For cultural and philanthropic sponsorship
ART, CULTURE AND EDUCATION
PRESERVING AND PASSING ON CULTURAL HERITAGE
SUPPORTING THE REBIRTH OF NOTRE-DAME
The fire that devastated Notre-Dame de Paris in 2019 sparked an extraordinary wave of emotion around the world, followed by an equally remarkable outpouring of generosity to help save one of humanity’s most treasured landmarks. In response, Bernard Arnault announced a €200 million donation to support the cathedral’s restoration.To keep the public and donors informed throughout the reconstruction, LVMH supported the publication of La Fabrique de Notre-Dame, the restoration journal produced twice a year by Connaissance des Arts under the editorial direction of the public institution in charge of rebuilding the cathedral. From the earliest days of the project, LVMH has remained closely involved in this exceptional undertaking, which has become a showcase for both the excellence of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technical expertise.In 2024, Notre-Dame reopened its doors to the public, marking a major milestone in one of the most significant heritage restoration projects of our time — a collective human and cultural achievement that LVMH is proud to have supported. The Group remains committed through to the completion of the restoration. In 2025, further progress was made with key milestones including the completion of the spire, the return of the sixteen statues and the restoration of the cathedral’s apse.
PRESERVING HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
LVMH is deeply committed to safeguarding some of the world’s most significant cultural landmarks, supporting the preservation and restoration of historic sites in France and beyond. Among them is the Château de Versailles, a global symbol of French culture and artistic excellence, which has benefited on several occasions from the patronage of LVMH and its Maisons. Dior, for example, contributed to the restoration of the Royal Chapel.In Italy, Fendi and Bvlgari continue to champion major heritage restoration projects. Fendi has supported the preservation of landmarks including the Temple of Venus and Roma, the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana and Villa d’Este in Tivoli. In 2025, the Maison also helped reopen the Grotto of Diana to the public, a Renaissance masterpiece that had remained closed for nearly fifty years. Undertaken in partnership with the Villæ Institute — the autonomous institution overseeing Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este — the restoration revived the architecture and decorative richness of this historic nymphaeum while ensuring its transmission to future generations.Bvlgari likewise continues its longstanding commitment to Italy’s cultural heritage through a number of landmark projects, including the restoration of the Spanish Steps and the iconic Baths of Caracalla.
ENRICHING THE COLLECTIONS OF NATIONAL MUSEUMS
Over the years, LVMH has helped preserve and enhance public cultural heritage by supporting the acquisition of exceptional works of art recognized as national treasures for leading museums and cultural institutions, including the Louvre, Versailles and the Guimet Museum.One of the Group’s earliest landmark contributions was the acquisition of Portrait of Juliette de Villeneuve by Jacques-Louis David for the Louvre in 1998. More recently, the Book of Hours of Francis I entered the museum’s collections with LVMH’s support. The Group has also contributed to the acquisition of several major works for the Château de Versailles, including Queen Marie-Antoinette’s desk, crafted by Riesener, three vases from the Sèvres porcelain manufactory, and, in 2018, a silver and gold ewer presented to Louis XIV by the ambassadors of Siam.LVMH has likewise supported the enrichment of the Musée d’Orsay’s collections through the acquisition of Gustave Caillebotte’s Impressionist masterpiece Boating Party. In 2024, the Group played a leading role in the Louvre’s fundraising campaign to acquire Basket of Strawberries (1761) by Jean Siméon Chardin. Thanks to this support, the painting — now designated a national treasure — has been permanently added to the museum’s collections.
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BRINGING ARTISTIC HERITAGE TO NEW AUDIENCES
Through its patronage initiatives, LVMH has helped make more than 50 major exhibitions possible in France and around the world, bringing millions of visitors together around landmark cultural events. This commitment reflects the Group’s ambition not only to preserve and transmit a shared artistic heritage, but also to foster an ongoing dialogue between history, creativity and contemporary culture.LVMH supports leading cultural institutions and museums internationally, including the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Centre Pompidou, the Grand Palais, MoMA in New York and Tate Britain in London, where the Group recently supported the exhibition Turner and Constable: Art, Life, Landscape.The Maisons also contribute to this cultural dialogue through exhibitions that bring together heritage, contemporary creation and exceptional savoir-faire. In 2025, Louis Vuitton unveiled Louis Vuitton Art Deco in Paris, exploring the Maison’s longstanding relationship with the Art Deco movement through archival pieces, historic creations and contemporary works. Guerlain celebrated the centenary of Shalimar with En plein cœur, a multisensory exhibition creating a dialogue between contemporary art and olfactory creation. In Shanghai, Loro Piana presented If You Know, You Know, the Maison’s first major exhibition, dedicated to its textile heritage, exceptional materials and the cultural connections between China and Italy.Contemporary creation and the performing arts also hold an important place within the Group’s cultural commitments. Among them is LVMH’s longstanding support for Nuit Blanche in Paris, one of the most prominent events on the French and international contemporary art calendar. Each year, the event invites a broad audience to discover exceptional artistic journeys through some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks and public spaces.
