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In 2011 the Bulgari family, majority shareholder of the renowned Italian jewellery house established in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, joined forces with the LVMH Group and transferred its majority shareholding in Bulgari SpA. The L3.7bn, all-share deal made the Bulgaris the second largest family shareholder of the LVMH Group. After the acquisition FRANCESCO TRAPANI, great-grandson of the founder, CEO of Bulgari SpA and the driving force behind its success over the past 20 years, was made a member of the LVMH board of directors and appointed President of the LVMH Watch & Jewellery Division. From his position now supervising Bulgari, Chaumet, De Beers, Fred, Dior Watches, Tag Heuer, Zenith and Hublot, he gives LUCY REITER the view from the top of the luxury pyramid.

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Auto luxe: Only for big boys

Date: April 2012 (156) Category: Autoluxe, Features Brand: Bentley

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Date: March 2012 (155) Category: Autoluxe, Features Brand: Alpina

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Autoluxe: Cat out of bag

Date: February 2012 (154) Category: Autoluxe, Features Brand: Jaguar

Under the steady hand of Ian Callum, Jaguar is already at the top of its game, with each model –...

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Autoluxe: Hot soft top

Date: December/ January 2012 (153) Category: Autoluxe, Features Brand: Mercedes

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Date: November 2011 (152) Category: Autoluxe, Features Brand: Lamborghini

Time for our friends at Lamborghini to wow the world. With Ferrari and McLaren grabbing plaudits for the 458 and...

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Date: October 2011 (151) Category: Autoluxe, Features Brand: BMW

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Date: September 2011 (150) Category: Autoluxe, Features Brand: Audi

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Wildcat

Date: July/ August 2011 (149) Category: Autoluxe, Features Brand: Jaguar

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