2015 results confirm the capacity for LVMH to gain market share despite economic uncertainty

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury group announced “Excellent Performance” in 2015, record revenue and operating profit. In an uncertain economic environment, the giant luxury conglomerate can rely on the desirability of its brands and the agility of their teams to further strengthen in 2016 the leadership in the world of high quality products. The … Read more

LVMH to support the development of the Italian jeweller Repossi

LVMH taking a minority stake in the Italian jeweller Repossi. LVMH luxury group and Italian jeweller Repossi have decided to partner in order to enable Repossi to develop its distribution network whilst benefitting from the managerial know-how of the world’s leading luxury products Group. LVMH will be taking a minority stake in Repossi. LVMH Moët … Read more

45m Amore Mio is the largest and most powerful sports yacht ever built in the Netherlands

A performance yacht with not only power but also sophistication is what makes Amore Mio so special and sets her apart from every other sportster. The motto is simple: power with comfort. Heesen Yachts announced the YN 17145, 45m semi-displacement all-aluminium motor yacht now christened M/Y Amore Mio. The new vessel is the largest and … Read more

LVMH’s performance for the first half of 2015 to further strengthen its leadership in the luxury industry

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €16.7 billion in the first half of 2015, an increase of 19%. Organic revenue growth was 6% compared to the same period in 2014. The Group recorded strong growth in Europe and the United States, excellent performance at Parfums Christian Dior, … Read more

Some of the common preconceptions about ultra wealthy individuals

Only a small fraction of the global UHNW population possess a high enough net worth to afford a 30-metre superyacht, which has an average price tag of US$10 million (before maintenance, fuel and other expenses), according to a special report released by Wealth-X ultra high net worth (UHNW) intelligence. Due to the high cost of … Read more

Hemp on the high street. Eco fibres in fashion

Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Hemp is becoming a Force for Positive Change. Fashion is just another example of how exceptional this plant really is.     A true wonderplant, the hemp is an example of the genius of nature. During centuries the world was conquered on horseback and wearing hemp clothing. The sails of the greatest … Read more