The luxury powerhouse LVMH has announced that Delphine Arnault, daughter of the worlds richest man and LVMHs founder Bernard Arnault, has been appointed chief executive at Dior.
Delphine Arnault, daughter of the worlds richest man and luxury powerhouse LVMHs founder Bernard Arnault, has been appointed CEO
In a press release announcing her appointment, LVMH said that Delphine will be in charge of overseeing all aspects of Dior’s ready-to-wear collections. She will also play a key role in developing its international growth strategy.
Delphine has spent her entire career working within the family business including stints at Louis Vuitton as well as Christian Dior Couture (the brand’s couture line).
Dior was founded in 1946 by Christian Dior.
Dior was founded in 1946 by Christian Dior. Christian Dior was a French fashion designer who was born in 1905 and died in 1957. He was married to Countess Jacqueline de Ribes.
It is considered one of the most influential fashion brands among others like Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
Dior is a French fashion house founded in 1946 by Christian Dior. It is considered one of the most influential fashion brands among others like Chanel and Louis Vuitton. The company operates as a subsidiary of LVMH, which also owns Louis Vuitton and Givenchy.
Ms Arnault has spent her entire career working in the family business, beginning at Louis Vuitton as an intern in 1998.
She is now the executive vice president of Dior and will continue to be based at its headquarters in Paris.
Ms Arnault is regarded as a muse both to creative directors and designers alike.
Ms Arnault is regarded as a muse both to creative directors and designers alike. She has been featured in campaigns for Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior among others, as well as landing her own cosmetics line with Lancome.
“She has this incredible energy – she’s always smiling,” said Peter Philips, Chief Executive Officer of Dior Beauty who worked with Ms Arnault on the creation of his first fragrance for the luxury brand in 2018. “And she has an amazing sense of style.”
Ms Arnault takes an influential role at Dior
Ms Arnault takes an influential role at Dior
The daughter of LVMHs founder Bernard Arnault has been appointed president of Dior Couture, effective immediately.
Ms Arnault has spent her entire career working in the family business, with roles including director of strategy at Louis Vuitton and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Watches & Jewelry Division. She will now report directly to LVMH chairman.
Ms Arnault is a highly talented and experienced individual who will be able to help Dior as it looks to grow in the future. The appointment of Pietro Beccari is also very exciting for the fashion house, with his extensive knowledge of luxury goods and experience working with other brands within LVMHs portfolio making him an ideal candidate for this role.