Telfar Clemens at the Gap collaboration in January | Source: Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for GAP NEW YORK, United States — Gap is embarking on a new longterm collaboration with Kanye West’s Yeezy line, agreeing to produce a co-branded collection starting in 2021. But pre-pandemic, Gap had other collaboration plans in the work for this […]
How Fashion Is Responding to the George Floyd Protests
THE CHEAT SHEET Fashion Responds to the Protests Nike released a “Don’t Do It” ad in support of protests against police brutality | Source: Instagram/@nike Cities around the US have been rocked by protests over the killing of George Floyd, a black man, in the hands of white police officers. And the arrest of one […]
Gap Inc. Lays Off 10% of Its Corporate Workforce
NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. is laying off at least 10 percent of its corporate employees, BoF has learned, as the apparel retailer scrambles to conserve enough cash to weather the economic crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. Multiple sources confirmed the layoffs, which were announced at a company-wide meeting last week. They […]
Power Moves | Chanel Names Global Head of Arts and Culture, Givenchy Taps CEO From Dior Americas
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week. Chanel names global arts and culture lead Chanel has named Yana Peel, former chief executive of Serpentine Galleries, global head of arts and culture. In this newly created role, Peel reports to Chanel Chief Executive Alain Wertheimer. Givenchy taps CEO from […]
Retailers Look to Put a Bad Week Behind Them
THE CHEAT SHEET More Big Retailers Report Earnings This Week Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square, New York | Source: Shutterstock Gap, Kohl’s, L Brands and Nordstrom are among the retailers reporting financial results this week Last week, Macy’s, Tapestry and J.C. Penney saw shares plunge after reporting weaker-than-expected sales Consumer spending remains strong despite […]