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Workplace & Talent
Sinéad Burke: ‘Fashion Has the Power to Change How Society Views People.’
The educator and advocate speaks to Imran Amed about her ongoing quest to make fashion more inclusive, as featured in the third episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
Sinéad Burke: ‘Fashion Has the Power to Change How Society Views People.’
The educator and advocate speaks to Imran Amed about her ongoing quest to make fashion more inclusive, as featured in the third episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
Workplace & Talent
Belonging: The Business Case for Diversity in Fashion
How can an exclusive business built on keeping people out let more people in?
Belonging: The Business Case for Diversity in Fashion
How can an exclusive business built on keeping people out let more people in?
Beauty
The Rise of the New Black Glam Squad
More Black hair and makeup artists are getting plum high fashion gigs that once eluded them, writes Jason Campbell.
The Rise of the New Black Glam Squad
More Black hair and makeup artists are getting plum high fashion gigs that once eluded them, writes Jason Campbell.
Entrepreneurship
Why Some Black Founders Are Uneasy About Fashion’s Diversity Initiatives
Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers.
Why Some Black Founders Are Uneasy About Fashion’s Diversity Initiatives
Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers.
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Retail
One Year Later, the 15 Percent Pledge Raises Its Ambitions
As Nordstrom announces a 10-year partnership with the organisation launched on Instagram after George Floyd’s death to call on retailers to spend more money on Black-owned brands, founder Aurora James and board member Emma Grede tell BoF about keeping up the momentum and supporting entrepreneurs.
One Year Later, the 15 Percent Pledge Raises Its Ambitions
As Nordstrom announces a 10-year partnership with the organisation launched on Instagram after George Floyd’s death to call on retailers to spend more money on Black-owned brands, founder Aurora James and board member Emma Grede tell BoF about keeping up the momentum and supporting entrepreneurs.
Marketing
Why Orenda Tribe Changed Its Name at the Peak of Its Success
The Diné designer Amy Denet Deal has both levied and been on the receiving end of charges of cultural appropriation in the last year, even as her business soared to new heights. The controversy highlights the challenge of bringing personal identity into a brand’s narrative.
Why Orenda Tribe Changed Its Name at the Peak of Its Success
The Diné designer Amy Denet Deal has both levied and been on the receiving end of charges of cultural appropriation in the last year, even as her business soared to new heights. The controversy highlights the challenge of bringing personal identity into a brand’s narrative.
Media
Why Alexi McCammond Is Out at Teen Vogue
The backlash to McCammond’s racist tweets, which surfaced amid a wave of anti-Asian violence, has only worsened in the two weeks since Condé Nast hired the Axios reporter to head its youth publication.
Why Alexi McCammond Is Out at Teen Vogue
The backlash to McCammond’s racist tweets, which surfaced amid a wave of anti-Asian violence, has only worsened in the two weeks since Condé Nast hired the Axios reporter to head its youth publication.
Retail
Retailers Pledged Action on Diversity. Delivery Is Proving More Elusive.
Public pressure, especially from the 15 Percent Pledge, pushed many US-focused businesses to disclose information and promise progress, but the industry is still largely in a planning and promises stage.
Retailers Pledged Action on Diversity. Delivery Is Proving More Elusive.
Public pressure, especially from the 15 Percent Pledge, pushed many US-focused businesses to disclose information and promise progress, but the industry is still largely in a planning and promises stage.
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Retail
Activists Pushed Retailers to Back Black-Owned Brands. Here’s How Nordstrom Responded.
The American department store aims to sell $500 million worth of products from Black and Latino brands and diversify its management. Executives tell BoF how they plan to stay on track.
Activists Pushed Retailers to Back Black-Owned Brands. Here’s How Nordstrom Responded.
The American department store aims to sell $500 million worth of products from Black and Latino brands and diversify its management. Executives tell BoF how they plan to stay on track.
Workplace & Talent
How to Create More Inclusive Recruitment Processes — Download the White Paper
BoF talks to 8 global experts to learn how fashion companies can help create a more diverse and inclusive workforce by overhauling their hiring practices.
How to Create More Inclusive Recruitment Processes — Download the White Paper
BoF talks to 8 global experts to learn how fashion companies can help create a more diverse and inclusive workforce by overhauling their hiring practices.
Retail
Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?
This season, Black designers are finding that buyers at sought-after stores are more eager to stock their brands, though many of the barriers that have kept Black-led labels from key retailers remain in place.
Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?
This season, Black designers are finding that buyers at sought-after stores are more eager to stock their brands, though many of the barriers that have kept Black-led labels from key retailers remain in place.
Workplace & Talent
Victor Glemaud Unveils New Network for Black Creatives in Fashion
The organisation, called In the Blk, offers members from all over the world mentorship, community and various business resources.
Victor Glemaud Unveils New Network for Black Creatives in Fashion
The organisation, called In the Blk, offers members from all over the world mentorship, community and various business resources.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.