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LVMH in Talks to Sell Marc Jacobs Brand for Around $1 Billion

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July 26, 2025
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LVMH in Talks to Sell Marc Jacobs Brand for Around $1 Billion
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  1. Billion-Dollar Sale: LVMH is in discussions to sell the Marc Jacobs fashion brand for approximately $1 billion, marking another strategic divestiture by the luxury conglomerate.
  2. Multiple Bidders: Potential buyers include Authentic (Reebok owner), Bluestar Alliance (Brookstone owner), and WHP Global (Vera Wang parent), with a deal potentially closing soon.
  3. Portfolio Strategy: The sale aligns with LVMH’s approach of divesting brands that no longer fit their strategic vision, following previous sales of Donna Karan, DKNY, Off-White, and Stella McCartney.
  4. Brand Challenges: LVMH has been working to resurrect Marc Jacobs by streamlining its product offerings, but appears ready to exit if the brand doesn’t align with their luxury portfolio strategy.
  5. Luxury Consolidation: The potential sale reflects broader dealmaking activity in luxury retail, including Prada’s recent $1.4 billion acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings.

What Happened?

LVMH is actively negotiating the sale of Marc Jacobs, the fashion brand founded in 1984 by designer Marc Jacobs and business partner Robert Duffy, known for its popular tote bags and Daisy perfume line. The luxury giant has been in discussions with multiple potential acquirers, with the deal valued at around $1 billion and potentially closing in the near term.

The sale comes despite LVMH’s recent efforts to revitalize the Marc Jacobs brand through strategic repositioning and product line optimization. LVMH CFO Cécile Cabanis confirmed during the company’s earnings call that the conglomerate will not retain brands that don’t add value or where they aren’t the optimal operator, reflecting Bernard Arnault’s disciplined approach to portfolio management across the company’s dozens of luxury labels.


Why It Matters?

The Marc Jacobs sale demonstrates LVMH’s strategic focus on maintaining only brands that align with their long-term vision and operational excellence standards, even after investing in revival efforts. This disciplined approach to portfolio management has enabled LVMH to maintain its position as the world’s leading luxury conglomerate while optimizing resource allocation across higher-performing brands like Dior, Celine, and Fendi.

The transaction reflects broader consolidation trends in the luxury fashion industry, where brands are being repositioned and acquired by companies with specialized expertise or strategic synergies. For Marc Jacobs, a sale to companies like Authentic or WHP Global could provide access to different distribution channels and operational capabilities that might better suit the brand’s positioning in the accessible luxury market segment.


What’s Next?

Watch for the deal’s completion and which bidder ultimately acquires Marc Jacobs, as this will signal the brand’s future strategic direction and market positioning under new ownership. The new owner’s approach to revitalizing Marc Jacobs could serve as a case study for how mid-tier luxury brands can compete in an increasingly consolidated market.

Monitor continued luxury industry consolidation as companies like LVMH focus resources on their core performing brands while divesting others to specialized operators. The success of this transaction could influence other luxury conglomerates to evaluate their own brand portfolios and potentially trigger additional sales or acquisitions in the accessible luxury segment where Marc Jacobs competes.

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