Another reason is Elisa's father although, like much else in Delphine's private life, the nature of their relationship is never acknowledged publicly.

WSJ: The Arnault Legacy

But, she continues, behind the screen, new love and, particularly, motherhood have slowed down Delphine's gear-grinding drive.

WSJ: The Arnault Legacy

In Delphine's case, that meant starting her career working with John Galliano on his own brand, before moving up the ladder at Dior, which Galliano also designed.

WSJ: The Arnault Legacy

LVMH, a successful French luxury-goods group whose customers are mostly women, has had just one female director over the past ten years: Delphine Arnault, daughter of the firm's chief executive and controlling shareholder.

ECONOMIST: Schumpeter