LVMH news and archive.

Business

Is the fashion industry guilty of manipulating cultural heritage for financial gain?

AFP21 hours ago

The women embroiderers of the remote Mexican mountain

Fashion

24S to introduce menswear

Kristopher FraserJune 21, 2019

LVMH group luxury multi-brand retail e-commerce site 24S will be launching a menswear selection this fall. The selection will feature top luxury brands incl

Retail

Fenty's second pop-up opens in New York

AFPJune 19, 2019

Fenty's second pop-up opens in New York

Fashion

Fenty announces next release and NYC pop-up

Robyn TurkJune 11, 2019

After launching its first collection in Paris last month, the LVMH-backed luxury line from Rihanna, Fenty, has announced that its next release is slated for J

Management

Why LVMH’s blockchain is posed to revolutionise the fashion industry

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezJune 7, 2019

ANALYSIS New York – In March, news broke on LVMH's project AURA, an application of the blockchain aimed at ensuring fashion and luxury goods authenticity ve

Fashion

LVMH postpones the 2019 prize final to September

Robyn TurkJune 5, 2019

LVMH will hold its annual LVMH prize for Young Fashion Designers on September 4, even though the event has usually been held in June. The final event will tak

Video

Video: LVMH's "Patou" campaign video

Kelly PressMay 29, 2019

LVMH Brand Jean Patou has been rebranded to "Patou". Here is the campaign video presenting it. Source: Patou, YouTube. Metakeys:jean patou, pa

Fashion

Jean Patou fashion house rebrands to Patou

Huw HughesMay 28, 2019

After being taken over by luxury giant LVMH back in 2018, Jean Patou has now revealed its new name, Patou, as part of a new brand identity. LVMH acquired Je

Fashion

In pictures: Fenty releases first collection in Paris

Robyn TurkMay 23, 2019

Rihanna's LVMH-backed luxury label Fenty has hit the ground running. The luxury group first confirmed rumors of the line earlier this month, with the confirma

Fashion

Rihanna hails 'carte blanche' at LVMH with new fashion line

AFPMay 23, 2019

AFP Please replace all "%" with "pour cent" Add "(AFP)" at the end Metakey: rihanna, fenty, lvmh Cat: 8 Country: uk,com,ca,au,nz,in Featured: 0 Rih

Fashion

LVMH acquires majority stake in Repossi

Kristopher FraserMay 22, 2019

LVMH has acquired fine jewelry brand Repossi. Business of Fashion has reported that LVMH quietly upped its stake in the almost century old Italian jewelry b

Business

LVMH introduces blockchain to prevent luxury counterfeits

Robyn TurkMay 21, 2019

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is working to solve the global problem of counterfeited luxury goods. The luxury group has launched AURA, the first internat

Retail

Fenty to debut in a pop-up store in Paris on May 24 and online on May 29

Marjorie van ElvenMay 20, 2019

LVMH has finally revealed the release date of Rihanna’s new luxury label, Fenty. The first items will be unveiled in a pop-up store in Paris on May 24, with

Video

Video: Fenty - It's official.

FashionUnitedMay 20, 2019

Announced in a press release, Fenty's collection with LVMH will debut on May 29, 2019. Source: Fenty, YouTube. Metakeys:Fenty, LVMH cat

Business

LVMH and Kering disagree on underage model ban

Kristopher FraserMay 18, 2019

Last Wednesday, Kering said it would only hire models age 18 and over "to represent adults" beginning with fall/winter 2020/2021 collections. "We are

Business

Looking to accelerate international expansion, 24 Sèvres changes its name to 24S

Marjorie van ElvenMay 16, 2019

LVMH-owned luxury marketplace 24 Sèvres has renamed itself 24S to capitalize on the strong international growth it’s been seeing in recent times. Additiona

Business

LVMH partners up with Unesco in biodiversity program

Marjorie van ElvenMay 14, 2019

French luxury conglomerate LVMH has announced a partnership with Unesco’s “Man and Biosphere” (MAB) intergovernmental scientific program, which aims to

