British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Workplace & Talent
Analysis and advice on the future of work, careers and management.
Role Call | Thomas Kowalski, Head of Talent Acquisition
Thomas Kowalski, head of talent acquisition at Kering, says "listen and watch — these are essential ingredients in the luxury fashion industry today. You shouldn’t follow the trend, but lead by doing something different."
My H&M Story: Luke Nur, Concept Visual Specialist
BoF sits down with Luke Nur to discover how H&M pushes him to set professional goals.
An Exclusive Look Inside H&M
BoF discovers why the retailer identifies itself as The Place of Possible.
My H&M Story: Catherine Theriault, District Sales Manager
BoF sits down with Catherine Theriault to hear to hear how H&M is a "company of individuals..."
My H&M Story: Erica Hebert, Flagship Store Manager
BoF sits down with Erica Hebert to discover how H&M "develops people through their own drive and ambition."
H&M: The Place of Possible
Identifying itself as a “Place of Possible” — where achievement is limited only by ambition — at H&M employees can move all the way from the sales floor to the boardroom. BoF sits down with North American President Daniel Kulle to learn more.
This Week on BoF Careers: Julien David, Coach, J.W. Anderson
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Role Call | Paula Reed, Content Strategy and Brand Consultant
Paula Reed, content strategy and brand consultant, says "curiosity and a willingness to challenge the accepted ways of doing things are important requirements in today's fast moving luxury world."
Power Moves | McQueen's New CEO, Wang President Leaves for Thom Browne, Facchinetti Leaves Tod's
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Polimoda’s Independent Approach
BoF sits down with Polimoda's dean, Danilo Venturi, to find out how the Florentine institution prepares its students for the realities of a career in fashion, and why talent is the true driver of the fashion industry.
This Week on BoF Careers: Gucci, Purple, Paper Mache Tiger, Vilshenko
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Agent Provocateur and Escada CEOs, Michele Norsa to Leave Ferragamo
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Trump Administration Is Appealing Ruling on $100,000 H-1B Fee
The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialised occupations.
US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
Nike Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Employees
The EEOC is investigating the brand over claims of systemic racism against white employees, including through DEI programmes.
Report: Amazon Plans Thousands More Corporate Job Cuts Next Week
The Seattle online retailer tied its initial round of job cuts in October to the rise of artificial intelligence software.
Nike Cuts Corporate Staffers Amid Realignment
Layoffs will impact less than 1 percent of the company’s corporate team and are part of a restructuring led by chief executive Elliot Hill.
Michael Burke Tapped to Lead LVMH Americas
The LVMH veteran has been named chairman and chief executive of LVMH Americas as the company navigates a 'complex and evolving geopolitical period.'
Women’s Conference Trybe Cancels, Citing Trump DEI Pushback
The event was slated for May 2025 in Las Vegas and had confirmed speakers from Sephora, H&M and TikTok.