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Bernard Arnault

The latest news on Bernard Arnault, founder, chairman and CEO of LVMH, including global luxury brand news and updates.

Born

5 Mar 1949

Industry

Business, Fashion

Job Title

Businessman

Frédéric Arnault joined Loro Piana as its CEO in 2025. Photo: Handout

Fashion

Interview: CEO Frédéric Arnault on navigating Loro Piana’s complexities

The LVMH heir talks about the maison’s commitment to fabric development, sustainability goals, non-celebrity campaigns, and resistance to fleeting trends.

1 Oct 2026 - 8:00AM

China’s private sector

Labubu meets LVMH: Pop Mart to open its first European flagship store in Paris

8 Sep 2026 - 6:27PMvideocam

Luxury brands

Loro Piana at Cop17: how the house is committing to sustainable Mongolian cashmere

25 Aug 2026 - 1:20PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat, rumoured to be dating Blackpink’s Lisa

The K-pop superstar, who has reportedly split from Frédéric Arnault, was spotted in Hong Kong and Japan with the actor dubbed ‘Thailand’s Cha Eun-woo’.

20 Aug 2026 - 3:52PM

Thai actor-singer Blue Pongtiwat was present at Lisa’s 29th birthday bash in Bali. Photo: @blue_pongtiwat/Instagram

China consumption

LVMH’s fashion and leather division reports 1% organic growth in second quarter

The French luxury brand has also seen persisting positive momentum in China for Hennessy cognac since the 2026 Chinese New Year.

28 Jul 2026 - 2:33PMvideocam

China consumption

China sales hold up as European luxury brands warn of Iran war impact

While LVMH, Hermes and Prada recorded increased sales in Chinese market, Kering reported a decline.

25 May 2026 - 3:00PM

Cinema

Already seen DWP2? Then here’s 3 fashion documentaries to check out

The September Issue is a true account of working at Vogue, while Kingdom of Dreams and The Eye Has to Travel feature the larger-than-life personalities driving the industry.

2 May 2026 - 6:00AM

Legendary fashion editor Anna Wintour at the world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York, on April 20. Photo: AFP

Italy

Stars of fashion and film bid farewell to haute couture ‘emperor’ Valentino

Mourners included Vogue’s Anna Wintour, actresses Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley and designers Donatella Versace and Tom Ford.

24 Jan 2026 - 1:50AM

China economy

Opinion | How China’s home-grown luxury labels took on Western brands

Chinese brands are gaining ground at home and worldwide as domestic consumers increasingly turn to labels with Chinese imagery and values.

31 Dec 2025 - 4:32PMvideocam

China consumption

Why do Chinese no longer feel the need to boycott Japanese products?

A seismic shift in the market has resulted in people preferring Chinese fashion, locally branded appliances and domestically made cars.

30 Nov 2025 - 4:00PMvideocam

A customer at a Pokemon pop-up store, featuring toys based on the Japanese animated series, in a Beijing shopping centre on November 18. Photo: Reuters

Timepieces

How horology fan Wei Koh made the watchmaking show he’d been wanting to see

The Revolution magazine founder hosts the documentary series about the inspiring, often enigmatic characters behind independent watch brands.

17 Oct 2025 - 3:17PM

Wei Koh, founder of Revolution magazine and host of the Man of the Hour documentary series, which follows the lives of independent watchmakers. Photo: Handout

Fashion

Who are the late Giorgio Armani’s heirs, and what will happen to his brand?

Its future will likely be decided by Giorgio Armani’s nieces and nephews, and close associates such as Leo Dell’Orco.

5 Sep 2025 - 12:24PM

Luxury brands

Century of excellence: Loro Piana, the original quiet luxury brand, turns 100

Loro Piana’s attention to textile quality has won it fans across the globe, with even Hermès and Fendi relying on it for their raw materials; the house is now helmed by LVMH’s Frédéric Arnault.

18 Jul 2025 - 12:28PM

Fashion

Loro Piana Knit Design Award 2025 showcases innovative linen designs

Morgan Rachel Boyce from Ireland and Italian Simone Rizzato were named the winners in Milan, while the jury included Anna Dello Russo, Kimberly Drew, Damien Bertrand and Antonio Mancinelli.

15 May 2025 - 10:02AM

Simone Rizzato from Italy and Morgan Rachel Boyce from Ireland – two students at Italy’s Accademia Costume & Moda – are the winners of the ninth edition of the Loro Piana Knit Design Award. Photo: Handout

France

France’s ex-spy chief gets 4 years’ jail in influence-peddling trial

He was charged for using his security contacts for private gain including by obtaining confidential information for luxury giant LVMH.

7 Mar 2025 - 8:16PM

Former French intelligence head Bernard Squarcini (right) with lawyer Dominique Mattei for a hearing of his Paris trial in November 2024 in which he is accused with nine others of spying on French newspaper Fakir and its owner for French luxury group LVMH. Photo: AFP

Paris Fashion Week

Q&A | LVMH Prize founder Delphine Arnault on the award for young designers

The 2025 LVMH Prize semi-finalists were welcomed by Arnault at a presentation during Paris Fashion Week, attended by Jaden Smith and Lily James, among others.

