One is 66 years old, an American accent, a sense of the punchline, and to his credit the historic rise of Louis Vuitton from 2012 to 2023. The other is 72 years old, tunes by Lino Ventura, the sense of happiness, and resurrected the golden age of the house of Dior from 1998 to 2018. Michael Burke, the first, succeeds as CEO of the LVMH Fashion Group to the second, Sidney Toledano, who becomes advisor to Bernard Arnault.
A transfer of power which is in no way trivial or purely honorary, the Fashion Group counting, in a highly strategic manner, the flagships Celine which has crossed two billion euros in turnover, Loewe (around one billion euros) and Marc Jacobs, in very strong growth under the presidency of Sidney Toledano over the last six years.
Other gems within it, the promising Givenchy, Kenzo, Patou and Pucci, and now the beautiful Italian house Fendi.
“Apostle of long time, craftsmanship, creativity and excellence
”, as he defines himself…
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