Couture, Cocktails, And Carats: Explore All LVMH-Owned Brands

Explore every brand in the LVMH portfolio. Spoiler: there are many.

75 Maisons. Six business divisions. One family at the helm. The LVMH empire is far larger than most people — even those inside the luxury industry — realise.

Founded in 1987, LVMH became the first European company to surpass $500 billion in market value in April 2023. In 2024, LVMH reported revenue of €84.7 billion — more than the GDP of many European nations. LVMH accounts for roughly a quarter of the global personal luxury goods market, employing over 213,000 people across more than 70 countries.

Bernard Arnault, the second richest person in the world, has led the LVMH Group since 1989 and is its controlling shareholder.

Most people could name a handful of LVMH brands: Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Moët & Chandon. Some might add Hennessy or Tiffany & Co. But ask them to continue and they run out of names well before the full count of 75.

This guide maps the complete LVMH portfolio — all six divisions, all the key Maisons, with revenue context and the acquisition logic that built them into the most diversified luxury conglomerate in history.

Founded in: 1987
**Company Type: **Public
Headquarters: Paris, France
Group CEO: Bernard Arnault
Employees: 196,000+
Website: lvmh.com

Headquartered in Paris, France, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, commonly known as LVMH (LVMUY) is the world’s leading luxury goods conglomerate—by a lot. Below, is the list of all the brands owned by the LVMH Group, divided into the company’s six business units and organized in alphabetical order:

Wines and Spirits
Fashion and Leather Goods
Perfumes and Cosmetics
Watches and Jewelry
Selective Retailing
Other Activities

If you are interested in the full A to Z list, head straight to the Alphabet of LVMH at the end of this article.

Fashion & Leather Goods — The division behind nearly half of LVMH’s revenue

Fashion & Leather Goods is LVMH’s engine room. According to LVMH’s 2024 annual results, this division alone accounted for approximately 49% of total group revenue — a concentration that reflects the extraordinary commercial dominance of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. But the division extends well beyond the two flagships.

Barton Perreira

Founded in 2007 by Bill Barton and Patty Perreira in Southern California, Barton Perreira is a luxury eyewear brand that specializes in handcrafted frames that blend timeless design with contemporary flair. LVMH Group acquired it through its subsidiary Thélios.

Founded in: 2007
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2023
Website: bartonperreira.com

Berluti

Founded by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a luxury brand offering men’s footwear, ready-to-wear, and leather goods. It all began with a lace-up oxford made from a single piece of leather, and it is known today for its artisanal craftsmanship.

Founded in: 1895
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1993
Website: berluti.com

Celine

Founded in 1945 by designer Céline Vipiana, Celine (formerly spelled Céline) is known for its modern, minimalist ready-to-wear and accessories. The Parisian house was revived through Phoebe Philo’s tenure (2008–2018) and subsequently reshaped by Hedi Slimane (2018–2024), whose rock-inflected aesthetic proved commercially formidable. Michael Rider succeeded Slimane as creative director in late 2024, signalling a new chapter. Celine is among the division’s fastest-growing contributors.

Founded in: 1945
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1996
Website: celine.com

Christian Dior

Christian Dior founded his eponymous house at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris in 1946. Christian Dior Couture — distinct from the broader Christian Dior SE holding company — sits within LVMH’s Fashion & Leather Goods division. The revolution of the “New Look” silhouette at the end of World War 2 consecrated the high-end French fashion brand, which is now revered for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, fragrances, and accessories. The house has undergone consistent commercial reinvention under Maria Grazia Chiuri, who became the first female Artistic Director in Dior’s history when she was appointed in 2016. The Dior fragrance and beauty business operates separately under Perfumes & Cosmetics.

Founded in: 1946
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2017
Website: dior.com

Fendi

The Roman house defined by its double-F Zucca monogram and the iconic Baguette bag was acquired by LVMH in 2001. Originally a fur atelier founded in Rome in 1925 by Adele and Edoardo Fendi, Fendi moved decisively into leather goods and ready-to-wear under Karl Lagerfeld’s creative direction — a partnership that lasted 54 years until Lagerfeld’s death in 2019.

