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
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Fashion Companies in New York Plot a Return to the Office. Employees Aren't Happy About It.
Zoom can't accommodate fittings and fabric evaluations, but navigating the return to office life is proving difficult.
Fashion Companies in New York Plot a Return to the Office. Employees Aren't Happy About It.
Zoom can't accommodate fittings and fabric evaluations, but navigating the return to office life is proving difficult.
Power Moves | Maison Margiela Appoints New CEO, Hermès Creative Director of the Women's Product Universe Steps Down
This week Gianfranco Gianangeli was named chief executive of Maison Margiela, while Hermès veteran Bali Barret announced her departure after 17 years at the company.
Power Moves | Maison Margiela Appoints New CEO, Hermès Creative Director of the Women's Product Universe Steps Down
This week Gianfranco Gianangeli was named chief executive of Maison Margiela, while Hermès veteran Bali Barret announced her departure after 17 years at the company.
Fashion Jobs That Are in Demand Now
From CGI artists to virtual showroom designers, BoF spotlights six careers that are going to remain popular far beyond the pandemic.
Fashion Jobs That Are in Demand Now
From CGI artists to virtual showroom designers, BoF spotlights six careers that are going to remain popular far beyond the pandemic.
Power Moves | 032c Appoints New Sales Director, Giambattista Valli Taps CEO From Louis Vuitton
This week, BoF learned Alyx Co-Founder Jennifer Murray was appointed sales director of ready to wear at 032c, while Charlotte Werner was named chief executive of Giambattista Valli.
Power Moves | 032c Appoints New Sales Director, Giambattista Valli Taps CEO From Louis Vuitton
This week, BoF learned Alyx Co-Founder Jennifer Murray was appointed sales director of ready to wear at 032c, while Charlotte Werner was named chief executive of Giambattista Valli.
Power Moves | GQ France Appoints New Editor in Chief, Burberry Hires Ready-To-Wear Lead From Dior
This week, former Vogue Paris Deputy Editor Olivier Lalanne joins GQ France, while Adrian Ward-Rees returned to the British label.
Power Moves | GQ France Appoints New Editor in Chief, Burberry Hires Ready-To-Wear Lead From Dior
This week, former Vogue Paris Deputy Editor Olivier Lalanne joins GQ France, while Adrian Ward-Rees returned to the British label.
Power Moves | YNAP CEO Joins Giorgio Armani Board, Coty Names New CEO
This week Federico Marchetti was appointed non-executive director to the luxury fashion house’s board, while Coty appoints Sue Y. Nabi as its chief executive.
Power Moves | YNAP CEO Joins Giorgio Armani Board, Coty Names New CEO
This week Federico Marchetti was appointed non-executive director to the luxury fashion house’s board, while Coty appoints Sue Y. Nabi as its chief executive.
The BoF Podcast: Aniyia Williams on Why Self-Examination Is Critical to Dismantling Racism in Fashion
The entrepreneur talks to BoF’s Imran Amed on finding blind spots and difficult conversations.
The BoF Podcast: Aniyia Williams on Why Self-Examination Is Critical to Dismantling Racism in Fashion
The entrepreneur talks to BoF’s Imran Amed on finding blind spots and difficult conversations.
L'Oréal to Nominate CEO Successor by Autumn
The cosmetics company's Chief Executive Jean-Paul Agon said his successor should come from inside the company.
L'Oréal to Nominate CEO Successor by Autumn
The cosmetics company's Chief Executive Jean-Paul Agon said his successor should come from inside the company.
Amazon to Pay $500 Million in One-Time Bonuses to Frontline Workers
Employees who have been with the e-commerce company through June will receive bonuses ranging from $150 to $3,000.
Amazon to Pay $500 Million in One-Time Bonuses to Frontline Workers
Employees who have been with the e-commerce company through June will receive bonuses ranging from $150 to $3,000.
Op-Ed | What It's Like Being a Black Fashion Intern
As Black interns at a high fashion magazine, we were largely confined to the fashion closet and denied opportunities for advancement enjoyed by others. It’s time for change, write Jasmine Burgos, Abigail Cherubin and Christopher Akintonde.
Op-Ed | What It's Like Being a Black Fashion Intern
As Black interns at a high fashion magazine, we were largely confined to the fashion closet and denied opportunities for advancement enjoyed by others. It’s time for change, write Jasmine Burgos, Abigail Cherubin and Christopher Akintonde.
Power Moves | Hunter Creative Director Departs, LOVE Names Senior Editor
This week, Alasdhair Willis exited the British heritage brand, while LOVE appointed Pierre A. M’Pelé, aka Pam Boy, as its senior editor.
Power Moves | Hunter Creative Director Departs, LOVE Names Senior Editor
This week, Alasdhair Willis exited the British heritage brand, while LOVE appointed Pierre A. M’Pelé, aka Pam Boy, as its senior editor.
Black Fashion Industry Leaders Want to Move From Cancel Culture to Accountability With New Coalition
A group co-founded by Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles will partner with companies to advance Black professionals and release a yearly index score measuring diversity.
Black Fashion Industry Leaders Want to Move From Cancel Culture to Accountability With New Coalition
A group co-founded by Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles will partner with companies to advance Black professionals and release a yearly index score measuring diversity.
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.