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Thomas Vergnolle

Surname : The Olympic Godfather (Bernard Arnault, LVMH)

Alright, let’s turn it up a notch and really dive into this LVMH takeover in sports !



Alright, folks, let’s get real here. We’re talking about LVMH, a luxury brand behemoth that’s decided to go ALL IN on sports. I mean, look at what’s happening here — you’ve got Ronaldo and Messi showing off LVMH in their spare time, Federer and Nadal representing, and now they’re partnering with Formula 1! And don’t sleep on this… they’re also moving to BUY Paris FC. So, not only are they slapping that LV logo on the finest gear in the world, they’re making power moves to OWN the sports game.


Think about it. This is LVMH, people — the crew that’s behind Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany, you name it. Now, imagine a guy with a mind like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator, plotting his next move in some slick Paris office. That’s Bernard Arnault, LVMH’s chairman. This guy has been in charge since 1989, and he’s a silent killer in the business world. While billionaires like Elon and Bezos are all over Twitter, Arnault’s just out here buying up half of the fashion world and now, apparently, the sports world too. They call him ‘The Wolf in Cashmere’ for a reason, alright?


Let’s go back a sec to the Olympics. LVMH didn’t just throw some dollars at the Paris Games, they practically OWNED it. They put their brands everywhere. They had Sephora sponsoring the Olympic torch relay. Olympic medals? Stored in fancy cases designed by Louis Vuitton. Berluti’s designing the French team’s opening ceremony uniforms. It’s like LVMH said, ‘Let’s make every single part of this historic event look like it belongs in a luxury magazine.’ This isn’t just sponsorship, it’s domination. And you know what? They’re saying, ‘Luxury isn’t just for some fashion runway; it’s now part of every victory lap, every medal ceremony, every team celebration.’ They’re making luxury mainstream, baby!


Look at the strategy. Here’s Arnault with a chessboard — everyone’s playing checkers, he’s ten steps ahead. LVMH is bringing luxury to where people LIVE, where they cheer, and where they dream. And he knows athletes aren’t just people who win titles anymore; they’re cultural icons with millions, sometimes hundreds of millions, of fans who follow their every move. People don’t just love the athlete; they want to be the athlete. So LVMH says, ‘Let’s make it look possible. Let’s be the brand that bridges that gap between fantasy and reality.


And you wanna talk about power moves? This guy Arnault didn’t just grab a few athlete endorsements. He went for the heavy hitters. When you’re inking deals with people like Ronaldo, Messi, Osaka, Nadal, Federer, you’re not just paying for Instagram posts. You’re tapping into LEGENDS, people with stories, with character, with influence that’s going to shape the future. These athletes are more than just talent; they’re brands with values, and LVMH is linking itself to that identity.


But why’s LVMH doing all this? Why leave their comfort zone of fancy handbags and perfumes to hop into Formula 1 and football? Because here’s the kicker, folks: luxury is changing. You can only sell so many purses to billionaires. LVMH wants more than the old school. They’re eyeing EVERYONE — the up-and-comers, the fans, the young folks who see an LVMH product as a taste of the good life. They’re turning luxury into something that’s more aspirational, more relatable. And they’re using SPORTS to do it.


So, what’s this mean for the future? Picture it: football stadiums decked out in Louis Vuitton. Formula 1 teams pulling up in style to the track with custom trunks by Louis Vuitton. You got tennis players on the court, not just rocking branded rackets but rocking jackets that say ‘Yeah, I’m a champion — and I dress like one, too.’ LVMH is weaving high fashion right into the fabric of the sports world. It’s aspirational, and it’s brilliant.


Listen, this is the luxury revolution, folks. LVMH and Arnault — they’re flipping the script on what luxury means in sport. We’re not just cheering for athletes anymore. We’re following icons, and they’re building worlds we want in on. You think we’re done with luxury in sports? Nope. This is just the beginning. LVMH is gearing up for world domination one sport at a time, and they’ve only just started making their moves. Sports and fashion have never been this intertwined. Welcome to the future, baby, and LVMH is at the wheel!


And you best believe, while we’re here talking about it, they’ve probably just signed a deal with the next sports superstar. What’s next? Only Arnault knows — and that’s what makes it fun to watch.

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