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.
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The Creative Class | Ellen von Unwerth, Photographer
LONDON, United Kingdom — "I love London!" beams photographer and director Ellen von Unwerth in her soft Frankfurt lilt, while holding court at
The Creative Class | Natalie Joos, Casting Agent
NEW YORK, United States — Casting agents are typically a behind-the-scenes bunch whose hand in selecting the right faces for runway shows, editorial
The Creative Class | Sarah Rutson-Pang, Fashion Director
HONG KONG, China — With her striking looks and impeccable taste, it's no surprise that Sarah Rutson-Pang is a permanent fixture in the front rows of
Edward Enninful: 'A Good Stylist Can Work in Any Medium'
BoF traces the personal and professional trajectory of stylist and fashion director Edward Enninful, from his 'baptism into fashion' on the London Tube to the offices of Condé Nast.
How Inez and Vinoodh Embraced Digital
The duo are focused on keeping their photography human despite their intensely digital process.
Jenna Lyons Says You Have To Make Quick Decisions From the Gut
NEW YORK, United States — "You have to make quick decisions," Jenna Lyons, the president and creative director of J.Crew, told BoF. "Ultimately,
The Creative Class | Francesca Burns, Stylist
LONDON, United Kingdom — "I'm not that prim woman stylist. I don't think I've ever done a picture that you couldn't actually wear," says Francesca
The Creative Class | Bandana Tewari, Editor
PARIS, France — Bandana Tewari has made a name for herself as one of the fashion industry's smartest commentators. As fashion features director of
The Creative Class | Kate Lanphear, Stylist
NEW YORK, United States — It's hard to miss Kate Lanphear. With her razor-sharp platinum locks and androgynous, punked out look, inspired by Catholic
Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning
NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have
Peter Marino: Fashion’s Most Influential Architect
The fashion industry depends heavily on a wide variety of creatives apart from just fashion designers. In our new series, The Creative Class, BoF highlights success stories, insights and advice from the most talented creatives working in fashion today.
Anya Hindmarch Says You Have To Sweet Talk, and Sell
LONDON, United Kingdom — "I started my business when I was 18," said luxury handbag designer Anya Hindmarch. On her gap year in Florence, Italy, she
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.