Bernard Arnault - $27.5 billion: Seen here with his son, Antoine, in Paris, France, Arnault owns the luxurious LVMH, which makes Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, and is developing commercial properties in Shanghai. Arnault's father made a small fortune in construction, which helped to start Bernard's ventures in luxury goods and real estate. Antoine Arnault and his sister Delphine sit on the board of LVMH.
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