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.
Loro Piana COO Leoncini Leaving After 17 Years
Loro Piana chief operating officer Fabio Leoncini is leaving the cashmere clothier as LVMH reorganizes the business it acquired in 2013.
Kohl's Appoints Walgreens Marketing Head COO
Kohl's Corp has appointed Sona Chawla to the newly created position of chief operating officer.
This Week on BoF Careers: Margaret Howell, Margiela, Paul Smith
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Yasmin Sewell Joins Style.com, Teen Vogue Publisher Exits, Linda Wells Leaves Allure
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Lucy Sumner, Head of Entertainment
Lucy Sumner, head of entertainment at Alldayeveryday, says that projects evolve so much in the making, but remember the central idea that inspired you in the first place.
This Week on BoF Careers: Christopher Raeburn, Farfetch, Maison Kitsuné
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Maxim Names Editor, Nicholas Kirkwood CEO Exits, Cartier Appoints CEO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Carlos Alvarado, Lead Merchant for Men's Grooming
Carlos Alvarado, lead merchant of men's grooming at Birchbox, says "No problem or question is too small, but it's important to come to the table with a proposed solution."
This Week on BoF Careers: Markus Lupfer, Co, Orla Kiely
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Elbaz Exits Lanvin, LVMH's Management Shuffle, Green to Chanel
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer
Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."
Alber Elbaz: "I Hope that Lanvin Finds the Business Vision it Needs"
In a personal statement, Alber Elbaz has confirmed he was ousted from his position as the creative director of Lanvin after 14 years.
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.