Fashion

The rise of the celebrity creative director

Marjorie van ElvenMay 13, 2019

LVMH’s announcement of a new luxury house designed by Rihanna is the pinnacle of a new trend: the celebrity creative director. Instead of inviting celeb

Business

LVMH confirms new luxury fashion house by Rihanna

Marjorie van ElvenMay 10, 2019

The rumors have been around for months, but Rihanna and LVMH kept their lips sealed. Not anymore. The French luxury conglomerate has confirmed this Friday

Fashion

FashionUnited highlights from April '19

FashionUnitedMay 1, 2019

As May begins, FashionUnited takes a look back at the top stories of last month. Below, we've selected a handful of our favourite April articles. Happy

Business

LVMH adopts blockchain authentication technology

Kristopher FraserApril 29, 2019

According to a new report from Certilogo, access to a quick and simple confirmation that a product is authentic will soon be the new normal in luxury thanks

Fashion

LVMH-owned Pink Shirtmaker to focus on traditions of shirts

Danielle Wightman-StoneApril 23, 2019

Following a rebrand in November 2018, from Thomas Pink to Pink Shirtmaker, the LVMH-owned brand has stated that the overhaul has been much more than a change

Business

LVMH tops Deloitte’s list of Top 100 luxury companies; future looks positive for the sector

Marjorie van ElvenApril 17, 2019

LVMH came first on Deloitte’s annual list of the world’s largest luxury goods companies once more, followed by Estée Lauder and Richemont. Kering and Lu

Fashion

French luxury groups pledge 300 million euros to rebuild Paris Notre Dame

Don-Alvin Adegeest April 16, 2019

The pillars of the French fashion industry, indeed global industry, have pledged financial support for the rebuilding of the Notre Dame cathedral, which was

Management

LVMH reports strong quarterly revenue growth

Prachi SinghApril 11, 2019

In its first quarter, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, reported revenue of 12.5 billion euros (14.1 billion dollars), an increase of 16 percent, while the c

Video

Video: 'China Oracle' LVMH's Andrew Wu | BoF China Summit 2019

FashionUnitedApril 10, 2019

BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with LVMH Greater China group president Andrew Wu at the BoF China Summit to demystify the multi-faceted Chinese co

Fashion

What to expect in fashion news from week 15, 2019

FashionUnitedApril 8, 2019

What’s going on in the world of fashion this week? FashionUnited takes a look ahead at the upcoming news and events for the 15th week of the year. Below

Fashion

Kenzo unveils debut eyewear collection

Danielle Wightman-StoneApril 1, 2019

Kenzo has presented its first eyewear collection in collaboration with Thélios, the joint venture between LVMH and Marcolin. The eyewear has been designe

Fashion

The 2019 LVMH Prize finalists have been announced

Robyn TurkMarch 27, 2019

LVMH announced the eight finalists for its LVMH Prize For Young Designers for 2019 earlier today in Paris. LVMH has been holding its annual competition for s

People

LVMH announces two new members for its Board of Directors

Marjorie van ElvenMarch 15, 2019

Luxury conglomerate LVMH has announced its Board of Directors will gain two new members. Iris Knobloch, President of Warner Bros Entertainment in France, is s

Report

Is LVMH planning to sell Pucci?

Huw HughesMarch 8, 2019

Luxury group LVMH is reportedly thinking about selling luxury Florentine brand, Emilio Pucci, various sources have told FashionNetwork. Asked about the rep

Retail

LVMH to develop hotel, spa and luxury flagship in London

Don-Alvin Adegeest March 1, 2019

When LVMH acquired the luxury hospitality group Belmont at the end of 2018, it was a sign of things to come. LVMH, which owns luxury fashion Maisons inc

Fashion

Business of Fashion predicts success for Rihanna x LVMH

Robyn TurkFebruary 26, 2019

Business of Fashion predicts success for Rihanna’s luxury label, especially considering the performance of her lingerie and beauty lines. Analyst Mario Ortell

Fashion

LVMH reveals designers shortlisted for the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers

Marjorie van ElvenFebruary 25, 2019

After receiving over 1,700 applications from 100 countries, LVMH has finally revealed the list of 20 semi-finalists for its Prize for Young Fashion Designers.

