LVMH, a leading luxury-goods company by market capitalization, was created by the 1987 merger of which two businesses?

LVMH was created by the 1987 merger of Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy.

Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy combined in 1987 to form LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The merger joined a luxury fashion and leather-goods house with a group rooted in champagne and cognac. This combination created a broader luxury conglomerate rather than a single-product company.

LVMH later expanded through acquisitions and brand development across fashion, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. Its portfolio has included names such as Christian Dior, Fendi, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., and Sephora. The abbreviation LVMH reflects the names of the two original groups, although the company’s portfolio is much larger than those founding businesses. Louis Vuitton should not be confused with Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy as a standalone fashion label; the latter is the corporate group formed through the merger.