Bernard Arnault

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Delphine Arnault Moves From Dior to Second-in-Command at Louis Vuitton

Delphine Arnault, daughter of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault and one of his heir apparents, is moving house. Miles Socha over at WWD reports that the young Arnault is heading over to Louis Vuitton in September, where she will serve as the brand's deputy general manager, reporting to CEO Michael Burke. Arnault has held the same position at Dior under CEO Sidney Toledano since 2008. There isn't much drama around this appointment, as it appears that Arnault is simply doing her due diligence and learning all aspects of the family business in the hopes that some day she may be its leader.

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Bernard Arnault Says LVMH's 22.6% Stake in Hermès Was 'Unexpected'

LVMH and Hermès are in the midst of an ugly legal battle over LVMH's apparent relentless pursuit of Hermès and the potentially unlawful ways in which the luxury conglomerate came into 22.6% of the heritage brand. While LVMH's investments have been described as a gradual hostile takeover, Bernard Arnault now insists that is not the case. In fact, it wasn't even on purpose!

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Is Logo Mania On the Wane in China?

The western world started tiring of designer logos back in the early 2000's, about the time Carrie Bradshaw was packing away her Fendi baguette for good. But for the last decade, the Chinese--who recently surpassed Americans as the biggest consumers of luxury goods--have picked up the mantle of logo-mania. But that may be changing now as the Chinese luxury customers' taste is becoming a bit more discerning.

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Antoine Arnault: Talking to John Galliano Was 'Impossible'

LVMH head honcho Bernard Arnault has recently named his son, Antoine Arnault, CEO of luxury menswear brand Berluti. The 35-year-old, whom you might also know as Natalia Vodianova's boyfriend, recently spoke to the Guardian about his new role, growing up in the family business, moments of rebellion, and dealing with difficult designers--like former Dior designer John Galliano, for example.

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LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault to be Knighted in UK Amid Lawsuit Troubles in France

France may not be a big fan of Bernard Arnault, but the UK certainly loves him. According to WWD, the chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has been approved by the Queen to receive an Order of the British Empire, which will give Arnault the honorary title of a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Back in his homeland, however, things aren't so rosy.

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Blake Lively Married Ryan Reynolds, Rihanna Got a Tattoo Under her Boobs, and is Bernard Arnault Trying to Avoid Paying Taxes?

A French paper reported that Bernard Arnault may be moving to Belgium, and suggested he may be trying to avoid taxes. Arnault now wants to sue the paper. {HuffPost; WWD, subscription required} Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pulled a fast one on all of us and got hitched last night, with a little help from Florence Welch, who performed at the ceremony. Xoxo... {SheFinds} Carine, Kanye, and a herd of models classed it up for a black tie fete celebrating the launch of CR Fashion Book. Can we come next time? {Stylelist}

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Fashion News Roundup: Will and Kate's Honeymoon Photos Leaked, Kimye Has a Matchy-Matchy Moment and Bernard Arnault is the Richest Man in France

Pictures from Will and Kate's secluded island honeymoon getaway were snapped by a super stealthy paparazzo, and now it's plastered on the cover of an Australian tabloid. {Shine} Antwerp-based designer Christian Wijnants has been named this year's International Woolmark European prize winner, the same award that kick-started the careers of Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld. {Vogue UK} Kim Kardashian and Kanye West stepped out in West Hollywood yesterday looking like total twinsies. {HuffPo Style}