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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

Dior Chief Optimistic on Europe

Sidney Toledano is optimistic the European economy will do better in the coming years, especially with French President Emmanuel Macron’s promises to reform labour market regulations.

Luxury

Dior Chief Optimistic on Europe

Sidney Toledano is optimistic the European economy will do better in the coming years, especially with French President Emmanuel Macron’s promises to reform labour market regulations.


Luxury

LVMH Confirms Launch of Multi-Brand Fashion Site

Launching in June, LVMH’s 24 Sevres will enter a fast-growing yet highly competitive luxury e-commerce space with fashion, cosmetics and luggage products from the group’s own portfolio as well as other brands.

Luxury

LVMH Confirms Launch of Multi-Brand Fashion Site

Launching in June, LVMH’s 24 Sevres will enter a fast-growing yet highly competitive luxury e-commerce space with fashion, cosmetics and luggage products from the group’s own portfolio as well as other brands.


Luxury

LVMH Still Hiring in France as Others Cut Jobs

As low-margin manufacturers have shifted production abroad, luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès have taken on a larger importance for France’s fashion and textile industry, which employs 135,000 people in production.

Luxury

LVMH Still Hiring in France as Others Cut Jobs

As low-margin manufacturers have shifted production abroad, luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès have taken on a larger importance for France’s fashion and textile industry, which employs 135,000 people in production.


Luxury

LVMH's Arnault Joins French CEOs Backing Macron Over Le Pen

Bernard Arnault, chief executive officer of LVMH and France’s richest man, joined other business leaders in endorsing independent presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron against the National Front’s Marine Le Pen in the most consequential French election in recent history.

Luxury

LVMH's Arnault Joins French CEOs Backing Macron Over Le Pen

Bernard Arnault, chief executive officer of LVMH and France’s richest man, joined other business leaders in endorsing independent presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron against the National Front’s Marine Le Pen in the most consequential French election in recent history.


News & Analysis

France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election

France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.

News & Analysis

France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election

France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.


Luxury

Building a Luxury Group Isn't Easy

What separates industry titans like Kering and LVMH from failing luxury group contenders like JAB?

Luxury

Building a Luxury Group Isn't Easy

What separates industry titans like Kering and LVMH from failing luxury group contenders like JAB?


Luxury

Kering Shares Surge After Gucci's Strongest Growth in 20 Years

Kering shares have gained as much as 11 percent, the steepest intraday advance since October 2015, and have risen 90 percent in the past year.

Luxury

Kering Shares Surge After Gucci's Strongest Growth in 20 Years

Kering shares have gained as much as 11 percent, the steepest intraday advance since October 2015, and have risen 90 percent in the past year.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | LVMH to Launch Digital Lifestyle and E-Commerce Platform

The luxury conglomerate is dipping a toe into the 'experience economy' with Clos19, a new e-commerce platform for its Moët Hennessy wine and spirits division which will sell experiences as well as products.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | LVMH to Launch Digital Lifestyle and E-Commerce Platform

The luxury conglomerate is dipping a toe into the 'experience economy' with Clos19, a new e-commerce platform for its Moët Hennessy wine and spirits division which will sell experiences as well as products.


News & Analysis

LVMH Takes Control of Christian Dior in $13 Billion Deal

The two-part deal will give LVMH full control over the Christian Dior Couture business, which has an enterprise value of €6.5 billion.

News & Analysis

LVMH Takes Control of Christian Dior in $13 Billion Deal

The two-part deal will give LVMH full control over the Christian Dior Couture business, which has an enterprise value of €6.5 billion.


Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?


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