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Aymeric Le Clere, the Arnaults' invisible financial adviser

Although his name is not widely known to the general public, the Frenchman manages the finances of several of the Arnault family's holding companies. At the same time, he is a director at Stanislas, the private Catholic school favoured by the Parisian elite.

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Aymeric Le Clere is the discreet orchestrator of the Arnaults' financial affairs.

LVMH
Aymeric Le Clere, the Arnaults' invisible financial adviser

Aymeric Le Clere is the discreet orchestrator of the Arnaults' financial affairs.
Aymeric Le Clere is the discreet orchestrator of the Arnaults' financial affairs.© Photomontage by Glitz – Sources: Gonzalo Fuentes (Reuters)

Although his name is not widely known to the general public, the Frenchman manages the finances of several of the Arnault family's holding companies. At the same time, he is a director at Stanislas, the private Catholic school favoured by the Parisian elite.

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The discreet influence of Chanel heir David Wertheimer

David Wertheimer, Gérard Wertheimer's youngest son, is regarded as more of a dilettante than his cousin Arthur Heilbronn, who manages the Chanel shareholders family office. But he nevertheless exerts discreet influence over the privately controlled luxury giant, and his personal investment funds invest jointly with the fashion house.

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David Wertheimer, son of Gérard Wertheimer, co-owner of Chanel.

The discreet influence of Chanel heir David Wertheimer

David Wertheimer, son of Gérard Wertheimer, co-owner of Chanel.
David Wertheimer, son of Gérard Wertheimer, co-owner of Chanel.© Photomontage by Glitz – Sources: Mirabaud

David Wertheimer, Gérard Wertheimer's youngest son, is regarded as more of a dilettante than his cousin Arthur Heilbronn, who manages the Chanel shareholders family office. But he nevertheless exerts discreet influence over the privately controlled luxury giant, and his personal investment funds invest jointly with the fashion house.

LogoSubscribers only Families 09.07.2026

French taxman homes in on Gérald Marie's ex-business partner Steve Dellar

Although he managed to oust his business partner Gérald Marie – the former director of Elite, who is the subject of several rape allegations – the founder of the Paris-based modelling agency Oui Management has not managed to evade the French tax authorities, who recently investigated the agency's finances.

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Gérald Marie in 2009

French taxman homes in on Gérald Marie's ex-business partner Steve Dellar

Gérald Marie in 2009
Gérald Marie in 2009© Photomontage by Glitz – Sources: Philippe Wojazer (Reuters)

Although he managed to oust his business partner Gérald Marie – the former director of Elite, who is the subject of several rape allegations – the founder of the Paris-based modelling agency Oui Management has not managed to evade the French tax authorities, who recently investigated the agency's finances.

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Sheik Tahnoon joins Bernard Arnault on luxury fund manager Ravi Thakran's billionaire associate list

Arnault's former Asian investments manager has been entrusted with managing the luxury sector holdings of the UAE president's brother and adviser, on top of his existing business interests in Saudi Arabia.

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The Indian fund manager Ravi Thakran has extensive luxury sector experience and a billionaire clientele.

Sheik Tahnoon joins Bernard Arnault on luxury fund manager Ravi Thakran's billionaire associate list

The Indian fund manager Ravi Thakran has extensive luxury sector experience and a billionaire clientele.
The Indian fund manager Ravi Thakran has extensive luxury sector experience and a billionaire clientele.© Photomontage Glitz – Sources: John Phillips (Getty Images via AFP)

Arnault's former Asian investments manager has been entrusted with managing the luxury sector holdings of the UAE president's brother and adviser, on top of his existing business interests in Saudi Arabia.

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Luxury concierge services
Omar Cherif Machichi swaps football star parties for Valentino dinners

The former organiser of events for Paris Saint-Germain has successfully turned his football network into a ticket into the world of luxury, where he acts both as a personal agent for top executives and as an event planner for their brands.

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Omar Cherif Machichi has built on his elite footballing connections to break into the world of luxury events management.

Luxury concierge services
Omar Cherif Machichi swaps football star parties for Valentino dinners

Omar Cherif Machichi has built on his elite footballing connections to break into the world of luxury events management.
Omar Cherif Machichi has built on his elite footballing connections to break into the world of luxury events management.© Photomontage by Glitz – Sources: Cosmopoliti

The former organiser of events for Paris Saint-Germain has successfully turned his football network into a ticket into the world of luxury, where he acts both as a personal agent for top executives and as an event planner for their brands.