10 Mar 2025 - 3:23PM

Fashion

LVMH Prize 2024: Ellen Hodakova Larsson takes top fashion award in Paris

Lady Gaga and Cate Blanchett are fans of the Swedish designer – meanwhile, Duran Lantink, who’s dressed Beyoncé and Doja Cat, and Standing Ground’s Michael Stewart, were also honoured at the ceremony.

11 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

10 richest beauty billionaires of 2023 – net worths, ranked

Beauty is big business, generating around US$430 billion in revenue last year … meet the brand owners who made the most cash, from LVMH boss Bernard Arnault to L’Oréal’s Françoise Bettencourt Meyers

10 Aug 2023 - 12:10AM

Fashion

LVMH just became a premium sponsor of the 2024 Paris Olympics

The world’s biggest luxury group allowed Games organisers to practically reach their funding target of US$1.4 billion – but Antoine Arnault says LVMH ‘didn’t want to just be a financial partner’

25 Jul 2023 - 3:28PM

Timepieces

Interview: Tag Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault on his strategy for the brand

The son of LVMH boss Bernard Arnault on how the Swiss watchmaker has seen ‘double-digit growth’, ahead of its New York flagship and Carrera Skip launch party

25 Jul 2023 - 7:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Why did football star Cristiano Ronaldo invest in watch marketplace Chrono24?

The world’s leading luxury watch resale platform has scored some major star power in athlete-turned-investor Cristiano Ronaldo – here’s why Chrono24’s CEO Tim Stracke was keen to snap him up

16 Jul 2023 - 10:54PM

Chrono24 CEO Tim Stracke and Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: @tim_stracke/Instagram

China's border reopening

French fashion tycoon’s visit shows importance of China’s huge luxury market

Since mainland China dropped all its travel curbs, the heads of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands have been making a beeline there, with French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the latest to make a high-profile visit.

2 Jul 2023 - 2:31PMvideocam

Shoppers line up outside the Louis Vuitton shop in a Shanghai mall on the day LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault visited. Photo: Handout

China's border reopening

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault in China to woo all-important Chinese consumers

Arnault kicked off his tour of China with a visit to a high-end shopping centre, with the billionaire’s efforts to woo Chinese consumers coinciding with the government’s push to build ties with foreign companies.

28 Jun 2023 - 5:10PM

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

What happened when the world’s two richest men met for lunch?

‘Power lunch’ may have a whole new meaning after the world’s two richest people dined in Paris … here’s everything you need to know about Elon Musk’s meeting with Bernard Arnault

19 Jun 2023 - 4:40PM

Luxury CEOs

LVMH chief Bernard Arnault is set to visit China in June, after Elon Musk

LVMH chief and the world’s richest man Bernard Arnault is set to visit China this summer as the region bounces back amid post-Covid-19 recovery – here’s what we know so far

6 Jun 2023 - 10:42AM

Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, is set to visit China in June. Photo: AP

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

Beverly Hills residents vote against Bernard Arnault’s luxury hotel project

LVMH billionaire Bernard Arnault will scrap a plan to build an ultra-luxury hotel on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills – but why the change of plans?

30 May 2023 - 4:16PM

A Rodeo Drive street sign stands on the corner of the site of the proposed Cheval Blanc Hotel from LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, on May 23. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Johnny Depp just signed the biggest men’s fragrance deal ever with Dior

The face of Dior Sauvage for 3 more years, Depp will take home US$20 million – and LVMH’s Bernard Arnault even credited him for the scent’s success

15 May 2023 - 12:46PM

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

Inside the rise of Bernard Arnault, LVMH boss and the world’s richest man

With a net worth of US$212 billion, the luxury goods mogul is the world’s richest man … but how did he go from studying engineering to heading up the luxury giant?

28 Apr 2023 - 12:10AM

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Bernard Arnault

Interview: CEO Frédéric Arnault on navigating Loro Piana’s complexities

The LVMH heir talks about the maison’s commitment to fabric development, sustainability goals, non-celebrity campaigns, and resistance to fleeting trends.

Labubu meets LVMH: Pop Mart to open its first European flagship store in Paris

Loro Piana at Cop17: how the house is committing to sustainable Mongolian cashmere

Meet Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat, rumoured to be dating Blackpink’s Lisa

The K-pop superstar, who has reportedly split from Frédéric Arnault, was spotted in Hong Kong and Japan with the actor dubbed ‘Thailand’s Cha Eun-woo’.

LVMH’s fashion and leather division reports 1% organic growth in second quarter

The French luxury brand has also seen persisting positive momentum in China for Hennessy cognac since the 2026 Chinese New Year.

China sales hold up as European luxury brands warn of Iran war impact

While LVMH, Hermes and Prada recorded increased sales in Chinese market, Kering reported a decline.

