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 | Zadig & Voltaire Adds Designer, Babenzien Exits Supreme, i-D Names Fashion Features Director
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Paul Swan, General Manager of Research and Wool Production
Paul Swan, general manager of research and wool production at Australian Wool Innovation, says "strive to find employers with strong business ethics that align with your own."
This Week on BoF Careers: Erdem, Maiyet, Lazul, Mother of Pearl
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Mario Boselli to Step Down, Lands’ End Names CEO, GQ Promotes Luke Day
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Erik Lautier, Chief Digital Officer
Erik Lautier, chief digital officer and executive vice president at Bebe, says "digital calls for a love affair with learning, a diverse set of interests, and a strong understanding of yourself and your environment."
How 3 Assistants Ascended the Fashion Ranks
Assisting can provide a window to the inner workings of fashion, an opportunity for hands-on training and a potential path to a senior role.
This Week on BoF Careers: Chalayan, Ssense, Lily and Lionel
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Ariel Foxman, Rebekka Bay Exits Gap, Michael Kliger to MyTheresa, James Scully, Mango
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Claire Mulleady, Makeup Artist
Claire Mulleady, a senior makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics for the UK & Ireland says "be prepared to learn and understand your craft, it won't happen overnight."
This Week on BoF Careers: Hentsch Man, Finery London, Oyuna
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Power Moves | Gucci Confirms Creative Director, Versus Taps Anthony Vaccarello, José Luis Duran Exits Lacoste
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Role Call | Antonio Felizardo, Digital Designer
Antonio Felizardo, a digital designer at London-based creative agency Assembly, says that every aspiring designer should learn how to code in order to "understand the full scope of the possibilities and responsibilities of the role."
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.