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.
The CEO You Hire When Your Brand Is in Trouble
From Kering to Nike to Everlane, fashion and beauty companies are turning to fixers to get back on track — with mandates to steady finances, reset culture and reignite consumer desire.
The CEO You Hire When Your Brand Is in Trouble
From Kering to Nike to Everlane, fashion and beauty companies are turning to fixers to get back on track — with mandates to steady finances, reset culture and reignite consumer desire.
Marco Bizzarri Gives Address With Advice for Fashion’s Next Generation
The former Gucci CEO emphasised the importance of finding the right people and talent while accepting an honorary degree from the University for the Creative Arts.
Marco Bizzarri Gives Address With Advice for Fashion’s Next Generation
The former Gucci CEO emphasised the importance of finding the right people and talent while accepting an honorary degree from the University for the Creative Arts.
Inside IED’s New Master of Arts Programme: Textile Design, Eco-Threads
With new Master of Arts across its European campuses, IED Istituto Europeo di Design aims to equip postgraduate students with the skills required of sustainability-forward fashion and design practices.
Inside IED’s New Master of Arts Programme: Textile Design, Eco-Threads
With new Master of Arts across its European campuses, IED Istituto Europeo di Design aims to equip postgraduate students with the skills required of sustainability-forward fashion and design practices.
Pandora Is Hiring on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
Pandora Is Hiring on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
LA’s Protests Have Ended But Fashion Can’t Shake Off Its Fear
Following the ICE raids and a week of protests, the city’s fashion employers continue to fret about what’s to come as the White House continues its deportation campaign.
LA’s Protests Have Ended But Fashion Can’t Shake Off Its Fear
Following the ICE raids and a week of protests, the city’s fashion employers continue to fret about what’s to come as the White House continues its deportation campaign.
New York’s Fashion Workers Act Set to Go into Effect June 19
The Model Alliance, New York State Department of Labor and fashion industry stakeholders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the new law, which establishes regulations for fair treatment of models — including, preventing management agencies from charging unfair fees and giving models control over their likenesses created with AI.
New York’s Fashion Workers Act Set to Go into Effect June 19
The Model Alliance, New York State Department of Labor and fashion industry stakeholders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the new law, which establishes regulations for fair treatment of models — including, preventing management agencies from charging unfair fees and giving models control over their likenesses created with AI.
When Fashion Lost Its Voice | The Debrief
As immigration raids in Los Angeles spur large-scale protests, the fashion industry has remained largely silent. The Debrief explores the reasons behind the muted response and the tangible actions brands can take to support vulnerable workers.
When Fashion Lost Its Voice | The Debrief
As immigration raids in Los Angeles spur large-scale protests, the fashion industry has remained largely silent. The Debrief explores the reasons behind the muted response and the tangible actions brands can take to support vulnerable workers.
Five Years After George Floyd: Can Fashion Still Stand for Something?
In 2020, fashion pledged solidarity and systemic change. Now, as political tides have turned, only a few brands are willing to speak up — or follow through.
Five Years After George Floyd: Can Fashion Still Stand for Something?
In 2020, fashion pledged solidarity and systemic change. Now, as political tides have turned, only a few brands are willing to speak up — or follow through.
Garment Workers Are at Risk. Fashion Can’t Afford to Look Away.
The Trump administration is rapidly stepping up immigration raids in US cities, touching off protests and legal challenges. Even if brands aren’t willing to weigh in publicly, they need a plan to support their workforce.
Garment Workers Are at Risk. Fashion Can’t Afford to Look Away.
The Trump administration is rapidly stepping up immigration raids in US cities, touching off protests and legal challenges. Even if brands aren’t willing to weigh in publicly, they need a plan to support their workforce.
Has Fashion Given Up on Emerging Designers?
If we don't nurture smaller creative talents and businesses today, what will fashion look like 10 or 20 years from now?
Has Fashion Given Up on Emerging Designers?
If we don't nurture smaller creative talents and businesses today, what will fashion look like 10 or 20 years from now?
The 2025 Playbook for Employer Branding
During a recent LinkedIn Live, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and commercial features editorial director Sophie Soar shared insights into how companies can account for a workforce with evolving needs and expectations — from providing perks and services with cross-generational appeal, to navigating return-to-office policies in a new work environment.
The 2025 Playbook for Employer Branding
During a recent LinkedIn Live, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and commercial features editorial director Sophie Soar shared insights into how companies can account for a workforce with evolving needs and expectations — from providing perks and services with cross-generational appeal, to navigating return-to-office policies in a new work environment.
How I Became… Nars Cosmetics’ Deputy General Manager of Global Marketing
Having started her career in fashion PR and marketing, Jennifer Jackson pursued a long-standing love of the beauty industry to work in marketing at Nars — where she remains 12 years later. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became… Nars Cosmetics’ Deputy General Manager of Global Marketing
Having started her career in fashion PR and marketing, Jennifer Jackson pursued a long-standing love of the beauty industry to work in marketing at Nars — where she remains 12 years later. Now, she shares her career advice.
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.