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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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An eye to the future

Date: Feb 09 (124) Category: Features, Interviews Brand: Central Saint Martins

What impact have Central Saint Martins and its graduates had on the luxury industry? In the past 10 years the luxury...

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In an unlikely pairing, Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo has teamed up with Louis Vuitton to design a collection...

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Jimmy Choo

Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Jimmy Choo
Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo continues its march forward with the opening of three new European stores. The largest will be a new...

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Armani

Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Armani
Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Armani

Armani has proved to be another luxury industry results success story. The company recently released results indicating that net profit...

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Hermès

Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Hermès
Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Hermès

Hermès has announced that Q2 sales were up 12%, with income up 12.8% in the first half. All markets saw...

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Mulberry

Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Mulberry
Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Mulberry

Mulberry is undertaking a number of interesting retail projects in its Bond Street store in London. This month sees the...

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Dunhill

Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Dunhill
Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Dunhill

Dunhill has now opened its new London flagship at Bourdon House on Davis Street in Mayfair, the former residence of...

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Bergdorf Goodman

Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Bergdorf Goodman
Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Bergdorf Goodman

Tapping into the profit potential of accessories, this month Bergdorf Goodman is to open a newly-created room called Accessories RE-Defined....

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LVMH

Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: LVMH
Date: Sept 08 (120) Category: Features, Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: LVMH

LVMH has recently reported 12% growth for the first half of 2008. Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO, said, “The first...

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Compagnie Financière Richemont has announced plans to divide its interests. The Swiss-based company is currently best known as a luxury...

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