LVMH, the world's top luxury group, showed no signs of being affected by the lethargy afflicting the global economy, with sales pushing 17 percent higher in the third quarter according to a statement released on Wednesday.

At 13.3 billion euros ($14.6 billion) the sales beat by over half a billion euros the consensus forecasts by Bloomberg and Factset for the group which brands include Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior and Givenchy.

Sales in the flagship fashion and leather goods segment was up by 22 percent in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period in 2018.

LVMH didn't provide any guidance about full year results and said it would pursue its strategy focused on innovation and targeted geographic expansion in the most promising markets amid the "uncertain geopolitical context".

The world's richest female musician, Rihanna poses for the media.

Currently the world's richest female musician, Rihanna has centered her focus on fashion in recent years, making history by becoming the first black woman to head a fashion house for the French powerhouse LVMH, which owns legacy brands including Fendi and Givenchy.

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She has also made waves with her inclusive lingerie and make-up lines that offer a wide range of sizes, styles and skin colors.

Rihanna's fierce fan base has been clamoring for her ninth album, "R9," however, which she said will be "reggae-infused" and hinted is nearly finished.

Agence France-Presse