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Kapital sale to LVMH raises stakes for artisanal fashion independence

LVMH-backed L Catterton's acquisition of Kapital, a Japanese clothing brand celebrated for its artisanal denim and Americana-inspired designs that was founded in the 1980s, has sparked concerns among enthusiasts and industry observers. The acquisition, finalised in the second half of 2024 according to High Snobiety, came just months after...

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LVMH-backed L Catterton snaps up majority stake in Japan’s Kapital

Investment firm L Catterton has reportedly snapped up a majority stake in Japanese denim specialist Kapital following the death of its founder, Toshikiyo Hirata, in early 2024. The deal was made quietly, with neither firm formerly announcing the acquisition. Kapital does now, however, appear on L Catterton’s official website, underneath a list...

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LVMH withdraws holdings from Belgium

The LVMH group recently decided to move its holdings previously based in Belgium to France, according to information revealed by the media outlet La Lettre. This decision puts an end to a period of tax optimisation that had attracted the attention of the French authorities. In 2019, Belgium hosted 81 percent of the shares of Bernard Arnault's...

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LVMH invests in experiential luxury with 50m euro villa in Cannes

The world's largest luxury goods conglomerate has made a strategic move into premium real estate on the French Riviera, underscoring a broader trend of high-end brands investing in experiential marketing assets. LVMH has acquired a historic 12-bedroom villa in Cannes for 46.5 million euros, according to Bloomberg, in what represents one of the...

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The return of the designer: Fashion's creative renaissance

The recent creative director appointments at some of the world's most prestigious fashion houses signals a profound shift from an era long dominated by marketing mavens and corporate strategists. Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, and Sarah Burton at Givenchy, alongside Clare Waight Keller at Uniqlo, Pieter Mulier at Ala...

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Jonathan Anderson skips Paris, Milan and London… What could this mean?

The provisional schedules of London Fashion Week, Paris and Milan Fashion Week Men’s have officially been released, and while the industry exclaims over noteworthy debuts and fervently awaited returns, one name missing from all of the schedules has reignited suspicions as to what may be on the horizon. At the centre of the ever-evolving game of...

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LVMH sells Thomas Pink to CP Brands Group and Icon Luxury Group

New York based firms CP Brands Group and Icon Luxury Group have announced the acquisition of British clothing brand Thomas Pink from its former parent company, LVMH. The deal was described by the two groups in a press release as a “joint partnership” that aims to “usher in a bold new chapter for the Thomas Pink brand”. Commenting on the move,...

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Thélios announces leadership changes in Americas

Thélios, the eyewear division of LVMH Group, has shuffled its C-suite in the Americas region and proprietary brand Barton Perreira, promoting Luca Guillot Boschetti to head of Thélios Americas and naming Cedric Moreau as chief executive officer of Barton Perreira. In a statement, Thélios said the strategic appointments are designed to “further...

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LVMH Recherche announces strategic partnership with Integrated Biosciences

LVMH Recherche, the LVMH Beauty research and development division, has announced a strategic research partnership with biotechnology company Integrated Biosciences to discover novel chemical entities that target ageing at the molecular level. The multi-year partnership aims to “supercharge” LVMH Recherche by leveraging Integrated Biosciences’...

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LVMH invests in Scandinavian luggage brand Db

Norwegian accessories upstart Db has quietly been reshaping how adventurers and urban nomads perceive luggage. This week, the brand secured a minority investment from LVMH Luxury Ventures. Founded in 2012 by entrepreneur Truls Brataas and professional free-skier Jon Olsson, Db represents a new breed of design-driven equipment brands that...

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Dior to show its 2026 Cruise collection in Rome

A downturn in consumer spending has seen luxury houses strategically reimagining cruise collections not just as seasonal showcases, but as commercial conduits to engage new markets and diversify their global clientele footprint. Dior's latest announcement—a cruise 2026 show set in Rome next May—shows how luxury brands are transforming these...

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French luxury mogul Arnault defiant at ex-spy chief trial

Paris - France's richest man, LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, testified Thursday in the influence-peddling trial of the former head of France's domestic intelligence agency, denying any knowledge of an alleged scheme to protect the luxury group. Bernard Squarcini, the former head of the DCRI security service (since renamed the DGSI), is one of 10...