People

Fashion mourns death of the Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld

AFPFebruary 19, 2019

Fashion mourns death of the Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld

Fashion

LVMH vows new standards for crocodile farms

AFPFebruary 19, 2019

LVMH vows new standards for crocodile farms

Business

LVMH registers company called "Project Loud". Could it be Rihanna's label?

Kristopher FraserFebruary 15, 2019

LVMH is doing their best to keep the news of Rihanna's latest label under wraps, but when you're one of the most watched fashion icons in the music business

Report

Bernard Arnault sees personal net worth rise after strong LVMH's FY18

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezFebruary 1, 2019

New York - The executives of the world’s largest group of luxury goods, LVMH, enjoyed a millionaire rise in the value of their personal fortunes shortly aft

Business

Bernard Arnault sees personal net worth rise after strong LVMH's FY18

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezFebruary 1, 2019

New York - The executives of the world’s largest group of luxury goods, LVMH, enjoyed a millionaire rise in the value of their personal fortunes shortly aft

Fashion

'Nicolas Ghesquière to launch brand under LVMH'

Robyn TurkJanuary 31, 2019

Rumor has it that LVMH has agreed to finance a new fashion label launched by esteemed designer Nicolas Ghesquière. According to intel attained by FashionNetw

Management

LVMH sales grew by 10 percent in 2018

Robyn TurkJanuary 29, 2019

BUSINESSLeading luxury group LVMH group, recorded revenue of 46.8 billion dollars in 2018, an increase of 10 percent over the previous year. All business groups

Business

LVMH sales grew by 10 percent in 2018

Robyn TurkJanuary 29, 2019

BUSINESSLeading luxury group LVMH group, recorded revenue of 46.8 billion dollars in 2018, an increase of 10 percent over the previous year. All business groups

Fashion

LVMH enlists the help of influencer Chiara Ferragni for prize panel

Robyn TurkJanuary 28, 2019

LVMH is increasing its digital presence. The luxury group has brought influencer Chiara Ferragni on board as an expert to determine the award recipient for it

Fashion

LVMH to launch new fashion Maison with Rihanna

Don-Alvin Adegeest January 19, 2019

What do 67 million Instagram followers, a chart topping music career and beauty brand aimed at diversity give you? An LVMH-backed fashion brand if your name

Fashion

Rihanna said to be in talks with LVMH to launch luxury house under her name

Marjorie van ElvenJanuary 17, 2019

It looks like Rihanna is reaching for even greater heights in the fashion industry. The pop star is in “secret talks” with luxury conglomerate LVMH to

Management

Delphine Arnault joins the executive committee of LVMH

Prachi SinghJanuary 16, 2019

Delphine Arnault, Executive Vice President of Louis Vuitton has been appointed to the executive committee of French luxury conglomerate LVMH. Delphine Arnaul

Fashion

LVMH takes minority stake in Gabriela Hearst

Robyn TurkJanuary 14, 2019

Gabriela Hearst is joining the LVMH portfolio. The investment arm of the international luxury group LVMH, called LVMH Luxury Ventures, has taken a minority st

Business

HSBC predicts luxury market to slow down in 2019

Marjorie van ElvenJanuary 9, 2019

International bank HSBC forecasts growth in the luxury sector to slow down from 9 percent in 2018 to 6 percent in 2019. But those aren’t necessarily bad new

Fashion

'Pooey Puitton' parody toy maker sues Louis Vuitton

Robyn TurkJanuary 2, 2019

Louis Vuitton hadn't even taken action against a satirical toy before its maker slapped down a lawsuit. MGA Entertainment, a California-based toy company file

People

Recap: prominent fashion figures who passed away in 2018

Marjorie van ElvenDecember 21, 2018

Unfortunately, the fashionlost several influential people in 2018. FashionUnited remembers and honors them as we look back at the most important events of the

Schools

LVMH Prize opens applications for sixth edition

Danielle Wightman-StoneDecember 17, 2018

The LVMH Prize for Young Designers, which was launched in 2013 by the luxury conglomerate, has opened applications for its 2019 edition, calling on all design

