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.
Power Moves | Bolland Exits M&S, Givenchy Americas President, Vogue.com Men's Critic
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Declan Chan, Style Director
Declan Chan, style director for Men’s Uno Hong Kong, says “Find your niche, and be consistent.”
BoF Careers: New Year, New You
Plan your next career move on BoF Careers.
Abercrombie Appoints Hollister Brand Chief Its Merchandising Head
Abercrombie & Fitch Co has promoted Fran Horowitz to the role of chief merchandising officer in another effort by the company to make its apparel more attractive to teen shoppers.
Abercrombie Executive Angelides Is Fired, Removing CEO Contender
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Christos Angelides, head of its namesake brand, has been fired, eliminating a potential contender to fill the teen retailer’s yearlong vacancy at the chief executive officer position.
Alibaba Hires Ex-Apple Investigator for Global Anti-Piracy Fight
Matthew Bassiur, who helped Apple Inc. root out fake iPhones and investigate copyright infringement, will lead Alibaba's international efforts to rid its e-commerce platforms of counterfeit goods.
Power Moves | Yoox Net-A-Porter Independent Directors, Karen Millen Names CEO, J Brand President Exits
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Faye McLeod, Visual Image Director
Faye McLeod, visual image director at Louis Vuitton, says "Digital media is changing the retail landscape, but this does not change the goal of a good window."
Yoox Net-a-Porter Appoints Executives From Instagram, La Rinascente to Board
Yoox Net-a-Porter Group SpA strengthened its board, naming Eva Chen and Vittorio Radice as independent directors.
This Week on BoF Careers: Public School, The Webster, Bloody Gray
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | J. Lindeberg Founder Returns, Pomellato Names CEO, Refinery29 Taps CCO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Rosanna Falconer, Business Director
Rosanna Falconer, business director at Matthew Williamson, says having "a group of like-minded peers is crucial. It stimulates your mind and expands your vision."
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.