Diversity

How to Create More Inclusive Recruitment Processes — Download the White Paper

10 November 2020 • By BoF Studio

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.

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Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?

13 October 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

BoF Professional Exclusive

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.

News & Analysis

Victor Glemaud Unveils New Network for Black Creatives in Fashion

29 September 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

Fashion Executives Form Mentorship Organisation for Black Founders and Professionals

20 August 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

20 August 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

RaiseFashion, a not-for-profit group led by retail and fashion leaders, will offer free consulting for Black-owned brands and industry professionals seeking advice on everything from supply chain to marketing.

News & Analysis

Fashion Executives Form Mentorship Organisation for Black Founders and Professionals

RaiseFashion, a not-for-profit group led by retail and fashion leaders, will offer free consulting for Black-owned brands and industry professionals seeking advice on everything from supply chain to marketing.

News & Analysis

Live Masterclass: How to Become a Diversity and Inclusion Change Agent

13 August 2020 • By BoF Team

13 August 2020 • By BoF Team

What does it take to actually increase diversity and deepen inclusivity in fashion? In this special BoFLIVE masterclass, diversity and inclusion expert Dr Derrick Gay outlines best practices and pitfalls in fostering a more equitable industry.

News & Analysis

Live Masterclass: How to Become a Diversity and Inclusion Change Agent

What does it take to actually increase diversity and deepen inclusivity in fashion? In this special BoFLIVE masterclass, diversity and inclusion expert Dr Derrick Gay outlines best practices and pitfalls in fostering a more equitable industry.

Op-Ed | A Black Fashion Executive Endures Subtle Racism for a Seat at the Table

6 August 2020 • By Kevin Fegans

Op-Ed | A Black Fashion Executive Endures Subtle Racism for a Seat at the Table

Kevin Fegans recalls how he was forced to ignore microaggressions and compartmentalise his feelings on race relations in order to pursue his career aspirations.

The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here

23 July 2020 • By BoF Team

23 July 2020 • By BoF Team

This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows.

The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here

This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows.

The BoF Podcast: Aniyia Williams on Why Self-Examination Is Critical to Dismantling Racism in Fashion

1 July 2020 • By BoF Team

1 July 2020 • By BoF Team

The entrepreneur talks to BoF’s Imran Amed on finding blind spots and difficult conversations.

The BoF Podcast: Aniyia Williams on Why Self-Examination Is Critical to Dismantling Racism in Fashion

The entrepreneur talks to BoF’s Imran Amed on finding blind spots and difficult conversations.

News & Analysis

Black Fashion Industry Leaders Want to Move From Cancel Culture to Accountability With New Coalition

24 June 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

24 June 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

A group co-founded by Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles will partner with companies to advance Black professionals and release a yearly index score measuring diversity.

News & Analysis

Black Fashion Industry Leaders Want to Move From Cancel Culture to Accountability With New Coalition

A group co-founded by Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles will partner with companies to advance Black professionals and release a yearly index score measuring diversity.

BoF Professional Exclusive

When Your Corporate Diversity Strategy Isn’t Enough

22 June 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

BoF Professional Exclusive

When Your Corporate Diversity Strategy Isn’t Enough

Activists, employees and a growing subset of the public are calling for more than standard-issue ‘D&I’ programs. What do companies need to do?