Luxury association Comité Colbert is hosting an all-expenses paid trip for 50 start-up founders and venture capitalists.

The French luxury goods trade association gave 50 grants for artwork by students at the Tokyo University of the Arts.

Elisabeth Ponsolle des Portes, president and chief executive officer of Comité Colbert, suggested LVMH should bid for the crystal maker.

The four women and two men, who work for members of trade association Comité Colbert, were made Knights of the Order of Arts and Letters.

The Monnaie de Paris has issued six limited-edition coins and a medal celebrating the jeweler’s know-how.

The Hermès executive begins a four-year mandate as head of the French luxury goods trade association.

Artisans from eight houses, including Christian Dior Couture, Berluti and Cartier, will be anointed Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.

The French luxury goods trade association also announced two new European members from outside of France.

The two organizations are launching a campaign to promote creativity and safeguard cultural heritage.