Founded in: 1925
Country: Italy
Year acquired by LVMH: 2001
Website: fendi.com

Givenchy

Givenchy is a renowned French fashion house founded by Hubert de Givenchy in 1952, synonymous with Audrey Hepburn and a particular strain of Parisian elegance that never fully loses its cultural currency.

Founded in: 1952
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1988
Website: givenchy.com

Kenzo

Kenzo is a vibrant fashion brand combining Japanese influences with Parisian flair, offering apparel and fragrances.

Founded in: 1970
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1993
Website: kenzo.com

LVMH Métiers d’Art

LVMH Métiers d’Art supports the craftsmanship of artisans by investing in traditional trades and exceptional know-how.

Founded in: 2015
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: lvmh.com

Loewe

The Spanish leather goods house founded in Madrid in 1846 is one of the oldest Maisons in the LVMH portfolio. Under Jonathan Anderson, appointed creative director in 2013, Loewe has earned widespread recognition for creative output that commands sustained critical and commercial attention.

Founded in: 1846
Country: Spain
Year acquired by LVMH: 1996
Website: loewe.com

Loro Piana

Italian luxury brand Loro Piana is known for its high-quality cashmere and wool products. It was acquired by LVMH in 2013 for approximately €2 billion. Founded in Quarona, in the Piedmont region, Loro Piana operates largely outside the fashion press cycle. Its clients choose discretion over display — which is, of course, its own form of prestige.

Founded in: 1924
Country: Italy
Year acquired by LVMH: 2013
Website: loropiana.com

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is the world’s most valuable luxury brand by most independent brand valuations — including Interbrand’s annual rankings, which have consistently placed it in the global top 15 across all industries. Founded in Paris in 1854 as a trunk and luggage atelier, it was already the crown jewel of the portfolio before Arnault’s arrival. Today the house spans ready-to-wear, footwear, jewellery, watches, and accessories, with flagship stores on every major luxury shopping street from Paris to Tokyo and New York.

Founded in: 1854
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1987, when the conglomerate was created.
Website: louisvuitton.com

Marc Jacobs

American fashion brand Marc Jacobs offers ready-to-wear collections, bags, and accessories.

Founded in: 1984
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 1997
Website: marcjacobs .com

Moynat

Historic Parisian luxury trunk maker and leather goods brand Moynat is known for its craftsmanship and creativity.

Founded in: 1849
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2010
Website: moynat.com

Patou

Patou is a historic French fashion house renowned for its innovative and elegant women’s ready-to-wear collections.

Founded in: 1914
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2018
Website: patou.com

Pucci

Italian luxury brand Pucci is celebrated for its vibrant prints and dynamic designs in women’s fashion.

Founded in: 1947
Country: Italy
Year acquired by LVMH: 2000
Website: pucci.com

Rimowa

Rimowa is known for its premium luggage, featuring distinctive grooved aluminum designs. Founded in Cologne in 1898, the German luggage brand was acquired by LVMH in 2017 for €640 million and subsequently repositioned at the intersection of luxury travel and street culture through collaborations with Porsche, Dior, and Supreme.

Founded in: 1898
Country: Germany
Year acquired by LVMH: 2016
Website: rimowa.com

Thélios

LVMH’s eyewear expert designs and manufactures luxury eyewear for the Group’s brands.

Founded in: 2017
Country: Italy
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: thelios.com

Vuarnet

French eyewear brand Vuarnet is renowned for its high-performance mineral lenses and stylish sunglasses.

Founded in: 1957
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2023
Website: vuarnet.com

Perfumes & Cosmetics

Perfumes & Cosmetics includes Parfums Christian Dior (one of the world’s highest-volume prestige fragrance businesses, anchored by Miss Dior and Sauvage), Guerlain (Paris, 1828 — the oldest continuously operating luxury house in the LVMH portfolio), Givenchy Beauty, Benefit Cosmetics (San Francisco), Make Up For Ever, Acqua di Parma, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian — the niche parfumeur acquired in 2017 and widely regarded as one of the most creative fragrance houses working today.

