Why Hollywood Agency CAA Sold to a French Fashion Giant | Analysis

Artémis’ acquisition of CAA reflects a newfound synergy between talent and the multibillion-dollar fashion industry

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Hollywood and Fashion find a new synergy with Artemis' acquisition of CAA. (Getty Images)

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Sharon Waxman On the Business of Entertainment

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PARIS – The intersection of Hollywood with the luxury industry just took an enormous leap forward with the acquisition of Creative Artists Agency by Artémis, the French fashion and luxury giant led by CEO Francois-Henri Pinault. 

While historic in the sense that a fashion-led company has never before made this kind of investment in Hollywood, it also says a lot about the changing face of entertainment economics. Endorsement

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