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Inside Luxury’s Broken Audit System

LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.

Inside Luxury’s Broken Audit System

LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.


The Best of BoF 2024: Designer Reboots and a Rocky Market

The luxury industry was under pressure in 2024 as customers pulled back on high-end purchases. Brands from Chanel to Valentino to Fendi changed their creative lineups, hoping to jump-start demand. But the struggles at Gucci and Burberry show how tricky executing a designer relaunch can be.

The Best of BoF 2024: Designer Reboots and a Rocky Market

The luxury industry was under pressure in 2024 as customers pulled back on high-end purchases. Brands from Chanel to Valentino to Fendi changed their creative lineups, hoping to jump-start demand. But the struggles at Gucci and Burberry show how tricky executing a designer relaunch can be.


LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Reveals Plans for Paris Football Club

The family behind luxury's biggest conglomerate aims to turn Paris FC into a formidable rival to Paris Saint-Germain, investing significantly in the second-tier football club alongside Red Bull.

LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Reveals Plans for Paris Football Club

The family behind luxury's biggest conglomerate aims to turn Paris FC into a formidable rival to Paris Saint-Germain, investing significantly in the second-tier football club alongside Red Bull.


Kering Names New CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga

The company is shaking up its executive ranks again amid sliding sales. Balenciaga chief Cédric Charbit will lead Saint Laurent, to be replaced by Gianfranco Gianangeli.

Kering Names New CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga

The company is shaking up its executive ranks again amid sliding sales. Balenciaga chief Cédric Charbit will lead Saint Laurent, to be replaced by Gianfranco Gianangeli.


LVMH Moves Alexandre Arnault to Headquarters, Fuelling Succession Talk

Arnault is exiting his role at Tiffany in the conglomerate’s latest executive shakeup. He’ll become deputy CEO of the group’s wine and spirits unit, Moët Hennessy, under Jean-Jacques Guiony.

LVMH Moves Alexandre Arnault to Headquarters, Fuelling Succession Talk

Arnault is exiting his role at Tiffany in the conglomerate’s latest executive shakeup. He’ll become deputy CEO of the group’s wine and spirits unit, Moët Hennessy, under Jean-Jacques Guiony.


Every Fashion Label Wants a Beauty Brand. Is There Room for All of Them?

Amid a luxury fashion slowdown, brands are launching full beauty lines at a record pace as they jostle to find their position in a crowded market.

Every Fashion Label Wants a Beauty Brand. Is There Room for All of Them?

Amid a luxury fashion slowdown, brands are launching full beauty lines at a record pace as they jostle to find their position in a crowded market.


How Prada Is Defying the Downturn

The Milanese group reported nine-month net revenues up 18 percent year-on-year, powered by eye-popping growth at Miu Miu, where third-quarter sales surged 105 percent.

How Prada Is Defying the Downturn

The Milanese group reported nine-month net revenues up 18 percent year-on-year, powered by eye-popping growth at Miu Miu, where third-quarter sales surged 105 percent.


Kering Pounded by Luxury Slowdown, Warns on Profit

Sales at the French group fell 16 percent in the third quarter as a market-wide downturn hit hard. At flagship brand Gucci, where revenue fell 25 percent, management is exploring store closures while betting on a revamped handbag programme to jump start demand.

Kering Pounded by Luxury Slowdown, Warns on Profit

Sales at the French group fell 16 percent in the third quarter as a market-wide downturn hit hard. At flagship brand Gucci, where revenue fell 25 percent, management is exploring store closures while betting on a revamped handbag programme to jump start demand.


LVMH Results Spell Trouble for Luxury Sector

Fashion revenue at the Louis Vuitton, Dior and Loewe owner fell 5 percent in the third quarter, badly missing estimates.

LVMH Results Spell Trouble for Luxury Sector

Fashion revenue at the Louis Vuitton, Dior and Loewe owner fell 5 percent in the third quarter, badly missing estimates.


Inside Luxury’s Slowdown

Economic headwinds, higher prices and a lack of novel design are all weighing on what was previously fashion’s most dynamic segment. LVMH’s quarterly results Tuesday will offer hotly-watched insights on the severity of the slowdown and how long it will last.

Inside Luxury’s Slowdown

Economic headwinds, higher prices and a lack of novel design are all weighing on what was previously fashion’s most dynamic segment. LVMH’s quarterly results Tuesday will offer hotly-watched insights on the severity of the slowdown and how long it will last.


Op-Ed | LVMH Is in the Luxury Driver’s Seat With F1 Deal

Sponsoring the top-class Formula 1 motor racing competition will help the group’s Louis Vuitton and TAG Heuer brands withstand the luxury downturn, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.

Op-Ed | LVMH Is in the Luxury Driver’s Seat With F1 Deal

Sponsoring the top-class Formula 1 motor racing competition will help the group’s Louis Vuitton and TAG Heuer brands withstand the luxury downturn, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.


LVMH Sells Off-White Brand to Bluestar Alliance

The struggling luxury-streetwear pioneer will join Bluestar's stable of brands, including names like Tahari and Scotch & Soda.

LVMH Sells Off-White Brand to Bluestar Alliance

The struggling luxury-streetwear pioneer will join Bluestar's stable of brands, including names like Tahari and Scotch & Soda.