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By Mecca Pryor ·Updated March 24, 2026 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… On March 17th and 18th, LVMH opened the doors of its luxury world to a select group of students from the Atlanta University Center as part of their year-long partnership. Students enrolled in The Luxury Industry and the Art Market course culminated their studies with an immersive experience in Paris—gaining firsthand access to LVMH’s expansive luxury portfolio. They offered not just a trip, but a rare, behind-the-scenes educational, global luxury experience.
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During their time in Paris, the students were granted access to some of LVMH’s most closely guarded spaces—including the residence of Louis Vuitton himself. Additionally, they visited Le Bon Marche, the Givenchy Atelier, La Galerie Dior, and La Fondation Louis Vuitton. These visits expanded beyond surface-level tours. Instead, students received deeply intentional experiences designed to illustrate how legacy, storytelling, and meticulous artistry intersect to define the luxury industry.
And this is not Spelman’s first trip since partnering with the luxury giant. They also brought the students to New York earlier this year. There, they were able to meet and interact with the diverse teams that make up the LVMH ecosystem.
Not only this, but they are also offering students hands-on experiences through internship opportunities. Blair Martin, a Senior at Spelman College and program participant, reflects on her time as an LVMH summer intern and a member of the 2027 Women@Dior & UNESCO Mentorship & Education Program. She shares, “being a student in this course connects all these meaningful and enriching experiences.”
Overall, as Finley puts it, when it comes to this Spelman and LVMH partnership, “students walked away with a deeper understanding of the LVMH DNA—and the confidence of knowing they can be part of it—through direct engagement with industry leaders and exposure to future career opportunities.”
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