Gap Inc.

In Paris, leaders in talent acquisition from Chanel, Christian Dior Couture, Coty, Kering, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Saint Laurent among many others, attended an exclusive presentation and networking event at Hôtel Plaza Athénée.

BoF founder and editor in chief Imran Amed sits down with the newly-appointed creative director of Gap Inc. to explore how the latest chapter in his creative journey is changing the way he thinks about success and professional fulfilment.

Gap Inc. has been trying to turn things around for two decades. Now, seven months into designer and BoF 500 member Zac Posen’s tenure as creative lead, there’s early evidence that his efforts to re-energise the company’s flagship brand are delivering results.

Gap, Foot Locker, Abercrombie and other retailers issued cautious outlooks for the remainder of the year even as they reported strong second-quarter sales. It’s the latest indication that all is not well with American consumers.

Gap, Abercrombie, Lululemon and others report results this week, amid growing concerns about a pullback in consumer spending.

Signs of recovery at the American retailer have convinced some analysts that its stock may be undervalued. Others say it’s too soon to tell, but even the sceptics note improvements on product, merchandising and markdowns.

H&M, Gap, Mango and Bestseller are leading an effort to provide manufacturers with cheaper loans for decarbonisation projects. It’s an innovative bid to address fashion’s big climate financing gap, but it still has holes.

Gap Inc. will follow up a month of red-carpet highlights with an update on whether its efforts to reignite sales are paying off.

To cultivate Black talent in the industry, fashion schools must improve on recruiting and retaining minority students, diversity experts say. Brands too can show their support through mentorship initiatives with HBCUs.

Well, not exactly. But some surprising names made an impression on the red carpet alongside the likes of Loewe, Alaïa and Balmain.