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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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Marc Jacobs Exits Louis Vuitton, Focusing on IPO

Following many months of speculation, Marc Jacobs is exiting his position as the creative director of Louis Vuitton to prepare for the IPO of the Marc Jacobs label, LVMH and Jacobs have confirmed.

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Marc Jacobs Exits Louis Vuitton, Focusing on IPO

Following many months of speculation, Marc Jacobs is exiting his position as the creative director of Louis Vuitton to prepare for the IPO of the Marc Jacobs label, LVMH and Jacobs have confirmed.


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Succession Planning at LVMH

PARIS, France — Two years ago, Bernard Arnault asked his son Antoine to run shoemaker Berluti, then this month he installed his daughter, Delphine,

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Succession Planning at LVMH

PARIS, France — Two years ago, Bernard Arnault asked his son Antoine to run shoemaker Berluti, then this month he installed his daughter, Delphine,


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Marc Jacobs' Future at Louis Vuitton in Doubt

Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month, say sources.

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Marc Jacobs' Future at Louis Vuitton in Doubt

Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month, say sources.


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LVMH Eyes J.W. Anderson After Kirkwood Deal, Says Source

PARIS, France — LVMH is in talks to buy a stake in British fashion brand J.W. Anderson, a source close to the matter said on Friday after the No.1

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LVMH Eyes J.W. Anderson After Kirkwood Deal, Says Source

PARIS, France — LVMH is in talks to buy a stake in British fashion brand J.W. Anderson, a source close to the matter said on Friday after the No.1


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LVMH Acquires Majority Stake in Nicholas Kirkwood

LONDON, United Kingdom — LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has taken a majority stake in London-based luxury footwear brand Nicholas Kirkwood.  The

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LVMH Acquires Majority Stake in Nicholas Kirkwood

LONDON, United Kingdom — LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has taken a majority stake in London-based luxury footwear brand Nicholas Kirkwood.  The


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Building Damir Doma

It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.

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Building Damir Doma

It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.


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Arnault Lets Them Eat Cake Amid Luxury Hospitality Push

PARIS, France — French billionaire Bernard Arnault wants you to spend the night and eat his pastries.

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Arnault Lets Them Eat Cake Amid Luxury Hospitality Push

PARIS, France — French billionaire Bernard Arnault wants you to spend the night and eat his pastries.


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LVMH and Kering Sales Growth Accelerates as Luxury Goods Industry Rebounds

PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world's largest luxury-goods maker, and Gucci owner Kering SA reported accelerating sales

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LVMH and Kering Sales Growth Accelerates as Luxury Goods Industry Rebounds

PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world's largest luxury-goods maker, and Gucci owner Kering SA reported accelerating sales


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LVMH Takes 80 Percent Stake in Loro Piana for $2.6 Billion

French luxury conglomerate LVMH has purchased a majority stake in the Italian luxury wool and cashmere company Loro Piana for $2.6 billion.

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LVMH Takes 80 Percent Stake in Loro Piana for $2.6 Billion

French luxury conglomerate LVMH has purchased a majority stake in the Italian luxury wool and cashmere company Loro Piana for $2.6 billion.


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Fashion’s Made-For-Instagram Moments

Fashion shows increasingly come with perfectly staged Instagram moments, observes BoF editor-in-chief, Imran Amed.

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Fashion’s Made-For-Instagram Moments

Fashion shows increasingly come with perfectly staged Instagram moments, observes BoF editor-in-chief, Imran Amed.


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