Fashion & Luxury Goods
Bernard Arnault
Estimated Net Worth
$221 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault
- Born March 5, 1949
- Nationality French
- Primary Sources LVMH, Christian Dior, Luxury Investments
Biography
Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury goods conglomerate. Often ranked as the world's richest person, his empire includes iconic brands like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co., and dozens of other prestigious luxury houses, making him the undisputed king of luxury.
Sources of Wealth
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
~$190 Billion
Arnault's controlling stake in LVMH, the world's largest luxury conglomerate, which owns 75+ prestigious brands including Louis Vuitton, Hennessy, Moët & Chandon, Bulgari, and Tiffany & Co.
Christian Dior SE
~$25 Billion
Through his holding company, Arnault controls Christian Dior, the luxury fashion house that also serves as the parent company for his LVMH holdings.
Art Collection & Real Estate
~$6 Billion
Extensive art collection including works by Picasso and Monet, plus luxury real estate including châteaux in France and properties worldwide, as well as his private island.