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.
River Island: Evolving Entrepreneurship
BoF sits down with River Island chief executive, Ben Lewis, to learn more about the company's 60 year history, from a fruit and vegetable market stall to global fast fashion brand.
Power Moves | Smythson Names CEO, Liberty's Buying Directors, Abercrombie Leadership
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Augustine Wong, Assistant Creative Design Manager
Augustine Wong, assistant creative design manager at Lane Crawford, says never say never, because you have nothing to lose at the beginning of your career.
Alibaba Names Martello as Independent Director
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. named Wan Ling Martello, a Nestlé SA executive vice president, as independent director as the Chinese e-commerce company expands overseas.
This Week on BoF Careers: Tibi, Roland Mouret, Dazed
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Ben Sherman CEO Leaves, Russell Exits M&S, Yahoo Names Global Editor-in-Chief
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Craig Elbert, Vice President of Marketing
Craig Elbert, vice president of marketing at Bonobos, says embrace serendipity because the best opportunities aren’t always the ones you’d expect.
This Week on BoF Careers: Theo Fennell, Aqua di Parma, Maiyet
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | BoF Team Expands, Iconix Founder Exits, Alibaba Names President
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Takahiro Iizumi, Men's Buying Manager
Takahiro Iizumi, men's buying manager at 10 Corso Como, says know who you want to work with and prove your value.
Alibaba Hires Former Goldman Banker Evans as President
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has hired Michael Evans to oversee the e-commerce company's international expansion, a top priority as the firm looks beyond China to sustain its heady growth rates.
This Week on BoF Careers: Clover Canyon, Michael Kors, Liberty
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
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.