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Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars

For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.

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Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars

For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.


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British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class

From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.

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British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class

From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.


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Victoria’s Secret Hires Transgender Model Following Criticism

Amid criticism for its lack of diversity, the American lingerie seeks out its first transgender model.

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Victoria’s Secret Hires Transgender Model Following Criticism

Amid criticism for its lack of diversity, the American lingerie seeks out its first transgender model.


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Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers

For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.

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Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers

For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.


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Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.

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Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.


China

Casting Chinese Models Is Complicated Business

Why many global fashion brands miss the mark — and therefore miss reaching their full potential in the Chinese market.

China

Casting Chinese Models Is Complicated Business

Why many global fashion brands miss the mark — and therefore miss reaching their full potential in the Chinese market.


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With Betsy Ross Sneakers, Nike Puts Money Where Its Mouth Is

Nike pulling controversial sneakers sends a signal to young customers that the brand shares their values.

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With Betsy Ross Sneakers, Nike Puts Money Where Its Mouth Is

Nike pulling controversial sneakers sends a signal to young customers that the brand shares their values.


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Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.

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Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.


Beauty

Sephora to Shut US Stores for Diversity Training After Racial Incident

R&B singer SZA said she was racially profiled at a Sephora store in Calabasas, California.

Beauty

Sephora to Shut US Stores for Diversity Training After Racial Incident

R&B singer SZA said she was racially profiled at a Sephora store in Calabasas, California.


Marketing

Victoria's Secret Can Still Save Itself. Here's Where It Should Start.

The troubled lingerie brand has announced that it will no longer broadcast its fashion show on American network television. That’s a good first step, but more changes are needed to win back customers.

Marketing

Victoria's Secret Can Still Save Itself. Here's Where It Should Start.

The troubled lingerie brand has announced that it will no longer broadcast its fashion show on American network television. That’s a good first step, but more changes are needed to win back customers.


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This New Tool Will Help Brands Make Advertising More Inclusive

"While more commercials are depicting a broader scope of gender identity, race, and sexual orientation, diversity behind the scenes is still

News & Analysis

This New Tool Will Help Brands Make Advertising More Inclusive

"While more commercials are depicting a broader scope of gender identity, race, and sexual orientation, diversity behind the scenes is still


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Fashion’s Gender Pay Gap Isn’t Getting Any Smaller

Data published this week in the UK revealed a stubborn gap between what men and women earn at fashion brands and retailers, with Farfetch, Missguided, Karen Millen and Asos among the companies reporting large disparities favouring male employees.

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Fashion’s Gender Pay Gap Isn’t Getting Any Smaller

Data published this week in the UK revealed a stubborn gap between what men and women earn at fashion brands and retailers, with Farfetch, Missguided, Karen Millen and Asos among the companies reporting large disparities favouring male employees.