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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

How LVMH Dominates the Luxury Business

Above all, the French conglomerate benefits from the sheer scale of its core megabrand Louis Vuitton, setting in motion a virtuous cycle that powers profit generation, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

How LVMH Dominates the Luxury Business

Above all, the French conglomerate benefits from the sheer scale of its core megabrand Louis Vuitton, setting in motion a virtuous cycle that powers profit generation, writes Luca Solca.


Global Markets

A Cloudy Outlook for Fashion

This week, America’s exuberant travel rebound contrasted sharply with strict lockdowns in China as prospects for the global economy dimmed.

Global Markets

A Cloudy Outlook for Fashion

This week, America’s exuberant travel rebound contrasted sharply with strict lockdowns in China as prospects for the global economy dimmed.


Luxury

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh

The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.

Luxury

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh

The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.


Luxury

For Cartier, Love Is a Battlefield

With Tiffany’s LVMH-backed reboot making a splash, Cartier is trying to hit back with its own holiday push. Here’s what the campaign says about the Paris-based jewellery giant’s strategy.

Luxury

For Cartier, Love Is a Battlefield

With Tiffany’s LVMH-backed reboot making a splash, Cartier is trying to hit back with its own holiday push. Here’s what the campaign says about the Paris-based jewellery giant’s strategy.


Luxury

The Logic Behind LVMH’s Phoebe Philo Deal

LVMH’s bet on Phoebe Philo’s new label keeps the star designer in the group’s orbit and gives it a new opportunity to experiment with a digital-first business model.

Luxury

The Logic Behind LVMH’s Phoebe Philo Deal

LVMH’s bet on Phoebe Philo’s new label keeps the star designer in the group’s orbit and gives it a new opportunity to experiment with a digital-first business model.


Luxury

Phoebe Philo Is Launching Her Own Brand, Backed by LVMH

BoF has learned that the former creative director of Celine is returning to fashion with an eponymous label and minority investment from the world’s largest luxury group.

Luxury

Phoebe Philo Is Launching Her Own Brand, Backed by LVMH

BoF has learned that the former creative director of Celine is returning to fashion with an eponymous label and minority investment from the world’s largest luxury group.


Luxury

Will 2021 Drive Game-Changing Luxury Deals?

The pandemic has increased the possibility of transformative M&A in the European luxury sector, from a Kering-Richemont mega-merger to an ‘Italian fashion project.’

Luxury

Will 2021 Drive Game-Changing Luxury Deals?

The pandemic has increased the possibility of transformative M&A in the European luxury sector, from a Kering-Richemont mega-merger to an ‘Italian fashion project.’


News & Analysis

LVMH Increases Stake in Tod’s to 10 Percent

The Italian shoe brand is seeking a turnaround after 5 years of falling sales.

News & Analysis

LVMH Increases Stake in Tod’s to 10 Percent

The Italian shoe brand is seeking a turnaround after 5 years of falling sales.


Luxury

LVMH’s Fashion Sales Surge, Setting High Bar for Rivals

Dior and Louis Vuitton led fashion division sales that jumped 37 percent compared to 2019, ‘smashing’ expectations. How did they do it?

Luxury

LVMH’s Fashion Sales Surge, Setting High Bar for Rivals

Dior and Louis Vuitton led fashion division sales that jumped 37 percent compared to 2019, ‘smashing’ expectations. How did they do it?


News & Analysis

Birkenstock Gets Reported €4 Billion Valuation in L Catterton Deal

The LVMH-backed private equity firm has taken a majority stake in the German footwear company. Financière Agache, the family office of LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault, will also invest.

News & Analysis

Birkenstock Gets Reported €4 Billion Valuation in L Catterton Deal

The LVMH-backed private equity firm has taken a majority stake in the German footwear company. Financière Agache, the family office of LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault, will also invest.


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