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.
Workplace & Talent
Analysis and advice on the future of work, careers and management.
At NYFW, RaiseFashion and Industry Leaders Chart Pathways From Cultural Relevance to Commercial Success
As diversity, equity and inclusion commitments wane and access to capital grows more elusive, RaiseFashion convened a panel at NYFW — moderated by BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young — featuring leaders from Abercrombie & Fitch, Glossier, Ten To One Rum and Fluency to explore how emerging brands can secure strategic allies, move beyond restrictive labels and build sustainable pathways to growth.
At NYFW, RaiseFashion and Industry Leaders Chart Pathways From Cultural Relevance to Commercial Success
As diversity, equity and inclusion commitments wane and access to capital grows more elusive, RaiseFashion convened a panel at NYFW — moderated by BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young — featuring leaders from Abercrombie & Fitch, Glossier, Ten To One Rum and Fluency to explore how emerging brands can secure strategic allies, move beyond restrictive labels and build sustainable pathways to growth.
Preparing Students for Fashion’s Future at Istituto Europeo di Design
IED Milano is evolving its postgraduate programmes to address the industry’s most pressing challenges, with a new summer talks series educating current and prospective students on fashion’s future. BoF sits down with Danilo Venturi, director of IED Milano, to learn more.
Preparing Students for Fashion’s Future at Istituto Europeo di Design
IED Milano is evolving its postgraduate programmes to address the industry’s most pressing challenges, with a new summer talks series educating current and prospective students on fashion’s future. BoF sits down with Danilo Venturi, director of IED Milano, to learn more.
How to Get Ahead in Fashion’s Stagnant Job Market
Tariffs, AI fears and shaky economics have slowed hiring but there are ways talent and brands can find opportunity in the standstill.
How to Get Ahead in Fashion’s Stagnant Job Market
Tariffs, AI fears and shaky economics have slowed hiring but there are ways talent and brands can find opportunity in the standstill.
Inside Falmouth University’s Online MA in Sustainable Fashion
The institution is fostering a new generation of fashion practitioners with the skills to address one of the industry’s most significant challenges: sustainability. To learn more, BoF sits down with the course leader of Falmouth University’s online MA in Sustainable Fashion, Tom Crisp.
Inside Falmouth University’s Online MA in Sustainable Fashion
The institution is fostering a new generation of fashion practitioners with the skills to address one of the industry’s most significant challenges: sustainability. To learn more, BoF sits down with the course leader of Falmouth University’s online MA in Sustainable Fashion, Tom Crisp.
Fashion’s Female Leaders Are Building Their Own Deal Pipeline
At a private Hamptons gathering, executives from Ralph Lauren to QVC came to strike deals and share resources — a rare show of collective power as women-owned brands navigate a tougher investment climate.
Fashion’s Female Leaders Are Building Their Own Deal Pipeline
At a private Hamptons gathering, executives from Ralph Lauren to QVC came to strike deals and share resources — a rare show of collective power as women-owned brands navigate a tougher investment climate.
How I Became… Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Kathleen Talbot began her career researching food systems and teaching sustainability, before rising to the C-suite at Reformation by prioritising mission over industry. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became… Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Kathleen Talbot began her career researching food systems and teaching sustainability, before rising to the C-suite at Reformation by prioritising mission over industry. Now, she shares her career advice.
The Estée Lauder Companies Joins BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partner and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
The Estée Lauder Companies Joins BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partner and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
Announcing Uniqlo and Another Community on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
Announcing Uniqlo and Another Community on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
How The Estée Lauder Companies Engages Talent and Prioritises Values Amid Global Transformation
The Estée Lauder Companies, which is behind global beauty brands including Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Clinique, Jo Malone London, La Mer and Tom Ford Beauty, has new leadership driving strategic change and innovation in the workplace. BoF speaks to Pernilla Nyberg, SVP and general manager of UK & Ireland, to learn how the company is engaging and supporting its employees amid the change.
How The Estée Lauder Companies Engages Talent and Prioritises Values Amid Global Transformation
The Estée Lauder Companies, which is behind global beauty brands including Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Clinique, Jo Malone London, La Mer and Tom Ford Beauty, has new leadership driving strategic change and innovation in the workplace. BoF speaks to Pernilla Nyberg, SVP and general manager of UK & Ireland, to learn how the company is engaging and supporting its employees amid the change.
What Fashion and Beauty Professionals Want From Employers
BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report.
What Fashion and Beauty Professionals Want From Employers
BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report.
The Most Desirable Fashion Companies to Work For in 2025
In a changing industry, today’s talent is seeking more from employers. BoF Careers asked over 1,000 global fashion professionals which companies they most want to work for in 2025 — and why. Here are the results.
The Most Desirable Fashion Companies to Work For in 2025
In a changing industry, today’s talent is seeking more from employers. BoF Careers asked over 1,000 global fashion professionals which companies they most want to work for in 2025 — and why. Here are the results.
A New Challenge for New York Fashion
Once the centre of America’s fashion industry, New York’s Garment District faces a new threat in the form of a soon-to-be-approved rezoning measure. Already stretched by rising costs and market pressures, it could hamper the city’s fashion ecosystem.
A New Challenge for New York Fashion
Once the centre of America’s fashion industry, New York’s Garment District faces a new threat in the form of a soon-to-be-approved rezoning measure. Already stretched by rising costs and market pressures, it could hamper the city’s fashion ecosystem.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Disgraced Fashion Executive Nygard Gets 11-Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Assault
Nygard, the judge said, used his wealth and power to prey on women, then used aggressive tactics and degrading language that left his victims humiliated.