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Families

Pinault family cancels Falcon 10X order despite selling off its Puma shares

The ultra-wealthy French family had ordered a luxury Dassault jet that was due to be delivered by the end of this year. But amid the difficulties it is experiencing with its family office, and despite selling its 29% stake in Puma for €1.5bn, it has decided to forego the new aeroplane.

Subscribers only France 29.01.2026

Arnaults acknowledge campaign to reach majority shareholding in LVMH

When presenting the luxury giant's annual accounts this week, Bernard Arnault for the first time acknowledged his family's stealthy - and costly - efforts to increase their stake in LVMH over the last four years, thereby confirming Glitz's previous revelations.

Subscribers only France 29.01.2026

Spotlight
How wealth manager Eric Freymond worked with an Abu Dhabi wealth manager favoured by African leaders

In the Emirates, Éric Freymond was working with the same financial networks as several African leaders.© Studio Pachamama

Subscribers only UAE Running Story - Hermès heirs at odds 27.01.2026

Rothschilds happily spray millions on perfume house Caron

Though it still enjoys the steadfast support of the French branch of the banking dynasty, the Parisian perfume company is sliding deeper into the red and struggling to hang on to its staff.

Subscribers only France, Switzerland 22.01.2026

Creeping power struggle within family office of Qatar's former PM

Former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassem Jabr al-Thani, a shareholder in luxury groups including the hotel operator Maybourne, is advised by a number of financial and property experts who are currently battling it out for influence.

Subscribers only Qatar Running Story - Luxury hotel hostilities 20.01.2026

Front Row
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.© Photomontage by Glitz – Sources: La Vague

Subscribers only France 15.01.2026

Italian taxman still in hot pursuit of Gucci sisters' millions

The Agenzia delle Entrate is continuing to seek €4.5m in back taxes from Allegra and Alessandra Gucci, the great-granddaughters of Guccio Gucci, who founded the eponymous Florence-based fashion house in 1921. The case is now before Italy's Court of Cassation.

Subscribers only Families 13.01.2026

Moroccan royal family puts two Paris mansions on sale

Two sumptuous French properties belonging to the late mother of the king of Morocco were put on the market a few weeks ago. The properties had long been managed by real-estate mogul Ely-Michel Ruimy, who also holds the licence for Joël Robuchon restaurants outside France.

Subscribers only Families 08.01.2026

Al Fayed representative exits Ritz board of directors

The Swiss lawyer acting on behalf of the shareholder family on the board of the Parisian hotel has left. His departure comes at a particularly tense time for the luxury establishment.

Subscribers only Families 06.01.2026

The battle of the Bulgaris comes full circle

Ilaria Bulgari has been at war with her closest relatives since 2022. The latest chapter of the family saga sees her being counter-sued for $27m by her sister.

Subscribers only Families 18.12.2025

How John Galliano's former lawyer took control of his accounts

As revealed by Glitz, the Paris appeal court had been called upon to arbitrate in the dispute between the fashion designer and his ex-legal representatives.

Subscribers only Families 18.12.2025

Scottish Highlands house tests Stella McCartney's green credentials

The British fashion designer's project to build an ultra-luxury residence in Roshven on the west coast of Scotland has prompted a running battle with the planning authority and local residents. The area is home to otters and protected species of pine.

Subscribers only Families 16.12.2025

Inside the private investment portfolios of the Hermès family

Alongside their joint investment fund Krefeld, created two years ago, the three family branches that own Hermès continue to run their own investment entities.

Subscribers only Families 16.12.2025

The hidden Swiss holding company of Hermès heir's wealth manager

Having already revealed the existence of accounts in Eric Freymond's name in Dubai and of his many shell companies in Panama, Glitz has now unearthed a limited company he owned in Zug, the most secretive of Switzerland's cantons.

Subscribers only Families 11.12.2025

Pinaults make King Charles' cousin Christie's royalty

Having sat on the board of Christie's UK branch for twenty years, Princess Margaret's son has been made a director of Christie's International, the holding company of the auction house controlled by the Pinault family.

Subscribers only Families 09.12.2025

Estée Lauder heirs revise their definition of ‘family'

Since the death in June of Leonard Lauder, the son of the cosmetic empire's founder, the Lauder family have been putting in place their inheritance arrangements. The heirs have in recent months been gradually withdrawing from the operational side of the business while retaining control over decision-making.

