LVMH

Fragrance and cosmetic products

Importer and distributor of luxury fragrances and cosmetic products with a distributing base in Sydney. Brands are Christian Dior, Guerlain, Kenzo, Givenchy, Fendi and Benefit.

Luxury goods

One of the world's largest watch and jewellery companies. Controlled by descendents of silversmith and founder Sotirio Bulgari. Acquired by LVMH in 2011.

Luxury goods

Bernard Arnault (the world's 7th richest person in 2009) is chairman of both LVMH and Christian Dior. In 2017 he consolidated control over Dior, folding it into LVMH.

Luxury goods, especially jewellery

Founded in 1837 in Brooklyn, USA. Known for its diamond and sterling silver jewelry. Acquired by French luxury giant LVMH in 2021 for US$15.8 billion.

Alcoholic beverages

Part of LVMH

Alcoholic beverages

Cosmetics

Founded in 1976 in San Francisco by twin sisters Jean and Jane Ford. LVMH bought a 70% stake in 1999, and later bought the remaining 30%.

Vegan fashion house

Stella McCartney is an English fashion designer, and the daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney. After 17 years of co-ownership with Kering (formerly Gucci Group and PPR), Stella McCartney bought back the 50 per cent of her business in 2018.

Private equity firm

In 2016 LVMH merged its private equity arm with American private equity company Catterton to create L Catterton.

Footwear

Germany's largest footwear manufacturer was established in 1774 and was a sixth-generation family company. In 2021 private equity firm L Catterton and Financiere Agache, the family investment firm of Bernard Arnault - chairman and CEO of luxury conglomerate LVMH - acquired a majority stake. Birkenstocks are manufactured exclusively in Germany. While most of their sandals are made with leather, they do have vegan options.

Private equity firm

Part owned by luxury goods giant LVMH. Owns majority stakes in three Australian clothing companies, 2XU, Seafolly and RM Williams.