Acqua di Parma

Italian luxury brand Acqua di Parma is renowned for its fragrances, candles, and bath products, epitomizing Italian elegance.

Founded in: 1916
Country: Italy
Year acquired by LVMH: 2001
Website: acquadiparma.com

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Cosmetics is a San Francisco-based brand offering playful and innovative makeup products with a focus on brows and complexion.

Founded in: 1976
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 1999
Website: benefitcosmetics.com

Cha Ling

Luxury skincare brand Cha Ling is inspired by Chinese tea culture, integrating traditional ingredients with modern formulations.

Founded in: 2016
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: cha-ling.com

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

The inclusive makeup line Fenty Beauty by Rihanna offers a wide range of shades and promotes diversity and self-expression.

Founded in: 2017
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: fentybeauty.com

Fresh

Skincare and fragrance brand Fresh combines natural ingredients with modern science for effective beauty solutions.

Founded in: 1991
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2000
Website: fresh.com

Givenchy Parfums

Givenchy Parfums offers sophisticated fragrances, makeup, and skincare products.

Founded in: 1957
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1987
Website: givenchybeauty.com

Guerlain

Historic French perfume house Guerlain is known for its luxurious fragrances, skincare, and makeup products.

Founded in: 1828
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1994
Website: guerlain.com

KVD Beauty

Vegan and cruelty-free makeup brand KVD Beauty is known for its bold colors and long-lasting products.

Founded in: 2008
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2020
Website: kvdveganbeauty.com

Kenzo Parfums

Fragrance line reflecting the brand’s fusion of Japanese inspiration and Parisian chic.

Founded in: 1988
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1993
Website: kenzoparfums.com

Loewe Perfumes

Loewe Perfumes is a Spanish brand offering a range of artisanal fragrances reflecting its heritage and craftsmanship.

Founded in: 1972
Country: Spain
Year acquired by LVMH: 1996
Website: loewe.com

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a luxury fragrance house creating sophisticated and contemporary perfumes with artistic flair.

Founded in: 2009
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2017
Website: maisonfranciskurkdjian.com

Make Up For Ever

Professional makeup brand offering high-performance products for makeup artists and enthusiasts.

Founded in: 1984
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1999
Website: makeupforever.com

OLEHENRIKSEN

Skincare brand combining natural botanicals with scientific innovation for radiant skin.

Founded in: 1983
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2011
Website: olehenrikse n .com

Burly1803

Apothecaries blending traditional recipes with modern innovation.

Founded in: 1803
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2021
Website: buly1803.com

Parfums Christian Dior

Parfums Christian Dior is Dior’s fragrance and beauty division. It creates luxurious perfumes, makeup, and skincare products that embody elegance and innovation.

Founded in: 1947
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1987
Website: dior.com

STELLA by Stella McCartney

A responsible luxury skincare line developed in partnership with LVMH, STELLA by Stella McCartney focuses on natural, vegan, and cruelty-free products that harmonize self-care with environmental consciousness.

Founded in: 2022
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding in collaboration with LVMH
Website: stellamccartneybeauty.com

Jewelry & Watches

LVMH’s Watches &Jewellery division spans from accessible luxury timepieces to jewellery that retails at tens of millions of euros per piece. The division generated approximately €9.1 billion in revenue in 2024, according to LVMH’s annual results.

Bvlgari

Acquired in 2011 for €4.3 billion, Bulgari is the division’s centrepiece. Founded in Rome in 1884 by the Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the Roman jeweller and watchmaker is now led by CEO Jean-Christophe Babin. Bulgari’s Serpenti, B.zero1, and Octo lines are among the most recognisable luxury jewellery designs globally. The house also operates a small portfolio of ultra-luxury urban hotels in Rome, Paris, Milan, Dubai, and Tokyo.

Founded in: 1884
Country: Italy
Year acquired by LVMH: 2011
Website: bulgari.com

Chaumet

Chaumet is a Parisian jeweller with origins in 1780, whose historical clientele included Napoleon Bonaparte. The French jewelry house continues to produce some of the most technically demanding high jewellery and tiaras in the industry.