Already seen DWP2? Then here’s 3 fashion documentaries to check out

The September Issue is a true account of working at Vogue, while Kingdom of Dreams and The Eye Has to Travel feature the larger-than-life personalities driving the industry.

Stars of fashion and film bid farewell to haute couture ‘emperor’ Valentino

Mourners included Vogue’s Anna Wintour, actresses Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley and designers Donatella Versace and Tom Ford.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | How China’s home-grown luxury labels took on Western brands

Chinese brands are gaining ground at home and worldwide as domestic consumers increasingly turn to labels with Chinese imagery and values.

Why do Chinese no longer feel the need to boycott Japanese products?

A seismic shift in the market has resulted in people preferring Chinese fashion, locally branded appliances and domestically made cars.

How horology fan Wei Koh made the watchmaking show he’d been wanting to see

The Revolution magazine founder hosts the documentary series about the inspiring, often enigmatic characters behind independent watch brands.

Who are the late Giorgio Armani’s heirs, and what will happen to his brand?

Its future will likely be decided by Giorgio Armani’s nieces and nephews, and close associates such as Leo Dell’Orco.

Century of excellence: Loro Piana, the original quiet luxury brand, turns 100

Loro Piana’s attention to textile quality has won it fans across the globe, with even Hermès and Fendi relying on it for their raw materials; the house is now helmed by LVMH’s Frédéric Arnault.

Loro Piana Knit Design Award 2025 showcases innovative linen designs

Morgan Rachel Boyce from Ireland and Italian Simone Rizzato were named the winners in Milan, while the jury included Anna Dello Russo, Kimberly Drew, Damien Bertrand and Antonio Mancinelli.

France’s ex-spy chief gets 4 years’ jail in influence-peddling trial

He was charged for using his security contacts for private gain including by obtaining confidential information for luxury giant LVMH.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Q&A | LVMH Prize founder Delphine Arnault on the award for young designers

The 2025 LVMH Prize semi-finalists were welcomed by Arnault at a presentation during Paris Fashion Week, attended by Jaden Smith and Lily James, among others.

LVMH Prize 2024: Ellen Hodakova Larsson takes top fashion award in Paris

Lady Gaga and Cate Blanchett are fans of the Swedish designer – meanwhile, Duran Lantink, who’s dressed Beyoncé and Doja Cat, and Standing Ground’s Michael Stewart, were also honoured at the ceremony.

10 richest beauty billionaires of 2023 – net worths, ranked

Beauty is big business, generating around US$430 billion in revenue last year … meet the brand owners who made the most cash, from LVMH boss Bernard Arnault to L’Oréal’s Françoise Bettencourt Meyers

LVMH just became a premium sponsor of the 2024 Paris Olympics

The world’s biggest luxury group allowed Games organisers to practically reach their funding target of US$1.4 billion – but Antoine Arnault says LVMH ‘didn’t want to just be a financial partner’

Interview: Tag Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault on his strategy for the brand

The son of LVMH boss Bernard Arnault on how the Swiss watchmaker has seen ‘double-digit growth’, ahead of its New York flagship and Carrera Skip launch party

Why did football star Cristiano Ronaldo invest in watch marketplace Chrono24?

The world’s leading luxury watch resale platform has scored some major star power in athlete-turned-investor Cristiano Ronaldo – here’s why Chrono24’s CEO Tim Stracke was keen to snap him up

French fashion tycoon’s visit shows importance of China’s huge luxury market

Since mainland China dropped all its travel curbs, the heads of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands have been making a beeline there, with French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the latest to make a high-profile visit.

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault in China to woo all-important Chinese consumers

Arnault kicked off his tour of China with a visit to a high-end shopping centre, with the billionaire’s efforts to woo Chinese consumers coinciding with the government’s push to build ties with foreign companies.

What happened when the world’s two richest men met for lunch?

‘Power lunch’ may have a whole new meaning after the world’s two richest people dined in Paris … here’s everything you need to know about Elon Musk’s meeting with Bernard Arnault

LVMH chief Bernard Arnault is set to visit China in June, after Elon Musk

LVMH chief and the world’s richest man Bernard Arnault is set to visit China this summer as the region bounces back amid post-Covid-19 recovery – here’s what we know so far

Beverly Hills residents vote against Bernard Arnault’s luxury hotel project

LVMH billionaire Bernard Arnault will scrap a plan to build an ultra-luxury hotel on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills – but why the change of plans?

Johnny Depp just signed the biggest men’s fragrance deal ever with Dior

The face of Dior Sauvage for 3 more years, Depp will take home US$20 million – and LVMH’s Bernard Arnault even credited him for the scent’s success

Inside the rise of Bernard Arnault, LVMH boss and the world’s richest man

With a net worth of US$212 billion, the luxury goods mogul is the world’s richest man … but how did he go from studying engineering to heading up the luxury giant?

Opinion | How China’s home-grown luxury labels took on Western brands

Q&A | LVMH Prize founder Delphine Arnault on the award for young designers