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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

Op-Ed | New Activist Investors at Burberry Should Push For Creative Overhaul

Pushing a brand into a new creative direction is not the natural territory for activist investors. It should be.

Luxury

Op-Ed | New Activist Investors at Burberry Should Push For Creative Overhaul

Pushing a brand into a new creative direction is not the natural territory for activist investors. It should be.


Financial Markets

A Swinging Birkin Bag Can Swat Away US Border Tax Plan

The mooted US Border Adjustment Tax would penalise companies that manufacture overseas and is intended to promote American jobs.

Financial Markets

A Swinging Birkin Bag Can Swat Away US Border Tax Plan

The mooted US Border Adjustment Tax would penalise companies that manufacture overseas and is intended to promote American jobs.


Fashion Week

Different Strokes At New York Fashion Week

With fashion week in a state of flux, American designers showed their collections with unclear purpose and mixed results.

Fashion Week

Different Strokes At New York Fashion Week

With fashion week in a state of flux, American designers showed their collections with unclear purpose and mixed results.


News & Analysis

Is Brand Consolidation Working?

Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and others have cleaned up their brand architecture, unifying multiple sub-labels under a single name — with uncertain results.

News & Analysis

Is Brand Consolidation Working?

Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and others have cleaned up their brand architecture, unifying multiple sub-labels under a single name — with uncertain results.


Luxury

US Luxury Brands Say Bon Voyage as Europe Regains Glow

It is possible US brands could attract European suitors with stronger performances and higher valuations.

Luxury

US Luxury Brands Say Bon Voyage as Europe Regains Glow

It is possible US brands could attract European suitors with stronger performances and higher valuations.


News & Analysis

The Decline of the Liberal West Poses Major Threat to Fashion

A turn away from the liberalism that has underpinned political and economic policy in the US and Europe for over 50 years has serious consequences for the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

The Decline of the Liberal West Poses Major Threat to Fashion

A turn away from the liberalism that has underpinned political and economic policy in the US and Europe for over 50 years has serious consequences for the global fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | How to Sustain Luxury Sales in the Case of Rising Protectionist Policies

In times of turbulence, brands should offer nervous consumers novelty and value for money to overcome nationalist and protectionist policies, argues Mario Ortelli.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | How to Sustain Luxury Sales in the Case of Rising Protectionist Policies

In times of turbulence, brands should offer nervous consumers novelty and value for money to overcome nationalist and protectionist policies, argues Mario Ortelli.


News & Analysis

Riccardo Tisci Leaving Givenchy

Tisci is departing the LVMH-owned fashion house after 12 years at the creative helm, as rumours intensify that the designer will join Versace.

News & Analysis

Riccardo Tisci Leaving Givenchy

Tisci is departing the LVMH-owned fashion house after 12 years at the creative helm, as rumours intensify that the designer will join Versace.


Luxury

Can Raf Go Mass?

This week, the fashion world caught its first glimpse of Raf Simons’ vision for Calvin Klein, raising questions about whether the designer can balance his personal aesthetic with the needs of the multi-tiered, multi-billion-dollar brand.

Luxury

Can Raf Go Mass?

This week, the fashion world caught its first glimpse of Raf Simons’ vision for Calvin Klein, raising questions about whether the designer can balance his personal aesthetic with the needs of the multi-tiered, multi-billion-dollar brand.


Global Markets

As LVMH Posts Record Profits, Arnault Looks to 2017 With 'Caution'

LVMH posted record revenue and profits for 2016, but Bernard Arnault warned that uncertainty linked to Brexit and Trump could make the second-half of 2017 ‘more difficult.’

Global Markets

As LVMH Posts Record Profits, Arnault Looks to 2017 With 'Caution'

LVMH posted record revenue and profits for 2016, but Bernard Arnault warned that uncertainty linked to Brexit and Trump could make the second-half of 2017 ‘more difficult.’


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