Founded in: 1780
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1999
Website: chaumet.com

Fred

Fred is renowned for its elegant jewelry, which is inspired by the French Riviera and blends simplicity with vibrant, playful designs.

Founded in: 1936
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1995
Website: fred.com

Hublot

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot is known for fusing unconventional materials (rubber, titanium, carbon fibre, ceramic) with traditional haute horlogerie. Acquired in 2008 for approximately €300 million, Hublot has become one of the division’s growth drivers, particularly in the United States and Southeast Asia.

Founded in: 1980
Country: Switzerland
Year acquired by LVMH: 2008
Website: hublot.com

Repossi

Italian-French jeweler Repossi is known for its avant-garde, architectural approach to jewelry design.

Founded in: 1920
Country: Italy
Year acquired by LVMH: 2015
Website: repossi.com

TAG Heuer

Swiss sport and precision watchmaker TAG Heuer is was acquired by LVMH in 1999. TAG Heuer occupies the accessible end of the luxury watch market, with entry-level pieces from around €1,200 — a strategic price point that brings significantly more consumers into contact with the LVMH portfolio than any fashion house can.

Founded in: 1860
Country: Switzerland
Year acquired by LVMH: 1999
Website: tagheuer.com

Tiffany & Co.

Founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John Barnett Young, Tiffany & Co. is an iconic American luxury jeweler renowned for its diamond engagement rings and signature blue boxes. Its 1837 founding pre-dates LVMH’s existence by over 150 years. Under LVMH ownership, Tiffany has undergone deliberate repositioning: raising price points, completing a $250 million renovation of its Fifth Avenue flagship, and attracting new creative directors and brand ambassadors to broaden its appeal among younger luxury consumers.

Founded in: 1837
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2021
Website: tiffany.com

Zenith

The Le Locle-based manufacture Zenith founded in 1865 is one of the few Swiss watchmakers to produce its in-house movements (ébauches) at scale. Zenith’s El Primero calibre, first introduced in 1969, is regarded as one of the finest automatic chronograph movements ever produced.

Founded in: 1865
Country: Switzerland
Year acquired by LVMH: 1999
Website: zenith-watches.com

Wines & Spirits

LVMH’s presence in Wines & Spirits predates its identity as a fashion conglomerate. The division traces its roots to 1971, when Moët Hennessy was formed from the merger of Moët & Chandon and Hennessy. It was the original business that attracted Arnault’s attention before fashion became the group’s centre of gravity. LVMH’s Wines & Spirits division is among the most authoritative collections in the global fine wine and spirits industry.

The division has faced headwinds in recent years as younger consumers in the United States and China reduce alcohol consumption — a structural shift that has affected the Cognac category in particular. LVMH’s response has been to lean into the ultra-premium tier, where volume sensitivity is lower.

Ao Yun

Premium wine produced in the Himalayan foothills, known for its rich flavor profile and unique terroir.

Founded in: 2013
Country: China
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: aoyunwine.com

Ardbeg

Iconic Islay distillery producing peated single malt Scotch whisky with a bold, smoky flavor.

Founded in: 1815
Country: Scotland
Year acquired by LVMH: 2004
Website: ardbeg.com

Belvedere

Premium vodka brand made in Poland, recognized for its smooth taste and quality.

Founded in: 1993
Country: Poland
Year acquired by LVMH: 2005
Website: belvederevodka.com

Numanthia

Spanish winery producing intense, structured wines from old-vine Tempranillo grapes in Toro.

Founded in: 1998
Country: Spain
Year acquired by LVMH: 2008
Website: numanthia.com

Chandon

International sparkling wine producer with vineyards in multiple countries, offering premium quality.

Founded in: 1959
Country: France (with locations worldwide)
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: chandon.com

Cheval des Andes

A collaboration between Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes, producing world-class Argentine wines.

Founded in: 1999
Country: Argentina
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: chevaldesandes.com

Château Cheval Blanc

One of Bordeaux’s most prestigious wineries, known for its exceptional red wines.

