The Price of Inflation

European Brands Take New York Fashion Week, Fashion's Hottest Jobs, Stephanie Phair Exits BFC

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 High inflation is creating a new crisis for garment workers, say labour groups. New York Fashion Week has become a key staging ground for European brands looking to build on strong US sales. Farfetch executive Stephanie Phair is stepping down as chair of the British Fashion Council. BoF Professional analysis now unlocked for non-members: Fashion companies are staffing up in a few key roles as they prepare for sweeping changes in the coming years.

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SUSTAINABILITY With Inflation Painfully High, Fashion's Garment Workers Pay the Price By Sarah Kent

Labour groups are warning of a new crisis on the horizon, as brands cancel orders ahead of the holiday season and living costs rise. READ MORE

LUXURY Why European Brands Are Still Betting on America By Brian Baskin

A packed New York Fashion Week schedule points to resilience in the US market. But for how long? Plus, what else to watch out for in the coming week. READ MORE

LUXURY BFC Chair Stephanie Phair Steps Down, Having Steered Trade Group Through Brexit and Coronavirus By Tamison O'Connor

The Farfetch executive chaired London Fashion Week's organising body through one of the most challenging periods British fashion has ever faced. READ MORE

WORKPLACE & TALENT Fashion's In-Demand Jobs By Sheena Butler-Young Recruiters say interest in the metaverse is cooling, while brands look for candidates with the real-world expertise to navigate uncertain times. READ MORE

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Zara Is Hiring Opportunities at Zara include an Outerwear Designer and a Kidswear Designer at their headquarters in A Coruña, Spain. Founded in 1975 and based out of Galicia, Spain, Zara is the flagship company of the Inditex group — the world's largest apparel retailer. Zara sells womenswear, menswear and kids collections in over 2,100 stores across 96 markets and employs more than 150,000 people globally. VIEW JOBS

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