Bulgari Executive, Heir Francesco Trapani Dies at 68
MILAN – Industry entrepreneur and investor Francesco Trapani has died, aged 68. “It is with profound sadness that Bulgari mourn the passing of Francesco Trapani, a visionary leader and a…
Ardbeg House Opens for Whisky Destination Travel in Islay, Scotland
On the Scottish Isle of Islay, where there’s smoke, there’s likely a glass of Ardbeg nearby. “Ardbeg is the smokiest, the most peaty of all the whiskies in the world,”…
Constance Jablonski’s French Bloom Signs 10-year Formula 1 Deal
PARIS — If celebratory sprays of Champagne have been par for the course in Formula 1 since the 1950s, those raising a glass throughout racing weekends now also have an…
How Fashion Is Tapping Into the Beauty Boom
Fashion meets beauty — again. As concerns over the state of the global economy continue to rise and companies see profits squeezed, in part because of tariffs, fashion and traditional…
Bernard Arnault Defends U.S.-EU Trade Deal as Vital Compromise
PARIS – French luxury magnate Bernard Arnault has defended the trade deal reached between the United States and the European Union against accusations that it is lopsided and will impact…
Moët & Chandon Debuts as Title Sponsor at F1 Belgian Grand Prix
FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Moët & Chandon is betting on Formula 1 to help it race ahead of the competition. The Champagne brand on Sunday celebrated a milestone in its historic…
LVMH Luxury Ventures Takes Minority Stake in Knitwear Brand Molli
PARIS — French knitwear brand Molli revealed Tuesday that it has received a minority investment from LVMH Luxury Ventures, an entity within LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The terms of…
Pharrell Williams Knighted in France’s Legion of Honor
KNIGHT RIDER: Pharrell Williams, the multi-hyphenate musician, actor and current men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton, has been named a Knight of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest civilian recognition.…
Louis Vuitton Data Breach Hits U.K., No Payment Info Compromised
PARIS — Louis Vuitton is the latest brand in the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton fold to be targeted by hackers. The French fashion house notified customers in the U.K.…