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Notre Dame reopening spectacle caps a stellar year for luxury house LVMH

Dec. 14, 2024 08:26 AM EST

PARIS (AP) — The reopening of Notre Dame was a solemn celebration of cultural and spiritual renewal. Yet for some, the historic cathedral's revival also felt like a meticulously choreographed branding event by LVMH and other luxury conglomerates. Bernard Arnault, the lowkey...

France’s richest family shaking up soccer with planned purchase of second-tier Paris FC

Oct. 17, 2024 11:46 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — France’s richest family, the Arnaults of luxury empire LVMH, announced the planned purchase of second-division soccer club Paris FC on Thursday and ambitions to establish it in the top flight. It’s a major shakeup for soccer in France, putting vast wealth behind a...

Kim Jones steps down as artistic director at Fendi to concentrate on his role at Dior Men's

Oct. 12, 2024 05:42 AM EDT

ROME (AP) — British designer Kim Jones is stepping down after four years from his role as artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, parent fashion group LVMH announced late Friday. Jones, 45, succeeded the late Karl Lagerfeld in designing Fendi haute couture,...