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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
Luxury

LVMH Plans London Hotel and New Flagship in Experiential Push

BoF has learned that the French luxury group has plans for a Cheval Blanc hotel and associated restaurants, a spa and a flagship store that appears intended for Hedi Slimane’s Celine on Grafton Street in London’s Mayfair.

Luxury

LVMH Plans London Hotel and New Flagship in Experiential Push

BoF has learned that the French luxury group has plans for a Cheval Blanc hotel and associated restaurants, a spa and a flagship store that appears intended for Hedi Slimane’s Celine on Grafton Street in London’s Mayfair.


Luxury

LVMH's Secret Rihanna Project: New Details Emerge, and Why It's a Smart Move

According to newly obtained filings, LVMH’s rumoured new venture with Rihanna seems more likely than ever.

Luxury

LVMH's Secret Rihanna Project: New Details Emerge, and Why It's a Smart Move

According to newly obtained filings, LVMH’s rumoured new venture with Rihanna seems more likely than ever.


Luxury

Paris Fashion Week: What You Need to Know

The unveiling of Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel collection and Lanvin’s return to the Paris runways are among the most highly anticipated events of the week.

Luxury

Paris Fashion Week: What You Need to Know

The unveiling of Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel collection and Lanvin’s return to the Paris runways are among the most highly anticipated events of the week.


News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.


News & Analysis

Chanel Faces Biggest Challenge Since the Loss of Its Founder

Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel since 1983 with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6 billion in annual sales.

News & Analysis

Chanel Faces Biggest Challenge Since the Loss of Its Founder

Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel since 1983 with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6 billion in annual sales.


Beauty

Inside One of Sephora's Highest Grossing Stores

Visits to Sephora stores in Dubai and New York reveal just how global the beauty business has become - and some startling differences in how people shop.

Beauty

Inside One of Sephora's Highest Grossing Stores

Visits to Sephora stores in Dubai and New York reveal just how global the beauty business has become - and some startling differences in how people shop.


Luxury

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?

At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.

Luxury

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?

At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.


China

Holiday Shopping Spree to Show What's Really Up With China's Economy

Premium goods are popular purchases during the festive season, and the week-long holiday will be an indication of just how resilient the biggest spenders are.

China

Holiday Shopping Spree to Show What's Really Up With China's Economy

Premium goods are popular purchases during the festive season, and the week-long holiday will be an indication of just how resilient the biggest spenders are.


News & Analysis

5 Revelations Buried in LVMH’s 2018 Results

The luxury group’s latest results contain previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.

News & Analysis

5 Revelations Buried in LVMH’s 2018 Results

The luxury group’s latest results contain previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.


China

Luxury Players Get Chinese New Year Jitters

In the wake of encouraging sales growth reported by LVMH, Tiffany & Co and Burberry, retailers are hoping that Spring Festival will be the silver lining brands need to counter dark clouds looming over the economy. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Luxury Players Get Chinese New Year Jitters

In the wake of encouraging sales growth reported by LVMH, Tiffany & Co and Burberry, retailers are hoping that Spring Festival will be the silver lining brands need to counter dark clouds looming over the economy. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


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