Founded in: 1832
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1998
Website: chateau-cheval-blanc.com

Château Galoupet

Producer of high-quality Provençal rosé wines with a commitment to sustainability, Château d’Yquem is the only Sauternes estate awarded Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

Founded in: 18th century
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2019
Website: chateaugaloupet.com

Château d’Yquem

Legendary producer of Sauternes wine, known for its exceptional sweetness and quality.

Founded in: 1593
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1999
Website: chateaudyquem.com

Cloudy Bay

New Zealand winery famous for its Sauvignon Blanc, representing the best of Marlborough wines.

Founded in: 1985
Country: New Zealand
Year acquired by LVMH: 2003
Website: cloudybay.com

Colgin Cellars

Boutique Napa Valley winery producing premium wines with a focus on quality and craftsmanship.

Founded in: 1992
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2017
Website: colgincellars.com

Dom Pérignon

Dom Pérignon is the epitome of vintage champagnes. Its is operated as a standalone prestige-cuvée Maison within LVMH.

Founded in: 1921
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1987
Website: domperignon.com

Domaine des Lambrays

Historic Burgundy estate producing exceptional Pinot Noir wines.

Founded in: 1365
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2014
Website: domainedeslambrays.com

Eminente

Cuban rum brand that offers a refined and modern take on traditional Cuban rum.

Founded in: 2013
Country: Cuba
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: eminente.com

Glenmorangie

Highland distillery Glenmorangie produces Scotch whisky known for its smooth and complex flavors.

Founded in: 1843
Country: Scotland
Year acquired by LVMH: 2004
Website: glenmorangie.com

Hennessy

World-leading producer of cognac, Hennessy accounts for approximately 40% of global Cognac sales (LVMH holds a 66% stake, with Diageo holding the remaining 34%).

Founded in: 1765
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1987
Website: hennessy.com

Joseph Phelps

California winery known for its premium Napa Valley wines, including the iconic Insignia blend.

Founded in: 1973
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2022
Website: josephphelps.com

Krug

Krug is an exclusive champagne house operating at the ultra-prestige tier with bottles retailing from €200 to several thousand euros.

Founded in: 1843
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1999
Website: krug.com

Mercier

Champagne brand known for its approachable style and rich heritage.

Founded in: 1858
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1987
Website: mercier.fr

Moët & Chandon

Moët & Chandon is the world’s best-selling Champagne house, founded in Épernay in 1743, producing roughly 30 million bottles annually.

Founded in: 1743
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1987
Website: moet.com

Newton Vineyard

Napa Valley winery focused on producing terroir-driven wines, particularly known for its unfiltered Chardonnay.

Founded in: 1977
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2001
Website: newtonvineyard.com

Ruinart

The oldest established champagne house, Ruinart offers elegant sparkling wines since the 18th century.

Founded in: 1729
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1963
Website: ruinart.com

Terrazas de los Andes

An Argentinian winery producing high-altitude wines from Mendoza, focusing on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Founded in: 1999
Country: Argentina
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: terrazasdelosandes.com

Veuve Clicquot

The prestigious champagne brand Veuve Clicquot is known for its distinctive yellow label and its role in pioneering the riddling technique.

Founded in: 1772
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: Purchased in 1986 by Louis Vuitton prior to LVMH group formed in 1987
Website: veuveclicquot.com

Volcan de mi Tierra

Premium tequila brand that captures the vibrant essence of Mexican culture and craftsmanship.

Founded in: 2017
Country: Mexico
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: volcantequila.com

Woodinville

Craft distillery based in Washington, producing high-quality bourbon and rye whiskey.

Founded in: 2010
Country: USA
Year acquired by LVMH: 2017
Website: woodinvillewhiskeyco.com

Selective Retailing

Selective Retailing is anchored by Sephora — the beauty retail chain operating approximately 3,000 stores across 35 countries. The division also includes DFS (duty-free luxury retail at airports and urban travel destinations) and Le Bon Marché — the historic Left Bank department store that Arnault has developed into one of Paris’s most distinctive retail environments.

