Skip to main content

leadership

Sports

The Debrief | How Nike Ran Off Course

Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin are joined by BoF sports correspondent Daniel-Yaw Miller to examine how Nike’s recent struggles — from internal restructuring to marketing missteps — have impacted its dominance and what the brand is doing to reclaim its status.

Sports

The Debrief | How Nike Ran Off Course

Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin are joined by BoF sports correspondent Daniel-Yaw Miller to examine how Nike’s recent struggles — from internal restructuring to marketing missteps — have impacted its dominance and what the brand is doing to reclaim its status.


Retail

Uniqlo Appoints Clare Waight Keller as Creative Director

The British designer previously served as creative director at LVMH-owned Givenchy and Richemont’s Chloé.

Retail

Uniqlo Appoints Clare Waight Keller as Creative Director

The British designer previously served as creative director at LVMH-owned Givenchy and Richemont’s Chloé.


Beauty

L Catterton-Backed Beauty Industry Group Appoints CEO

Robert Schaeffler will succeed longtime chief executive Derrick Porter as head of the hair extensions company.

Beauty

L Catterton-Backed Beauty Industry Group Appoints CEO

Robert Schaeffler will succeed longtime chief executive Derrick Porter as head of the hair extensions company.


Luxury

Dior Taps Miu Miu CEO Benedetta Petruzzo as Managing Director

The executive oversaw a period of explosive growth at Prada-owned Miu Miu.

Luxury

Dior Taps Miu Miu CEO Benedetta Petruzzo as Managing Director

The executive oversaw a period of explosive growth at Prada-owned Miu Miu.


Media

Willa Bennett Named Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Magazine

In this role, Bennett will oversee the publications’ content strategy and editorial direction across print, digital, social media and video mediums.

Media

Willa Bennett Named Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Magazine

In this role, Bennett will oversee the publications’ content strategy and editorial direction across print, digital, social media and video mediums.


Retail

Diane von Furstenberg Names New CEO

The company also announced that by year-end, all business operations will be handled in-house.

Retail

Diane von Furstenberg Names New CEO

The company also announced that by year-end, all business operations will be handled in-house.


Retail

H&M’s Big Bet on Fashion’s Elusive Middle

In an exclusive interview, CEO Daniel Ervér outlined his strategy to turn the Swedish fast-fashion giant’s greatest weakness – its positioning above Shein but below Zara in the category’s pricing hierarchy – into a strength. It all kicks off with a collection due out next month.

Retail

H&M’s Big Bet on Fashion’s Elusive Middle

In an exclusive interview, CEO Daniel Ervér outlined his strategy to turn the Swedish fast-fashion giant’s greatest weakness – its positioning above Shein but below Zara in the category’s pricing hierarchy – into a strength. It all kicks off with a collection due out next month.


Workplace & Talent

Longtime FIT President Joyce Brown to Step Down

The first woman and Black American president of The Fashion Institute of Technology, will bring to a close a 26-year tenure at the prominent fashion school.

Workplace & Talent

Longtime FIT President Joyce Brown to Step Down

The first woman and Black American president of The Fashion Institute of Technology, will bring to a close a 26-year tenure at the prominent fashion school.


Beauty

How Kamala Harris’ Signature Tresses Became a Gen-Z Hit

Once a symbol of assimilation in post-slavery America, the silk press has taken on a new life among young Black women, thanks to an old clip of Kamala Harris discussing her hair routine that went viral on TikTok.

Beauty

How Kamala Harris’ Signature Tresses Became a Gen-Z Hit

Once a symbol of assimilation in post-slavery America, the silk press has taken on a new life among young Black women, thanks to an old clip of Kamala Harris discussing her hair routine that went viral on TikTok.


Beauty

Estée Lauder CEO Fabrizio Freda to Retire

Freda, who has been at the company for over 16 years, will retire at the end of the 2025 fiscal year in June.

Beauty

Estée Lauder CEO Fabrizio Freda to Retire

Freda, who has been at the company for over 16 years, will retire at the end of the 2025 fiscal year in June.


Workplace & Talent

Why Kamala Harris Isn’t Making Bold Fashion Choices – Yet

With her wardrobe of pants suits in conservative colours, the vice president has studiously avoided drawing attention to her style choices. Experts say that reflects the reality that, as a Black and Indian woman in the upper echelon of politics, self-expression carries risks.

Workplace & Talent

Why Kamala Harris Isn’t Making Bold Fashion Choices – Yet

With her wardrobe of pants suits in conservative colours, the vice president has studiously avoided drawing attention to her style choices. Experts say that reflects the reality that, as a Black and Indian woman in the upper echelon of politics, self-expression carries risks.


Retail

The Top Priority for Victoria’s Secret’s New CEO

The surprise appointment of Savage X Fenty’s Hillary Super to the top job gives the beleaguered lingerie brand one more chance to show confused consumers what it stands for.

Retail

The Top Priority for Victoria’s Secret’s New CEO

The surprise appointment of Savage X Fenty’s Hillary Super to the top job gives the beleaguered lingerie brand one more chance to show confused consumers what it stands for.