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Qatari ruling family
The rise and fall of Princess Noor Al-Thani on the Paris luxury scene

Although Qatar's ruling family has become a key player in the luxury sector through its stakes in Valentino, Balmain and Maybourne and its Kering partnership, the individual ventures of some of its members have not been so successful.

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Princess Noor Al-Thani

Qatari ruling family
The rise and fall of Princess Noor Al-Thani on the Paris luxury scene

Princess Noor Al-Thani
Princess Noor Al-Thani© Photomontage by Glitz – Sources: International Institute of Communications

Although Qatar's ruling family has become a key player in the luxury sector through its stakes in Valentino, Balmain and Maybourne and its Kering partnership, the individual ventures of some of its members have not been so successful.

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Fashion weeks
Casting director extraordinaire Anita Bitton, the new arbiter of Chanel fashion shows

The British casting director was entrusted with selecting the models who strutted the runway for the French fashion house for the autumn-winter 2026 collection. Chanel had been the last brand to choose its own models.

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British casting director Anita Bitton now chooses the models for Chanel's catwalks, a first for the fashion house.

Fashion weeks
Casting director extraordinaire Anita Bitton, the new arbiter of Chanel fashion shows

British casting director Anita Bitton now chooses the models for Chanel's catwalks, a first for the fashion house.
British casting director Anita Bitton now chooses the models for Chanel's catwalks, a first for the fashion house. © Photomontage by Glitz – Sources: jeanvcampbell

The British casting director was entrusted with selecting the models who strutted the runway for the French fashion house for the autumn-winter 2026 collection. Chanel had been the last brand to choose its own models.

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Deepak Chopra, the luxury world - and Jeffrey Epstein's - favourite guru

The revelation of long-standing ties between wellness guru Deepak Chopra and the sex offender financier is tarnishing the cosmetics brands with which he was associated, foremost among them Augustinus Bader.

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The latest batch of the Epstein files has revealed the extent of wellness guru Deepak Chopra’s associations with the disgraced financier.

Deepak Chopra, the luxury world - and Jeffrey Epstein's - favourite guru

The latest batch of the Epstein files has revealed the extent of wellness guru Deepak Chopra’s associations with the disgraced financier.
The latest batch of the Epstein files has revealed the extent of wellness guru Deepak Chopra’s associations with the disgraced financier. © Photomontage by Glitz – Sources: Isabel Infantes (Reuters)

The revelation of long-standing ties between wellness guru Deepak Chopra and the sex offender financier is tarnishing the cosmetics brands with which he was associated, foremost among them Augustinus Bader.

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Alexandre Benais, the Bettencourt-Meyers' unassuming financial supremo

Since it was set up a decade ago, the Bettencourt-Meyers' family office has been run by the same person, who used to be a managing partner at Lazard. Managing and reinvesting the dividends that L'Oréal pays out to its family shareholder, Benais also quietly joined the board of the cosmetics giant last year.

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Alexandre Benais, the discreet architect of the Bettencourt-Meyers’ financial strategy, with other members of the family office.

Alexandre Benais, the Bettencourt-Meyers' unassuming financial supremo

Alexandre Benais, the discreet architect of the Bettencourt-Meyers’ financial strategy, with other members of the family office.
Alexandre Benais, the discreet architect of the Bettencourt-Meyers’ financial strategy, with other members of the family office.© Studio Pachamama

Since it was set up a decade ago, the Bettencourt-Meyers' family office has been run by the same person, who used to be a managing partner at Lazard. Managing and reinvesting the dividends that L'Oréal pays out to its family shareholder, Benais also quietly joined the board of the cosmetics giant last year.

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Jessica Warch, the synthetic diamond champion from Antwerp

Warch and Sidney Neuhaus are redefining the fine jewellery market with Kimai's 100% synthetic diamond creations. But it hasn't all been plain sailing.

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Kimai’s chief executive Jessica Warch has positioned her jewellery company in the high-end synthetic diamond niche.

Jessica Warch, the synthetic diamond champion from Antwerp

Kimai’s chief executive Jessica Warch has positioned her jewellery company in the high-end synthetic diamond niche.
Kimai’s chief executive Jessica Warch has positioned her jewellery company in the high-end synthetic diamond niche.© Studio Pachamama

Warch and Sidney Neuhaus are redefining the fine jewellery market with Kimai's 100% synthetic diamond creations. But it hasn't all been plain sailing.

