Traveling to the heart of Fondation Louis Vuitton’s “magnificent vessel”

After François Hollande and Bernard Arnault unveiled the inauguration plaque of The Fondation Louis Vuitton, the latest Parisian hi-tech masterpiece announced the inaugural agenda designed by Suzanne Pagé, Artistic Director, and revealed the first artworks pictures. The Foundation is located in a building commissioned by Bernard Arnault, and designed by the American architect Frank Gehry. Resembling … Read more

French historians battle to save face of La Samaritaine

Opponents complain that new glass facade planned as part of redevelopment of Paris landmark will look like a shower curtain

LVMH luxury group – 8 percent rise in like-for-like full-year sales

As consumer demand for logo-embossed luxury products has waned, LVMH declares it is is well-equipped to continue its growth momentum. After Tod’s disappointing figures released last week, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €29.1 billion in 2013, an increase of 4% over the previous year. The luxury … Read more

LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize to help discover young fashion designers of tomorrow

LVMH prize to help discover young fashion designers of tomorrow.    LVMH luxury group launched the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize. Each year, the prize will celebrate a young designer recognized for his or her exceptional talent. LVMH will also recognize three recent fashion school graduates, offering them an opportunity to join the design team … Read more

New luxury perfume and cosmetic research centre opened by LVMH

LVMH luxury group inaugurates perfumes and cosmetics research centre in Saint-Jean-de-Braye, one of the largest production sites of luxury perfumes and cosmetics in France.   LVMH luxury giant announced the opening of Hélios – a state of the art facility, dedicated to research and innovation, where researchers from the Maisons of Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, … Read more

The leading cashmere specialist in the world bought by LVMH

Loro Piana, the leading luxury and high-end cashmere specialist in the world, sold a majority stake of their family business to the LVMH luxury Group (LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton). Sergio and Pier Luigi Loro Piana family remain 20% shareholders and keep their functions at the leadership of the company. The Loro Piana family began … Read more