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.
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How 2020’s Culture Wars Are Changing Fashion School
As gatekeepers to the industry, fashion schools have a crucial role to play in uprooting systemic racism, but critics say they also have their own problems to fix.
How 2020’s Culture Wars Are Changing Fashion School
As gatekeepers to the industry, fashion schools have a crucial role to play in uprooting systemic racism, but critics say they also have their own problems to fix.
L’Oreal Is Set to Name New CEO Soon. Here’s a Shortlist
Current chief executive Jean-Paul Agon, who is stepping down next year when he turns 65, told Bloomberg that the cosmetics giant will announce his successor “pretty soon.”
L’Oreal Is Set to Name New CEO Soon. Here’s a Shortlist
Current chief executive Jean-Paul Agon, who is stepping down next year when he turns 65, told Bloomberg that the cosmetics giant will announce his successor “pretty soon.”
Power Moves | Carlos Nazario Named New Vogue Editor, Virgil Abloh Joins the Fashion Scholarship Fund
This week, the stylist is American Vogue’s latest editorial addition, while Abloh joins the nonprofit's board of governors.
Power Moves | Carlos Nazario Named New Vogue Editor, Virgil Abloh Joins the Fashion Scholarship Fund
This week, the stylist is American Vogue’s latest editorial addition, while Abloh joins the nonprofit's board of governors.
How Shared Values Forged an Olympic Partnership at Athleta
Athleta and US Olympian Allyson Felix’s partnership is rooted in shared internal values that reflects the brand’s commitment to forwarding female empowerment.
How Shared Values Forged an Olympic Partnership at Athleta
Athleta and US Olympian Allyson Felix’s partnership is rooted in shared internal values that reflects the brand’s commitment to forwarding female empowerment.
Power Moves | PVH Names Stefan Larsson Next CEO, Patagonia Announces New Chief Executive
This week, it was announced that Larsson will take the helm from Manny Chirico in February, while Patagonia named Rose Marcario’s successor.
Power Moves | PVH Names Stefan Larsson Next CEO, Patagonia Announces New Chief Executive
This week, it was announced that Larsson will take the helm from Manny Chirico in February, while Patagonia named Rose Marcario’s successor.
Victor Glemaud Unveils New Network for Black Creatives in Fashion
The organisation, called In the Blk, offers members from all over the world mentorship, community and various business resources.
Victor Glemaud Unveils New Network for Black Creatives in Fashion
The organisation, called In the Blk, offers members from all over the world mentorship, community and various business resources.
Power Moves | Robin Givhan Appointed As The Washington Post's Senior Critic at Large, Fenty Fashion Names New Managing Director
This week, renowned journalist Robin Givhan expands her role at The Washington Post, while Bastien Renard joined Rihanna's LVMH-owned Fenty brand as its new managing director.
Power Moves | Robin Givhan Appointed As The Washington Post's Senior Critic at Large, Fenty Fashion Names New Managing Director
This week, renowned journalist Robin Givhan expands her role at The Washington Post, while Bastien Renard joined Rihanna's LVMH-owned Fenty brand as its new managing director.
Power Moves | Pinterest Appoints Former Marie Claire Editor in Chief as Its Head of Content, Valentino Reshuffles Its Executive Team
This week, Aya Kanai was named Pinterest’s new head of content and editorial partnerships, while Valentino general manager for the Middle East, Laurent Bergamo, was promoted to chief executive of the Americas region.
Power Moves | Pinterest Appoints Former Marie Claire Editor in Chief as Its Head of Content, Valentino Reshuffles Its Executive Team
This week, Aya Kanai was named Pinterest’s new head of content and editorial partnerships, while Valentino general manager for the Middle East, Laurent Bergamo, was promoted to chief executive of the Americas region.
Power Moves | Sephora Names New President and CEO, Courrèges Hires Artistic Director From Louis Vuitton
This week, Martin Brok succeeded Chris de Lapuente as president and chief executive of LVMH-owned Sephora, while Nicolas Di Felice joined Courrèges as artistic director.
Power Moves | Sephora Names New President and CEO, Courrèges Hires Artistic Director From Louis Vuitton
This week, Martin Brok succeeded Chris de Lapuente as president and chief executive of LVMH-owned Sephora, while Nicolas Di Felice joined Courrèges as artistic director.
Power Moves | LVMH Appoints New Vice President of D&I, Jimmy Choo Names New CEO
This week, Corey Smith was named vice president of diversity and inclusion at LVMH Inc., while Jimmy Choo veteran Hannah Colman was appointed chief executive of the luxury fashion house.
Power Moves | LVMH Appoints New Vice President of D&I, Jimmy Choo Names New CEO
This week, Corey Smith was named vice president of diversity and inclusion at LVMH Inc., while Jimmy Choo veteran Hannah Colman was appointed chief executive of the luxury fashion house.
Power Moves | Bloomingdale’s Names New Home Fashion Director, Agnona Creative Director Departs
This week, Kelley Carter was named home fashion director of the American department store chain, while Simon Holloway exited Agnona after five years at the brand.
Power Moves | Bloomingdale’s Names New Home Fashion Director, Agnona Creative Director Departs
This week, Kelley Carter was named home fashion director of the American department store chain, while Simon Holloway exited Agnona after five years at the brand.
The BoF Podcast: Stella Jean Asks ‘Do Black Lives Matter in Italian Fashion?’
The Italian-Haitian designer and the only Black member of Italy’s Camera della Moda speaks to BoF's Editor-in-Chief about racism within the country’s fashion industry.
The BoF Podcast: Stella Jean Asks ‘Do Black Lives Matter in Italian Fashion?’
The Italian-Haitian designer and the only Black member of Italy’s Camera della Moda speaks to BoF's Editor-in-Chief about racism within the country’s fashion industry.
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.