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.
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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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LVMH
The name stands for Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy.
💡 Did you know? The group unites around 75 luxury brands.
Louis Vuitton
Its „LV“ monogram is a status symbol worldwide.
💡 Did you know? Dior too is among the group’s crown jewels.
in luxury
He understands luxury as the art of creating desire.
💡 Did you know? From handbags to champagne, his empire reaches far.
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.
France
He is the richest European.
💡 Did you know? His rise began in the family’s construction business.
“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.
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.
his children
All work in key positions in the group.
💡 Did you know? Thus he secures the family’s influence for generations.
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Bernard Arnault
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