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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

Louis Vuitton in Talks to Open US Factory

LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault first floated the possibility of a factory in the the Carolinas or Texas during a January visit to New York to meet with Donald Trump.

News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton in Talks to Open US Factory

LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault first floated the possibility of a factory in the the Carolinas or Texas during a January visit to New York to meet with Donald Trump.


Luxury

Belgium Drops Case Against Arnault Business

Belgian prosecutors said they have closed an investigation into a $3.24 billion capital increase in a Belgian company owned by billionaire and LVMH chief executive Bernard Arnault.

Luxury

Belgium Drops Case Against Arnault Business

Belgian prosecutors said they have closed an investigation into a $3.24 billion capital increase in a Belgian company owned by billionaire and LVMH chief executive Bernard Arnault.


Luxury

Should Condé Nast Sell Itself?

With the demise of Style.com, the media giant has proven unable to tap the ‘tipping point’ in e-commerce. Now the same digital tsunami is coming for its core.

Luxury

Should Condé Nast Sell Itself?

With the demise of Style.com, the media giant has proven unable to tap the ‘tipping point’ in e-commerce. Now the same digital tsunami is coming for its core.


Financial Markets

LVMH Chief Raises Concerns on Global Economy

Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive of LVMH, said he is optimistic about France’s new president, but worried about the state of the global economy.

Financial Markets

LVMH Chief Raises Concerns on Global Economy

Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive of LVMH, said he is optimistic about France’s new president, but worried about the state of the global economy.


Luxury

Dior Chief Optimistic on Europe

Sidney Toledano is optimistic the European economy will do better in the coming years, especially with French President Emmanuel Macron’s promises to reform labour market regulations.

Luxury

Dior Chief Optimistic on Europe

Sidney Toledano is optimistic the European economy will do better in the coming years, especially with French President Emmanuel Macron’s promises to reform labour market regulations.


Luxury

LVMH Confirms Launch of Multi-Brand Fashion Site

Launching in June, LVMH’s 24 Sevres will enter a fast-growing yet highly competitive luxury e-commerce space with fashion, cosmetics and luggage products from the group’s own portfolio as well as other brands.

Luxury

LVMH Confirms Launch of Multi-Brand Fashion Site

Launching in June, LVMH’s 24 Sevres will enter a fast-growing yet highly competitive luxury e-commerce space with fashion, cosmetics and luggage products from the group’s own portfolio as well as other brands.


Luxury

LVMH Still Hiring in France as Others Cut Jobs

As low-margin manufacturers have shifted production abroad, luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès have taken on a larger importance for France’s fashion and textile industry, which employs 135,000 people in production.

Luxury

LVMH Still Hiring in France as Others Cut Jobs

As low-margin manufacturers have shifted production abroad, luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès have taken on a larger importance for France’s fashion and textile industry, which employs 135,000 people in production.


Luxury

LVMH's Arnault Joins French CEOs Backing Macron Over Le Pen

Bernard Arnault, chief executive officer of LVMH and France’s richest man, joined other business leaders in endorsing independent presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron against the National Front’s Marine Le Pen in the most consequential French election in recent history.

Luxury

LVMH's Arnault Joins French CEOs Backing Macron Over Le Pen

Bernard Arnault, chief executive officer of LVMH and France’s richest man, joined other business leaders in endorsing independent presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron against the National Front’s Marine Le Pen in the most consequential French election in recent history.


News & Analysis

France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election

France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.

News & Analysis

France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election

France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.


Luxury

Building a Luxury Group Isn't Easy

What separates industry titans like Kering and LVMH from failing luxury group contenders like JAB?

Luxury

Building a Luxury Group Isn't Easy

What separates industry titans like Kering and LVMH from failing luxury group contenders like JAB?


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