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.
Workplace & Talent
Analysis and advice on the future of work, careers and management.
The Best of BoF 2025: The Year of the Shakeup
From generative AI threatening creative roles to leadership churn and the rapid rollback of DEI, for better or worse, 2025 marked a reset for fashion’s workplace.
The Best of BoF 2025: The Year of the Shakeup
From generative AI threatening creative roles to leadership churn and the rapid rollback of DEI, for better or worse, 2025 marked a reset for fashion’s workplace.
What Happens When Women Lead | The Debrief
At VOICES 2025, senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young sits down with celebrated designers Clare Waight Keller and Maria Cornejo to discuss what it means to build a career in fashion as a woman today.
What Happens When Women Lead | The Debrief
At VOICES 2025, senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young sits down with celebrated designers Clare Waight Keller and Maria Cornejo to discuss what it means to build a career in fashion as a woman today.
The Collaborative Vision Behind IED’s Graduate Fashion Shows
During Milan Fashion Week, the arts and design school staged a multi-sensory fashion show at a contemporary art gallery — a product of collaboration between performance artists, models and fashion design students. BoF sits down with IED Milano’s director to learn more.
The Collaborative Vision Behind IED’s Graduate Fashion Shows
During Milan Fashion Week, the arts and design school staged a multi-sensory fashion show at a contemporary art gallery — a product of collaboration between performance artists, models and fashion design students. BoF sits down with IED Milano’s director to learn more.
Highsnobiety and Groupe Dynamite Inc. Join BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and job openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
Highsnobiety and Groupe Dynamite Inc. Join BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and job openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
What Fashion Gets Wrong About Layoffs
From knee-jerk, across-the-board cuts to sloppy communication and a lack of future direction, there are plenty of ways companies can make a tough moment even worse.
What Fashion Gets Wrong About Layoffs
From knee-jerk, across-the-board cuts to sloppy communication and a lack of future direction, there are plenty of ways companies can make a tough moment even worse.
Inside the Creative Team Crafting COS’ Collections
The fashion brand is championing a collaborative, cross-functional approach to elevate every collection. BoF speaks with three COS employees to learn more.
Inside the Creative Team Crafting COS’ Collections
The fashion brand is championing a collaborative, cross-functional approach to elevate every collection. BoF speaks with three COS employees to learn more.
It’s Time for Fashion to Get Real About AI’s Impact on Jobs
Fashion brands are racing to deploy AI in marketing, design and employee workflows. But inside companies, a lack of clarity is breeding layoff anxiety — and quiet AI use that feels risky, if not like cheating.
It’s Time for Fashion to Get Real About AI’s Impact on Jobs
Fashion brands are racing to deploy AI in marketing, design and employee workflows. But inside companies, a lack of clarity is breeding layoff anxiety — and quiet AI use that feels risky, if not like cheating.
In Paris, A New Talent Agency For Designers
Alice Bouleau is leaving executive search firm Sterling International to represent creative directors including Paul Andrew and Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour with her new agency, The Arrow.
In Paris, A New Talent Agency For Designers
Alice Bouleau is leaving executive search firm Sterling International to represent creative directors including Paul Andrew and Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour with her new agency, The Arrow.
Think Landing a Job Is Hard? Try Having ‘DEI’ on Your Resumé
Having DEI experience on a resumé can feel like a scarlet letter in an already difficult job market.
Think Landing a Job Is Hard? Try Having ‘DEI’ on Your Resumé
Having DEI experience on a resumé can feel like a scarlet letter in an already difficult job market.
BoF Careers Community Event: Meeting Fashion and Beauty Employee Needs
BoF Careers brought together HR executives from the likes of Louis Vuitton, The Estée Lauder Companies, Christian Dior Couture, Cartier, Pomellato, Polène and Sephora to an intimate presentation and cocktail event in Paris to explore shifting workplace dynamics.
BoF Careers Community Event: Meeting Fashion and Beauty Employee Needs
BoF Careers brought together HR executives from the likes of Louis Vuitton, The Estée Lauder Companies, Christian Dior Couture, Cartier, Pomellato, Polène and Sephora to an intimate presentation and cocktail event in Paris to explore shifting workplace dynamics.
Rent-a-CEO: Why More Fashion Brands Are Hiring Part-Time Executives
From beauty labels like BLK/OPL to retailers such as Lulus, more companies are tapping seasoned fractional talent who bring expertise and low commitment in a volatile economic climate.
Rent-a-CEO: Why More Fashion Brands Are Hiring Part-Time Executives
From beauty labels like BLK/OPL to retailers such as Lulus, more companies are tapping seasoned fractional talent who bring expertise and low commitment in a volatile economic climate.
At ESMOD, a Fashion Education Blending Craftsmanship With Emerging Technologies
As the international French fashion design and business school group adopts future-forward teaching practices, BoF sits down with Véronique Beaumont, chief operating officer and general director at ESMOD, to discuss its next chapter.
At ESMOD, a Fashion Education Blending Craftsmanship With Emerging Technologies
As the international French fashion design and business school group adopts future-forward teaching practices, BoF sits down with Véronique Beaumont, chief operating officer and general director at ESMOD, to discuss its next chapter.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Amazon Is Halting Some of Its Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
In a memo to employees, Candi Castleberry, a senior human resources executive, said last month that Amazon was ‘winding down outdated programmes and materials.’
Fearless Fund to End Grant Programme for Black Women Founders, Settles Lawsuit
The investment firm focused on women of colour agreed to end one of its grant programmes, bringing to a close year-long litigation with the American Alliance for Equal Rights. The fund will continue to operate other similar initiatives.