Paris  - Despite the financial crisis, enough people spent money on luxury wares in 2008 to boost the fortunes of LVMH - Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton - recognized as the world's largest maker of luxury goods.

Revenues were up 4 per cent, to 17.2 billion euros (22 million dollars), the company said Thursday evening in Paris.

Profits remained stable at 2.03 billion dollars. (dpa)