Michael Burke
Chief Executive and Chairman, LVMH Fashion Group
The personable luxury executive has nearly three decades of operational experience at the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate.


For Fine Jewellery, Bigger Stones Are Better
High jewellery brands are increasingly obsessed with headline-making giant stones. But are they good for more than marketing?

For Fine Jewellery, Bigger Stones Are Better
High jewellery brands are increasingly obsessed with headline-making giant stones. But are they good for more than marketing?

Why 'Made in France' Is Back in Force
Major French luxury brands like Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton are spending millions of euros on facilities in their home country to burnish their brands, secure unique know-how, enable greater speed-to-market and benefit from government incentives.

Why 'Made in France' Is Back in Force
Major French luxury brands like Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton are spending millions of euros on facilities in their home country to burnish their brands, secure unique know-how, enable greater speed-to-market and benefit from government incentives.

Nicolas Ghesquière Speaks Out Against LVMH’s Donald Trump Ties
Following Trump's appearance at the opening of a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas, the house’s women’s artistic director took to Instagram to condemn the US president.

Nicolas Ghesquière Speaks Out Against LVMH’s Donald Trump Ties
Following Trump's appearance at the opening of a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas, the house’s women’s artistic director took to Instagram to condemn the US president.

Unpacking LVMH’s Donald Trump Moment
On Thursday, LVMH Chairman and Chief Executive Bernard Arnault and US President Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Johnson County, Texas, which comes with a commitment by the French luxury group to create 1,000 American jobs over the next five years. What does it all mean?

Unpacking LVMH’s Donald Trump Moment
On Thursday, LVMH Chairman and Chief Executive Bernard Arnault and US President Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Johnson County, Texas, which comes with a commitment by the French luxury group to create 1,000 American jobs over the next five years. What does it all mean?

New Louis Vuitton Handbags to Boast ‘Made in the USA’ Tags
The leather-goods workshop in Keene, a small town in Texas, will create about 1,000 jobs over the next five years, the brand said in a statement.

New Louis Vuitton Handbags to Boast ‘Made in the USA’ Tags
The leather-goods workshop in Keene, a small town in Texas, will create about 1,000 jobs over the next five years, the brand said in a statement.

Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019
In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.

Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019
In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.

Louis Vuitton Partners With Riot Games for E-Sports Tournament
As well as designing a carrying case for the League of Legends World Championship trophy, the luxury house will create in-game looks — known as "skins" — to be unveiled during the competition.

Louis Vuitton Partners With Riot Games for E-Sports Tournament
As well as designing a carrying case for the League of Legends World Championship trophy, the luxury house will create in-game looks — known as "skins" — to be unveiled during the competition.

What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion
This week, Chief Executive Victor Luis was ousted from the US accessories giant after months of poor performance, raising questions about the company’s plan to build America’s answer to LVMH.

What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion
This week, Chief Executive Victor Luis was ousted from the US accessories giant after months of poor performance, raising questions about the company’s plan to build America’s answer to LVMH.

Louis Vuitton to Add 1,500 Jobs in France on Luxury Demand Boom
As the luxury label sells more products than ever before, it is committed to keeping the majority of its supply chain in France.

Louis Vuitton to Add 1,500 Jobs in France on Luxury Demand Boom
As the luxury label sells more products than ever before, it is committed to keeping the majority of its supply chain in France.

Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?
This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?
This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




