Diversity & Inclusion
Trump Targets Private Companies in DEI Rollback
The newly inaugurated US president has signed several executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, including calling for investigations of businesses.
Trump Targets Private Companies in DEI Rollback
The newly inaugurated US president has signed several executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, including calling for investigations of businesses.
The Best of BoF 2024: Finding Stability in a Hostile Workplace & Talent Environment
In a year defined by election-year upheaval, muted advocacy, the rapid dissolution of diversity programmes, and ongoing AI disruption, settling on hybrid work arrangements was one of the few areas where fashion firms found stability.
The Best of BoF 2024: Finding Stability in a Hostile Workplace & Talent Environment
In a year defined by election-year upheaval, muted advocacy, the rapid dissolution of diversity programmes, and ongoing AI disruption, settling on hybrid work arrangements was one of the few areas where fashion firms found stability.
What Fashion’s Advocacy Will Look Like in the Trump Era
Many brands have stopped engaging with social and political issues, fearing a conservative backlash. That calculus may change when Trump returns to office.
What Fashion’s Advocacy Will Look Like in the Trump Era
Many brands have stopped engaging with social and political issues, fearing a conservative backlash. That calculus may change when Trump returns to office.
How Fashion Schools Court Industry Talent
Fashion schools have to play the long game in recruiting industry professionals who meet the high expectations of today’s students — from mentorship to staying on top of industry trends.
How Fashion Schools Court Industry Talent
Fashion schools have to play the long game in recruiting industry professionals who meet the high expectations of today’s students — from mentorship to staying on top of industry trends.
Kamala Harris and the Politics of Style | The Debrief Podcast
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and editorial apprentice Yola Mzizi join executive editor Brian Baskin to discuss the significance of Kamala Harris’s fashion and beauty choices in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Kamala Harris and the Politics of Style | The Debrief Podcast
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and editorial apprentice Yola Mzizi join executive editor Brian Baskin to discuss the significance of Kamala Harris’s fashion and beauty choices in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Is Fashion Done With Diversity Departments?
DEI programmes, widely adopted across the industry in 2020, now face a backlash from conservative activists and internal doubts about their effectiveness. To survive, they must evolve, experts say.
Is Fashion Done With Diversity Departments?
DEI programmes, widely adopted across the industry in 2020, now face a backlash from conservative activists and internal doubts about their effectiveness. To survive, they must evolve, experts say.
The Outsiders Perspective Launches Forum for BIPOC Fashion Talent
About 50 fashion-industry professionals from brands such as Chanel and Burberry will form an industry-wide resource group hoping to move the needle on diversity and inclusion.
The Outsiders Perspective Launches Forum for BIPOC Fashion Talent
About 50 fashion-industry professionals from brands such as Chanel and Burberry will form an industry-wide resource group hoping to move the needle on diversity and inclusion.
Why Fashion Needs to Step Up Support for Black Students
To cultivate Black talent in the industry, fashion schools must improve on recruiting and retaining minority students, diversity experts say. Brands too can show their support through mentorship initiatives with HBCUs.
Why Fashion Needs to Step Up Support for Black Students
To cultivate Black talent in the industry, fashion schools must improve on recruiting and retaining minority students, diversity experts say. Brands too can show their support through mentorship initiatives with HBCUs.
Enabling the UK Fashion Industry to Lead on DEI
To provide actionable insights and inspiration on how fashion and retail industries can further embed diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and business strategies today, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel discussion with The Outsiders Perspective. Now, BoF shares key learnings from the panel.
Enabling the UK Fashion Industry to Lead on DEI
To provide actionable insights and inspiration on how fashion and retail industries can further embed diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and business strategies today, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel discussion with The Outsiders Perspective. Now, BoF shares key learnings from the panel.
Is It Time for Retailers to Rethink the Part-Time Work Model?
Fashion companies rely heavily on part-time associates to respond to a volatile industry where demand is often seasonal and margins are thin — but many drop the ball when it comes to making the job rewarding.
Is It Time for Retailers to Rethink the Part-Time Work Model?
Fashion companies rely heavily on part-time associates to respond to a volatile industry where demand is often seasonal and margins are thin — but many drop the ball when it comes to making the job rewarding.
Why It Feels Like Fashion Forgot About Black History Month
Slogan T-shirts, themed sneakers and marketing emails that mention the heritage celebration are rarer this year, as consumers grow tired of cash-in collections and corporate diversity efforts face a backlash. Some brands say they’re steering resources away from flashy gestures and towards more meaningful work.
Why It Feels Like Fashion Forgot About Black History Month
Slogan T-shirts, themed sneakers and marketing emails that mention the heritage celebration are rarer this year, as consumers grow tired of cash-in collections and corporate diversity efforts face a backlash. Some brands say they’re steering resources away from flashy gestures and towards more meaningful work.
How Fashion Is Adapting to the Diversity Backlash
While some companies are backing away from diversity, equity and inclusion efforts amid a conservative backlash, others are finding clever new approaches to meeting their original goals.
How Fashion Is Adapting to the Diversity Backlash
While some companies are backing away from diversity, equity and inclusion efforts amid a conservative backlash, others are finding clever new approaches to meeting their original goals.