Business

France's LVMH says to buy luxury hotel group Belmond for 3.2 billion dollars

AFPDecember 14, 2018

French luxury giant LVMH said Friday that it had reached agreement to buy hotel group Belmond, whose properties include the Copocabana Palace in Rio de Janei

People

Former LVMH CEO Pierre-Yves Roussel said to be joining Tory Burch

Marjorie van ElvenDecember 11, 2018

Pierre-Yves Roussel, former Chairman and CEO of the LVMH Group, is rumored to be have been appointed to the role of CEO at Tory Burch, according to fashion ne

Fashion

Major brands failing to tackle worker exploitation, study shows

Huw HughesDecember 5, 2018

Major clothing and footwear brands are failing to tackle the exploitation of vulnerable workers in their supply chains, according to a new report by Know

Video

Video: Louis Vuitton | ss 2019

FashionUnitedNovember 23, 2018

Louis Vuitton announces ss 2019 in PFW.

Management

Shandong Ruyi to create a stable of “affordable luxury” brands to compete against LVMH

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezNovember 14, 2018

China's apparel group Shandong Ruyi is determined to present fierce competition to the world’s largest luxury goods group, LVMH. The Chinese fashion conglom

Culture

Exhibition at Moscow Kremlin Museum celebrates Bvlgari with Elizabeth Taylor’s collection

Marjorie van ElvenNovember 12, 2018

*A new exhibition at Moscow’s Kremlin Museum is celebrating Bvlgari’s jewelry creations over more than a century. Founded in 1884 in Rome, the jeweler is

Fashion

Louis Vuitton launches collection with former US Vogue editor Grace Coddington

Marjorie van ElvenNovember 7, 2018

Cat lovers will fall in love with Louis Vuitton’s new capsule collection, designed in collaboration with Grace Coddington, former creative director of the US Vogue magazine. Featuring women’s ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, the collection is embellished by Coddington’s illustrations of Persian cats, her favorite cat breed.

People

Alain Chevalier, co-founder of LVMH, dies aged 87

Huw HughesNovember 5, 2018

Alain Chevalier, one of the founders of French luxury giant LVMH, passed away at his home in Megève, France, on Thursday, aged 87. A statement released on

Report

LVMH appoints Sophie Chassat to its board of directors

Prachi SinghOctober 26, 2018

The LVMH board has appointed Sophie Chassat as a new Director, which the company said, will be confirmed at the next ordinary shareholder’s meeting.

Business

Second hand fashion set to become a bigger market than luxury by 2022

Marjorie van ElvenOctober 23, 2018

Buying second hand clothes is nothing new, but the sector has been growing considerably thanks to the Internet. The second hand market generated 360 billi

Fashion

Virgil Abloh designs champagne bottles for Moët & Chandon

Marjorie van ElvenOctober 23, 2018

*Virgil Abloh, menswear creative director at Louis Vuitton, has collaborated with another company from the LVMH Group. The designer, who is also at the helm o

Management

Why did LVMH’s stock fall despite posting a 10 percent revenue rise in Q3

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezOctober 14, 2018

ANALYSIS New York.- The world’s largest luxury goods group, LVMH, reported a 10 percent increase in revenues for its third quarter. Despite the positive upd

Report

Sophie Brocart named CEO of Jean Patou

Prachi SinghOctober 12, 2018

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has announced the appointment of Sophie Brocart as the new Chief Executive Officer of Jean Patou, reveals WWD. Brocart, se

Report

LVMH Q3 revenues rise 10 percent

FashionUnitedOctober 10, 2018

French retailer of luxury goods LVMH said on Tuesday its Q3 revenue for 2018 increased 10 percent, while revenues in the first nine months also increased 10 p

Management

Supported by LVMH, UK fashion platform Lyst launches French version

Herve DewintreOctober 9, 2018

Supported by LVMH, UK fashion platform Lyst launches French version

News

A look behind the scenes at LVMH's cultural heritage

Aileen YuOctober 5, 2018

Since its conception in 2011, Les Journées Particulières is a three day affair inviting the public to experience the craftsmanship and unique Houses under L

Management

Capri Holdings: birth of the first U.S. luxury fashion conglomerate?

