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CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

18 July 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Arnault Overtakes Gates to Become World’s Second-Richest Person

16 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

Bernard Arnault has added $39 billion to his fortune in 2019 alone, the biggest individual gain by far among the 500 people in Bloomberg’s ranking.

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Why LVMH Struck a Deal with Stella McCartney

15 July 2019 • By Sarah Kent and Laure Guilbault

The ethical fashion label will hardly move the needle for LVMH, but could help the group boost its sustainability credentials, which are seen to be lagging arch rival and former owner Kering at a time when consumers and regulators are taking notice.

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Bernard Arnault Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion

19 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

LVMH's chairman just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club.

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How Luxury Brands Are Courting the Ultrarich

23 May 2019 • By The New York Times

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What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

23 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

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LVMH Takes Majority Stake in Repossi

22 May 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The French luxury group quietly added to its existing investment in the Italian fine jewellery brand last year, supporting international expansion.

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LVMH Buys Rosé Wine Producer Chateau du Galoupet

20 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

Rising demand for rosé has seen the French luxury conglomerate buy an estate whose bottles still retail for less than $15.

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LVMH Touts Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence at VivaTechnology

17 May 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

Now a major player at the annual French conference, the luxury conglomerate wants to be seen as a technology leader.

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Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO

25 April 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.

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