24S

24S is a Parisian luxury fashion e-commerce platform offering a curated selection of over 350 fashion and beauty brands.

Founded in: 2017
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: Original founding by LVMH
Website: 24s.com

DFS

Leading luxury travel retailer operating duty-free shops in major airports and T Galleria stores in city centers worldwide.

Founded in: 1960
Country: Hong Kong SAR
Year acquired by LVMH: 1997
Website: dfs.com

La Grande Épicerie de Paris

Renowned Parisian gourmet food store offering a vast selection of fine foods, wines, and culinary products.

Founded in: 1923
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1984
Website: lagrandeepicerie.com

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

The historic Parisian department store is known for its curated selection of luxury goods, fashion, and art exhibitions.

Founded in: 1852
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1984
Website: lebonmarche.com

Sephora

Founded in France in 1969 and acquired by LVMH in 1997, Sephora is arguably one of the most commercially important acquisitions in the group’s history. Its open-sell format, curated brand mix, and digital integration have made it the reference model for prestige beauty retail globally.

Founded in: 1969
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1997
Website: sephora.com

Other Activities

Other Activities is the division that most confounds outside observers — and the one that reveals most about where Arnault’s long-term thinking is pointed.

It includes two of France’s most widely read media titles, giving the group editorial reach that no other luxury conglomerate possesses.

Belmond

Luxury hospitality company offering a collection of iconic hotels, trains, and river cruises around the world.

Founded in: 1976
Country: UK
Year acquired by LVMH: 2019
Website: belmond.com

Cheval Blanc

One of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world, Cheval Blanc offers an ultra-luxury collection of exclusive resorts and hotels with properties in Courchevel, St Barths, the Maldives, and the Paris flagship inside the La Samaritaine building on the Right Bank — one of the most expensive single hotel construction projects in French history.

Founded in: 2006
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: Founded by LVMH
Website: chevalblanc.com

Connaissance des Arts

French art magazine providing insights into art, architecture, and cultural heritage.

Founded in: 1952
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1990
Website: connaissancedesarts.com

Cova

Historic Milanese patisserie known for its elegant atmosphere and high-quality pastries and confectionery.

Founded in: 1817
Country: Italy
Year acquired by LVMH: 2013
Website: pasticceriacova.com

Investir

French financial weekly newspaper providing insights into the stock market, finance, and investments.

Founded in: 1974
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1993
Website: investir.lesechos.fr

Jardin d’Acclimatation

This amusement park in Paris offers a variety of attractions, gardens, and cultural activities for families.

Founded in: 1860
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1984
Website: jardindacclimatation.fr

Le Parisien

French daily newspaper covering national and international news, sports, and entertainment.

Founded in: 1944
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2015
Website: leparisien.fr

Les Echos

Leading French financial newspaper providing news and analysis on business, finance, and the economy.

Founded in: 1908
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 1988
Website: lesechos.fr

Paris Match

French weekly magazine featuring news, celebrity interviews, and photojournalism.

Founded in: 1949
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2024
Website: parismatch.com

Radio Classique

French radio station broadcasting classical music, news, and cultural programs.

Founded in: 1983
Country: France
Year acquired by LVMH: 2008
Website: radioclassique.fr

Royal Van Lent

Dutch shipyard specializing in the construction of custom luxury yachts, known for its craftsmanship and innovation.

Founded in: 1849
Country: Netherlands
Year acquired by LVMH: 2008
Website: feadship.nl

What is LVMH, and who actually controls it?

LVMH — Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton — is the product of a 1987 merger between the Champagne and Cognac house Moët Hennessy and the Parisian fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton. Bernard Arnault entered the picture in 1989, acquiring a controlling stake and launching one of the most aggressive acquisition campaigns in corporate history.