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezSeptember 28, 2018

ANALYSISNew York. - Michael Kors’ acquisition of Versace and the posterior corporate overhaul to launch Capri Holdings has shacked the luxury world as we u

Management

The analysts’ view: Michael Kors might struggle with integration of so many different brands

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezSeptember 28, 2018

ANALYSISNew York.- Barely hours before Michael Kors confirmed its acquisition of Italian fashion powerhouse Versace, the American company’s shares dipped,

People

LVMH to revive Jean Patou

Kristopher FraserSeptember 24, 2018

Guillame Henry, who left Nina Ricci just this past March, is about to be tasked with a stupendous challenge: revive the house of Jean Patou. Founded in the

Management

Jean-Claude Biver, head of LVMH's watchmaking division steps down

Prachi SinghSeptember 21, 2018

After spending 40 years in watchmaking, Jean-Claude Biver, LVMH said, has decided to relinquish his operational responsibilities and assume the role of non-ex

Fashion

Celine suspends e-commerce ahead of Hedi Slimane’s catwalk debut

Marjorie van ElvenSeptember 11, 2018

French luxury fashion house Celine, owned by the LVMH conglomerate, has suspended its e-commerce, launch just nine months ago. Those who visit the label’s

Report

Jenny Galimberti appointed as new CEO of JW Anderson

Prachi SinghSeptember 4, 2018

JW Anderson has appointed Jenny Galimberti, Louis Vuitton’s communications and events director as its new CEO, reports WWD. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitto

Management

French fashion house Céline is now Celine

Prachi SinghSeptember 3, 2018

The French fashion house Céline has announced through its Instagram account, change in its name and logo, which is a more simplified version with emphasis on

Report

LVMH H1 profits rise 41 percent

Prachi SinghJuly 25, 2018

French retailer of luxury goods LVMH said on Tuesday its Group share of H1 net profit for 2018 increased by 41.2 percent to 3,004 million Euros. Revenues incr

Fashion

Self-destructive behaviour: Burberry not alone

AFPJuly 23, 2018

Burberry, which has been in the crosshairs for burning tens of millions of dollars of its products, is far from the only firm to destroy unsold goods to main

Retail

LVMH and AT&T sign deal to bolster digital agility

Don-Alvin Adegeest July 12, 2018

French luxury conglomerate LVMH has signed a five year deal with American network giant AT&T for retail shopping agility. AT&T will help provide technol

Business

Bulgari to expand its hotel and resorts division

Don-Alvin Adegeest July 10, 2018

Luxury Italian jeweller Bulgari is to expand its Hotel and Resorts division, which to date counts six locations in its portfolio. The company, which is

Report

LVMH financially backed boot maker R.M. Williams to enter China

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezJuly 9, 2018

Private equity-backed boot maker R.M. Williams will open stores in China by the end of the year. The footwear’s owners, LVMH’s investment vehicle L Cat

Fashion

Richemont: outshining luxury goods giants

FashionUnitedJuly 5, 2018

TIMELINECompagnie Financière Richemont SA is a Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company founded in 1988 by South African businessman Johann Rupert. The

Fashion

Van Noten at Puig: can designers survive without a large corporate backing?

Herve DewintreJuly 3, 2018

Dries Van Noten is a distinctive figure in the small circle of high-end fashion. To start, he is one of the few independent designers who have managed to

Culture

LVMH expands open house event to four continents

Danielle Wightman-StoneJune 25, 2018

Luxury conglomerate LVMH is expanding its fourth edition of its ‘Les Journées Particulières’ open days event in October to 76 places across four contine

Business

Chinese fund buys French crystal maker Baccarat

AFPJune 21, 2018

The storied French crystal maker Baccarat, founded by Louis XV more than 250 years ago, said Thursday that a Chinese fund had finalised a deal to purchase th

