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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
Luxury

Kering Shares Surge After Gucci's Strongest Growth in 20 Years

Kering shares have gained as much as 11 percent, the steepest intraday advance since October 2015, and have risen 90 percent in the past year.

Luxury

Kering Shares Surge After Gucci's Strongest Growth in 20 Years

Kering shares have gained as much as 11 percent, the steepest intraday advance since October 2015, and have risen 90 percent in the past year.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | LVMH to Launch Digital Lifestyle and E-Commerce Platform

The luxury conglomerate is dipping a toe into the 'experience economy' with Clos19, a new e-commerce platform for its Moët Hennessy wine and spirits division which will sell experiences as well as products.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | LVMH to Launch Digital Lifestyle and E-Commerce Platform

The luxury conglomerate is dipping a toe into the 'experience economy' with Clos19, a new e-commerce platform for its Moët Hennessy wine and spirits division which will sell experiences as well as products.


News & Analysis

LVMH Takes Control of Christian Dior in $13 Billion Deal

The two-part deal will give LVMH full control over the Christian Dior Couture business, which has an enterprise value of €6.5 billion.

News & Analysis

LVMH Takes Control of Christian Dior in $13 Billion Deal

The two-part deal will give LVMH full control over the Christian Dior Couture business, which has an enterprise value of €6.5 billion.


Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?


News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.

News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.


Beauty

Perfumer Speaks on Rare LVMH Acquisition

Maison Francis Kurkdjian's founders tell BoF about LVMH's acquisition of their company and what the deal means for the future.

Beauty

Perfumer Speaks on Rare LVMH Acquisition

Maison Francis Kurkdjian's founders tell BoF about LVMH's acquisition of their company and what the deal means for the future.


News & Analysis

Givenchy Announces Clare Waight Keller as Artistic Director

Waight Keller succeeds Riccardo Tisci and is the second female designer to take the creative lead at an LVMH couture house.

News & Analysis

Givenchy Announces Clare Waight Keller as Artistic Director

Waight Keller succeeds Riccardo Tisci and is the second female designer to take the creative lead at an LVMH couture house.


News & Analysis

Can LVMH Compete with Net-a-Porter?

The French luxury conglomerate is reportedly taking another stab at multi-brand e-commerce, but can it succeed this late in the game?

News & Analysis

Can LVMH Compete with Net-a-Porter?

The French luxury conglomerate is reportedly taking another stab at multi-brand e-commerce, but can it succeed this late in the game?


Luxury

Bernard Arnault to Revamp Paris Museum

The investment was due to be announced later on Wednesday by Arnault, in the presence of President Francois Hollande, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and Culture Minister Audrey Azoulay.

Luxury

Bernard Arnault to Revamp Paris Museum

The investment was due to be announced later on Wednesday by Arnault, in the presence of President Francois Hollande, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and Culture Minister Audrey Azoulay.


News & Analysis

Fashion Can No Longer Hide Its Dirty Secrets

From the abuse of models to sweatshop labour, the radical transparency of digital media makes it harder for fashion to hide its dark secrets.

News & Analysis

Fashion Can No Longer Hide Its Dirty Secrets

From the abuse of models to sweatshop labour, the radical transparency of digital media makes it harder for fashion to hide its dark secrets.


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