~ a luxe affair ~
An Introduction to Luxury
Some major Luxury and Fashion Groups
LVMH

RICHEMONT

L’OREAL

ESTEE LAUDER

KERING
Group I : LVMH
Paris-based LVMH : Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton
Portfolio of over 60 brands, including wines and spirits such
as Dom Perignon; fashion and leather goods such as Louis
Vuitton and Fendi; and perfume and cosmetics such as
Guerlain and Givenchy.
Christian Dior, the luxury goods group, is the main holding
company of LVMH
LOUIS VUITTON
In 1852, French emperor
Napoleon's wife hired Louis
Vuitton as her personal boxmaker.

More than 150 years later, the
brand launched by a farmer's son
remains fit for a king while its
signature monogram is an icon of
style.
BULGARI
Bulgari is one of the oldest
Italian jewelry houses dating
back to 1884.
Its jewelry combines both
vintage and modern elements,
and is a huge favorite of
Hollywood stars.
FENDI
The brand name Fendi is almost
synonymous with fur.
Although it is a big ready-to-wear
and accessories label, its 88-yearold legacy of fur craftsmanship
makes it a style statement among
the rich and famous.
GroupII : KERING
Kering, earlier known as Pinault-PrintempsRedoute or PPR, was a building materials
company which entered the luxury business in
1999 with the purchase of Gucci.

Brands under the Gucci portfolio include Yves
Saint Laurent, now known as Saint Laurent
Paris, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, Balenciaga,
Alexander McQueen and more.
BOTTEGA VENETA
Italian luxury goods house
Bottega Veneta began by
producing artisanal leather
goods.
Today, it makes a host of
products such as fine jewelry
and eyewear, but is best known
for its special leather-weaving
technique, the intrecciato.

Its most popular product is the
Knot clutch.
GUCCI
The most popular luxury brand.
The Bamboo Bag and Horsebit
Loafer are the two most iconic
designs from the label started by
Guccio Gucci in the 1920s.
Group III : RICHEMONT
Switzerland-based luxury
goods holding company founded in 1988
As of 2009, Richemont is the thirdlargest luxury goods company in the
world.
Richemont designs, manufactures,
distributes and sells premium jewelry,
watches, leather goods, writing
instruments, firearms, clothing and
accessories.
VAN CLEEF ARPELS
Van Cleef & Arpels is a French jewelry, watch,
and perfume company.
Known for their expertise in precious stones
and intricate, whimsical pieces that often
feature flowers, animals, and fairies.
Their pieces have been worn by style icons
such as the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly
and Elizabeth Taylor.

The company has garnered particular acclaim
for a groundbreaking gem-setting procedure
known as the Mystery Setting.
MONT BLANC
A German manufacturer of writing
instruments, watches, jewelry and
leather goods.
White stylized six-pointed star with
rounded edges, often identified by their
"White Star" logo
Group IV : ESTEE LAUDER
A manufacturer and marketer of prestige
skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care
products.
The company has its headquarters
in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
25 brands in more than 150 countries.
M.A.C
MAC Cosmetics is a manufacturer of
cosmetics headquartered in New York
City.
Founded in Canada in 1985
The company's products were initially
specifically designed for
professional make-up artists but are
now sold to consumers worldwide.
CLINIQUE
A manufacturer of skincare, cosmetics,
toiletries and fragrances, owned by
the Estée Lauder Corporation.
Clinique premiered as the world’s first
allergy tested, dermatologist-driven
line.
Clinique was the third brand that was
"born" from the Lauder Group. The first
being Estée Lauder, followed by Aramis,
and then Clinique.
Group V : L ’OREAL
The L'Oréal Group is the world's
largest cosmetics and beauty company.
The company is active in
the dermatological, tissue engineering
and pharmaceutical fields and is the
top nanotechnology patent-holder in
the United States.
LANCOME
French luxury cosmetics
house
Offers skin
care, fragrances and make
up at higher-end prices.
Motive: to create a beauty
brand that would deliver
French elegance around
the world.
KIEHL’S
Kiehl's is an American cosmetics brand
retailer that specializes in making
premium skin, hair, and body care
products.
Began as a homeopathic pharmacy.