Subscribers only Families 04.12.2025

Del Vecchios buy Armani yacht as they ponder acquiring stake in the luxury brand

Fresh out of the shipyard, the Admiral Giorgio Armani has been acquired by the Del Vecchio family. They are the main shareholder in EssilorLuxottica, which distributes Armani eyewear, and have been designated as a potential shareholder in the fashion house in the late designer's will.

Subscribers only Families 02.12.2025

Eric Freymond's heirs reject poisoned chalice of their inheritance

The late wealth manager, accused of misappropriating the assets of Hermès heir Nicolas Puech, relocated to Italy not long before his death and made provisions there for bequeathing his assets. But fearful of seizures and other lawsuits, his heirs have turned down their inheritance.

Subscribers only Families 02.12.2025

In Focus
Hermès heir's late wealth manager hid millions in Dubai

Up until his death this July, the Swiss wealth manager Eric Freymond had been secretly transferring the accounts of his clients, who included the Hermès heir Nicolas Puech, to the United Arab Emirates. Some of the money in those accounts has since disappeared.

Subscribers only Families 27.11.2025

The financier Eric Freymond in the United Arab Emirates, the focus of opaque transactions that ultimately led to his downfall.

Ex-Qatari prime minister plumps up his ultra-luxury property portfolio

In addition to investing in the bricks and mortar of his top-flight Maybourne hotels, Hamad bin Jassem Jabr al-Thani has of late been engaged in various upmarket real estate transactions.

Subscribers only Families 25.11.2025

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Families

Pinault family cancels Falcon 10X order despite selling off its Puma shares

Arnaults acknowledge campaign to reach majority shareholding in LVMH

Spotlight
How wealth manager Eric Freymond worked with an Abu Dhabi wealth manager favoured by African leaders

Rothschilds happily spray millions on perfume house Caron

Creeping power struggle within family office of Qatar's former PM

Front Row
Alexandre Benais, the Bettencourt-Meyers' unassuming financial supremo

Italian taxman still in hot pursuit of Gucci sisters' millions

Moroccan royal family puts two Paris mansions on sale

Al Fayed representative exits Ritz board of directors

The battle of the Bulgaris comes full circle

How John Galliano's former lawyer took control of his accounts

Scottish Highlands house tests Stella McCartney's green credentials

Inside the private investment portfolios of the Hermès family

The hidden Swiss holding company of Hermès heir's wealth manager

Pinaults make King Charles' cousin Christie's royalty

Estée Lauder heirs revise their definition of ‘family'

Del Vecchios buy Armani yacht as they ponder acquiring stake in the luxury brand

Eric Freymond's heirs reject poisoned chalice of their inheritance

In Focus
Hermès heir's late wealth manager hid millions in Dubai

Ex-Qatari prime minister plumps up his ultra-luxury property portfolio

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Families

Pinault family cancels Falcon 10X order despite selling off its Puma shares

Arnaults acknowledge campaign to reach majority shareholding in LVMH

Spotlight How wealth manager Eric Freymond worked with an Abu Dhabi wealth manager favoured by African leaders

Rothschilds happily spray millions on perfume house Caron

Creeping power struggle within family office of Qatar's former PM

Front Row Alexandre Benais, the Bettencourt-Meyers' unassuming financial supremo

Italian taxman still in hot pursuit of Gucci sisters' millions

Moroccan royal family puts two Paris mansions on sale

Al Fayed representative exits Ritz board of directors

The battle of the Bulgaris comes full circle

How John Galliano's former lawyer took control of his accounts

Scottish Highlands house tests Stella McCartney's green credentials

Inside the private investment portfolios of the Hermès family

The hidden Swiss holding company of Hermès heir's wealth manager

Pinaults make King Charles' cousin Christie's royalty

Estée Lauder heirs revise their definition of ‘family'

Del Vecchios buy Armani yacht as they ponder acquiring stake in the luxury brand

Eric Freymond's heirs reject poisoned chalice of their inheritance

In Focus Hermès heir's late wealth manager hid millions in Dubai

Ex-Qatari prime minister plumps up his ultra-luxury property portfolio

About Glitz

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Glitz on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Spotlight
How wealth manager Eric Freymond worked with an Abu Dhabi wealth manager favoured by African leaders

Front Row
Alexandre Benais, the Bettencourt-Meyers' unassuming financial supremo

In Focus
Hermès heir's late wealth manager hid millions in Dubai