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.
Role Call | John Bricker, Creative Director
John Bricker, creative director and principal at Gensler, says that as the eyes and ears of your clients, awareness of what’s going on around you is critical.
This Week on BoF Careers: Jonathan Saunders, Nicopanda, Zedonk
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | True Religion's CEO, Grimes to Neiman Marcus, Citizens of Humanity's President
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Doak Sergent, Head of Brand Development
Doak Sergent, head of brand development at Details, says "You should demonstrate your interest. If you’re into photography, don’t just tell me, show me on Instagram or Tumblr."
This Week on BoF Careers: Charlotte Tilbury, SCAD, Sarah Pacini
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | MyTheresa CFO, Ostwald to Kors, Cerruti Loses Artistic Director
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Maria Raga, Vice President of Operations
Maria Raga, vice president of operations at Depop, says "If you enjoy starting from scratch, and find that uncertainty or making big decisions doesn’t scare you, then start-ups will probably be a good fit."
This Week on BoF Careers: Self-Portrait, Mimi Fasi
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Standen Joins W, Jaeger Chairman Exits, Urban Outfitters CEO Retires
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Marco Semeghini, Teacher
Marco Semeghini, teacher at Istituto Marangoni, says “you have to put a lot of your personal parameters on hold and get to understand the students, which requires patience as well as humility.”
This Week on BoF Careers: Paul Smith, Sweden Unlimited
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Cartier Chairman Retires, Cohen Leaves Donna Karan, Rag & Bone MD
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.