Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault Once Discussed Potential SpaceX-Louis Vuitton Collab: 'I'm Afraid He Will Ask

　　French billionaire Bernard Arnaultrecalled the time when he and Elon Musk, the CEO of Teslaand SpaceX, discussed the idea of a Louis Vuitton-branded rocket.

　　What Happened:While appearing on CNBCs Squawk Box, Arnault spoke about his discussions with Musk. “I admire very much what he's doing because I think he's a genius. To do such a success with a car company was quite unexpected. But he's a genius,” he said.

　　The French luxury mogul went on to reveal that the last time the two billionaires talked about an idea involving a rocket. “Maybe we have a way to put Vuitton in a rocket. I don't know if we go somewhere.”

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　　When questioned about the possibility of branding the rockets exterior with Louis Vuitton, Arnault responded, “Maybe the inside. I don't know. We have to — we have to think. He did not say no.”

　　Arnault then humorously voiced his apprehension, saying, “I'm afraid he will ask me to go with him in the rocket.” When asked if he would go on the rocket, Arnault said “I'm not sure.”

　　Why It Matters:Last year in June, it was reported that Musk and Arnault had lunch together in Paris. They reportedly met at one of Europes most luxurious hotels, the Cheval Blanc, where opulent rooms offer a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower.

　　Musk is currently the wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $243 billion. Meanwhile, Arnault has a net worth of $188 billion, making him the third richest person on Bloombergs Billionaire Index.