Johann Rupert
Chairman, Richemont
The former South African banker founded the world’s third-largest luxury goods group which owns Alaïa, Chloé and Dunhill.


Yoox Net-a-Porter’s ‘Painful’ Tech Upgrade Drags Down Richemont
A troubled technology and logistics makeover at the Richemont subsidiary interrupted the Swiss conglomerate’s grand plans to build a single platform for luxury e-commerce, amid growing competition for online sales.

Yoox Net-a-Porter’s ‘Painful’ Tech Upgrade Drags Down Richemont
A troubled technology and logistics makeover at the Richemont subsidiary interrupted the Swiss conglomerate’s grand plans to build a single platform for luxury e-commerce, amid growing competition for online sales.

Richemont's Fashion Business: A Health Check
The Swiss luxury conglomerate has failed to turn brands like Chloé and Dunhill into a soft-luxury empire that can take on Kering and LVMH. Can recent operational changes turn the tide?

Richemont's Fashion Business: A Health Check
The Swiss luxury conglomerate has failed to turn brands like Chloé and Dunhill into a soft-luxury empire that can take on Kering and LVMH. Can recent operational changes turn the tide?

LVMH Explores Potential Takeover of Tiffany in US Luxury Push
The French luxury group has approached Tiffany with a takeover proposal, though there’s no guarantee an agreement will be reached, said sources.

LVMH Explores Potential Takeover of Tiffany in US Luxury Push
The French luxury group has approached Tiffany with a takeover proposal, though there’s no guarantee an agreement will be reached, said sources.

Alber Elbaz and Richemont Are Launching a New Fashion Venture. They Have Their Work Cut Out for Them.
The former Lanvin creative director has inked a partnership with the Swiss luxury conglomerate.

Alber Elbaz and Richemont Are Launching a New Fashion Venture. They Have Their Work Cut Out for Them.
The former Lanvin creative director has inked a partnership with the Swiss luxury conglomerate.

Geopolitical Uncertainty Plays Tug of War on Luxury Index
Riots in Hong Kong, Brexit and continued tensions between the USA and its trading partners have caused the Savigny Luxury Index to fluctuate this month.

Geopolitical Uncertainty Plays Tug of War on Luxury Index
Riots in Hong Kong, Brexit and continued tensions between the USA and its trading partners have caused the Savigny Luxury Index to fluctuate this month.

Richemont’s Head of Fashion Exits
The group's fashion and accessories unit, which includes brands like Chloé, Montblanc and Dunhill, will now report to Chief Executive Jerome Lambert.

Richemont’s Head of Fashion Exits
The group's fashion and accessories unit, which includes brands like Chloé, Montblanc and Dunhill, will now report to Chief Executive Jerome Lambert.

The Off-Piste Art Events Every Fashion Publicist Should Know
Luxury house are popping up at lesser-known events on the art circuit to burnish their brands and connect with clients.

The Off-Piste Art Events Every Fashion Publicist Should Know
Luxury house are popping up at lesser-known events on the art circuit to burnish their brands and connect with clients.

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.

The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.

Betting on Richemont’s Future
Over the past year, the Swiss luxury conglomerate has done a series of headline-making deals to better position itself in the market. But while investors dream of a mega-merger with the likes of Kering, family matters might get in the way.

Betting on Richemont’s Future
Over the past year, the Swiss luxury conglomerate has done a series of headline-making deals to better position itself in the market. But while investors dream of a mega-merger with the likes of Kering, family matters might get in the way.
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