Joan Kennedy
Editorial Associate

Joan Kennedy is Editorial Associate at The Business of Fashion (BoF). She is based in New York and covers beauty and marketing. She has a bachelors in English and Philosophy with high honours from Boston College.





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The News in Brief

Harvey Nichols Appoints New CEO

Harvey Nichols has named Julia Goddard chief executive following the departure of Manju Malhotra — who held the post for 25 years — in late 2023.


Balmain Names New CEO

French fashion house Balmain has appointed Matteo Sgarbossa as chief executive, effective May 6.


Margiela and Diesel Fuel Rise in Sales for OTB Group

Despite macroeconomic conditions that challenged players across the luxury industry, sales for Milan-based OTB Group rose 10.2 percent year-over-year to €1.9 billion ($2 billion) in the financial year 2023, ended Dec. 31.


Melitta Baumeister Wins CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue presented New York-based German designer Melitta Baumeister, known for her innovative, often voluptuous silhouettes, with the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award.


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