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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

Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years

The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.

Luxury

Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years

The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.


Luxury

Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic

With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.

Luxury

Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic

With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.


Retail

Reality Check: Fashion’s Crisis Is Far From Over

This week, brands and retailers made a series of grim announcements as lingering hopes for a V-shaped recovery from the Covid-19 crisis evaporated.

Retail

Reality Check: Fashion’s Crisis Is Far From Over

This week, brands and retailers made a series of grim announcements as lingering hopes for a V-shaped recovery from the Covid-19 crisis evaporated.


Luxury

Trouble Lies Ahead for LVMH

The luxury conglomerate's second-quarter earnings are expected to take a hit, warned Chairman Bernard Arnault.

Luxury

Trouble Lies Ahead for LVMH

The luxury conglomerate's second-quarter earnings are expected to take a hit, warned Chairman Bernard Arnault.


Media

A Reckoning and Reboot for Fashion Media

As anti-racism protests spread from the streets to the corridors of powerful magazines like Vogue, the appointment of Samira Nasr, the first woman of colour to run Harper’s Bazaar, may offer a path forward.

Media

A Reckoning and Reboot for Fashion Media

As anti-racism protests spread from the streets to the corridors of powerful magazines like Vogue, the appointment of Samira Nasr, the first woman of colour to run Harper’s Bazaar, may offer a path forward.


Financial Markets

LVMH-Backed Private Equity Fund Sees More US Job Growth Coming in June

L Catterton Co-Chief Executive Michael Chu said he expects job growth this month will outpace the rise in May.

Financial Markets

LVMH-Backed Private Equity Fund Sees More US Job Growth Coming in June

L Catterton Co-Chief Executive Michael Chu said he expects job growth this month will outpace the rise in May.


Luxury

Tiffany Amends Debt Agreements Amid LVMH Deal, Declining Sales

Sales fell 44 percent as the coronavirus outbreak gutted demand for its luxury jewellery.

Luxury

Tiffany Amends Debt Agreements Amid LVMH Deal, Declining Sales

Sales fell 44 percent as the coronavirus outbreak gutted demand for its luxury jewellery.


Luxury

The One Luxury E-Commerce Player That’s Consistently Made Money

How has Mytheresa made online luxury profitable when competitors have struggled? CEO and President Michael Kliger reveals the secrets to the company’s success.

Luxury

The One Luxury E-Commerce Player That’s Consistently Made Money

How has Mytheresa made online luxury profitable when competitors have struggled? CEO and President Michael Kliger reveals the secrets to the company’s success.


Luxury

With America in Chaos, Will LVMH’s Tiffany Acquisition Go Ahead as Planned?

Analysts and media speculated last week that the conglomerate has cold feet about buying an American company in the middle of the crisis. In the end, the partnership still makes sense.

Luxury

With America in Chaos, Will LVMH’s Tiffany Acquisition Go Ahead as Planned?

Analysts and media speculated last week that the conglomerate has cold feet about buying an American company in the middle of the crisis. In the end, the partnership still makes sense.


Luxury

LVMH Won't Renegotiate Tiffany Deal, Sources Say

LVMH Chief Executive Bernard Arnault was reportedly in talks with his advisers this week to identify ways to pressure Tiffany to lower the agreed price of $135-per-share.

Luxury

LVMH Won't Renegotiate Tiffany Deal, Sources Say

LVMH Chief Executive Bernard Arnault was reportedly in talks with his advisers this week to identify ways to pressure Tiffany to lower the agreed price of $135-per-share.


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