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS AND CREATORS
PRESERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE AND NURTURING EMERGING TALENT
Passing on savoir-faire, encouraging creativity and broadening access to culture are longstanding commitments for LVMH. Through its cultural patronage initiatives, the Group supports the transmission of artistic and craft traditions, promotes arts education and helps nurture the talents of tomorrow.Through the “1,000 Tickets for Young People” initiative, nearly 50,000 tickets have been offered to students from Paris conservatories, giving them access to some of the season’s most prestigious concerts. By supporting the Orchestre à l’École program, LVMH has also contributed to the purchase of 350 musical instruments, helping expand access to music education across France.The Group also supports educational initiatives that promote knowledge sharing and equal access to learning. Through its partnership with Agir pour l’éducation, an initiative led by the Collège de France, LVMH helps bridge academic research and classroom practice to strengthen literacy and mathematics education. In just two years, nearly 40,000 students have benefited from the program.LVMH’s Discovery and Learning classes, organized in conjunction with exhibitions supported by the Group, have welcomed more than 20,000 children. Through the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, the Group has also awarded nearly 100 scholarships to art and design students, enabling them to further their studies in the country of their choice.LVMH also supports emerging musicians and exceptional young performers through a range of transmission and artistic development programs. Through the International Music Academy, the Group supports the Seiji Ozawa masterclasses, while the loan of Stradivarius instruments from the LVMH collection to internationally renowned artists — including Maxim Vengerov, Laurent Korcia, Kirill Troussov, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon and Daniel Lozakovich — helps inspire and promote musical excellence for future generations.
THE LVMH PRIZE: CHAMPIONING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FASHION TALENT
For the past twelve years, the LVMH Prize has supported the designers shaping the future of fashion. Through this initiative, the Group fosters emerging talent and contributes to the vitality of contemporary creation on a global scale.Each year, an exceptional jury recognizes some of the most promising designers of their generation. Beyond the prestige of the award itself, winners receive meaningful support to help accelerate the growth of their brands, including a financial endowment of up to €400,000 for the LVMH Prize and a tailored mentorship program led by Group experts in key areas such as production, distribution, marketing, communications and intellectual property.The twelfth edition of the LVMH Prize, held in 2025 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, awarded the Grand Prize to Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki. The Karl Lagerfeld Prize was presented to Steve O Smith, while the Savoir-Faire Prize — introduced in 2024 to celebrate exceptional craftsmanship — was awarded to Torishéju Dumi. The Group also supported three recent fashion school graduates by offering them one-year placements within the design studios of Louis Vuitton Men, Kenzo and Dior Women.Now recognized as one of the fashion industry’s leading international awards, the LVMH Prize reflects a creative landscape in constant evolution. The designers it champions are exploring many of the defining challenges of their time — from innovation and craftsmanship to sustainability, traceability and circularity — helping shape the future of fashion and creation. For further information on the LVMH Award for Young Fashion Designers, visit www.lvmhprize.com
ADVANCING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES IN NEED
Supporting public health, medical research and communities in need is a longstanding commitment for LVMH, in France and around the world. Through long-term partnerships with hospitals, research institutes and nonprofit organizations, the Group contributes to initiatives that support patients, families and vulnerable populations while advancing scientific research and innovation.
LVMH works alongside leading healthcare and research institutions, including the Fondation des Hôpitaux, Institut Curie, the American Hospital of Paris, the Claude Pompidou Foundation, Necker Hospital, Saint-Antoine Hospital and the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR). The Group also supports research programs in key fields such as oncology, infectious diseases and child health.
Among its most enduring commitments is the partnership established in 2011 with the national sickle cell disease reference center at Robert-Debré University Hospital. Through this collaboration, LVMH helps fund research, improve patient care and raise awareness of a disease that disproportionately affects children. In 2025, the Dîner des Maisons Engagées raised additional funds for the center and several partner organizations, reflecting the collective commitment of the Group’s Maisons, employees and partners to health and social impact.
Beyond healthcare and research, LVMH supports organizations dedicated to helping the most vulnerable members of society. These include the Claude Pompidou Foundation in France, which works alongside elderly people, individuals living with illness and people with disabilities; the Universal Brotherhood Foundation in Haiti, which leads educational, healthcare and social initiatives; and the Robin Hood Foundation in New York, a leading organization fighting poverty and social exclusion. Through these long-term partnerships, LVMH contributes to strengthening local communities and extending the positive impact of its actions across the world.