Happy birthday! François Pinault turns 89 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary business man turns 89 on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.

François Pinault is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed business men of his generation.

Popular business man François Pinault has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pinault, a cultural icon

Born in Champs-Géraux on August 21, 1936, François Pinault's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Pinault's not just a great business man, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little François hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for François Pinault as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 89.

Happy Birthday, François, you're the best!

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