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 | Wang Exits Balenciaga, New CEOs at Kering and Pucci
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Balenciaga and Alexander Wang Confirm Joint Decision to End Contract
Balenciaga and Alexander Wang have announced their joint decision not to renew their contract beyond its initial term.
Role Call | Benjamin Schwab, Design Director
Benjamin Schwab, design director at Wool and the Gang, says it's important to have the confidence to move beyond what’s familiar and learn to broaden your skill set.
This Week on BoF Careers: Givenchy, Helmut Lang, Victoria Beckham
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Rebekka Bay Joins Everlane, John Dixon Exits M&S, New Viktor & Rolf CEO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Ariana Milton, Vice President of US Sales
Ariana Milton, vice president of US Sales at Liberty Art Fabrics, says there is always an administrative side to any creative role and one cannot flourish without the other.
This Week on BoF Careers: Saloni, Temperley, Orlebar Brown
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | New CEOs at MatchesFashion.com, Guess, Jonathan Saunders
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Alison Bergen, Vice President of Merchandising
Alison Bergen, vice president of merchandising at Diane von Furstenberg, says what makes you different from the typical candidate might end up being your biggest asset.
Guess Names Victor Herrero CEO
Apparel maker Guess Inc said Victor Herrero would replace co-founder Paul Marciano as chief executive in August.
This Week on BoF Careers: Roland Mouret, Michael Kors, Theory
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Stefano Pilati Leaves Agnona, Abston Joins Nike, Halpin Exits Refinery29
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
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.