Bernard Arnault
Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH
The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.


The BoF Podcast | The Genesis of the Modern Luxury Fashion Industry
Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui speak to BoF’s Tim Blanks about their new docuseries, which examines the formation of LVMH and Kering and how designers John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford helped bosses Bernard Arnault and François Pinault build a ‘Kingdom of Dreams.’

The BoF Podcast | The Genesis of the Modern Luxury Fashion Industry
Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui speak to BoF’s Tim Blanks about their new docuseries, which examines the formation of LVMH and Kering and how designers John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford helped bosses Bernard Arnault and François Pinault build a ‘Kingdom of Dreams.’

How Fashion Went Corporate: Creativity, Commerce and Collateral Damage
Tim Blanks talks to the creators of ‘Kingdom of Dreams,’ a new documentary series on how the corporatisation of luxury fashion made superstars of John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs, and built gilded empires for Bernard Arnault and François Pinault.

How Fashion Went Corporate: Creativity, Commerce and Collateral Damage
Tim Blanks talks to the creators of ‘Kingdom of Dreams,’ a new documentary series on how the corporatisation of luxury fashion made superstars of John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs, and built gilded empires for Bernard Arnault and François Pinault.

Inside the $7 Billion Dior Phenomenon | The Debrief
How the 75-year-old luxury house tripled its revenue in just four years, according to BoF luxury editor Robert Williams.

Inside the $7 Billion Dior Phenomenon | The Debrief
How the 75-year-old luxury house tripled its revenue in just four years, according to BoF luxury editor Robert Williams.

Case Study | Inside the $7 Billion Dior Phenomenon
How did a 75-year-old brand triple its revenues in just four years? By overhauling its commercial offer, racing into e-commerce and investing in spectacular flagships, Christian Dior Couture has radically accelerated its business, transforming itself into “a homegrown Chanel challenger within LVMH.”

Case Study | Inside the $7 Billion Dior Phenomenon
How did a 75-year-old brand triple its revenues in just four years? By overhauling its commercial offer, racing into e-commerce and investing in spectacular flagships, Christian Dior Couture has radically accelerated its business, transforming itself into “a homegrown Chanel challenger within LVMH.”

How LVMH Dominates the Luxury Business
Above all, the French conglomerate benefits from the sheer scale of its core megabrand Louis Vuitton, setting in motion a virtuous cycle that powers profit generation, writes Luca Solca.

How LVMH Dominates the Luxury Business
Above all, the French conglomerate benefits from the sheer scale of its core megabrand Louis Vuitton, setting in motion a virtuous cycle that powers profit generation, writes Luca Solca.

A Cloudy Outlook for Fashion
This week, America’s exuberant travel rebound contrasted sharply with strict lockdowns in China as prospects for the global economy dimmed.

A Cloudy Outlook for Fashion
This week, America’s exuberant travel rebound contrasted sharply with strict lockdowns in China as prospects for the global economy dimmed.

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.

For Cartier, Love Is a Battlefield
With Tiffany’s LVMH-backed reboot making a splash, Cartier is trying to hit back with its own holiday push. Here’s what the campaign says about the Paris-based jewellery giant’s strategy.

For Cartier, Love Is a Battlefield
With Tiffany’s LVMH-backed reboot making a splash, Cartier is trying to hit back with its own holiday push. Here’s what the campaign says about the Paris-based jewellery giant’s strategy.

The Logic Behind LVMH’s Phoebe Philo Deal
LVMH’s bet on Phoebe Philo’s new label keeps the star designer in the group’s orbit and gives it a new opportunity to experiment with a digital-first business model.

The Logic Behind LVMH’s Phoebe Philo Deal
LVMH’s bet on Phoebe Philo’s new label keeps the star designer in the group’s orbit and gives it a new opportunity to experiment with a digital-first business model.

Phoebe Philo Is Launching Her Own Brand, Backed by LVMH
BoF has learned that the former creative director of Celine is returning to fashion with an eponymous label and minority investment from the world’s largest luxury group.

Phoebe Philo Is Launching Her Own Brand, Backed by LVMH
BoF has learned that the former creative director of Celine is returning to fashion with an eponymous label and minority investment from the world’s largest luxury group.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




