Bernard Arnault
Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH
The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.


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.

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.

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.

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.

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.’

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.’

LVMH Increases Stake in Tod’s to 10 Percent
The Italian shoe brand is seeking a turnaround after 5 years of falling sales.

LVMH Increases Stake in Tod’s to 10 Percent
The Italian shoe brand is seeking a turnaround after 5 years of falling sales.

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?

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?

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.

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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