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Bernard Arnault: How One Man Built Luxury's Largest Empire
How Bernard Arnault turned a bankrupt textile company into LVMH — the deals, the ruthlessness, and the long game.
Chanel Pricing Strategy: Why Higher Prices Drive Demand
Chanel's Classic Flap nearly doubled in price since 2019 — yet demand kept growing. The economics behind luxury pricing, explained.
The Complete Map of Luxury Conglomerates You Rarely Hear About
Five luxury conglomerates control eyewear, fragrance, watches, and accessible luxury. A complete brand map from Swatch Group to Puig.
The Definitive Guide to Luxury Events in London
From London Fashion Week to Frieze and Walpole's British Luxury Awards, discover the must-attend luxury events in London.
Luxury Trade Associations Worldwide: The Complete Guide
From Comité Colbert to Altagamma and Walpole, discover every major luxury trade association worldwide.
Next-Gen Luxury Leaders: Heirs, Successors, and Rising Stars
Meet the heirs reshaping LVMH, Prada, and Kering. Did they earn their seats, or inherit them? The answer is more nuanced than critics suggest.
People Moves
All appointments Who's moving where
Zouheir Guedri Founder and CEO at Data&Data
Pontus Persson Omnichannel Manager at Bvlgari
Piera Valentina Toniolo Global Head of Influencer Marketing at Dolce & Gabbana
Natalia Niznik Co Owner at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa
Ashok Som Full Professor and Director at ESSEC Business School
When you make your next move, the people who matter should already know who you are.
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The Insider Guide to Luxury Events in Paris
From fashion weeks to art fairs, trade shows, and the invitation-only gatherings, discover the best luxury events in Paris.
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Who Owns Burberry? Ownership, Heritage, and the Path Forward
Burberry is publicly traded — no family, no conglomerate. Discover who owns Burberry, its shareholder structure, and independent survival strategy.
Who Owns Chanel? The Wertheimer Family Empire Explained
The Wertheimer family has owned Chanel for a century. How deliberate invisibility built the world's most valuable private luxury house.
Who Owns Hermès? The Family Dynasty Behind Luxury's Most Exclusive Maison
Six generations, one vision. How the Hermès family built, defended, and still controls the world's most exclusive luxury Maison.
Who Owns Versace? From Family Dynasty to Prada Group
Versace is owned by Prada Group after six years under Capri Holdings. Trace the full ownership story from Gianni Versace to Prada today.
The Worthbury Index
See the full ranking The 100 people who run luxury
Our editors' ranking of the founders, chief executives and operators shaping the business of luxury — published each year, kept live all year.- 01
Esmeralda Nasibova Founder and CEO · ELEVANCE PR AGENCY — - 02
Alessandro Carosio Marketing Director · JW Marriott — - 03
Kristina Karassoulis Head of Luxury Brand Partnerships · TikTok — - 04
Olivier Grometto Managing Partner · WEPURPLE — - 05
Matthias Weiskopf Brand Consultant and Lecturer · Luxe/Link — - 06
Carla Paulino Director Marketplace · Ounass — - 07
Helene Glaser Luxury Practice Consultant · Bain & Company — - 08
Isabel Tapp Founder · Isabel Tapp Advisory — - 09
Felicitas Morhart Full Professor of Marketing · University of Lausanne — - 10
Eleonora Cattaneo Director of MSc and Executive Masters in Luxury Management and Guest Experience · Glion Institute of Higher Education —
Who Owns Rolex? The Foundation Behind the Crown
Rolex is owned by a charitable foundation, not a family or corporation. Here's why that matters more than you think.
Academic Insight Meets Industry Impact: Eleonora Cattaneo On The Future Of Luxury Brand Management
From cross-sector loyalty to curated brand moments, from future-facing expression of heritage to holistic sustainability—this exclusive conversation with Dr. Eleonora Cattaneo offers a masterclass in bridging the worlds that shape modern luxury hospitality and beyond.
Venice Vidi Vici: Alessandro Carosio On Navigating Italy’s Heritage In Modern Luxury Hospitality
Sense of place, sustainability, storied past and a spirited shift in mindset—JW Marriott Venice’s Alessandro Carosio shares how Italy is redefining luxury hospitality.
Human, Hyper-Local & High-End: Matthias Weiskopf On Luxury In Asia
From supercars to soulful storytelling, hyper-localization to high-end hospitality, Matthias Weiskopf shares exclusive insights into Asia’s diverse and increasingly sophisticated luxury markets.
Carla Paulino: Global Roots, Regional Reign In Luxury E-Commerce
Carla Paulino, Ounass Marketplace Director, offers an insider’s take on elevated e-commerce—where global expertise meets Middle Eastern nuances. A must-read on digital luxury's evolving frontier.
The Directory
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The verified record of the founders, chief executives and authorities who run the world's luxury houses.
Companies
Browse all houses Look inside any house in luxury
Every maison — its leadership, its owners, and the members who work there. From Dior to Ferrari.
21 Grams Of Genius: Johanna Monange On Redefining Luxury’s Essence
What does it take to bottle a haute perfume renaissance? Johanna Monange reveals all—blending soulful artistry with a sniff at conventions.
Heritage To Horizon: Felicitas Morhart’s Lessons In Luxury
In this exclusive interview, Professor Felicitas Morhart explores Switzerland as an intellectual hub for luxury, the rise of "liquid luxury," and the pivotal role of education in shaping luxury competency.
Luxury Fashion’s Must-Know Creative Directors: The Ultimate Cheatsheet
Luxury fashion’s creative crowns continue to shift. Here’s your overview of who’s is where in high-end fashion.
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The World’s Finest Schools For Luxury Management Education
From Swiss hospitality to Parisian couture, the world’s top luxury management institutions shape industry leaders with unmatched education and elite connections.
The Most Valuable Luxury Brands In 2025
Chanel surpasses Louis Vuitton as the most valuable French brand. Hermès enters the Top 100. Luxury automakers face challenges.
Inside The Business Of Luxury—The Top Online Magazines To Read
Reading list: These top luxury business publications go beyond the headlines, delivering expert reports, luxury news, financial insights, market intelligence, and in-depth trend analysis.
Couture, Cocktails, And Carats: Explore All LVMH-Owned Brands
Explore every brand in the LVMH portfolio. Spoiler: there are many.