Members of the industry index including Pierpaolo Piccioli and Francesca Bellettini connected over cocktails and canapes in Paris, celebrating new entrants including Pharrell Williams, Karol G and Sabato De Sarno.

In the second session of BoF’s annual gathering, Balenciaga CEO Cedric Charbit, Ellen MacArthur, Tommy Hilfiger and others addressed virtual fashion, circularity and forging authentic collaborations. Elle announced it would stop publishing images of animal fur.

The gala opened with a tribute to the late designer, who passed away from a rare form of cancer this weekend.

A new collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland promotes better materials, low-waste designs and transparent partnership.

As young consumers demand brands reflect their values, companies are increasingly turning to ambassadors with platforms on issues from social justice to environmentalism. But striking an effective partnership can be tricky for both parties.

For years, fashion’s top creative jobs have gone to a small pool of talent. The economic impact of the pandemic and demands for greater inclusivity may be changing that pattern.

This week, Nicolas Hieronimus takes the helm at L’Oréal, while Macy’s appoints a Boston Consulting Group partner as Chief Financial Officer.

Crisis-driven cuts to marketing budgets have been anything but uniform. Here’s where CMOs are placing their bets next year.