Today, Arnault — through Groupe Familial Arnault — controls approximately 48% of LVMH’s share capital and around 64% of its voting rights, according to LVMH’s filings. The Arnault family’s grip on the group extends beyond equity: several of Bernard’s children hold senior positions across the Maisons. Antoine Arnault leads Berluti and serves on the LVMH board. Delphine Arnault chairs Christian Dior Couture. Alexandre Arnault, Frédéric Arnault, and Jean Arnault each hold operational roles.

The group is headquartered at 22 Avenue Montaigne in Paris— the geographic centre of French fashion — and listed on Euronext Paris under the ticker MC.PA. LVMH stock is one of Europe’s highest market-cap equities.

From that single address, Arnault oversees a portfolio spanning handcrafted luggage, Champagne vineyards in Épernay, superyacht construction, and one of the world’s largest beauty retail chains. The breadth is deliberate. It is the defining structural choice that separates LVMH from every other luxury group on the planet.

How did Bernard Arnault build this empire?

The Arnault acquisition playbook is analytical, patient, and opportunistic in equal measure — and it has been consistent across four decades.

It begins in 1984. Arnault’s family company acquired Boussac Saint-Frères — a troubled French textile and retail conglomerate that happened to own Christian Dior and Le Bon Marché. He paid a minimal sum for the operating businesses after absorbing the surrounding debt. Arnault retained Dior and Le Bon Marché; the rest was divested. It was a surgical entry into luxury, funded by distress.

In 1989, he orchestrated a hostile takeover of LVMH itself — using a complex share structure and a French court ruling to outmanoeuvre co-founders Henry Racamier and Alain Chevalier. It remains one of the most studied corporate manoeuvres in European business history.

The decades that followed were defined by a clear acquisition logic: acquire Maisons with genuine heritage and proven pricing power, grant them operational autonomy, and invest long-term rather than extract short-term margins. The acquisitions of Fendi (2001), Bulgari (2011), Loro Piana (2013), and RIMOWA (2017) each followed this pattern. Each house was either distressed, undervalued, or underexposed relative to its brand equity at the time of acquisition. Arnault’s discipline was knowing which houses had the bones to justify patient capital — and which did not. According to a 2023 analysis by Bain & Company, LVMH’s model of “federated autonomy” — central ownership with decentralised creative control — is the primary structural reason its Maisons have avoided the creative homogenisation that afflicts conglomerates run by committee.

The Tiffany acquisition in 2021 was the most expensive single move. But it followed the same logic: a house with exceptional heritage, global recognition, and an American consumer base that LVMH’s historically European-centric portfolio had never fully reached.

Who owns Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Tiffany &Co.?

All three are owned by LVMH — and ultimately controlled by Bernard Arnault and the Arnault family.

Louis Vuitton is a wholly owned subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the publicly traded group entity. Christian Dior Couture is also wholly owned within the Fashion & Leather Goods division. Tiffany & Co., the New York jeweller founded in 1837, was acquired by LVMH in January 2021 in a deal valued at $15.8 billion — the largest acquisition in the history of the luxury industry at the time of completion.

The Tiffany acquisition was notable not only for its scale but for its strategic intent: a clear expansion into the American market and into the American consumer’s relationship with jewellery as a category. The deal was not without turbulence — LVMH briefly attempted to withdraw at the onset of the pandemic, citing force majeure, before eventually completing the acquisition at a marginally reduced price of $131.50 per share.

Ownership of Christian Dior carries a structural nuance worth understanding. The listed entity Christian Dior SE holds approximately 41.5% of LVMH’s share capital. Arnault controls Christian Dior SE through Groupe Familial Arnault. This layered structure significantly concentrates the Arnault family’s voting rights within LVMH — an arrangement that has been deliberately maintained across decades of corporate evolution.

What does the LVMH revenue breakdown reveal about luxury?

