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Bernard Arnault

Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH

The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.

Bernard Arnault
News & Analysis

Under Populist Attack, French Fashion Responds

As members of the French fashion elite assembled in Hyères, the conversation often turned to the growing push-and-pull between the luxury sector and its populist critics.

News & Analysis

Under Populist Attack, French Fashion Responds

As members of the French fashion elite assembled in Hyères, the conversation often turned to the growing push-and-pull between the luxury sector and its populist critics.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO

This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO

This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.


Luxury

Kering Wants to Be the ‘Most Influential Group in the Luxury Universe.’ What Does That Mean?

Chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault laid out his ambitious strategy at the Paris-based conglomerate’s annual meeting for shareholders.

Luxury

Kering Wants to Be the ‘Most Influential Group in the Luxury Universe.’ What Does That Mean?

Chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault laid out his ambitious strategy at the Paris-based conglomerate’s annual meeting for shareholders.


Luxury

Why Fashion’s Giant Notre-Dame Pledges Are Good for Business

Both LVMH and Kering stand to benefit from their donations to save Notre-Dame, though a political backdrop of populism has raised the risk of a backlash.

Luxury

Why Fashion’s Giant Notre-Dame Pledges Are Good for Business

Both LVMH and Kering stand to benefit from their donations to save Notre-Dame, though a political backdrop of populism has raised the risk of a backlash.


Luxury

Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.

Luxury

Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.


Luxury

LVMH and Arnault Will Not Get Tax Breaks From Notre-Dame Donations

The outpouring of donations following the fire on Monday has prompted questions from charities, politicians and commentators about benefits from tax deductions.

Luxury

LVMH and Arnault Will Not Get Tax Breaks From Notre-Dame Donations

The outpouring of donations following the fire on Monday has prompted questions from charities, politicians and commentators about benefits from tax deductions.


News & Analysis

Pinault, Arnault Families Pledge €300 Million to Rebuild Notre-Dame

Funding for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame is piling up at a spectacular rate, with two of France's richest families, which control luxury groups LVMH and Kering, pledging €200 million and €100 million, respectively.

News & Analysis

Pinault, Arnault Families Pledge €300 Million to Rebuild Notre-Dame

Funding for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame is piling up at a spectacular rate, with two of France's richest families, which control luxury groups LVMH and Kering, pledging €200 million and €100 million, respectively.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.


Luxury

Antoine Arnault Invests in Lapérouse

The chief executive of Berluti, chairman of Loro Piana and head of communication and image for LVMH, which his father Bernard Arnault controls, has taken a minority stake in the historic Paris restaurant, BoF has learned.

Luxury

Antoine Arnault Invests in Lapérouse

The chief executive of Berluti, chairman of Loro Piana and head of communication and image for LVMH, which his father Bernard Arnault controls, has taken a minority stake in the historic Paris restaurant, BoF has learned.


Beauty

The Week Ahead: Why Feminism Is Suddenly in Fashion

This week, everyone will be talking about International Women's Day, Forbes' latest billionaires ranking and Glossier's mysterious new brand. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Beauty

The Week Ahead: Why Feminism Is Suddenly in Fashion

This week, everyone will be talking about International Women's Day, Forbes' latest billionaires ranking and Glossier's mysterious new brand. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


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