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Johann Rupert

Chairman, Richemont

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

Johann Rupert
Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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?

Luxury

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?


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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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