnership with Nike.

Luxury

Will Amazon Eat Fashion?

This week, the e-commerce giant took another step towards realising its ambitions in fashion, launching a new ‘try before you buy’ service, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, and a reported distribution partnership with Nike.


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