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.
Op-Ed | The Fashion-Tech Revolution Needs More Women
For new digital innovations in fashion and retail to resonate with female customers, women must be part of the technology teams that build them, argues Rebecca Minkoff.
This Week on BoF Careers: Closed, Six London, Needle & Thread
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Ex-Gucci CEO Patrizio Di Marco Said to Join Dolce & Gabbana Board
Former Gucci boss Patrizio di Marco is joining the board of Italian fashion rival Dolce & Gabbana, according to people familiar with the situation.
Power Moves | Key Departures at Hugo Boss, Dunhill and Prada
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Hugo Boss CEO Resigns
Hugo Boss chief executive Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is stepping down after eight years at the helm after the share price tumbled, following a profit warning on weak sales in China and the United States.
This Week on BoF Careers: Bally, Phillip Lim, The Fold
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Power Moves | Victoria's Secret CEO Resigns, Executive Hires at Calvin Klein
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Kathy Phillips, International Beauty Director
Kathy Phillips, international beauty director of Condé Nast Asia Pacific and founder of This Works, says "I’m more interested in inner beauty than face paint."
How an Expensive Suit Can Make You Better at Your Job
Researchers have found that using brand-name gear can provide a noticeable placebo effect that could boost performance.
This Week on BoF Careers: Veronica Beard, Kara, House of Borel
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Power Moves | Taylor Tomasi Hill Joins Forty Five Ten, Myntra Co-Founder Departs, Hunter CEO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
This Week on BoF Careers: Four Marketing, Zara, Swipecast
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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.