Antoine Arnault is a successful French businessman. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Loro Piana. The entrepreneur heads the Berluti company. Arnault gave several talks on the luxury industry and its future, highlighting how the use of digital tools in everyday life encourages luxury brands to engage consumers with such technologies.
Biography of Antoine Arnault began in 1997. The boy was born on June 4 in the city of Roubaix in France. In early childhood, the child was transported to America. He taught his native French and English at school. Six months later, Antoine spoke both fluently. He was fond of sports, preferred football, swimming, cycling. The parents provided their son with an ideal childhood.
It's time to become
With nine-year-old Antoine, the family returned to France again. My father bought Agache-Willot in his homeland together with the famous fashion house Christian Dior. The grown-up son was offered to continue his education in several prestigious business schools of his choice. After completing his studies in Canada, Antoine set to work in the family business. At the same time, Antoine understood that financially successful activities do not bring satisfaction to him.
The elder sister of the entrepreneur Dolphin also works for the company. From his father's marriage to the famous pianist Helene Mercier, Arno has three brothers, Alexander, Jean and Frederic.
Therefore, the young entrepreneur moved to America again. Her career began with the advertising department of "Louis Vuitton". Antoine was later promoted to director of public relations. The novice entrepreneur has succeeded in his new position.
His author's project with Annie Leibovitz was received with delight by the whole world of beauty and luxury items. Many celebrities from almost all spheres were involved in the new direction.
The Berluti company became Antoine's own creation. He gave the enterprise a new life, thought out a new concept to the smallest detail, tripled sales volumes and expanded the consumption market. Since 2011, the entrepreneur has been engaged in brand development in New York, California, Dubai. He collaborates with the most famous designers in the world.
Matters of the heart
All products are geared towards the travel-loving working men who are versed in the art of wine and the intricacies of style.
The businessman is sure that the secret of his success was the incredible responsibility that he received from early childhood along with a big name. It requires constant hard and conscientious work.
In 2013, the entrepreneur took over the management of a sewing company in Italy "Loro Piana". From his youth he realized that he wanted to connect his professional interests with his father's concern and its development.
In 2008, a meeting took place that had a huge impact on the entrepreneur's personal life. Catwalk star Natalia Vodianova took part in the advertising campaign "Louis Vuitton", where Antoine worked. Arno was overwhelmed.
However, the slender beauty with blue eyes was already married to Justin Portman. I had to be content with rare and short conversations at social events. Arno did not make any attempts to get closer.
The businessman learned that the star family had broken up from the news. He decided it was time to act decisively. Both had a very busy schedule, so the first rendezvous took place only a couple of months after the message was sent.
Antoine was in no hurry to show sympathy, and the supermodel, bewildered by the lack of the usual attention, realized that she was being offered friendship and nothing more. However, Arno managed to intrigue the chosen one: Natalia liked him.
Private life
Already on the next date, Antoine met his family, his knightly assistance to one of the ladies. Visits to England began, which resulted in a relationship that began. The family has two sons.
The first child, Maxim, appeared in 2014. His younger brother Roman was born two years later. The couple is also raising three children of Vodianova from a previous marriage. Arno is very glad that his dream of a big family and several children has come true. He dreams of making them all happy.
Due to the sheer workload and lack of time for planning and, moreover, the implementation of plans for a grandiose wedding celebration, the wedding remains unplayed. Fans strongly believe that this event could rightfully claim to be the event of the century.
If, nevertheless, a free minute is given, Arno devotes it to reading books and his favorite poker. The eldest descendant of Bernard Arnault is ranked fourth on the most prestigious Forbes list. The son took over a lot from his father. Antoine understands a lot about truly beautiful things, is fond of art, while succeeding in business.
Unlike Natalia, Antoine is not very active on social networks. Even on the page of the chosen one on Instagram, he appears more often than on his account. Vodianova's shots from fashion shows, social events and red carpet events are interspersed with happy and bright moments from vacations, friendships, travels, shopping trips and celebrating baby's birthdays.
In 2018, the couple visited the homeland of the supermodel, visited the Luzhniki stadium during the World Cup, where they celebrated the victories of the French national football team with a hot kiss. In the relationship of both, complete harmony reigns. They tenderly care for each other, invent pleasant surprises, and participate in organizing charity events, including golf tournaments.
Antoine hired Alessandro Sartori to design the range of luxury men's footwear. The businessman tries to keep himself in shape, goes in for sports.