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The Chalouhis, an under-the-radar jewellery dynasty in the Paris Golden Triangle

The Chalouhi family, sanctioned by France's finance ministry for its frequent use of cash payments, has been operating boutiques in the epicentre of Paris luxury since the 1970s. The discreet clan has ties to some of the most established players in Paris's ultra-luxury district.

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The Chalouhi heirs have developed a network of upmarket boutiques and strategic alliances in Paris’s premier luxury district.

The Chalouhis, an under-the-radar jewellery dynasty in the Paris Golden Triangle

The Chalouhi heirs have developed a network of upmarket boutiques and strategic alliances in Paris’s premier luxury district.
The Chalouhi heirs have developed a network of upmarket boutiques and strategic alliances in Paris’s premier luxury district.© Studio Pachamama

The Chalouhi family, sanctioned by France's finance ministry for its frequent use of cash payments, has been operating boutiques in the epicentre of Paris luxury since the 1970s. The discreet clan has ties to some of the most established players in Paris's ultra-luxury district.

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Gulf luxury goods distributor Sankari battles Balmain and its Qatari shareholder

As a distributor of European luxury brands in the Gulf, the Emirati businessman Abdulkader Sankari has exploited for half a decade the Balmain men's brand in the Gulf. This is much to the chagrin of the Mayhoola holding company owned by Qatar's ruling family, which bought Balmain and is seeking to recover the rights to men's clothing.

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Paris Group boss Abdulkader Sankari blends fashion with high-end real estate

Gulf luxury goods distributor Sankari battles Balmain and its Qatari shareholder

Paris Group boss Abdulkader Sankari blends fashion with high-end real estate
Paris Group boss Abdulkader Sankari blends fashion with high-end real estate© Studio Pachamama

As a distributor of European luxury brands in the Gulf, the Emirati businessman Abdulkader Sankari has exploited for half a decade the Balmain men's brand in the Gulf. This is much to the chagrin of the Mayhoola holding company owned by Qatar's ruling family, which bought Balmain and is seeking to recover the rights to men's clothing.

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Cartier struggles to find successor to style and heritage director Pierre Rainero

Finding a replacement for Rainero, a leading light of Richemont who has been in his current post since 2003 and employed by company ever since 1984, is proving to be a tricky proposition.

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Pierre Rainero, guardian of the Cartier style, will soon be retiring from the jeweller’s after over 40 years of service.

Cartier struggles to find successor to style and heritage director Pierre Rainero

Pierre Rainero, guardian of the Cartier style, will soon be retiring from the jeweller’s after over 40 years of service.
Pierre Rainero, guardian of the Cartier style, will soon be retiring from the jeweller’s after over 40 years of service.© Studio Pachamama

Finding a replacement for Rainero, a leading light of Richemont who has been in his current post since 2003 and employed by company ever since 1984, is proving to be a tricky proposition.

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Forty years of Frère and Arnault family bonding

A key partner since the 1980s, the billionaire Belgian clan recently opted for closer collaboration with LVMH's shareholders on the Cheval Blanc wine estate, one of the French luxury giant's flagship brands.

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Ségolène Gallienne-Frère between her husband Ian Gallienne (left) and her brother Cédric Frère.

Forty years of Frère and Arnault family bonding

Ségolène Gallienne-Frère between her husband Ian Gallienne (left) and her brother Cédric Frère.
Ségolène Gallienne-Frère between her husband Ian Gallienne (left) and her brother Cédric Frère.© Studio Pachamama

A key partner since the 1980s, the billionaire Belgian clan recently opted for closer collaboration with LVMH's shareholders on the Cheval Blanc wine estate, one of the French luxury giant's flagship brands.

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Nicolas Sarkozy, Accor's contested viceroy

As a director of Accor, which owns Raffles, Fairmont and Orient Express among others, the former French president has turned the hotel giant presided over by Sébastien Bazin into a personal power base, bringing his friends and business associates into the fold.

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Nicolas Sarkozy has hung on to his Accor directorship, despite some shareholder criticism.

Nicolas Sarkozy, Accor's contested viceroy

Nicolas Sarkozy has hung on to his Accor directorship, despite some shareholder criticism.
Nicolas Sarkozy has hung on to his Accor directorship, despite some shareholder criticism.© Studio Pachamama

As a director of Accor, which owns Raffles, Fairmont and Orient Express among others, the former French president has turned the hotel giant presided over by Sébastien Bazin into a personal power base, bringing his friends and business associates into the fold.

