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LVMH

Run by Bernard Arnault since 1989, LVMH (Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon, Hennessy) is a major actor in fashion (Dior, Givenchy...), alcohol production (Dom Pérignon, Veuve Cliquot), distribution (Sephora...), and the media (Les Echos, Radio Classique...).

France
Richemont and LVMH not in clover as fresh legal battles blossom

After clashing first over the use of the Vendôme name, and then over the poaching of managers and, potentially, of trade secrets, luxury giants Richemont and LVMH are now squaring off over the intellectual copyright of a range of clover-shaped jewellery.

Free access Houses 06.07.2023

Spotlight | France
Paris Fashion Week: French federation throws fit about off-calendar shows

The strict rules of Paris Fashion Week, already called into question during the pandemic, continue to fuel tensions between brands and France's schedule-setting haute couture federation, the FHCM. To maintain the status quo and keep itself in a job, that body is mounting its defence.

Free access Entourage 29.06.2023

On the left, Simon Porte Jacquemus and Hedi Slimane (Céline), and on the right, Pascal Morand and Bruno Pavlovsky, respectively Executive Chairman and Chairman of the FHCM.

France
Arnault family streamlines its holding companies

LVMH's Bernard Arnault continues to keep his succession plan a mystery. But he is gradually reorganising his wealth holdings.

Subscribers only Families 29.06.2023

France
Bernard Arnault's dream shopping list, episode 2: Summer browsing

While LVMH chief Bernard Arnault has officially denied plans to buy Cartier, the luxury giant is exploring other acquisition targets - including a 150-year-old tailor.

Subscribers only Houses 29.06.2023

Russia
Luxury jewellers seek alternative solutions now that Russian diamonds are off limits

Unable to buy Russian diamonds due to US and EU sanctions, jewellery companies are looking for other options to help them play by the rules and polish up their reputations with clients.

Subscribers only Houses 29.06.2023

France
Saint-Tropez beaches partner with luxury brands

In the wake of the Indie Beach-Jacquemus partnership announced on 14 June, nearly all the beaches along Pampelonne - the French stretch of sand that links Saint-Tropez to Ramatuelle - have also teamed up with luxury brands.

Subscribers only Houses 29.06.2023

Spotlight | Qatar, United States
Former Qatar PM works to grow ultra-luxury hotel empire in the US

After establishing five-star hotels in France and the United Kingdom, developer Constellation Hotels, owned by former Qatari prime minister Hamad bin Jassim, is gearing up to expand in the United States. The group is teaming up with the Arnault family for the ambitious project.

Subscribers only Families 22.06.2023

The former prime minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Jassim, known as HBJ.

France, United States
The designers dressing Beyoncé: a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare?

Shortly before her world tour began, Queen B's team of stylists approached several designers to ask them to create outfits for the singer to wear on stage. But a few weeks into her travelling show, the star has only been spotted sporting clothes by luxury's best-known brands.

Subscribers only Entourage 22.06.2023

Switzerland, United States
Chloé seeks successor to Gabriela Hearst

Chloé has yet to confirm the departure of designer Gabriela Hearst, who has been its creative director since 2019. But the brand's parent company, Richemont, is already seeking her replacement.

Subscribers only Houses 22.06.2023

Middle East
Luxury giants go head-to-head with Gulf brands in bid to conquer 'modest fashion' market

To attract clients from the Gulf states, Western luxury brands are calling on headscarf-wearing influencers and launching tailored clothing collections for Ramadan. Meanwhile, local brands, backed by Middle Eastern governments, are trying to fend off that competition in the highly lucrative market.

Free access Entourage 22.06.2023

Africa, France
French luxury flocks to Rwanda

Rwanda is eager to become an offshore financial and logistics hub, and is working on a major project in its capital, Kigali. The big names in French luxury are already expressing interest in the plan.

Subscribers only Entourage 22.06.2023

France
Who produced the first Pharrell Williams runway show at Louis Vuitton?

Since 20 June, Instagram has been awash with images of Louis Vuitton's first runway show since Pharrell Williams became creative director. But the company that produced the star-studded event on Paris's Pont Neuf has remained shrouded in mystery.

Subscribers only Houses 22.06.2023

France
President of the Olympic Games committee seated pride of place at Louis Vuitton show

Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (COJOP), was given a ringside seat at Pharrell Williams's Louis Vuitton show on the Pont Neuf, on 20 June.

Subscribers only Entourage 22.06.2023

Spotlight | France, Middle East
Luxury giants change their tune on French rap

Having long snubbed French rappers in favour of their American counterparts with bigger audiences, luxury brands are now forced to ingratiate themselves with certain artists as they become indisputably influential.

Free access Entourage 15.06.2023

Luxury houses are now being forced to get closer to certain French rappers, such as Orelsan, Gims and SCH.

Switzerland, United Kingdom
Wertheimer family sees Chanel dividends divided by three

The slowdown in Chanel's growth, and the substantial investment programme the group has deployed to back its development, have dented the shareholding family's dividends - although they remain well above $1bn.

Subscribers only Families 15.06.2023

France
China's Shein plays fashion houses at their own game in Paris

Ultra fast-fashion label Shein has just signalled its intent to go head-to-head with the luxury giants by holding a catwalk show in their own backyard - and the Chinese brand has the ambition, and investors, to push even further.

Subscribers only Entourage 15.06.2023

Italy, United States
John Galantic set to stick with Ferrari after leaving Chanel

After heading Chanel Inc in the US since 2006, John Galantic will leave the luxury group at the end of this month. But he will remain on the board at Ferrari.

