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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
Covéa banking on luxury sector setting up shop near Paris's Palais-Royal

Covéa Immobilier, a subsidiary of French mutual insurer Covéa, is completing the purchase of a nearly 10,000m2 complex in Paris's second arrondissement. The target market for the historic building is the luxury sector, already solidly entrenched in the area.

Subscribers only Entourage 26.01.2023

France, United States
Arnault family and US's Catterton make bid for A.P.C.

The sale of high-end ready-to-wear brand A.P.C. has attracted the interest of the L Catterton fund, which combines the American private equity specialist and the luxury giant LVMH's shareholding family.

Subscribers only Families 26.01.2023

France
The Independents' founders ready to build on their property empire

Already planning a new purchase, a year after acquiring fashion show organiser Bureau Betak, the two founders of communications company The Independents, Isabelle Chouvet and Olivier Chouvet, are keeping an eye on Paris's prestige property market.

Subscribers only Families 26.01.2023

Spotlight | Middle East
New generation has changes in store for mall giant Majid Al Futtaim

The Majid Al Futtaim Group - a key partner of the luxury giants that all have shops in its Middle Eastern malls and hotel lobbies - is gradually being taken over by the founding family's third generation.

Subscribers only Families 19.01.2023

Alain Bejjani (left) has been replaced by Ahmed Galal Ismail (right) as CEO of the UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim Group, whose main shareholder is now Tariq Al Futtaim (centre).

France
Brands elbow for exposure in Netflix's Emily in Paris

Luxury labels are eager to cash in on the success of Netflix hit Emily in Paris. Some brands do make the product-placement cut, but others fail - despite offering generous sums for the privilege.

Free access Houses 19.01.2023

Europe
Noses seeking sweet smell of success from perfume brands

Perfume-creators are trying to earn recognition for the role they play by way of a professional association - a move causing a bit of a stink with the big brands.

Subscribers only Entourage 19.01.2023

France
Luxury industry forms alliance with H&M and Zara in battle against labelling requirements

Luxury's big names are appealing to H&M and Zara parent company Inditex via France's fashion federation with a view to developing clothing sustainability criteria that work in their favour, and that can feature on their garments without harming their businesses.

Subscribers only Entourage 19.01.2023

France, Switzerland
Eyewear manufacturer Logo loses €133m claim it sought from LVMH

Dropped by sole client LVMH in 2016 in favour of its Italian competitor Marcolin, the eyewear manufacturer Logo, which has since gone bankrupt, tried to obtain compensation from the luxury giant for the split - to no avail.

Subscribers only Houses 19.01.2023

France
Touitou family sells A.P.C. but holds on to its real estate

Jean Touitou and his family entrusted the Rothschild bank with the sale of their high-end ready-to-wear brand A.P.C. late last year, but they aren't letting go of their well-located Paris building.

Subscribers only Families 19.01.2023

Switzerland
Is Hermès heir Nicolas Puech still in charge of his own foundation?

Hermès heir Nicolas Puech's foundation, recently renamed Isocrates Foundation and endowed with a capital of 10 million Swiss francs, has adopted new statutes that considerably restrict its founder's role.

Subscribers only Families 19.01.2023

Spotlight | France, United Kingdom
How LVMH poured €111m into Stella McCartney

Officially, French luxury giant LVMH and British designer Stella McCartney have been "partners" since 2019. In fact, they have strong financial links that have grown even closer in recent months.

Free access Houses 12.01.2023

The Arnault family, majority shareholders of LVMH and partners of Stella McCartney since 2019, flocked to her show at Paris Fashion Week on 2 October 2022.

France
Luxury caught up in Refashion fight over clothes recycling bonus

The sustainability incentive scheme set up by France's AGEC law has led to a fierce dispute between textile manufacturers and large retailers at Refashion, the industry's eco-organisation. Luxury's big names are finding themselves caught in the crossfire.

Subscribers only Entourage 12.01.2023

France, Switzerland
The Nicolas Puech Foundation, a key player in the LVMH-Hermès war, changes focus

Nicolas Puech's Swiss foundation, which holds some of the Hermès shares swapped with LVMH in 2010, has changed its name and corporate purpose. But not its management.

Subscribers only Families 12.01.2023

Spotlight | France
Lanvin's secret deal with the families that control Hermès

After Lanvin Group's listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in December, its new shareholders are poring over the company's affairs, including a confidential agreement reached last year between the fashion house and the three families that control Hermès.

Subscribers only Families 05.01.2023

The Hermès and Lanvin boutiques at 24 and 22 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in Paris.

France
Dior caught up in bitter neighbourhood battle on Avenue Montaigne

The Paris administrative court has just put an end to a legal dispute that the owners of a mansion next to Dior's new headquarters have been waging for three years. LVMH, the designer's parent company, recently renovated the HQ site at great expense.

Subscribers only Houses 05.01.2023

Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Sheikha Moza vs Princess Sara: Luxury battle royal between Doha and Riyadh

Overshadowed by the many events organised by Qatar during the football World Cup, Saudi authorities are trying to make up for lost time in the luxury sector, slated to be one of Saudi Arabia's main drivers of development alongside tourism.

