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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.

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Bernard Arnault Buys Influence Through Media Deals in France

The purchase is a precursor to Arnault’s group playing a greater role in political activities.

Media

Bernard Arnault Buys Influence Through Media Deals in France

The purchase is a precursor to Arnault’s group playing a greater role in political activities.


Luxury

Trailblazing Designer Kenzo Takada Has Died

The Japanese designer, best known for his namesake line Kenzo, passed away following complications due to Covid-19. He was 81.

Luxury

Trailblazing Designer Kenzo Takada Has Died

The Japanese designer, best known for his namesake line Kenzo, passed away following complications due to Covid-19. He was 81.


Luxury

LVMH and Tiffany Dismiss Judge’s Suggestion of Talks for Now

The companies instead are preparing for a trial scheduled to begin in January.

Luxury

LVMH and Tiffany Dismiss Judge’s Suggestion of Talks for Now

The companies instead are preparing for a trial scheduled to begin in January.


Luxury

LVMH vs Tiffany: Deal or No Deal?

The largest acquisition in the history of the luxury goods sector is collapsing, setting up what could be the biggest luxury M&A battle of all time. BoF lays out five possible outcomes.

Luxury

LVMH vs Tiffany: Deal or No Deal?

The largest acquisition in the history of the luxury goods sector is collapsing, setting up what could be the biggest luxury M&A battle of all time. BoF lays out five possible outcomes.


Luxury

LVMH Asks to Delay Tiffany Trial By at Least Six Months

The luxury conglomerate was sued last week for calling off its $16.2 billion acquisition of the American jeweller.

Luxury

LVMH Asks to Delay Tiffany Trial By at Least Six Months

The luxury conglomerate was sued last week for calling off its $16.2 billion acquisition of the American jeweller.


Luxury

Life Without LVMH? How Tiffany Might Fare Without the Luxury Giant

Long-term, there are questions about the jeweller’s prospects in a prolonged economic downturn, particularly if governments raise taxes and property prices plummet.

Luxury

Life Without LVMH? How Tiffany Might Fare Without the Luxury Giant

Long-term, there are questions about the jeweller’s prospects in a prolonged economic downturn, particularly if governments raise taxes and property prices plummet.


Luxury

LVMH Is Calling Off Its Tiffany Mega-Deal. What Now?

Tiffany is suing the luxury giant, which said it won't close what was meant to be luxury's biggest-ever acquisition after French government intervention. But it’s possible the parties will find a new agreement next year, or that another suitor emerges.

Luxury

LVMH Is Calling Off Its Tiffany Mega-Deal. What Now?

Tiffany is suing the luxury giant, which said it won't close what was meant to be luxury's biggest-ever acquisition after French government intervention. But it’s possible the parties will find a new agreement next year, or that another suitor emerges.


Luxury

LVMH Is Trusting Kim Jones to Define Fendi's Post-Karl Look

The British designer is following in the footsteps of fashion multi-tasker Karl Lagerfeld, becoming artistic director for womenswear at Rome-based Fendi while keeping his job as designer of Dior Homme.

Luxury

LVMH Is Trusting Kim Jones to Define Fendi's Post-Karl Look

The British designer is following in the footsteps of fashion multi-tasker Karl Lagerfeld, becoming artistic director for womenswear at Rome-based Fendi while keeping his job as designer of Dior Homme.


Luxury

Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?

Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.

Luxury

Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?

Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.


Luxury

Loewe's Brand Within a Brand: Is This the New Way to Do Diffusion?

LVMH-backed Loewe has acquired the colourful island label Paula’s with an eye to growing its vacation-wear business. It’s a more budget-friendly way to buy into designer Jonathan Anderson’s globetrotting bohemian vision.

Luxury

Loewe's Brand Within a Brand: Is This the New Way to Do Diffusion?

LVMH-backed Loewe has acquired the colourful island label Paula’s with an eye to growing its vacation-wear business. It’s a more budget-friendly way to buy into designer Jonathan Anderson’s globetrotting bohemian vision.


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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.

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