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.
Workplace & Talent
Analysis and advice on the future of work, careers and management.
It’s Time for Fashion to Get Real About AI’s Impact on Jobs
Fashion brands are racing to deploy AI in marketing, design and employee workflows. But inside companies, a lack of clarity is breeding layoff anxiety — and quiet AI use that feels risky, if not like cheating.
It’s Time for Fashion to Get Real About AI’s Impact on Jobs
Fashion brands are racing to deploy AI in marketing, design and employee workflows. But inside companies, a lack of clarity is breeding layoff anxiety — and quiet AI use that feels risky, if not like cheating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Next Loses Equal Pay Claim Against Mostly Female Retail Workers
An employment tribunal has ruled that British retailer Next Plc must pay over £30 million in back pay to 3,540 current and former in-store sales workers, predominantly women, who were found to be underpaid compared to their male warehouse counterparts.