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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.

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News & Analysis

Power Moves | Hermès Names VP of Press & Influence, JW Anderson Appoints CEO

This week, Hermès taps former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Carl as vice president of press and influence, while Jenny Galimberti joins J.W. Anderson as its new chief executive.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Hermès Names VP of Press & Influence, JW Anderson Appoints CEO

This week, Hermès taps former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Carl as vice president of press and influence, while Jenny Galimberti joins J.W. Anderson as its new chief executive.


Luxury

Nicolas Ghesquière Continues at Louis Vuitton

The French luxury brand has renewed the designer’s contract as artistic director of women’s collections.

Luxury

Nicolas Ghesquière Continues at Louis Vuitton

The French luxury brand has renewed the designer’s contract as artistic director of women’s collections.


News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.

News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.


News & Analysis

Kim Jones Exiting Louis Vuitton

The artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear is set to leave the LVMH-owned mega-brand after seven years.

News & Analysis

Kim Jones Exiting Louis Vuitton

The artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear is set to leave the LVMH-owned mega-brand after seven years.


News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton Turns to Facebook Bot to Chat Up Customers Online

The move comes as owner LVMH, whose products also include Christian Dior perfumes and Dom Pérignon Champagne, accelerates its efforts to bring its luxury goods empire into the digital age.

News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton Turns to Facebook Bot to Chat Up Customers Online

The move comes as owner LVMH, whose products also include Christian Dior perfumes and Dom Pérignon Champagne, accelerates its efforts to bring its luxury goods empire into the digital age.


Luxury

Alexandre Arnault, LVMH’s Digital Scion

How the 25-year-old third child of the mastermind behind the $130 billion luxury goods empire joined the family business, became co-CEO of Rimowa and emerged as LVMH’s secret digital weapon.

Luxury

Alexandre Arnault, LVMH’s Digital Scion

How the 25-year-old third child of the mastermind behind the $130 billion luxury goods empire joined the family business, became co-CEO of Rimowa and emerged as LVMH’s secret digital weapon.


Technology

BoF Exclusive | Louis Vuitton Launches Smartwatch

Louis Vuitton is the latest luxury brand to jump on the wearable tech bandwagon with the launch of its first smartwatch. Will it work?

Technology

BoF Exclusive | Louis Vuitton Launches Smartwatch

Louis Vuitton is the latest luxury brand to jump on the wearable tech bandwagon with the launch of its first smartwatch. Will it work?


Luxury

Will Amazon Eat Fashion?

This week, the e-commerce giant took another step towards realising its ambitions in fashion, launching a new ‘try before you buy’ service, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, and a reported distribution partnership with Nike.

Luxury

Will Amazon Eat Fashion?

This week, the e-commerce giant took another step towards realising its ambitions in fashion, launching a new ‘try before you buy’ service, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, and a reported distribution partnership with Nike.


News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton in Talks to Open US Factory

LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault first floated the possibility of a factory in the the Carolinas or Texas during a January visit to New York to meet with Donald Trump.

News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton in Talks to Open US Factory

LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault first floated the possibility of a factory in the the Carolinas or Texas during a January visit to New York to meet with Donald Trump.


China

The China Edit | ZTO Express Eyes IPO, Alibaba's Payment By Nodding

This week, logistics company ZTO Express set terms for what could be the largest US initial public offering this year and Alibaba introduced a new payment system that allows shoppers to make a payment by nodding.

China

The China Edit | ZTO Express Eyes IPO, Alibaba's Payment By Nodding

This week, logistics company ZTO Express set terms for what could be the largest US initial public offering this year and Alibaba introduced a new payment system that allows shoppers to make a payment by nodding.


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