Subscribers only Entourage 05.01.2023

European Union
New European allergen rules trip up cosmetic industry giants

After nearly 10 years of negotiations with lobbyists, the European Commission is expected in early 2023 to finalise a list of allergens that must be declared on ingredient labels for fragrance and cosmetic products. The new regulations will target 80 substances and require companies to conduct costly tests that few laboratories can perform.

Free access Houses 15.12.2022

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LVMH

France
Covéa banking on luxury sector setting up shop near Paris's Palais-Royal

France, United States
Arnault family and US's Catterton make bid for A.P.C.

France
The Independents' founders ready to build on their property empire

Spotlight | Middle East
New generation has changes in store for mall giant Majid Al Futtaim

France
Brands elbow for exposure in Netflix's Emily in Paris

Europe
Noses seeking sweet smell of success from perfume brands

France
Luxury industry forms alliance with H&M and Zara in battle against labelling requirements

France, Switzerland
Eyewear manufacturer Logo loses €133m claim it sought from LVMH

France
Touitou family sells A.P.C. but holds on to its real estate

Switzerland
Is Hermès heir Nicolas Puech still in charge of his own foundation?

Spotlight | France, United Kingdom
How LVMH poured €111m into Stella McCartney

France
Luxury caught up in Refashion fight over clothes recycling bonus

France, Switzerland
The Nicolas Puech Foundation, a key player in the LVMH-Hermès war, changes focus

Spotlight | France
Lanvin's secret deal with the families that control Hermès

France
Dior caught up in bitter neighbourhood battle on Avenue Montaigne

Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Sheikha Moza vs Princess Sara: Luxury battle royal between Doha and Riyadh

European Union
New European allergen rules trip up cosmetic industry giants

France
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche close to reaching 40,000m² of retail space

France
After London debut, star butcher Salt Bae looks to set up shop in Paris

France
Dior races to become first fashion house at Ramses II's feet

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Hermès heirs at odds

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LVMH

France Covéa banking on luxury sector setting up shop near Paris's Palais-Royal

France, United States Arnault family and US's Catterton make bid for A.P.C.

France The Independents' founders ready to build on their property empire

Spotlight | Middle East New generation has changes in store for mall giant Majid Al Futtaim

France Brands elbow for exposure in Netflix's Emily in Paris

Europe Noses seeking sweet smell of success from perfume brands

France Luxury industry forms alliance with H&M and Zara in battle against labelling requirements

France, Switzerland Eyewear manufacturer Logo loses €133m claim it sought from LVMH

France Touitou family sells A.P.C. but holds on to its real estate

Switzerland Is Hermès heir Nicolas Puech still in charge of his own foundation?

Spotlight | France, United Kingdom How LVMH poured €111m into Stella McCartney

France Luxury caught up in Refashion fight over clothes recycling bonus

France, Switzerland The Nicolas Puech Foundation, a key player in the LVMH-Hermès war, changes focus

Spotlight | France Lanvin's secret deal with the families that control Hermès

France Dior caught up in bitter neighbourhood battle on Avenue Montaigne

Qatar, Saudi Arabia Sheikha Moza vs Princess Sara: Luxury battle royal between Doha and Riyadh

European Union New European allergen rules trip up cosmetic industry giants

France Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche close to reaching 40,000m² of retail space

France After London debut, star butcher Salt Bae looks to set up shop in Paris

France Dior races to become first fashion house at Ramses II's feet

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About Glitz.paris

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Glitz.paris on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

France
Covéa banking on luxury sector setting up shop near Paris's Palais-Royal

France, United States
Arnault family and US's Catterton make bid for A.P.C.

France
The Independents' founders ready to build on their property empire

Spotlight | Middle East
New generation has changes in store for mall giant Majid Al Futtaim

France
Brands elbow for exposure in Netflix's Emily in Paris

Europe
Noses seeking sweet smell of success from perfume brands

France
Luxury industry forms alliance with H&M and Zara in battle against labelling requirements

France, Switzerland
Eyewear manufacturer Logo loses €133m claim it sought from LVMH

France
Touitou family sells A.P.C. but holds on to its real estate

Switzerland
Is Hermès heir Nicolas Puech still in charge of his own foundation?

Spotlight | France, United Kingdom
How LVMH poured €111m into Stella McCartney

France
Luxury caught up in Refashion fight over clothes recycling bonus

France, Switzerland
The Nicolas Puech Foundation, a key player in the LVMH-Hermès war, changes focus

Spotlight | France
Lanvin's secret deal with the families that control Hermès

France
Dior caught up in bitter neighbourhood battle on Avenue Montaigne

Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Sheikha Moza vs Princess Sara: Luxury battle royal between Doha and Riyadh

European Union
New European allergen rules trip up cosmetic industry giants

France
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche close to reaching 40,000m² of retail space

France
After London debut, star butcher Salt Bae looks to set up shop in Paris

France
Dior races to become first fashion house at Ramses II's feet