Tuesday March 15, 2011, 11:50 AM – Official statement by Yves Carcelle, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton:

“Louis Vuitton has been present in Japan for over thirty years and our hearts are with the Japanese people in these hard times. We are greatly saddened by this tragedy and we express ours sinceres condolences.”

LVMH Group – A world leader in luxury, LVMH Moet Hennessy – Louis Vuitton possesses a unique portfolio of over 60 prestigious brands. The Group is active in five different sectors:

  • Wines & Spirits
  • Fashion & Leather Goods
  • Perfumes & Cosmetics
  • Watches & Jewelry
  • Selecting reatailing

March 15th, 2011, LVMH Shareholders 101.55 € – 4,74%

Thanks to its brand development strategy, and the expansion of its international retail network (more than 2,500 stores worldwide), especially Japan, North America and Europe, LVMH has had a strong growth dynamic since its creation in 1987. Today, more than 80,000 employees, 77% of whom based outside France, share the Group’s values. Besides its community action for human development – for example LVMH House and the LVMH-Essec Chair – LVMH carries out of a number of initiatives through its commitment to protecting the environment. Faithful to its vocation as a patron, the Group is also involved in culture and heritage, humanitarian action, education and supporting young artists and designers.

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2011/12 by Marc Jacobs

 

Editorial by ANDREA JANKE

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