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.


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.

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.

Nicolas Ghesquière Continues at Louis Vuitton
The French luxury brand has renewed the designer’s contract as artistic director of women’s collections.

Nicolas Ghesquière Continues at Louis Vuitton
The French luxury brand has renewed the designer’s contract as artistic director of women’s collections.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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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