LVMH Fashion Group
At Louis Vuitton, a New CEO’s Mission
This week, Dior’s Pietro Beccari was named CEO of LVMH flagship Louis Vuitton, luxury’s biggest brand with €20 billion in annual sales. The job comes with high stakes and big shoes to fill.
Inside the $7 Billion Dior Phenomenon | The Debrief
How the 75-year-old luxury house tripled its revenue in just four years, according to BoF luxury editor Robert Williams.
Will the Luxury Party Last?
Top luxury brands delivered strong first half results, propelled by a buoyant US market, a return to European travel and a cheap euro, but risks remain, writes Pierre Mallevays.
How Big Can Luxury Brands Get?
Last month, Kering set a medium-term sales target of €15 billion for flagship brand Gucci, far beyond what conventional wisdom once deemed possible.
Inside the Shakeup at Marc Jacobs
Designer Marc Jacobs, CEO Eric Marechalle and LVMH Fashion Group boss Sidney Toledano speak exclusively to BoF about what it took to get the brand back on track.
Why Fashion Hasn’t Given Up on Crypto
Some see the crypto downturn as a way to weed out weak projects, chase away the speculators and clear the way for builders who see web3’s long-term value.
Why LVMH Is Betting on Lab-Grown Diamonds
For years, luxury’s biggest jewellers have dismissed synthetic diamonds as inauthentic. But an investment by LVMH’s venture fund in lab-grown diamond company Lusix suggests this calculus may be changing alongside consumer interest in ethical and sustainable products.
Britain’s S.S. Daley Wins the LVMH Prize
ERL and Winnie New York were runners-up. Daley will be awarded €300,000 and a year of mentorship from executives of luxury’s biggest conglomerate.
The Traceability Tech Aiming to Unlock a More Sustainable Industry
Traceability systems powered by tracking software and Big Data will help brands reach far into their supply chains to understand the entire lifecycle of their products.
Luxury’s Customer Experience Is Getting a Tech Upgrade
Far from replacing the personal, face-to-face service at the heart of the luxury shopping experience, new technologies and digital channels are giving brands engaging and creative ways to enhance their customer relationships.