France Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
Kids under 15 years old won’t be able to create new accounts from September before a full ban comes into effect in January for existing profiles.
Media
How fashion media is adapting its approach to content, platforms and business models.
What Being a Fashion Photographer Really Costs
Declining media budgets are turning up the pressure on creatives to self-finance editorial shoots, leaving some in debt and excluding others from the industry altogether.
What Being a Fashion Photographer Really Costs
Declining media budgets are turning up the pressure on creatives to self-finance editorial shoots, leaving some in debt and excluding others from the industry altogether.
Esquire Taught Its Readers 'How to Be a Man.' But That's Never Been a Harder Question to Answer.
Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief of the Hearst-owned American men’s magazine is grappling with how to honour the brand’s heritage while appealing to a modern audience.
Esquire Taught Its Readers 'How to Be a Man.' But That's Never Been a Harder Question to Answer.
Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief of the Hearst-owned American men’s magazine is grappling with how to honour the brand’s heritage while appealing to a modern audience.
Who Is Fashion Stumping For in 2020?
While the Democratic nomination is still very much up for grabs, industry insiders are already showing public support for their favourite presidential candidates — and sometimes even taking things a step further.
Who Is Fashion Stumping For in 2020?
While the Democratic nomination is still very much up for grabs, industry insiders are already showing public support for their favourite presidential candidates — and sometimes even taking things a step further.
How to Leave Your Old-Media Job
Jumping to a brand or retailer can lead to a more prosperous career that’s just as fulfilling as working at a legacy fashion magazine, argues Amy Odell.
How to Leave Your Old-Media Job
Jumping to a brand or retailer can lead to a more prosperous career that’s just as fulfilling as working at a legacy fashion magazine, argues Amy Odell.
Glenda Bailey Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief of Harper's Bazaar
She will remain with Hearst in a full-time position as global consultant for the magazine.
Glenda Bailey Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief of Harper's Bazaar
She will remain with Hearst in a full-time position as global consultant for the magazine.
Katie Grand Names Ben Cobb Co-Editor-in-Chief of LOVE
The former Another Man EIC will join the Condé Nast title to lead menswear coverage. BoF's Tim Blanks sits down with the new partners to discuss their unexpected hookup.
Katie Grand Names Ben Cobb Co-Editor-in-Chief of LOVE
The former Another Man EIC will join the Condé Nast title to lead menswear coverage. BoF's Tim Blanks sits down with the new partners to discuss their unexpected hookup.
Could Meghan Markle Cash In on Her Powerful Influencer Status?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping back as senior members of the royal family and will become financially independent, presenting one of the biggest influencers this year with new opportunities.
Could Meghan Markle Cash In on Her Powerful Influencer Status?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping back as senior members of the royal family and will become financially independent, presenting one of the biggest influencers this year with new opportunities.
Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers
A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.
Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers
A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.
The Polarisation of Fashion Media
In the 2010s, the publications covering fashion — regardless of whether they were chasing clicks or subscriptions — found that success wasn't so straightforward anymore.
The Polarisation of Fashion Media
In the 2010s, the publications covering fashion — regardless of whether they were chasing clicks or subscriptions — found that success wasn't so straightforward anymore.
Op-Ed | Why I Chose Journalism Over Influencing
As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Rachel Strugatz examines how fashion blogs went from creative outlets to multi-million dollar businesses — and why she decided to write about it rather than live it.
Op-Ed | Why I Chose Journalism Over Influencing
As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Rachel Strugatz examines how fashion blogs went from creative outlets to multi-million dollar businesses — and why she decided to write about it rather than live it.
Phillip Picardi Exits Out Magazine
Known for his work transforming Teen Vogue, the editor is taking a break from media amid ongoing financial challenges at LGBTQIA+ parent company Pride Media.
Phillip Picardi Exits Out Magazine
Known for his work transforming Teen Vogue, the editor is taking a break from media amid ongoing financial challenges at LGBTQIA+ parent company Pride Media.
Bustle Tries a New Strategy: Quality Over Clickbait
The digital media company’s lifestyle sites are set for a change in direction under Editor-in-Chief Emma Rosenblum, following Gawker’s aborted relaunch earlier this year.
Bustle Tries a New Strategy: Quality Over Clickbait
The digital media company’s lifestyle sites are set for a change in direction under Editor-in-Chief Emma Rosenblum, following Gawker’s aborted relaunch earlier this year.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
GQ Names Brandon Tan Global Fashion Director
The appointment marks a homecoming for Tan, who previously served as GQ’s fashion editor from 2022 to 2024.
Jody Quon Named Editor-in-Chief of T Magazine
The New York magazine creative director will join the New York Times-operated title.
Vox Media Acquired by Penske Media Corporation
The WWD and BeautyInc publisher has also created a new subsidiary, named PMX, to combine its publishing portfolio, comprising 25 titles.
UAE Sets Minimum Social Media Age at 15, Mandates Age Checks
Social media companies will have up to 12 months to comply with the new regulations.
Lululemon Apologises After Japanese Drum Controversy at China Event
The brand sparked an uproar on Chinese social media after a yoga event on the Great Wall billed as a traditional performance appeared to feature a Japanese drum.
Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.
The Face Magazine Plans ‘Return’ Following Sale to C86 Holdings
The heritage British style magazine was sold to a Singapore-based music entrepreneur who also owns the British music magazine NME.