LVMH owns the Dior fashion house after acquiring Christian Dior Couture in 2017.
The transaction reorganized the relationship between Christian Dior SE and LVMH. Christian Dior SE had been the listed holding company associated with the Dior brand, while LVMH already controlled many luxury businesses, including Dior’s perfume and cosmetics activities.
In 2017, LVMH acquired Christian Dior Couture, bringing the couture and fashion operations directly into the luxury group. Christian Dior SE shareholders also received LVMH shares as part of the broader transaction.
The distinction between Dior and LVMH can be confusing because Dior remains a major consumer-facing brand, while LVMH is the parent luxury group. LVMH is the short, canonical answer for the company that owns Dior’s fashion house.