Big fashion is getting bigger. Parent of Coach will buy Versace owner Capri in $8.5 billion deal
The combined company had global annual sales of more than $12 billion and has a presence in more than 75 countries
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The great predator of luxury: this is how Bernard Arnault built his LVMH empire, valued at $500 billion
The French businessman was always at the top of the class. His firm’s rise on the stock market has resulted in a personal fortune of around $200 billion. At 74, his biggest challenge is deciding which of his five children will take over a conglomerate that produces iconic brands such as Dior, Tiffany, Dom Pérignon and Bulgari