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.
This Week on BoF Careers: Totokaelo, Sophie Hulme, Pippa Small
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Fédération Française De La Couture Names Executive President, John Varvatos Appoints CEO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
J. Crew Taps Ann Inc.’s Nicholson as Finance, Operating Chief
J. Crew Group Inc. named former Ann Inc. executive Michael Nicholson as chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Role Call | Christian Lahoude, Architect
Christian Lahoude, architect and founder of Christian Lahoude Studio, says "good retail design is when a space makes you feel something that connects with the brand."
This Week on BoF Careers: Betabrand, Shopally
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Agnona Names Creative Director, Vince Founders Return, Frankel Joins AnOther
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Chris Moore, Runway Photographer
Chris Moore, runway photographer and founder of Catwalking.com, says that running a photography business "requires a strong team of people and a clear idea of what picture editors need."
Our Company Needs You: The Rise of Employer Branding
With limited growth prospects on the horizon the industry’s battle for talent is intensifying — and companies are investing in employer brands in a bid to attract the best of the best.
This Week on BoF Careers: Boutique 1, Felix Capital, Browns, UCA
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Power Moves | Management Changes at Yoox Net-a-Porter, Estée Lauder Promotes Executives
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Justine Picardie, Editor-in-Chief
Justine Picardie, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country, says "You need to discover your own true voice, rather than trying to copy anyone else’s."
Yoox Net-a-Porter Sheds More Executives One Month After Merger
Two more executives are leaving the online luxury retailer as chief executive officer Federico Marchetti puts his stamp on the company about a month after it was created by a merger.
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.