The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Swarovski names creative director
Lane Crawford’s Sebastian Picardo named president and CEO of Holt Renfrew
The Kooples announces new artistic director
Stylist and creative consultant Tom Van Dorpe has been named artistic director of The Kooples, following several additions to the brand's executive team since it was acquired by MF Brands Group in March 2019.
Zalando proposes to add Rent the Runway founder to board
German e-tailer Zalando has proposed that Rent the Runway Chief Executive Jennifer Hyman joins its supervisory board, replacing tech entrepreneur Alexander Samwer.
Alexandra Shulman returns to fashion with Atterley appointment
Alexandra Shulman has been appointed strategic advisor of online fashion marketplace Atterley, her first return to the fashion industry since she stepped down as editor-in-chief of British Vogue in 2017.
Nécessaire co-founder and creative lead exits
Ted Baker names permanent CFO, creative director
Ted Baker has made David Wolffe permanent chief financial officer, after he assumed the role on an interim basis in January. He succeeds Rachel Osborne, who was recently made chief executive of the struggling retailer.
L’Oréal appoints active cosmetics division lead
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At the Vancouver-based yoga lifestyle juggernaut, being Black is ‘off brand,’ according to months of reporting by BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young.
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Like many companies in fashion and other industries, the $50 billion yoga apparel brand created a new department in 2020 it said would help improve its diversity and inclusion and create a more equitable playing field for minorities. In interviews with BoF, 14 current and former Black employees said things have only worsened since then.
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