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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
Technology

Does Digital Finally Have a Seat at the Table?

Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.

Technology

Does Digital Finally Have a Seat at the Table?

Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.


News & Analysis

Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior

As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.

News & Analysis

Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior

As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.


Workplace & Talent

Raf Simons Leaving Dior

Raf Simons is exiting his role as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections of Dior.

Workplace & Talent

Raf Simons Leaving Dior

Raf Simons is exiting his role as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections of Dior.


Financial Markets

Why Isn’t There an Italian LVMH?

As LVMH, Richemont and Kering enter a period of consolidation, there is no Italian conglomerate to take them on in the fight for ownership of Italy’s brands. Why?

Financial Markets

Why Isn’t There an Italian LVMH?

As LVMH, Richemont and Kering enter a period of consolidation, there is no Italian conglomerate to take them on in the fight for ownership of Italy’s brands. Why?


Luxury

Luxury Web Battle Looms as LVMH, Hugo Boss Develop E-Commerce

As department stores and publishers join the ranks of those offering luxury goods online, they’re running into a new breed of competitor.

Luxury

Luxury Web Battle Looms as LVMH, Hugo Boss Develop E-Commerce

As department stores and publishers join the ranks of those offering luxury goods online, they’re running into a new breed of competitor.


News & Analysis

Giorgio Armani to Stay Independent While Designer Is Still Alive

Giorgio Armani won’t be giving up control of his fashion empire, at least not while he’s still on the catwalk.

News & Analysis

Giorgio Armani to Stay Independent While Designer Is Still Alive

Giorgio Armani won’t be giving up control of his fashion empire, at least not while he’s still on the catwalk.


Luxury

Chanel Profit Beats Rivals and Makes Owners $3B Richer

The billionaire brothers who own Chanel have become almost $3 billion wealthier this year after the luxury company reported a 38 percent rise in annual profit.

Luxury

Chanel Profit Beats Rivals and Makes Owners $3B Richer

The billionaire brothers who own Chanel have become almost $3 billion wealthier this year after the luxury company reported a 38 percent rise in annual profit.


Luxury

Michael Roberts: Fashion’s Mr Outspoken

After more than 30 years on the front row, former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts still takes no prisoners. Colin McDowell meets the silver-tongued commentator whose first rule of fashion is to always say what he thinks.

Luxury

Michael Roberts: Fashion’s Mr Outspoken

After more than 30 years on the front row, former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts still takes no prisoners. Colin McDowell meets the silver-tongued commentator whose first rule of fashion is to always say what he thinks.


Global Markets

Op-Ed | Can Luxury Brands Weather the China Storm?

With markets nervous about China’s economy, luxury groups need to position brands in their portfolio wisely, in order to perform well, argues Avery Booker.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Can Luxury Brands Weather the China Storm?

With markets nervous about China’s economy, luxury groups need to position brands in their portfolio wisely, in order to perform well, argues Avery Booker.


Financial Markets

LVMH Earnings Surge as Leather Goods Sales Accelerate

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported an estimate-beating 15 percent increase in first-half earnings as sales of fashion and leather-goods accelerated and the wines-and-spirits division returned to growth.

Financial Markets

LVMH Earnings Surge as Leather Goods Sales Accelerate

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported an estimate-beating 15 percent increase in first-half earnings as sales of fashion and leather-goods accelerated and the wines-and-spirits division returned to growth.


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