The brand has an exceptionally large
male clientele base.
Thank You!
PS: This presentation is just an attempt
to introduce the major players in the
Luxury Sector.
There are various other brands which
fall under these groups.

A luxe affair

  • 1.
    ~ a luxeaffair ~ An Introduction to Luxury
  • 3.
    Some major Luxuryand Fashion Groups LVMH RICHEMONT L’OREAL ESTEE LAUDER KERING
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    Group I :LVMH Paris-based LVMH : Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Portfolio of over 60 brands, including wines and spirits such as Dom Perignon; fashion and leather goods such as Louis Vuitton and Fendi; and perfume and cosmetics such as Guerlain and Givenchy. Christian Dior, the luxury goods group, is the main holding company of LVMH
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    LOUIS VUITTON In 1852,French emperor Napoleon's wife hired Louis Vuitton as her personal boxmaker. More than 150 years later, the brand launched by a farmer's son remains fit for a king while its signature monogram is an icon of style.
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    BULGARI Bulgari is oneof the oldest Italian jewelry houses dating back to 1884. Its jewelry combines both vintage and modern elements, and is a huge favorite of Hollywood stars.
  • 7.
    FENDI The brand nameFendi is almost synonymous with fur. Although it is a big ready-to-wear and accessories label, its 88-yearold legacy of fur craftsmanship makes it a style statement among the rich and famous.
  • 8.
    GroupII : KERING Kering,earlier known as Pinault-PrintempsRedoute or PPR, was a building materials company which entered the luxury business in 1999 with the purchase of Gucci. Brands under the Gucci portfolio include Yves Saint Laurent, now known as Saint Laurent Paris, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and more.
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    BOTTEGA VENETA Italian luxurygoods house Bottega Veneta began by producing artisanal leather goods. Today, it makes a host of products such as fine jewelry and eyewear, but is best known for its special leather-weaving technique, the intrecciato. Its most popular product is the Knot clutch.
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    GUCCI The most popularluxury brand. The Bamboo Bag and Horsebit Loafer are the two most iconic designs from the label started by Guccio Gucci in the 1920s.
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    Group III :RICHEMONT Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company founded in 1988 As of 2009, Richemont is the thirdlargest luxury goods company in the world. Richemont designs, manufactures, distributes and sells premium jewelry, watches, leather goods, writing instruments, firearms, clothing and accessories.
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    VAN CLEEF ARPELS VanCleef & Arpels is a French jewelry, watch, and perfume company. Known for their expertise in precious stones and intricate, whimsical pieces that often feature flowers, animals, and fairies. Their pieces have been worn by style icons such as the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. The company has garnered particular acclaim for a groundbreaking gem-setting procedure known as the Mystery Setting.
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    MONT BLANC A Germanmanufacturer of writing instruments, watches, jewelry and leather goods. White stylized six-pointed star with rounded edges, often identified by their "White Star" logo
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    Group IV :ESTEE LAUDER A manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The company has its headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. 25 brands in more than 150 countries.
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    M.A.C MAC Cosmetics isa manufacturer of cosmetics headquartered in New York City. Founded in Canada in 1985 The company's products were initially specifically designed for professional make-up artists but are now sold to consumers worldwide.
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    CLINIQUE A manufacturer ofskincare, cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances, owned by the Estée Lauder Corporation. Clinique premiered as the world’s first allergy tested, dermatologist-driven line. Clinique was the third brand that was "born" from the Lauder Group. The first being Estée Lauder, followed by Aramis, and then Clinique.
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    Group V :L ’OREAL The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company. The company is active in the dermatological, tissue engineering and pharmaceutical fields and is the top nanotechnology patent-holder in the United States.
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    LANCOME French luxury cosmetics house Offersskin care, fragrances and make up at higher-end prices. Motive: to create a beauty brand that would deliver French elegance around the world.
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    KIEHL’S Kiehl's is anAmerican cosmetics brand retailer that specializes in making premium skin, hair, and body care products. Began as a homeopathic pharmacy. The brand has an exceptionally large male clientele base.
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    Thank You! PS: Thispresentation is just an attempt to introduce the major players in the Luxury Sector. There are various other brands which fall under these groups.