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Angela Ahrendts

Outgoing Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores, Apple Inc.

Before she was at the helm of Apple's retail division, Ahrendts turned once-stale British trench coat brand Burberry into a global fashion force.

Angela Ahrendts
News & Analysis

Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?

More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.

News & Analysis

Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?

More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Angela Ahrendts Joins Ralph Lauren Board, Mr & Mrs Italy Names CEO

This week, Ralph Lauren appoints Angela Ahrendts and Michael George to its board of directors, while Frediano Sebastiani is named Mr & Mrs Italy's new CEO.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Angela Ahrendts Joins Ralph Lauren Board, Mr & Mrs Italy Names CEO

This week, Ralph Lauren appoints Angela Ahrendts and Michael George to its board of directors, while Frediano Sebastiani is named Mr & Mrs Italy's new CEO.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Moves Into Media, Faces Are the New Currency

This week, Apple aims to become a luxury fashion lifestyle and content brand, while faces could turn into digital calling cards.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Moves Into Media, Faces Are the New Currency

This week, Apple aims to become a luxury fashion lifestyle and content brand, while faces could turn into digital calling cards.


Retail

Diane von Furstenberg and New CEO Discuss Future of DVF

In an interview with BoF, the American fashion brand's namesake and recently appointed chief executive Sandra Campos outline plans for a digital, direct-to-consumer push.

Retail

Diane von Furstenberg and New CEO Discuss Future of DVF

In an interview with BoF, the American fashion brand's namesake and recently appointed chief executive Sandra Campos outline plans for a digital, direct-to-consumer push.


News & Analysis

Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?

The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.

News & Analysis

Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?

The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.


Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.

Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.


Workplace & Talent

The BoF Podcast: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Musa Tariq

Digital marketing expert Musa Tariq speaks to Imran Amed about technological change, why authenticity matters and the challenges facing fashion today.

Workplace & Talent

The BoF Podcast: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Musa Tariq

Digital marketing expert Musa Tariq speaks to Imran Amed about technological change, why authenticity matters and the challenges facing fashion today.


News & Analysis

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.

News & Analysis

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.


Luxury

A Five-Point Plan for Burberry

Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti is expected to address the company’s strategic direction at interim results on November 9. In a memo from BoF, we outline what we think he should do.

Luxury

A Five-Point Plan for Burberry

Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti is expected to address the company’s strategic direction at interim results on November 9. In a memo from BoF, we outline what we think he should do.


Retail

Burberry Plots Life After Bailey

Christopher Bailey is set to leave Burberry after 17 years, making way for a new chapter in the brand’s creative strategy.

Retail

Burberry Plots Life After Bailey

Christopher Bailey is set to leave Burberry after 17 years, making way for a new chapter in the brand’s creative strategy.


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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