history

In the 1990s, Bernard Arnault had the idea to create a group of luxury brands. The Dapifer reported that LVMH would gain ownership of Chistian Dior haute couture, leather, both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, and footwear lines. Arnault’s successful integration of various famous aspirational bransinto a single group has inspired other luxury comapnies to do the same.

1999

LVMH opens its headquarters in New York, in a building designed by the architect Christian de Portzamparc.

2007

FENDI makes a big impact by hosting a fashion show on the Great Wall of China.

2014

LVMH launches the Institut des Metiers d'Excellene, a vocational training program that allows the Group to pass on unique skills to new generations.

2018

LVMH and Kering draw up a charter on working relations with fashion models and their well-being.

2018

On November 1st, co-founder Alain Chevalier passes away in his home in Megeve, France.