Kevin Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
diversity
Workplace & Talent
Working at Zalando, Europe's Fastest Growing Fashion E-Commerce Player
Diverse, entrepreneurial, technologically innovative while generous towards its human workforce — according to its employees, Zalando’s company culture has become its greatest asset — and a key competitive differentiator in the market.
Working at Zalando, Europe's Fastest Growing Fashion E-Commerce Player
Diverse, entrepreneurial, technologically innovative while generous towards its human workforce — according to its employees, Zalando’s company culture has become its greatest asset — and a key competitive differentiator in the market.
News & Analysis
Yara Shahidi: ‘Brown Faces Are Bankable’
Anointed by Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama, the 18-year-old 'Black-ish’ star, Tory Burch brand ambassador and Harvard freshman is schooling the fashion industry on race, activism and the future.
Yara Shahidi: ‘Brown Faces Are Bankable’
Anointed by Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama, the 18-year-old 'Black-ish’ star, Tory Burch brand ambassador and Harvard freshman is schooling the fashion industry on race, activism and the future.
Sustainability
Fashion to Die For
Kalpona Akter is worried for her life. Her support for the Bangladeshi garment workers who produce more than $30 billion worth of fashion for Western retailers every year puts her at odds with powerful factory owners and the country’s ‘industrial police.’
Fashion to Die For
Kalpona Akter is worried for her life. Her support for the Bangladeshi garment workers who produce more than $30 billion worth of fashion for Western retailers every year puts her at odds with powerful factory owners and the country’s ‘industrial police.’
Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week's New Look
This week, everyone will be talking about who's showing — and who isn't — at New York Fashion Week, how runway models are treated and the push for size inclusivity. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
New York Fashion Week's New Look
This week, everyone will be talking about who's showing — and who isn't — at New York Fashion Week, how runway models are treated and the push for size inclusivity. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme
This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.
Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme
This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.
News & Analysis
Will Fashion's Body Diversity Movement Ever Go Global?
"Establishment European fashion has not acknowledged that women who wear above a size four even exist. When will this change?"
Will Fashion's Body Diversity Movement Ever Go Global?
"Establishment European fashion has not acknowledged that women who wear above a size four even exist. When will this change?"
News & Analysis
What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.
What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.
Retail
Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'
This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.
Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'
This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.
News & Analysis
Designer Von Furstenberg Says Days of Women as ‘Meat’ Are Over
Von Furstenberg said she isn’t concerned that women will miss out on opportunities as a result of men feeling fearful in the corporate world because it’s “nothing compared to the abuse women have had.”
Designer Von Furstenberg Says Days of Women as ‘Meat’ Are Over
Von Furstenberg said she isn’t concerned that women will miss out on opportunities as a result of men feeling fearful in the corporate world because it’s “nothing compared to the abuse women have had.”
News & Analysis
Fashion Has a Diversity Problem on the Business Side, Too
BoF examined the 15 largest public companies in fashion and found that diversity is lacking at the highest levels of leadership.
Fashion Has a Diversity Problem on the Business Side, Too
BoF examined the 15 largest public companies in fashion and found that diversity is lacking at the highest levels of leadership.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Company Loses Followers Over Same-Sex Ad, NYFW Diversity Still Lagging
This week, a Netherlands-based suit company faces backlash over campaign featuring men embracing, while NYFW still faces issues over its lack of diversity.
Social Goods | Company Loses Followers Over Same-Sex Ad, NYFW Diversity Still Lagging
This week, a Netherlands-based suit company faces backlash over campaign featuring men embracing, while NYFW still faces issues over its lack of diversity.
News & Analysis
Miroslava Duma and Ulyana Sergeenko Accused of Racism, Homophobia and Transphobia
Miroslava Duma has responded to a disturbing video that has emerged of her making homophobic and transphobic comments, shortly after receiving a barrage of criticism for posting a racial slur on Instagram.
Miroslava Duma and Ulyana Sergeenko Accused of Racism, Homophobia and Transphobia
Miroslava Duma has responded to a disturbing video that has emerged of her making homophobic and transphobic comments, shortly after receiving a barrage of criticism for posting a racial slur on Instagram.
The News in Brief
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.