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Troy Young

Former President, Hearst Magazines

The former president of Hearst’s magazine division oversees over 300 print editions and 240 digital brands around the world.

Troy Young
Luxury

What Did We Learn From Rihanna’s Fashion Launch?

The Fenty business model may not be truly revolutionary, but it does take new ideas further than other brands have been willing to go.

Luxury

What Did We Learn From Rihanna’s Fashion Launch?

The Fenty business model may not be truly revolutionary, but it does take new ideas further than other brands have been willing to go.


Luxury

Can Carine Roitfeld Become a Brand?

As the ex-Vogue editor looks ahead to her legacy, her secret weapon is her son and heir apparent Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld.

Luxury

Can Carine Roitfeld Become a Brand?

As the ex-Vogue editor looks ahead to her legacy, her secret weapon is her son and heir apparent Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld.


Beauty

Glossier Hires Elle.com Editor as First Head of Content

Elle.com’s digital director Leah Chernikoff will oversee all of Glossier’s content, including Into the Gloss.

Beauty

Glossier Hires Elle.com Editor as First Head of Content

Elle.com’s digital director Leah Chernikoff will oversee all of Glossier’s content, including Into the Gloss.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Salvatore Ferragamo Names Creative Director, Serena Williams Joins Poshmark Board of Directors

This week, Salvatore Ferragamo announces the appointment of Paul Andrew to creative director, while Poshmark adds Serena Williams to its board of directors.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Salvatore Ferragamo Names Creative Director, Serena Williams Joins Poshmark Board of Directors

This week, Salvatore Ferragamo announces the appointment of Paul Andrew to creative director, while Poshmark adds Serena Williams to its board of directors.


News & Analysis

What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit

The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.

News & Analysis

What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit

The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.


Media

Troy Young’s First Wave of Change at Hearst Magazines

The company’s new president, who separated its digital and print divisions five years ago, is installing single editorial leaders, with oversight across print and digital, at seven Hearst titles.

Media

Troy Young’s First Wave of Change at Hearst Magazines

The company’s new president, who separated its digital and print divisions five years ago, is installing single editorial leaders, with oversight across print and digital, at seven Hearst titles.


Media

New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’

Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.

Media

New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’

Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.


News & Analysis

Community, the Missing Ingredient in Luxury’s Streetwear Pivot

Luxury brands can embrace sneakers, graphic t-shirts and drops all they want, but can they build the belief and belonging that give streetwear labels their true power?

News & Analysis

Community, the Missing Ingredient in Luxury’s Streetwear Pivot

Luxury brands can embrace sneakers, graphic t-shirts and drops all they want, but can they build the belief and belonging that give streetwear labels their true power?


Luxury

Will LVMH and Kering Continue To Dominate Luxury Fashion?

There is little doubt that the two French leaders in luxury fashion are becoming more powerful.

Luxury

Will LVMH and Kering Continue To Dominate Luxury Fashion?

There is little doubt that the two French leaders in luxury fashion are becoming more powerful.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Bally Names CMO, Nowness' Creative Partnerships and Strategy Director

This week, Bally appoints Eva Quirrenbach as chief marketing officer, while Dazed names the creative partnerships and strategy director for Nowness.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Bally Names CMO, Nowness' Creative Partnerships and Strategy Director

This week, Bally appoints Eva Quirrenbach as chief marketing officer, while Dazed names the creative partnerships and strategy director for Nowness.


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