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Patrick Bruel's big brand investment strategy

The French singer and actor has made a string of luxury investments, including in a 5-star hotel, a vineyard and an upmarket restaurant. He always operates in association with leading brands.

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The French singer is increasingly being attracted to investments in the luxury sector.

Patrick Bruel's big brand investment strategy

The French singer is increasingly being attracted to investments in the luxury sector.
The French singer is increasingly being attracted to investments in the luxury sector.© Studio Pachamama

The French singer and actor has made a string of luxury investments, including in a 5-star hotel, a vineyard and an upmarket restaurant. He always operates in association with leading brands.

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Edoardo Mercadante, the activist shareholder in Kering and Accor

Last week, his company Parvus Asset Management acquired a 5% stake in Kering, two months before shareholders are due to decide on the remuneration package of the luxury company's new boss, Luca de Meo. Two years ago, it also became a shareholder in the hotel giant Accor, in which Parvus still holds 9.

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The savvy 57-year-old Parvus founder Edoardo Mercadante has been homing in on Kering and Accor.

Edoardo Mercadante, the activist shareholder in Kering and Accor

The savvy 57-year-old Parvus founder Edoardo Mercadante has been homing in on Kering and Accor.
The savvy 57-year-old Parvus founder Edoardo Mercadante has been homing in on Kering and Accor.© Studio Pachamama

Last week, his company Parvus Asset Management acquired a 5% stake in Kering, two months before shareholders are due to decide on the remuneration package of the luxury company's new boss, Luca de Meo. Two years ago, it also became a shareholder in the hotel giant Accor, in which Parvus still holds 9.

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Catherine Dumas, the French luxury industry's Senate champion

The Paris city councillor, who was first elected to the French Senate in 2007, has made the luxury world her specialist domain. She is also the vice-chair of the France-China friendship group and of the Senate's foreign affairs committee, which means she can champion the industry's interests beyond parliament.

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Senator Catherine Dumas has shown a consistent dedication to the luxury industry over many years.

Catherine Dumas, the French luxury industry's Senate champion

Senator Catherine Dumas has shown a consistent dedication to the luxury industry over many years.
Senator Catherine Dumas has shown a consistent dedication to the luxury industry over many years.© Studio Pachamama

The Paris city councillor, who was first elected to the French Senate in 2007, has made the luxury world her specialist domain. She is also the vice-chair of the France-China friendship group and of the Senate's foreign affairs committee, which means she can champion the industry's interests beyond parliament.

LogoSubscribers only Entourage 26.06.2025

Sociologist Stéphane Hugon sells luxury brands the bigger picture

The Sorbonne social science graduate runs an unassuming consultancy that is nevertheless much solicited by the luxury brands in search of new ‘strategic narratives'.

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The Eranos founder and his multi-disciplinary teams offer luxury brands alternative strategic angles.

Sociologist Stéphane Hugon sells luxury brands the bigger picture

The Eranos founder and his multi-disciplinary teams offer luxury brands alternative strategic angles.
The Eranos founder and his multi-disciplinary teams offer luxury brands alternative strategic angles.© Studio Pachamama

The Sorbonne social science graduate runs an unassuming consultancy that is nevertheless much solicited by the luxury brands in search of new ‘strategic narratives'.

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Luxury property tycoon Max-Hervé George and the lawsuit building in the background

After building up and then selling to Hungary's Central Bank the ultra-luxury property group Ultima, the French billionaire is now turning his attention to a new investment group and F1 racing. Yet in the wake of that real estate deal lies a trail of official investigations and lawsuits.

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36-year-old Max-Hervé George made his fortune in real estate, but is still associated with the controversial share-price collapse of Ultima Capital.

Luxury property tycoon Max-Hervé George and the lawsuit building in the background

36-year-old Max-Hervé George made his fortune in real estate, but is still associated with the controversial share-price collapse of Ultima Capital.
36-year-old Max-Hervé George made his fortune in real estate, but is still associated with the controversial share-price collapse of Ultima Capital.© Studio Pachamama

After building up and then selling to Hungary's Central Bank the ultra-luxury property group Ultima, the French billionaire is now turning his attention to a new investment group and F1 racing. Yet in the wake of that real estate deal lies a trail of official investigations and lawsuits.

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