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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
Financial Markets

Tiffany's Slumping Shares May Rekindle Takeover Talk

Tiffany & Co.’s plunging shares are bringing a takeover of the $11 billion luxury jewellery chain back into the realm of possibilities.

Financial Markets

Tiffany's Slumping Shares May Rekindle Takeover Talk

Tiffany & Co.’s plunging shares are bringing a takeover of the $11 billion luxury jewellery chain back into the realm of possibilities.


Luxury

LVMH Books $3.5 Billion Gain on Hermès Stock Distribution

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the largest luxury-goods company, booked a 2.81 billion-euro ($3.5 billion) capital gain after distributing its 23 percent stake in Hermès International SCA to investors.

Luxury

LVMH Books $3.5 Billion Gain on Hermès Stock Distribution

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the largest luxury-goods company, booked a 2.81 billion-euro ($3.5 billion) capital gain after distributing its 23 percent stake in Hermès International SCA to investors.


Global Markets

At Kering, Turmoil and Soft Profits

The hottest trend at France’s second-biggest luxury group this season: Executive departures as the owner tightens the reins. Asset sales may be next on the runway.

Global Markets

At Kering, Turmoil and Soft Profits

The hottest trend at France’s second-biggest luxury group this season: Executive departures as the owner tightens the reins. Asset sales may be next on the runway.


News & Analysis

‘Sleeping Beauty’ Brands: Myth or Magic Formula?

Arnaud de Lummen has built a successful business resurrecting dormant fashion brands and selling them to investors. But many attempts at brand revivals have met with mixed results. What does it take to successfully resuscitate a dormant brand? And is it worth it?

News & Analysis

‘Sleeping Beauty’ Brands: Myth or Magic Formula?

Arnaud de Lummen has built a successful business resurrecting dormant fashion brands and selling them to investors. But many attempts at brand revivals have met with mixed results. What does it take to successfully resuscitate a dormant brand? And is it worth it?


Workplace & Talent

Gwenaël Nicolas: ‘Interior Design Is a Choreography’

Gwenaël Nicolas has a problem with gravity, likes to present industry leaders with mysterious boxes and is on a mission to make people curious. He is also increasingly sought-after to design luxury retail spaces that shine with intelligence.

Workplace & Talent

Gwenaël Nicolas: ‘Interior Design Is a Choreography’

Gwenaël Nicolas has a problem with gravity, likes to present industry leaders with mysterious boxes and is on a mission to make people curious. He is also increasingly sought-after to design luxury retail spaces that shine with intelligence.


News & Analysis

Assessing Kering’s ‘Eyewear Revolution’

Is Kering’s decision to end its licensing agreement with Safilo and bring its eyewear business in-house risky business or a sound strategic move?

News & Analysis

Assessing Kering’s ‘Eyewear Revolution’

Is Kering’s decision to end its licensing agreement with Safilo and bring its eyewear business in-house risky business or a sound strategic move?


Financial Markets

Hermès Tops Estimates on Strong Demand for Leather Goods

Hermès reported third-quarter sales that beat analysts’ estimates on strong demand for leather goods in Asia and the Americas.

Financial Markets

Hermès Tops Estimates on Strong Demand for Leather Goods

Hermès reported third-quarter sales that beat analysts’ estimates on strong demand for leather goods in Asia and the Americas.


News & Analysis

Loïc Prigent, Documentarian

BoF sits down with Loïc Prigent, fashion’s preeminent documentarian, to talk about his professional trajectory and how he approaches his métier. The Creative Class is supported by CLIO Image, an awards show honouring creative excellence in fashion, beauty and retail.

News & Analysis

Loïc Prigent, Documentarian

BoF sits down with Loïc Prigent, fashion’s preeminent documentarian, to talk about his professional trajectory and how he approaches his métier. The Creative Class is supported by CLIO Image, an awards show honouring creative excellence in fashion, beauty and retail.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Vince, Oscar De La Renta, Remo Ruffini

You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Vince, Oscar De La Renta, Remo Ruffini

You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with


Luxury

Fondation Louis Vuitton Takes Flight

The wing-like carapace of Frank Gehry’s building for the Louis Vuitton Foundation blows fresh air through the luxury goods house.

Luxury

Fondation Louis Vuitton Takes Flight

The wing-like carapace of Frank Gehry’s building for the Louis Vuitton Foundation blows fresh air through the luxury goods house.


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