Who is Alexandre Arnault’s fashion designer wife, Géraldine Guyot-Arnault? Beyoncé, Rihanna and Gisele Bündchen invested in her brand Destree, and Pharrell and Kanye West were at her wedding

Jun 26 , 2024

Life of ultimate luxury? French fashion power couple Alexandre Arnault and Géraldine Guyot. Photo: @gguyot/Instagram

Most luxury lovers could only dream of knowing a member of the Arnault family. The fashion dynasty does after all own LVMH – the French conglomerate behind Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Tiffany & Co.

There’s no doubt that Géraldine Guyot-Arnault’s life became even more glamorous after marrying LVMH heir Alexandre Arnault. Photo: @gguyot/Instagram

But Géraldine Guyot-Arnault is herself something of a star in the world of fashion.

Alexandre Arnault and Géraldine Guyot are both French. Photo: @gguyot/Instagram

Now married to Alexandre Arnault – the middle child of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault’s five children – the young pair can be seen as something of a power couple.

Alexandre Arnault and his wife Géraldine Guyot are something of a luxury fashion power couple. Photo: @alexandrearnault/Instagram

So what do we know about the glamorous Géraldine Guyot-Arnault and her fairy tale romance with the billionaire heir? Read on for the lowdown.

Where is Géraldine Guyot-Arnault from?

Géraldine Guyot-Arnault in one of her Destree designs. Photo: @gguyot/Instagram

Like her husband, Géraldine Guyot-Arnault is French. According to Palmer, she studied at Central Saint Martins in London and then returned to Paris in 2016.

She founded a fashion and accessories brand

Géraldine Guyot-Arnault says her brand is inspired by the world of contemporary art. Photo: @gguyot/Instagram

Guyot-Arnault is the co-founder of Destree, a buzzy fashion label that counts Beyoncé, Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon, and Gisele Bündchen among its financial backers, per Palmer. According to the label’s website, it “draws its inspirations from the world of contemporary art that its creator Géraldine is fond of”, and offers an “offbeat yet essential wardrobe” that puts “European craftsmanship and resolutely modern assemblages of colours and geometry” at its centre.

In 2017, Vogue France called the brand the “Parisian label everyone is talking about”. In fact, the brand became so successful that Guyot-Arnault landed a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Europe retail and e-commerce list in 2020.

She loves vintage fashion

Alexandre Arnault and Géraldine Guyot-Arnault in Greece. Photo: @gguyot/Instagram

Guyot-Arnault clearly has a passion for fashion – and has impeccable style. In an interview with Day+ in 2022, she talked about her inspirations. “I’m more of a fan of pretty basics, timeless pieces,” she said. “I prefer to bet on the accessory, which allows me more eccentricities. They allow a woman to express her personality, to assert herself, and to vary according to her mood.”

In a 2022 Style Diaries feature for Coveteur, it was revealed that she relies on structured, vintage-inspired and vintage pieces. For a Parisian store opening, she opted for head to toe Dior. “The skirt is from last season’s couture show, which I paired with one of my all-time absolute favourite items: the bar jacket. My black Gunther bag finished up the look.” She added that accessories can always help to elevate a look and give it character.

The best way to approach fashion according to Guyot-Arnault? Don’t take it too seriously and “don’t follow trends”.

She has a “quick and efficient” beauty routine

While sharing her fashion secrets for Coveteur’s Style Diaries, she also chatted about her beauty routine. “Since my days are super packed with meetings and events, my morning routine is usually very quick and efficient. I’ve been using the Caudalie line – I love it,” she said.

She also doesn’t wear much make-up. “I make sure I have an excellent skincare routine, so I never need to use foundation. Depending on how late I am and who I’m meeting with, I will from time to time throw on some lipstick or mascara. As for my hair, I have been using Klorane forever.”

When did Géraldine Guyot and Alexandre Arnault get married?

Alexandre Arnault and Géraldine Guyot married in an intimate setting in Paris, then held a larger ceremony in October 2021. Photo: @alexandrearnault/Instagram

The stylish couple first held an intimate ceremony in Paris in June 2021, followed by a two-day wedding in Venice in October of the same year. Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams and Roger Federer were all in attendance, per Vogue.

Kanye West also came and performed at the fashion royals’ grand union.

How many brands does LVMH own?

Bernard Arnault is the billionaire chairman of LVMH, and Géraldine Guyot-Arnault’s father in law. Photo: Bloomberg

According to LVMH’s website, the conglomerate owns 75 brands from six different sectors. Its portfolio includes Rimowa, Tiffany & Co., Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Loewe, Loro Piana, Kenzo, Celine, Sephora, Tag Heuer and Bulgari, to name a few.

Millionaires and billionaires

Artsy Géraldine Guyot-Arnault studied at Central Saint Martins in London before returning to Paris in 2016, where she co-founded her fashion brand Destree
In 2021, she married Alexandre Arnault, middle child of LVMH founder Bernard Arnault, in a ceremony attended by Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams and Roger Federer