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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.

Michael Burke
Luxury

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?

Luxury

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?


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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?

Luxury

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?


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.

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