TikTok to Challenge US Ban
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Nina Garcia
Troy Young Exits Hearst: What Happens Now?
The yet-to-be-named replacement for Young, who was the subject of a recent New York Times exposé documenting alleged lewd comments and other inappropriate behaviour, will be left to reckon with advertising-based publishing’s challenged business model.
Tom Ford Hints at a Post-NYFW Future
The designer did what he does best: got people talking.
Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names COO, Valentino Appoints CCO
This week, Moda Operandi hires a former Condé Nast executive for chief operating officer, while Valentino taps its first chief commercial officer from Fendi.
Marie Claire Names Fashion Director as Editor-in-Chief
Cosmopolitan’s fashion director Aya Kanai will succeed Anne Fulenwider, who has led the title since 2012.
Alastair McKimm Named i-D’s Editor-in-Chief
The title’s former fashion director will succeed Holly Shackleton six months after he resigned from the Vice-owned British style title. He shares his vision for i-D’s next global chapter with BoF.
Glossier Hires Elle.com Editor as First Head of Content
Elle.com’s digital director Leah Chernikoff will oversee all of Glossier’s content, including Into the Gloss.
What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit
The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.
Carmen Busquets to Co-Host Sustainability Summit in Costa Rica
Gisele Bündchen and Nina Garcia are among speakers confirmed to attend the three day event organised by non-profit organisation Omina, in partnership with Livia Firth's Eco-Age.
Nina Garcia Is Back at Elle: How Much Has Changed?
The new editor-in-chief tells BoF why her return to the title has personal significance, and how she plans to amplify the brand’s core values.
The New Anatomy of a Magazine Cover
Big names don’t move issues like they used to, opening up opportunities for new and unexpected faces that make bold statements.
Power Moves | Belstaff Hires CEO and Chairman, Stephen Gan Joins Elle
This week, Belstaff names Helen Wright as its new chief executive and Robin Hutson as non-executive Chairman, while Stephen Gan leaves Harper's Bazaar for Elle.
Power Moves | Dazed Media’s New Editorial Director, TCS Names President
This week, Dazed Media names Bunny Kinney its new editorial director, while The Communications Store has appointed Emma Paton president of its US office.
Company Snapshot
The long-time Project Runway judge became Elle’s editor-in-chief amid a wider industry re-shuffle.
The News in Brief
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.
Sales at Italy’s Moncler Up 16% in First Quarter Boosted by China
Overall revenues for the three months through March totalled 818 million euros ($874 million), above a company-provided analyst consensus of 786 million euros.
PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.
EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law
EU lawmakers backed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 374 votes to 235 against, with 19 abstentions.
Italy Fines Amazon 10 Million Euros for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices
Amazon “significantly restricted consumers’ freedom of choice” by automatically pre-setting a ‘Subscribe and Save’ option, the regulators said.
Chilean Retailer Falabella Aims to Close Several Major Asset Sales This Year
The closure is part of the company's plan to raise $850 million to $1 billion and help improve its credit metrics, said chief executive officer Alejandro González.
Chinese Tourists Are Again Embracing International Travel
The return of China’s travellers has long been awaited in the travel industry, which is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year by contributing $11.1 trillion to the global economy.