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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 vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?

Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.

News & Analysis

LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?

Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.


News & Analysis

LVMH Unveils Shortlist for Prize

See the full list of twenty-six designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

News & Analysis

LVMH Unveils Shortlist for Prize

See the full list of twenty-six designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


Financial Markets

Hermès Says Growth May Slow in 2015

Hermès International SCA said profitability likely narrowed in 2014 amid currency fluctuations and that revenue growth may slow in the year ahead.

Financial Markets

Hermès Says Growth May Slow in 2015

Hermès International SCA said profitability likely narrowed in 2014 amid currency fluctuations and that revenue growth may slow in the year ahead.


Retail

Vuitton Revival Shows Logo Isn’t Dead as Bags Fly Off Shelves

Two years after toning down use of its LV Monogram to counter logo fatigue among consumers, Louis Vuitton is winning back clients with the signature stamp.

Retail

Vuitton Revival Shows Logo Isn’t Dead as Bags Fly Off Shelves

Two years after toning down use of its LV Monogram to counter logo fatigue among consumers, Louis Vuitton is winning back clients with the signature stamp.


Financial Markets

Tiffany's Slumping Shares May Rekindle Takeover Talk

Tiffany & Co.’s plunging shares are bringing a takeover of the $11 billion luxury jewellery chain back into the realm of possibilities.

Financial Markets

Tiffany's Slumping Shares May Rekindle Takeover Talk

Tiffany & Co.’s plunging shares are bringing a takeover of the $11 billion luxury jewellery chain back into the realm of possibilities.


Luxury

LVMH Books $3.5 Billion Gain on Hermès Stock Distribution

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the largest luxury-goods company, booked a 2.81 billion-euro ($3.5 billion) capital gain after distributing its 23 percent stake in Hermès International SCA to investors.

Luxury

LVMH Books $3.5 Billion Gain on Hermès Stock Distribution

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the largest luxury-goods company, booked a 2.81 billion-euro ($3.5 billion) capital gain after distributing its 23 percent stake in Hermès International SCA to investors.


Global Markets

At Kering, Turmoil and Soft Profits

The hottest trend at France’s second-biggest luxury group this season: Executive departures as the owner tightens the reins. Asset sales may be next on the runway.

Global Markets

At Kering, Turmoil and Soft Profits

The hottest trend at France’s second-biggest luxury group this season: Executive departures as the owner tightens the reins. Asset sales may be next on the runway.


News & Analysis

‘Sleeping Beauty’ Brands: Myth or Magic Formula?

Arnaud de Lummen has built a successful business resurrecting dormant fashion brands and selling them to investors. But many attempts at brand revivals have met with mixed results. What does it take to successfully resuscitate a dormant brand? And is it worth it?

News & Analysis

‘Sleeping Beauty’ Brands: Myth or Magic Formula?

Arnaud de Lummen has built a successful business resurrecting dormant fashion brands and selling them to investors. But many attempts at brand revivals have met with mixed results. What does it take to successfully resuscitate a dormant brand? And is it worth it?


Workplace & Talent

Gwenaël Nicolas: ‘Interior Design Is a Choreography’

Gwenaël Nicolas has a problem with gravity, likes to present industry leaders with mysterious boxes and is on a mission to make people curious. He is also increasingly sought-after to design luxury retail spaces that shine with intelligence.

Workplace & Talent

Gwenaël Nicolas: ‘Interior Design Is a Choreography’

Gwenaël Nicolas has a problem with gravity, likes to present industry leaders with mysterious boxes and is on a mission to make people curious. He is also increasingly sought-after to design luxury retail spaces that shine with intelligence.


News & Analysis

Assessing Kering’s ‘Eyewear Revolution’

Is Kering’s decision to end its licensing agreement with Safilo and bring its eyewear business in-house risky business or a sound strategic move?

News & Analysis

Assessing Kering’s ‘Eyewear Revolution’

Is Kering’s decision to end its licensing agreement with Safilo and bring its eyewear business in-house risky business or a sound strategic move?


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