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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

Can Big Luxury Build New Fashion Brands?

LVMH’s decision to pull the plug on the Fenty fashion label it launched with Rihanna only two years ago underscored just how elusive start-up success has been for Europe’s big luxury groups.

Luxury

Can Big Luxury Build New Fashion Brands?

LVMH’s decision to pull the plug on the Fenty fashion label it launched with Rihanna only two years ago underscored just how elusive start-up success has been for Europe’s big luxury groups.


Luxury

Decoding LVMH’s Mixed Results

Fashion sales further accelerated at the end of the year, but beauty and multi-brand retail are still suffering. BoF breaks down the luxury giant’s latest results.

Luxury

Decoding LVMH’s Mixed Results

Fashion sales further accelerated at the end of the year, but beauty and multi-brand retail are still suffering. BoF breaks down the luxury giant’s latest results.


Luxury

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce

Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?

Luxury

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce

Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?


Luxury

How the LVMH & Tiffany Deal Will Reshape Luxury

The agreement, which knocks a modest $400 million off the original $16.2 billion price tag, ends weeks of corporate fighting and puts the French group in a position to be a dominant force in jewellery.

Luxury

How the LVMH & Tiffany Deal Will Reshape Luxury

The agreement, which knocks a modest $400 million off the original $16.2 billion price tag, ends weeks of corporate fighting and puts the French group in a position to be a dominant force in jewellery.


Luxury

Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?

This week, Gucci launched a partnership with The RealReal, betting that the rewards of engaging with the second-hand market outweigh the risks.

Luxury

Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?

This week, Gucci launched a partnership with The RealReal, betting that the rewards of engaging with the second-hand market outweigh the risks.


Media

Bernard Arnault Buys Influence Through Media Deals in France

The purchase is a precursor to Arnault’s group playing a greater role in political activities.

Media

Bernard Arnault Buys Influence Through Media Deals in France

The purchase is a precursor to Arnault’s group playing a greater role in political activities.


Luxury

Trailblazing Designer Kenzo Takada Has Died

The Japanese designer, best known for his namesake line Kenzo, passed away following complications due to Covid-19. He was 81.

Luxury

Trailblazing Designer Kenzo Takada Has Died

The Japanese designer, best known for his namesake line Kenzo, passed away following complications due to Covid-19. He was 81.


Luxury

LVMH and Tiffany Dismiss Judge’s Suggestion of Talks for Now

The companies instead are preparing for a trial scheduled to begin in January.

Luxury

LVMH and Tiffany Dismiss Judge’s Suggestion of Talks for Now

The companies instead are preparing for a trial scheduled to begin in January.


Luxury

LVMH vs Tiffany: Deal or No Deal?

The largest acquisition in the history of the luxury goods sector is collapsing, setting up what could be the biggest luxury M&A battle of all time. BoF lays out five possible outcomes.

Luxury

LVMH vs Tiffany: Deal or No Deal?

The largest acquisition in the history of the luxury goods sector is collapsing, setting up what could be the biggest luxury M&A battle of all time. BoF lays out five possible outcomes.


Luxury

LVMH Asks to Delay Tiffany Trial By at Least Six Months

The luxury conglomerate was sued last week for calling off its $16.2 billion acquisition of the American jeweller.

Luxury

LVMH Asks to Delay Tiffany Trial By at Least Six Months

The luxury conglomerate was sued last week for calling off its $16.2 billion acquisition of the American jeweller.


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