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*In 2006, the Fashion and Leather Goods business group posted organic
revenue growth of 11% and improved profit from recurring operations by 11%. *The fashion and
leather goods brands invested strongly in their global expansion. The business group's global retail
network represented 954 stores at December 31, 2006. *Louis Vuitton continued to enhan-
ce its leadership position with remarkable performance in all regions. Backed by the success of its
flagship products and its new creations, the brand posted particularly dynamic growth among its
European, Chinese and South Korean customers. *Confirming the trend established in 2005,
Fendi turned in an excellent performance in 2006, marked by strong growth in all product catego-
ries and further improvement in its profitability.
In the fashion and leather goods sector, LVMH
holds a unique set of brands, led by Louis Vuitton,
by far the world's leading luxury brand.
A Unique
Family
of Brands
in the Luxury
Market
FFaasshhiioonn &
&Leather Goods
Highlights
FASHION & LEATHER GOODS
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