Subscribers only Houses 15.06.2023

Spotlight | France
Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

Boasting rising sales and growing appeal among younger consumers, Simon Porte Jacquemus's company is an inviting prospect for major luxury groups. But for now, the young designer's desire for independence has kept their approaches at bay.

Free access Houses 08.06.2023

The success of the Jacquemus boutique on Paris's Avenue Montaigne has drawn attention from luxury giants.

France
Luxury property: Arnault family has a look at Paris's Hôtel de Masseran

The Hôtel de Masseran, acquired by former Ivorian president Félix Houphouët-Boigny in 1978, has been discreetly put on the market for €150m. LVMH boss Bernard Arnault and his son-in-law Xavier Niel have already visited the sumptuous Paris townhouse.

Subscribers only Families 08.06.2023

Monaco
Property magnate Patrice Pastor sells his stake in Monaco's Société des Bains de Mer

Involved in a very public squabble with Prince Albert II's entourage, billionaire Patrice Pastor has sold his 5% stake in the Société des Bains de Mer de Monaco. The high-end hotel and casino group is the driving force behind the principality's economy.

Subscribers only Families 08.06.2023

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LVMH

France
Richemont and LVMH not in clover as fresh legal battles blossom

Spotlight | France
Paris Fashion Week: French federation throws fit about off-calendar shows

France
Arnault family streamlines its holding companies

France
Bernard Arnault's dream shopping list, episode 2: Summer browsing

Russia
Luxury jewellers seek alternative solutions now that Russian diamonds are off limits

France
Saint-Tropez beaches partner with luxury brands

Spotlight | Qatar, United States
Former Qatar PM works to grow ultra-luxury hotel empire in the US

France, United States
The designers dressing Beyoncé: a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare?

Switzerland, United States
Chloé seeks successor to Gabriela Hearst

Middle East
Luxury giants go head-to-head with Gulf brands in bid to conquer 'modest fashion' market

Africa, France
French luxury flocks to Rwanda

France
Who produced the first Pharrell Williams runway show at Louis Vuitton?

France
President of the Olympic Games committee seated pride of place at Louis Vuitton show

Spotlight | France, Middle East
Luxury giants change their tune on French rap

Switzerland, United Kingdom
Wertheimer family sees Chanel dividends divided by three

France
China's Shein plays fashion houses at their own game in Paris

Italy, United States
John Galantic set to stick with Ferrari after leaving Chanel

Spotlight | France
Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

France
Luxury property: Arnault family has a look at Paris's Hôtel de Masseran

Monaco
Property magnate Patrice Pastor sells his stake in Monaco's Société des Bains de Mer

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Hermès heirs at odds

The geopolitics of fake goods

Jacquemus, season 2

LVMH

France Richemont and LVMH not in clover as fresh legal battles blossom

Spotlight | France Paris Fashion Week: French federation throws fit about off-calendar shows

France Arnault family streamlines its holding companies

France Bernard Arnault's dream shopping list, episode 2: Summer browsing

Russia Luxury jewellers seek alternative solutions now that Russian diamonds are off limits

France Saint-Tropez beaches partner with luxury brands

Spotlight | Qatar, United States Former Qatar PM works to grow ultra-luxury hotel empire in the US

France, United States The designers dressing Beyoncé: a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare?

Switzerland, United States Chloé seeks successor to Gabriela Hearst

Middle East Luxury giants go head-to-head with Gulf brands in bid to conquer 'modest fashion' market

Africa, France French luxury flocks to Rwanda

France Who produced the first Pharrell Williams runway show at Louis Vuitton?

France President of the Olympic Games committee seated pride of place at Louis Vuitton show

Spotlight | France, Middle East Luxury giants change their tune on French rap

Switzerland, United Kingdom Wertheimer family sees Chanel dividends divided by three

France China's Shein plays fashion houses at their own game in Paris

Italy, United States John Galantic set to stick with Ferrari after leaving Chanel

Spotlight | France Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

France Luxury property: Arnault family has a look at Paris's Hôtel de Masseran

Monaco Property magnate Patrice Pastor sells his stake in Monaco's Société des Bains de Mer

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France
Richemont and LVMH not in clover as fresh legal battles blossom

Spotlight | France
Paris Fashion Week: French federation throws fit about off-calendar shows

France
Arnault family streamlines its holding companies

France
Bernard Arnault's dream shopping list, episode 2: Summer browsing

Russia
Luxury jewellers seek alternative solutions now that Russian diamonds are off limits

France
Saint-Tropez beaches partner with luxury brands

Spotlight | Qatar, United States
Former Qatar PM works to grow ultra-luxury hotel empire in the US

France, United States
The designers dressing Beyoncé: a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare?

Switzerland, United States
Chloé seeks successor to Gabriela Hearst

Middle East
Luxury giants go head-to-head with Gulf brands in bid to conquer 'modest fashion' market

Africa, France
French luxury flocks to Rwanda

France
Who produced the first Pharrell Williams runway show at Louis Vuitton?

France
President of the Olympic Games committee seated pride of place at Louis Vuitton show

Spotlight | France, Middle East
Luxury giants change their tune on French rap

Switzerland, United Kingdom
Wertheimer family sees Chanel dividends divided by three

France
China's Shein plays fashion houses at their own game in Paris

Italy, United States
John Galantic set to stick with Ferrari after leaving Chanel

Spotlight | France
Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

France
Luxury property: Arnault family has a look at Paris's Hôtel de Masseran

Monaco
Property magnate Patrice Pastor sells his stake in Monaco's Société des Bains de Mer