News

Masayuki Ino is the winner of the 2018 LVMH Prize

Vivian HendrikszJune 7, 2018

Masayuki Ino, the Japanese designer behind streetwear label Doublet has been named the winner of the 2018 LVMH Grand Prize. As the winner, Ino is set to rec

Fashion

Masayuki Ino is the winner of the 2018 LVMH Prize

Vivian HendrikszJune 7, 2018

Masayuki Ino, the Japanese designer behind streetwear label Doublet has been named the winner of the 2018 LVMH Grand Prize. As the winner, Ino is set to rec

Report

LVMH names Antonie Arnault, Head of Communication and Image

Prachi SinghJune 4, 2018

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has appointed Antoine Arnault as Head of Communication and Image, reports WWD. Quoting an internal memo to staff sent

Management

Lyst confirms LVMH funding round

Vivian HendrikszMay 24, 2018

London - LVMH has successfully led a new round of financing for Lyst, as the global fashion search platform aims to expand its presence online. The announce

People

Nicolas Ghesquière to remain at Louis Vuitton

Kristopher FraserMay 23, 2018

After months of speculation as to whether or not Louis Vuitton's artistic director Nicholas Ghesquière would continue on in his role with the luxury French

Report

LVMH thought to lead investment round on UK’s fashion search engine Lyst

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezMay 14, 2018

The French luxury group is leading a multimillion-pound injection of funds into Lyst, the UK-based fashion search engine. LVMH will become the largest inve

Business

Zadig & Voltaire looks for investor to push growth

Vivian HendrikszApril 20, 2018

London - French fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire is seeking out a new minority investor to oversee its future growth, as it aims to double its sales. Thi

Fashion

Big luxury groups have 17 billion euros to invest

Don-Alvin Adegeest April 13, 2018

The luxury groups have a luxury problem: they are sitting on a mountain of cash. 17.4 billion euros to be exact, that can't sit gathering dust in a bank acc

Management

Luxury stocks look up to LVMH: the French group sets an upbeat tone for the industry

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezApril 13, 2018

ANALYSISLVMH has given some hopes to the luxury industry after posting better-than-expected results during the first quarter. The French group reported a 13 p

Business

LVMH launches accelerator programme, supporting 50 start-ups

Vivian HendrikszApril 10, 2018

London - LVMH has launched a new accelerator programme which aims to support 50 start-ups a year, which includes start-ups focusing on artificial intelligen

Business

Luxury goods giant LVMH shares soar on Q1 growth

AFPApril 10, 2018

French luxury empire LVMH on Tuesday saw its share price soar over five percent on the Paris stock exchange after it reported strong global growth for the fir

Management

LVMH revenues grow 10 percent in Q1

Prachi SinghApril 10, 2018

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded revenue of 10.9 billion euros (13.4 billion dollars) for the first quarter 2018, an increase of 10 percent. The com

Fairs

Baselworld: “The 2018 Event was a success”

Herve DewintreApril 4, 2018

*Baselworld is, and remains the world's leading trade fair for watches and fine jewellery. This assessment was confirmed by its 2018 event, which recently clo

Fashion

LVMH limits Céline online sales to own platform 24 Sèvres

Don-Alvin Adegeest March 15, 2018

LVMH's digital platform 24 Sèvres will be "the first and only e-commerce multi-brand to sell Céline". The news comes as the French fashion house is be

Report

Bernard Arnault overtakes Amancio Ortega in Forbes Billionaires 2018 ranking

Vivian HendrikszMarch 7, 2018

London - They say crime doesn’t pay, but working in fashion certainly does, as Bernard Arnault, CEO, and Chairman of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hen

News

LVMH Prize shortlist champions gender-neutral designers

Vivian HendrikszFebruary 21, 2018

London - LVHM has revealed its shortlist for its 2018 Prize for Young Fashion Designers and with half of the nominated designers competing for the 300,000

Report

Serge Brunschwig named Chairman and CEO of Fendi

Prachi SinghFebruary 20, 2018

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has appointed Serge Brunschwig as the new Chairman and Chief Executive of fashion house Fendi, reports Reuters. Reporting i