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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

Life Without LVMH? How Tiffany Might Fare Without the Luxury Giant

Long-term, there are questions about the jeweller’s prospects in a prolonged economic downturn, particularly if governments raise taxes and property prices plummet.

Luxury

Life Without LVMH? How Tiffany Might Fare Without the Luxury Giant

Long-term, there are questions about the jeweller’s prospects in a prolonged economic downturn, particularly if governments raise taxes and property prices plummet.


Luxury

LVMH Is Calling Off Its Tiffany Mega-Deal. What Now?

Tiffany is suing the luxury giant, which said it won't close what was meant to be luxury's biggest-ever acquisition after French government intervention. But it’s possible the parties will find a new agreement next year, or that another suitor emerges.

Luxury

LVMH Is Calling Off Its Tiffany Mega-Deal. What Now?

Tiffany is suing the luxury giant, which said it won't close what was meant to be luxury's biggest-ever acquisition after French government intervention. But it’s possible the parties will find a new agreement next year, or that another suitor emerges.


Luxury

LVMH Is Trusting Kim Jones to Define Fendi's Post-Karl Look

The British designer is following in the footsteps of fashion multi-tasker Karl Lagerfeld, becoming artistic director for womenswear at Rome-based Fendi while keeping his job as designer of Dior Homme.

Luxury

LVMH Is Trusting Kim Jones to Define Fendi's Post-Karl Look

The British designer is following in the footsteps of fashion multi-tasker Karl Lagerfeld, becoming artistic director for womenswear at Rome-based Fendi while keeping his job as designer of Dior Homme.


Luxury

Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?

Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.

Luxury

Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?

Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.


Luxury

Loewe's Brand Within a Brand: Is This the New Way to Do Diffusion?

LVMH-backed Loewe has acquired the colourful island label Paula’s with an eye to growing its vacation-wear business. It’s a more budget-friendly way to buy into designer Jonathan Anderson’s globetrotting bohemian vision.

Luxury

Loewe's Brand Within a Brand: Is This the New Way to Do Diffusion?

LVMH-backed Loewe has acquired the colourful island label Paula’s with an eye to growing its vacation-wear business. It’s a more budget-friendly way to buy into designer Jonathan Anderson’s globetrotting bohemian vision.


Luxury

Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years

The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.

Luxury

Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years

The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.


Luxury

Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic

With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.

Luxury

Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic

With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.


Retail

Reality Check: Fashion’s Crisis Is Far From Over

This week, brands and retailers made a series of grim announcements as lingering hopes for a V-shaped recovery from the Covid-19 crisis evaporated.

Retail

Reality Check: Fashion’s Crisis Is Far From Over

This week, brands and retailers made a series of grim announcements as lingering hopes for a V-shaped recovery from the Covid-19 crisis evaporated.


Luxury

Trouble Lies Ahead for LVMH

The luxury conglomerate's second-quarter earnings are expected to take a hit, warned Chairman Bernard Arnault.

Luxury

Trouble Lies Ahead for LVMH

The luxury conglomerate's second-quarter earnings are expected to take a hit, warned Chairman Bernard Arnault.


Media

A Reckoning and Reboot for Fashion Media

As anti-racism protests spread from the streets to the corridors of powerful magazines like Vogue, the appointment of Samira Nasr, the first woman of colour to run Harper’s Bazaar, may offer a path forward.

Media

A Reckoning and Reboot for Fashion Media

As anti-racism protests spread from the streets to the corridors of powerful magazines like Vogue, the appointment of Samira Nasr, the first woman of colour to run Harper’s Bazaar, may offer a path forward.


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