Bernard Arnault responds to Le Monde's six-part investigation
Bernard Arnault delivers a speech at Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, July 2, 2026. KAMIL ZIHNIOGLU FOR LE MONDE Bernard Arnault enjoys Le Monde's crossword puzzles, but is less fond of its investigations. Departing from his usual reserve, the CEO of LVMH adopted a more humorous tone on Sunday, July 26, in response to the series of articles Le Monde devoted to him from July 19 to 24.
- ▪Bernard Arnault delivers a speech at Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, July 2, 2026.
- ▪KAMIL ZIHNIOGLU FOR LE MONDE Bernard Arnault enjoys Le Monde's crossword puzzles, but is less fond of its investigations.
- ▪Departing from his usual reserve, the CEO of LVMH adopted a more humorous tone on Sunday, July 26, in response to the series of articles Le Monde devoted to him from July 19 to 24.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:05:21 +0200 |
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Bernard Arnault delivers a speech at Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, July 2, 2026. KAMIL ZIHNIOGLU FOR LE MONDE Bernard Arnault enjoys Le Monde's crossword puzzles, but is less fond of its investigations. Departing from his usual reserve, the CEO of LVMH adopted a more humorous tone on Sunday, July 26, in response to the series of articles Le Monde devoted to him from July 19 to 24. "Thank you," he ironically titled the post, published on LVMH's official X account. "I haven't received such treatment since the takeover of Boussac in 1984. Back then, they called me 'The Terminator.' I prefer 'the last royal family' – it's more elegant," he quipped.
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