Published: 03/02/2007 12:00 AM (UAE)
Yves Carcelle Louis Vuitton CEO
Megan Hirons/Gulf News
Carcelle and his team are in the city to showcase the prestigious America's Cup and Louis Vuitton Cup trophies, which have drawn a lot of attention recently, as two of the sailing teams, Victory Challenge and Alinghi, are currently training in the waters of Dubai.
Living to the max
Marie-Louise Olson, Staff Writer
Yves Carcelle, the man steering the wheel of fortune for Louis Vuitton is a person who cannot stop smiling. Could it be his positive outlook on life? Here is a little taste.
Seated by the window at the Skyview Bar in the Burj Al Arab, chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton, Yves Carcelle, admitted that he is definitely not used to being asked how he likes his eggs. Nevertheless, his smiling and laughter never ceased and his eyes shone with amusement and delight throughout our chat about the persona who's energy and creative driving force is behind some of the world's most exclusive luxury brands.
Sexy
Even as the conversation became at times quite bizarre, the French native never seemed to be fazed - even when asked about his take on women.
"You know, I like real persons, and I must admit, I've met lots of people. But Jennifer Lopez was damn sexy. When she enters the room, she has this sort of animal way of walking. This was the time when she was with Ben Affleck, and I felt jealous of him, I must say," he laughed.
Personal Stats
Age: 58
Star sign: Taurus.
Food: A good, very spicy curry.
Actor: Will Smith - I was very moved by his last movie.
Film: Pursuit of Happyness. I actually saw it in Paris and Will Smith was there with his son as well. I found it so moving.
Sexiest woman: Jennifer Lopez.
Yves Carcelle Louis Vuitton CEO
Megan Hirons/Gulf News
Carcelle and his team are in the city to showcase the prestigious America's Cup and Louis Vuitton Cup trophies, which have drawn a lot of attention recently, as two of the sailing teams, Victory Challenge and Alinghi, are currently training in the waters of Dubai.
Living to the max
Marie-Louise Olson, Staff Writer
Yves Carcelle, the man steering the wheel of fortune for Louis Vuitton is a person who cannot stop smiling. Could it be his positive outlook on life? Here is a little taste.
Seated by the window at the Skyview Bar in the Burj Al Arab, chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton, Yves Carcelle, admitted that he is definitely not used to being asked how he likes his eggs. Nevertheless, his smiling and laughter never ceased and his eyes shone with amusement and delight throughout our chat about the persona who's energy and creative driving force is behind some of the world's most exclusive luxury brands.
Sexy
Even as the conversation became at times quite bizarre, the French native never seemed to be fazed - even when asked about his take on women.
"You know, I like real persons, and I must admit, I've met lots of people. But Jennifer Lopez was damn sexy. When she enters the room, she has this sort of animal way of walking. This was the time when she was with Ben Affleck, and I felt jealous of him, I must say," he laughed.
Personal Stats
Age: 58
Star sign: Taurus.
Food: A good, very spicy curry.
Actor: Will Smith - I was very moved by his last movie.
Film: Pursuit of Happyness. I actually saw it in Paris and Will Smith was there with his son as well. I found it so moving.
Sexiest woman: Jennifer Lopez.