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Bernard Arnault

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Bernard Arnault, born in France in 1949, is the king of luxury. From many prestigious brands he formed the world’s largest luxury group LVMH, which includes Louis Vuitton, Dior, Moët & Chandon and dozens of other houses. For a time the Frenchman was the richest person in the world. He is known for his relentless drive in acquiring coveted brands: critics called him the „wolf in cashmere“. Arnault is also a major art collector. Good to know: The name stands for Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy. The group unites around 75 luxury brands. Its „LV“ monogram is a status symbol worldwide. Dior too is among the group’s crown jewels. He understands luxury as the art of creating desire. From handbags to champagne, his empire reaches far. He repeatedly swaps the top spot with Musk and Bezos. As the only European he recently reached number one. He is the richest European. His rise began in the family’s construction business. He often bought coveted brands hard and cleverly. The name plays on his refined manner and hard core.

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Which world-largest luxury group does Bernard Arnault run?

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LVMH

The name stands for Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy.

💡 Did you know? The group unites around 75 luxury brands.

Which famous bag and fashion brand is the heart of LVMH?

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Louis Vuitton

Its „LV“ monogram is a status symbol worldwide.

💡 Did you know? Dior too is among the group’s crown jewels.

In which industry is Arnault the most powerful man?

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in luxury

He understands luxury as the art of creating desire.

💡 Did you know? From handbags to champagne, his empire reaches far.

Which title did Arnault hold at times?

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richest person in the world

He repeatedly swaps the top spot with Musk and Bezos.

💡 Did you know? As the only European he recently reached number one.

From which country does Arnault come?

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France

He is the richest European.

💡 Did you know? His rise began in the family’s construction business.

What nickname did critics give Arnault for his takeovers?

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“the wolf in cashmere”

He often bought coveted brands hard and cleverly.

💡 Did you know? The name plays on his refined manner and hard core.

In what other significant role does Arnault appear besides luxury?

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as an art collector

In Paris he built the Fondation Louis Vuitton art museum.

💡 Did you know? The building by star architect Frank Gehry is itself a work of art.

Whom is Arnault preparing at the top of the group for the future?

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his children

All work in key positions in the group.

💡 Did you know? Thus he secures the family’s influence for generations.

Bernard Arnault

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Bernard Arnault

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