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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

LVMH Sells Donna Karan to G-III Apparel for $650 Million

Following rumours last week, LVMH has agreed to sell Donna Karan International Inc. to G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for an enterprise value of $650 million.

News & Analysis

LVMH Sells Donna Karan to G-III Apparel for $650 Million

Following rumours last week, LVMH has agreed to sell Donna Karan International Inc. to G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for an enterprise value of $650 million.


Beauty

What's Driving the Goldrush for Korean Beauty Brands?

South Korea’s booming beauty industry has received its second major investment in a week.

Beauty

What's Driving the Goldrush for Korean Beauty Brands?

South Korea’s booming beauty industry has received its second major investment in a week.


News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.

News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.


Technology

Payments Firm Klarna Adds Lyst As Client

Klarna has added online fashion start-up Lyst to its client list as it looks to compete with payments giant PayPal.

Technology

Payments Firm Klarna Adds Lyst As Client

Klarna has added online fashion start-up Lyst to its client list as it looks to compete with payments giant PayPal.


News & Analysis

Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'

Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’

News & Analysis

Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'

Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’


News & Analysis

Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit

Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.

News & Analysis

Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit

Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.


Workplace & Talent

Christian Dior Couture: Powered by Creativity

From the atelier to the shop floor Christian Dior expects excellence — and enables its employees to achieve it.

Workplace & Talent

Christian Dior Couture: Powered by Creativity

From the atelier to the shop floor Christian Dior expects excellence — and enables its employees to achieve it.


Luxury

Will LVMH Change Loro Piana's Commitment to Ultra Luxury?

This year could bring an end to the Loro Piana family’s involvement in the business, which was acquired by LVMH in 2013.

Luxury

Will LVMH Change Loro Piana's Commitment to Ultra Luxury?

This year could bring an end to the Loro Piana family’s involvement in the business, which was acquired by LVMH in 2013.


News & Analysis

Why Dior Is Struggling to Replace Raf Simons

Christian Dior is struggling to find a creative director more than six months after the abrupt departure of Raf Simons.

News & Analysis

Why Dior Is Struggling to Replace Raf Simons

Christian Dior is struggling to find a creative director more than six months after the abrupt departure of Raf Simons.


News & Analysis

Jean-Claude Biver: ‘The Watch Industry Is Not in Trouble, The World Is.’

The president of LVMH’s watch division has always been a disruptor. But with the Tag Heuer Connected watch, has he got the solution to a Swiss watch industry in decline?

News & Analysis

Jean-Claude Biver: ‘The Watch Industry Is Not in Trouble, The World Is.’

The president of LVMH’s watch division has always been a disruptor. But with the Tag Heuer Connected watch, has he got the solution to a Swiss watch industry in decline?


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