Luxury giant LVMH is "seriously considering" bulking up its production capacities in the United States, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, praising a "wind of optimism" in the country that contrasted with the "cold shower" of potentially higher corporate taxes in France.

LVMH has made a good start to 2025, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, after the luxury conglomerate posted a slight rise in fourth-quarter sales, though analysts cautioned it may still fall short of heightened market expectations after recent share gains.

LVMH has made a good start to 2025, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, after the luxury bellwether reported better than expected fourth-quarter sales that will add to hopes the sector has turned a corner.

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said it was confident heading into 2025 after revenues were broadly flat in the fourth quarter, with its key fashion and leather goods division curtailing its declines.

LVMH's fashion division, home to its top earning Louis Vuitton and Dior labels, reported fourth-quarter sales of 11.1 billion euros, a year-on-year decline of 1%, but beating a consensus forecast for a 3.3% fall. The division accounts for almost half of LVMH revenues and three-quarters of its recurring profit.

The medals were designed by a jewelry maker owned by the French luxury conglomerate, which has declined to comment on their deterioration.

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury goods group, recorded revenue of €84.7 billion in 2024. Growth continued (+1% on an organic basis) despite a challenging economic and geopolitical environment,

In 2024, amid an uncertain environment, LVMH showed strong resilience. This capacity to weather the storm in highly turbulent times – already illustrated on many occasions throughout our Group’s history – is yet another testament to the strength and relevance of our strategy.

DFS Group, which saw business activity remain below its 2019 pre-Covid level, was hard hit in particular by exchange rate fluctuations, said LVMH.

French billionaire Bernard Arnault's family is struggling to secure a deal on a much-needed new stadium for its recently acquired football team Paris FC, with compensation and other costs proving a sticking point in discussions,

LVMH, which is controlled by the family of multibillionaire Bernard Arnault, was a major sponsor of the Summer Games in Paris.

Amid an uncertain political climate, designers at the latest menswear show in Paris sent messages of resilience and resistance down the runway. Among the key looks was a reimagined “hipster” for 2025.