Bernard Arnault, LVMH's chairman, has expressed interest in Calvin Klein, but he is cool in his enthusiasm at best.
American companies have a reputation for already being too loose with their labels.
You have fantastic brands, but they are the creation of the last 20 years. American brands, they are the fastest to build. Everyone seems to be shunning the Americans. American designers sense a bit of snobbery. I've never had an expression of interest from them, and it's surprising, in my opinion,'' he said.