Modes names Simon Whitehouse CEO, announces London boutique

Italian omnichannel fashion retailer Modes has some big news at the moment with a new high highly-regarded CEO and plans for a London store. Simon Whitehouse Simon Whitehouse has joined the firm in the top job while the new London flagship will open in the second half of the year. The company currently has a … Read more

Bernard Arnault in witty mood at LVMH results’ presentation

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jan 29, 2024 Last Thursday, a few seconds after 6 pm CET, as soon as trading at the Paris Stock Exchange closed for the day, luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault took to the conference room stage at the LVMH group’s headquarters in Paris, at 50 Avenue Montaigne. FNW/DM Arnault, who took … Read more

handover from Michael Burke to Sidney Toledano

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 18, 2024 The world’s number one luxury goods group LVMH announced on Thursday that it would be making further management changes around Bernard Arnault, by switching two of the CEO’s loyal associates Michael Burke and Sidney Toledano, according to a press release. Michael Burke and Sidney Toledano – Stéphane … Read more

Negotiations, speculations, and new creative directors for the group’s luxury brands

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Dec 22, 2023 The heralded departure of Matthew M. Williams, who has been in charge of style at Givenchy since 2020, has fuelled a fresh spate of wild rumours about his succession. And about the creative director positions at other LVMH labels. Is a new round of musical chairs on … Read more

LVMH inks accord with UAE mall developers, unveils Amazon sustainability project at COP28

Luxury and fashion giant LVMH on Tuesday announced a major accord with United Arab Emirates mall developers at COP28 in Dubai, designed to reduce water use and boost waste management. The signing of the accord – LVMH  In a related move, LVMH also unveiled a fresh Amazon sustainability project targeting biodiversity projects in Brazil, and … Read more