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Nike selects former Twitter exec as new chief DE&I officer

Sportswear giant Nike has named James Loduca as its new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, succeeding Jarvis Sam who left the company in November. Loduca announced the appointment on his LinkedIn, where he said: “In an increasingly polarised time, sport is one of the few things that still brings us together. “Nike believes that if...

9 Mar 2023

Business

Nordstrom partners with The Folklore Group to diversify brand assortment

Department store retailer Nordstrom has announced a new partnership with The Folklore Group in a bid to expand and diversify its brand assortment. The deal will see the US chain utilise The Folklore Connect platform, an e-commerce tool that aids in the identification of fashion and lifestyle brands founded by Black, Latinx, Asian and other...

28 Feb 2023

Business

Fashion industry-backed Black Carpet Awards takes place for first time

The Black Carpet Awards, an event created by the Afro Fashion Association, took place for the first time on the evening of February 24, in conjunction with Milan Fashion Week. Despite it being the debut edition, the award ceremony had already found many partners in the fashion industry, including the likes of Capri Holdings, Condé Nast and Vogue...

27 Feb 2023

Business

The (Fashion) Minority Report launches newspaper

As part of its efforts to drive conversations around equity, inclusion and culture, The (Fashion) Minority Report has unveiled a new newspaper that looks to spotlight these discussions in the creative sectors. Unveiled ahead of London Fashion Week during an event at Browns, ‘The Reporter’ is to be an inaugural publication, available in both...

16 Feb 2023

Business

lululemon’s support for diversity with its new Supplier Inclusion and Diversity Program

lululemon, the athletic apparel brand, launched the new IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action) Supplier Inclusion and Diversity Program. The initiative is designed to support and encourage diversity within the company's supply chain, with a particular focus on empowering underrepresented and disadvantaged organisations. Stacia Jones,...

14 Feb 2023

BusinessFeatured

Getting a job in fashion “is harder” if you’re an ethnic minority

According to new research from London-based fashion campaigners, the (Fashion) Minority Report, 40 percent of industry professionals believe fashion still favours white employees over those from an ethnic minority background. The (Fashion) Minority Report, which strives for equity in the fashion world, found that 51 percent of the industry...

14 Feb 2023

Business

Asos to drive diversity in partnership with Fashion Minority Report

Online retailer Asos is teaming up with Fashion Minority Report (FMR), a platform aiming to create inclusive workplaces to help inspire the next generation of creatives and drive diversity across the industry. In a statement, Asos said it will support several of FMR’s projects that help emerging talent from diverse backgrounds explore their...

20 Dec 2022

Business

Afro Fashion Association to host first edition of Black Carpet Awards

Building on its efforts to diversify the fashion industry, the Afro Fashion Association has announced the launch of a new gala event, the Black Carpet Awards. The event will take place during the upcoming Milan Fashion Week, on February 22, 2023, in Milan. The first edition is set to focus on Italy, but the organisation said it has already set...

15 Dec 2022

Business

Zalando emphasises support for underrepresented communities in latest D&I report

European marketplace Zalando published the third edition of its annual diversity and inclusion (D&I) report, in which it outlined its progress over the 12 commitments made as part of its Do.Better strategy. In the report, the company said it had increased the amount of Black-owned brands over the past year, onboarding a total of 63 labels within...

9 Dec 2022

Business |Beauty

Boots partners with RangeMe to source emerging and diverse brands

The UK’s biggest beauty retailer Boots is partnering with RangeMe, the leading product discovery, sourcing and purchasing platform, to expand the number of new and diverse suppliers it works with both in-store and online. The partnership will provide the Boots buying team with increased access to emerging and diverse brands, explains RangeMe, as...

24 Oct 2022

Fashion

Stitch Fix launches latest Elevate collection alongside six entrepreneurs

Online personal styling platform Stitch Fix has launched its newest Elevate collection as part of its annual programme designed to support POC-owned businesses. Looks from the collection, which is available to exclusively shop via Stitch Fix’s website, feature designs from six entrepreneurs of colour. Launched in 2020, the platform’s ‘Elevate’...

12 Oct 2022

Business

Tapestry and Kate Spade partner with Harlem’s Fashion Row on university programme

Tapestry and Kate Spade New York have announced a three-year partnership with Harlem’s Fashion Row’s (HFR) annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fashion Summit in a bid to support a diverse range of fashion talent. The collaborative programme will offer students at Bowie State University access to connect with Kate Spade’s...

29 Sept 2022