The numbers do more than describe a business — they reveal where luxury value is actually generated, and which bets are paying off.

| Division | Approx. Revenue Share (2024) | Key Maisons | | --- | --- | --- | | Fashion & Leather Goods | ~49% | Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Celine, Loewe | | Selective Retailing | ~21% | Sephora, DFS, Le Bon Marché | | Watches & Jewellery | ~11% | Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., TAG Heuer, Hublot | | Perfumes & Cosmetics | ~10% | Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Benefit | | Wines & Spirits | ~9% | Hennessy, Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon | | Other Activities | ~3% | Cheval Blanc, Belmond, Les Echos |

Fashion and leather goods are the business. But selective retailing — driven by Sephora’s global expansion — is the growth machine. Sephora has demonstrated that accessible luxury retail can scale at volume without diluting the group’s prestige positioning elsewhere. It is the one LVMH division that the fashion world consistently underestimates.

Wines and Spirits, historically the group’s second-largest division, has been under meaningful pressure from shifting consumer preferences — particularly among younger consumers in the United States and China who are reducing alcohol consumption. LVMH’s continued investment in the ultra-premium tier, where volume sensitivity is structurally lower, will determine whether the division regains its earlier trajectory.

For luxury professionals, the broader implication is structural: the conglomerate model works because it diversifies exposure across the full consumer journey — from entry-level Sephora shoppers to ultra-high-net-worth Cheval Blanc guests. No single Maison needs to be everything. Each occupies a defined position in the luxury ecosystem, and the portfolio’s diversity is its most enduring competitive advantage.

The leaders behind the Maisons

The LVMH portfolio is a map of the luxury industry. But its real substance lies in the people who run it.

Creative directors, CEOs, and senior executives across all 75 Maisons shape the direction of luxury far more than the corporate structure above them suggests. The faces you see in the press — Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton, Jonathan Anderson at Dior— represent a fraction of the luxury leaders operating within the LVMH group.

The alphabet of LVMH

From Acqua di Parma’s artisanal fragrances to Zenith’s precision timepieces, LVMH spans fashion, beauty, jewelry, wines, spirits, and more.

Each letter tells a story of craftsmanship and innovation: Bulgari dazzles with its jewelry, Dior revolutionizes haute couture, Hennessy defines excellence in cognac, and Louis Vuitton remains a symbol of timeless luxury.

Below is the ultimate list of LVMH-owned brands—meticulously organized in alphabetical order.

A

Acqua di Parma
Ao Yun
Ardbeg

B

Barton Perreira
Belmond
Belvedere
Benefit Cosmetics
Berluti
Burly1803
Bvlgari

C

Celine
Cha Ling
Chandon
Château Cheval Blanc
Château d’Yquem
Château Galoupet
Chaumet
Cheval Blanc
Cheval des Andes
Christian Dior
Cloudy Bay
Colgin Cellars
Connaissance des Arts
Cova

D

DFS
Dom Pérignon
Domaine des Lambrays

E

Eminente

F

Fendi
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Fresh
Fred

G

Glenmorangie
Givenchy
Givenchy Parfums
Guerlain

H

Hennessy
Hublot

I

Investir

J

Jardin d’Acclimatation
Joseph Phelps

K

Kenzo
Kenzo Parfums
Krug
KVD Beauty

L

La Grande Épicerie de Paris
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
Le Parisien
Les Echos
Loewe
Loewe Perfumes
Loro Piana
Louis Vuitton
LVMH Métiers d’Art

M

Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Make Up For Ever
Marc Jacobs
Mercier
Moët & Chandon
Moynat

N

Newton Vineyard
Numanthia

O

OLEHENRIKSEN

P

Paris Match
Parfums Christian Dior
Patou
Pucci

R

Radio Classique
Repossi
Rimowa
Royal Van Lent
Ruinart

S

24S
Sephora
STELLA by Stella McCartney

T

TAG Heuer
Terrazas de los Andes
Thélios
Tiffany & Co.

V

Veuve Clicquot
Volcan de mi Tierra
Vuarnet

W

Woodinville

Z

Zenith

Did you know?

Bernard Arnault’s empire began in 1984 when he used $15 million from his family’s construction fortune to acquire Dior.
LVMH’s $15.8 billion buyout of Tiffany & Co. in 2021 set a record in luxury acquisitions.
The Arnault family maintains a significant stake in LVMH’s share capital and holds the majority of its voting rights.
All five of Bernard Arnault’s children hold top management roles at LVMH.