France Ramps Up Pressure on EU to Investigate Shein Over Sex Dolls, Weapons
France is urging the European Union to formally investigate the fast fashion giant, citing breaches of European rules and the Digital Services Act.
Workplace & Talent
Analysis and advice on the future of work, careers and management.
Workplace & Talent
In Paris, A New Talent Agency For Designers
Alice Bouleau is leaving executive search firm Sterling International to represent creative directors including Paul Andrew and Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour with her new agency, The Arrow.
In Paris, A New Talent Agency For Designers
Alice Bouleau is leaving executive search firm Sterling International to represent creative directors including Paul Andrew and Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour with her new agency, The Arrow.
Workplace & Talent
Think Landing a Job Is Hard? Try Having ‘DEI’ on Your Resumé
Having DEI experience on a resumé can feel like a scarlet letter in an already difficult job market.
Think Landing a Job Is Hard? Try Having ‘DEI’ on Your Resumé
Having DEI experience on a resumé can feel like a scarlet letter in an already difficult job market.
Workplace & Talent
BoF Careers Community Event: Meeting Fashion and Beauty Employee Needs
BoF Careers brought together HR executives from the likes of Louis Vuitton, The Estée Lauder Companies, Christian Dior Couture, Cartier, Pomellato, Polène and Sephora to an intimate presentation and cocktail event in Paris to explore shifting workplace dynamics.
BoF Careers Community Event: Meeting Fashion and Beauty Employee Needs
BoF Careers brought together HR executives from the likes of Louis Vuitton, The Estée Lauder Companies, Christian Dior Couture, Cartier, Pomellato, Polène and Sephora to an intimate presentation and cocktail event in Paris to explore shifting workplace dynamics.
Workplace & Talent
Rent-a-CEO: Why More Fashion Brands Are Hiring Part-Time Executives
From beauty labels like BLK/OPL to retailers such as Lulus, more companies are tapping seasoned fractional talent who bring expertise and low commitment in a volatile economic climate.
Rent-a-CEO: Why More Fashion Brands Are Hiring Part-Time Executives
From beauty labels like BLK/OPL to retailers such as Lulus, more companies are tapping seasoned fractional talent who bring expertise and low commitment in a volatile economic climate.
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At ESMOD, a Fashion Education Blending Craftsmanship With Emerging Technologies
As the international French fashion design and business school group adopts future-forward teaching practices, BoF sits down with Véronique Beaumont, chief operating officer and general director at ESMOD, to discuss its next chapter.
At ESMOD, a Fashion Education Blending Craftsmanship With Emerging Technologies
As the international French fashion design and business school group adopts future-forward teaching practices, BoF sits down with Véronique Beaumont, chief operating officer and general director at ESMOD, to discuss its next chapter.
Workplace & Talent
COS 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.
COS 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.
Workplace & Talent
How I Became... Fashion Designer David Koma
The London-based fashion designer founded his namesake brand upon graduation from Central Saint Martins. Now, he shares his career advice from his 15 years in fashion, running his label and working as the creative director at Mugler and, more recently, Blumarine.
How I Became... Fashion Designer David Koma
The London-based fashion designer founded his namesake brand upon graduation from Central Saint Martins. Now, he shares his career advice from his 15 years in fashion, running his label and working as the creative director at Mugler and, more recently, Blumarine.
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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.
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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.
Workplace & Talent
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.
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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.
Workplace & Talent
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.
The News in Brief
Zalando Shares Jump on Third Quarter Growth Hike
The Online fashion retailer’s growth is mainly driven by its newly acquired About You business and a new five-year partnership with Germany’s national soccer federation.
Coty Revenues Drop 6%, Forecasts Second-Quarter Sales at Top End of Guidance
The American cosmetics giant said demand for core fragrances from Chloé and Hugo Boss had insulated it from a further decline, and expects a return to growth in the second half of its fiscal year.
E.l.f. Beauty Shares Plunge as Sales Fall Short
The company projects over $1.5 billion in sales for the fiscal year, citing Rhode’s record-breaking Sephora performance.
France Suspending Shein After Complaints Over Sex Dolls, Weapons
The French government said it would temporarily suspend the Chinese e-commerce giant Shein, just hours after it opened its first store in Paris.
Tory Burch Names New President of North America
McKinsey retail partner Joëlle Grunberg will succeed Christophe de Pous as the American womenswear brand’s new head for the region.
Novo Cuts Outlook Once Again, Highlighting Obesity Struggles
The Ozempic and Wegovy maker pared its forecast for a fourth time this year on lagging sales of its blockbuster drugs, underscoring the urgency facing its new chief executive.
i-D Magazine Appoints Clare Byrne Global Fashion Director
The Australian stylist is the first to assume the role under editor-in-chief Thom Bettridge and Karlie Kloss’s Bedford Media.