Organic revenue growth for the group in the period reached 13% compared to the same period of 2016, an increase attributable to all business groups. Positive growth was achieved in Asia, Europe and the US.

During the first quarter, LVMH benefited from a favourable comparison base, particularly in Europe, where activity was affected last year by the impact of the November 2015 attacks in Paris.

The Fashion & Leather Goods business group achieved organic growth of 15% in the first quarter of 2017. Louis Vuitton achieved a good start to the year, driven by creative momentum in all of its businesses. Fendi continues its good performance, supported by its leather and ready-to-wear lines. Céline, Kenzo, Loewe and Berluti showed progress. Givenchy announced the arrival of a new Artistic Director. Marc Jacobs continued its product lines changes and its restructuring. Rimowa, which recently joined the LVMH Group, will be consolidated as of the second quarter.

In a particularly uncertain environment, LVMH says it will continue to focus its efforts on developing its brands, maintain strict control over costs and target its investments on the quality, excellence and innovation of its products and their distribution. The group will rely on the talent and motivation of its teams, diversification of its businesses and good geographical balance of its revenue to reinforce, once again in 2017, its global leadership position in luxury goods.