$410.0B
Bernard Arnault
Paris, France
1987
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate. The company was formed in 1987 through the merger of fashion house Louis Vuitton with Moët Hennessy. LVMH controls around 75 prestigious brands.
Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy merge to create a luxury powerhouse.
Arnault gains control of the group, beginning a series of luxury acquisitions.
LVMH expands into cosmetics retailing by acquiring Sephora.
LVMH integrates Italian luxury fashion house Fendi into the group.
LVMH acquires Italian jeweler Bulgari for $5.2 billion.
LVMH completes the acquisition of U.S. jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $15.8 billion.
