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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

Business

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 r

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

Business

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

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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

Business

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

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

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

People

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

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: influential fashion figures who passed away in 2018

Marjorie van ElvenDecember 21, 2018

Unfortunately, several prominent names within the fashion industry passed away in 2018. FashionUnited pays homage to them as we look back at the most importan

Fashion

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.

Business

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

People

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

Business

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

People

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

Business

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

Business

Supported by LVMH, UK fashion platform Lyst launches its French version

Herve DewintreOctober 9, 2018

Supported by LVMH, UK fashion platform Lyst launches French version

Fashion

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

Business

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

Business

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

People

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

Fashion