By Reuters Published July 24, 2025 Luxury bellwether LVMH reported lower than expected quarterly sales on Thursday, with its core fashion and leather division losing further ground as the sector awaits an easing of trade tensions between Europe and the US. LVMH’s brands include Louis Vuitton – LVMH France-based LVMH, which owns over 70 brands…
Talented LVMH alumna Katia de Lasteyrie has launched a highly innovative new jewelry marque SPKTRL and unveiled its very first quiet tech product. Jewelry as a sensorial medium – SPKTRL Think of it as high jewelry’s smartwatch moment: a diamond jewelry ring that communicates key digital messages silently, without screens, noise, or disruption. Pronounced “Spectral,”…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 15, 2025 Luxury knitwear house Molli has brought LVMH Luxury Ventures Fund I (LLV) on board as a minority shareholder. Backed by the LVMH Group, the investment marks the brand’s first capital raise since entrepreneur Charlotte de Fayet took ownership in 2014. Molli boutique on rue François-1er, Paris…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 8, 2025 LVMH has announced the nine finalists for the third edition of its Maestri d’Eccellenza awards, which recognize outstanding talent across craftsmanship, innovation, and emerging design. Winners will be revealed during a dedicated event at Milan Fashion Week this September. Ferzan Ozpetek In the Master Craftsman of…
By Bloomberg Published July 3, 2025 Luxury powerhouse LVMH is at the forefront of quiet corporate diplomacy as the European Union scrambles to respond to looming US tariff threats. With a July deadline approaching, the group is among several major firms pushing for a softer stance in high-level trade talks. LVMH blunts EU’s fight against…
LVMH has allied with SKEMA to create a new luxury education track in the Dubai wing of the international business school, designed to prepare future industry leaders. SKEMA students on the Dubai business school campus. – SKEMA The two groups have signed an agreement to develop a Retail Excellence & Client Relationship Management qualification in…
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 26, 2025 French companies exposed to the U.S. market are taking action to manage rising tariffs, using price hikes, production shifts, and cost-cutting measures to protect their margins. Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump in 2017. – Photo de Nicholas Kamm / AFP Price hikes to absorb…
By Bloomberg Published April 15, 2025 Hermès’ market capitalization surpassed that of rival LVMH, the conglomerate that once tried to buy the maker of the coveted Birkin bag in a stealth raid that shocked the French corporate world 15 years ago. Hermès overtakes LVMH in value—years after fending off takeover attempt. – Reuters Hermès International…
LVMH has named two new CEOs at its leading fashion houses, with Ramon Ros taking over at Fendi and Charlotte Coupé appointed at Kenzo. Both senior executives come from positions in LVMH’s flagship brand, Louis Vuitton. They will report to Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to the LVMH Group chairman and the conglomerate’s controlling shareholder, Bernard…
The LVMH Prize has revealed the names of eight finalists in this year’s edition, as three UK-based designers enter the final round of the prestigious award. This year’s finalists in the LVMH Prize 2025, with the final in Paris on September 3 – Prix LVMH The eight were selected from a group of 20 semi-finalists…
