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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

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

Will 2021 Drive Game-Changing Luxury Deals?

The pandemic has increased the possibility of transformative M&A in the European luxury sector, from a Kering-Richemont mega-merger to an ‘Italian fashion project.’

Luxury

Will 2021 Drive Game-Changing Luxury Deals?

The pandemic has increased the possibility of transformative M&A in the European luxury sector, from a Kering-Richemont mega-merger to an ‘Italian fashion project.’


News & Analysis

LVMH Increases Stake in Tod’s to 10 Percent

The Italian shoe brand is seeking a turnaround after 5 years of falling sales.

News & Analysis

LVMH Increases Stake in Tod’s to 10 Percent

The Italian shoe brand is seeking a turnaround after 5 years of falling sales.


Luxury

LVMH’s Fashion Sales Surge, Setting High Bar for Rivals

Dior and Louis Vuitton led fashion division sales that jumped 37 percent compared to 2019, ‘smashing’ expectations. How did they do it?

Luxury

LVMH’s Fashion Sales Surge, Setting High Bar for Rivals

Dior and Louis Vuitton led fashion division sales that jumped 37 percent compared to 2019, ‘smashing’ expectations. How did they do it?


News & Analysis

Birkenstock Gets Reported €4 Billion Valuation in L Catterton Deal

The LVMH-backed private equity firm has taken a majority stake in the German footwear company. Financière Agache, the family office of LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault, will also invest.

News & Analysis

Birkenstock Gets Reported €4 Billion Valuation in L Catterton Deal

The LVMH-backed private equity firm has taken a majority stake in the German footwear company. Financière Agache, the family office of LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault, will also invest.


Luxury

Can Big Luxury Build New Fashion Brands?

LVMH’s decision to pull the plug on the Fenty fashion label it launched with Rihanna only two years ago underscored just how elusive start-up success has been for Europe’s big luxury groups.

Luxury

Can Big Luxury Build New Fashion Brands?

LVMH’s decision to pull the plug on the Fenty fashion label it launched with Rihanna only two years ago underscored just how elusive start-up success has been for Europe’s big luxury groups.


Luxury

Decoding LVMH’s Mixed Results

Fashion sales further accelerated at the end of the year, but beauty and multi-brand retail are still suffering. BoF breaks down the luxury giant’s latest results.

Luxury

Decoding LVMH’s Mixed Results

Fashion sales further accelerated at the end of the year, but beauty and multi-brand retail are still suffering. BoF breaks down the luxury giant’s latest results.


Luxury

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce

Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?

Luxury

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce

Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?


Luxury

How the LVMH & Tiffany Deal Will Reshape Luxury

The agreement, which knocks a modest $400 million off the original $16.2 billion price tag, ends weeks of corporate fighting and puts the French group in a position to be a dominant force in jewellery.

Luxury

How the LVMH & Tiffany Deal Will Reshape Luxury

The agreement, which knocks a modest $400 million off the original $16.2 billion price tag, ends weeks of corporate fighting and puts the French group in a position to be a dominant force in jewellery.


Luxury

Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?

This week, Gucci launched a partnership with The RealReal, betting that the rewards of engaging with the second-hand market outweigh the risks.

Luxury

Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?

This week, Gucci launched a partnership with The RealReal, betting that the rewards of engaging with the second-hand market outweigh the risks.


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