Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal Against Charity Trustee Ban
A London tribunal ruled that the misuse of funds at the charity the supermodel founded had been concealed from her.
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#BoFLIVE: American Retail's Reckoning with Millard Drexler
The New York-based ‘merchant prince’ joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the future of the global economy and where the fashion and luxury industry is headed.
Careers Counsel | How to Combat Zoom Fatigue
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The Best Jobs on BoF Careers
BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Burberry, Farfetch and Hugo Boss.
How I Became… Senior Fashion Editor-at-Large of i-D Magazine
Ib Kamara shares how he has overcome dyslexia, nerves and financial barriers to hone a creative vision tapped by the likes of Dazed, Vogue, Dior and Burberry.
Garment Workers in Unions Fear For Their Jobs
"Basic labour rights are unraveling for some as the industry grapples with the Covid-19 fallout."
Covid-19 Is Making the Luxury Industry Even More Dependent on Chinese Shoppers
"By 2025, Chinese shoppers will account for nearly half of luxury purchases globally."
A Bankruptcy Filing Doesn’t Mean Your Favourite Store Is Going Away
"Despite popular misconceptions, Chapter 11 can actually mean a retailer's revival."
American Companies Spent Years in an Economic Boom. Then the Coronavirus Hit
"The coronavirus pandemic has forced many US companies to reverse expansion plans."
Psychology Can Help Us Navigate the Post-Lockdown Economy
"Psychologists predict post-crisis consumer spending habits."
How to Make Fashion Sourcing More Agile and Sustainable
"Key strategies to reshape sourcing for a demand-driven, sustainable future."
Workers Are Especially Vulnerable in a Pandemic
"How Covid-19 is impacting Ghana's kayayei who make clothing resale possible on a global scale."
Ending The Fur Trade Could Help Prevent Future Pandemics
"An important part of the equation? Ending the fur trade. "
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
EssilorLuxottica Starts Buyback to Bolster Stock After Heir Exit
The brand plans to buy back more than €800 million ($932 million) of stock, seeking to bolster investor confidence after a slide in its shares and the exit of an heir of the eyewear maker’s founder from his management roles.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.