LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is a French multinational luxury conglomerate formed in 1987 through the merger of Louis Vuitton, a high-end leather goods maker established in 1854, and Moët Hennessy, a wines and spirits business dating back to the 18th century. Headquartered in Paris, the company is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Arnault, who has overseen its growth into one of the world’s largest luxury groups. LVMH operates through a decentralized structure that allows each Maison, or brand house, to retain creative independence while benefiting from shared resources and distribution networks.
The group’s core activities span five sectors: Fashion and Leather Goods, Wines and Spirits, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Watches and Jewelry, and Selective Retailing. In fashion and leather goods, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi and Celine are among its flagship brands, offering handbags, ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories. The Wines and Spirits division includes Moët & Chandon champagne, Dom Pérignon, Hennessy cognac and Château d’Yquem. Perfumes and Cosmetics feature brands such as Guerlain, Givenchy and Benefit, while Watches and Jewelry encompasses TAG Heuer, Bulgari, Hublot and Chaumet. Selective Retailing is anchored by Sephora, the global cosmetics retailer, and DFS, specializing in luxury travel retail.
LVMH serves a global customer base through a vast network of more than 4,500 retail locations and a growing e-commerce presence. Its operations extend across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Japan and the Middle East, with particularly strong footholds in China and the United States. The group has also pursued strategic acquisitions, including the luxury jewelry house Tiffany & Co., to reinforce its leadership in key segments. Through a combination of heritage, craftsmanship and innovation, LVMH continues to shape trends in the luxury market and expand its geographic reach.
