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 | Raven Smith, Commissioning Director
Raven Smith, commissioning director at fashion video channel Nowness, says "diligent preparation and investment in the process creates something more satisfying in the long run."
Power Moves | Justin O'Shea to Brioni, Richemont Co-CEO Retires, Nike Hires Dave Dombrow
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
This Week on BoF Careers: Kering, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Role Call | Natasha McNamara, Digital Strategy Director
Natasha McNamara, digital strategy director at Glamour, says "The pace of new platform development is lightening fast and you need to stay on top of it all, but remain focused."
Power Moves | Costume National Founders Exit, Linda Wells to Hearst, T Magazine Publisher
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Why You Shouldn’t Launch a Label Straight Out of School
Fashion designers, investors, headhunters, editors and analysts make the case for getting work experience at an established brand before launching your own.
This Week on BoF Careers: Rocket Entertainment, LN-CC, Zalando
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Teamwork and Transparency at Tadashi Shoji
BoF sits down with Tadashi Shoji to discover how the eponymous founder of the LA brand operates his company under the tenants of teamwork and transparency, and why he believes good ideas can come from anywhere in the business.
Power Moves | Punch Hutton Leaves Vanity Fair, Mulberry Group Finance Director, Yeezy President
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
This Week On BoF Careers: Childrensalon, Margiela, AllSaints
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Why You Need to Move to Footwear’s ‘Silicon Valley’
Portland, Oregon, is a thriving hub for the athletic footwear industry, with a vibrant ecosystem of big brands, start-ups, contractors, headhunters and top talent.
Power Moves | LVMH Board Appointments, Revlon CEO Steps Down, Ralph Lauren Global Brands President Exits
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.