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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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Issue: 145 , March 2011

On Madison Avenue, J M Weston debuts at no 600 and Agent Provocateur at no 675. Hermès has temporarily set up shop at no 703, while its flagship is under renovation. Hublot Geneve joins the other watchmakers on Madison Avenue, at no 692. Marc Jacobs heads uptown to no 726, south-west corner.
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