Top 10 Most Desired Fashion Employers
1,173 fashion professionals and aspiring workers across 93 countries told Business of Fashion their most desired fashion companies to work for, and why.
01 CHANEL
Chanel takes the lead, being viewed as the “absolute pinnacle of luxury” and setting current Chanel workers on an accelerated career path while offering highly competitive compensation.
02 HERMES
Hermes follows as the “summit of corporate appeal” by offering professionals a stable culture, fair compensation, and prestigious reputation for career growth.
03 DIOR
Respondents praised Dior as “the gold standard of how to stay classic without ever feeling old” under the direction of Jonathan Anderson.
04 PRADA
The Italian fashion house is valued for being “ahead of its time” with respondents describing the brand as “quietly intelligent and a little unexpected.” They also view Prada as a dream company. Insiders reinforce Prada’s appeal of coworkers, luxurious work and competitive commission structures.
05 LOUIS VUITTON
The French luxury brand attracts professionals for its reputation as “an iconic institution I can learn from best”. With many drawn to it's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation. Insiders reveal strong team cultures of supportive colleagues with a highly structured performance environment.
06 PATAGONIA
Aspiring professionals view Patagonia as a purpose-led career choice, admiring a company that “lives it’s values”, along with their credible benefits such as paid activism hours. The brand is respected for its commitment to climate impact and for its non-seasonal model that prioritizes durability and circularity. Insiders praise the brand for work-life balance, supportive colleagues and mission-led identity.
07 RALPH LAUREN
As a heritage institution, Ralph Lauren attracts professionals for its reputation as a long-term career investment for growth. Internal employees admire the maisons iconic brand heritage, but note the positive culture co-exists with limited career progression opportunities and outdated systems.
08 LOEWE
Drawing in aspiring employees through it’s global recognition and sense of “childlike creativity and curiosity”. Loewe employees state they thrive in the high-energy team environment under the LVMH umbrella. However store staff reveal intense pressure ambitious sales metrics, unpredictable schedules, and high turnover rates.
09 BOTTEGA VENETA
Attracts aspiring talent for its “artistic integrity” and “product purity”, as well as those who are passionate about technical excellence and “advanced approach[es] to leather development and specialized manufacturing”. Internal employees credit the brand for elite prestige, lucrative commission structures, and strong corporate backing from The Kering Group. However, they also report high operational stress and inconsistent store management.
10 SCHIAPARELLI
Ultimately attracting professionals seeking creative freedom within a maison known for its creative experimentation, “treating each individual collection like a masterpiece.”
FURTHER LEADING BRANDS
11 MIU MIU
12 SAINT LAURENT
13 MAISON MARGIELA
14 NIKE
15 ZARA
16 GUCCI
17 THE ROW
18 BURBERRY
19 JACQUEMUS
20 ACNE STUDIOS
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TOP 10 MOST DESIRED BEAUTY EMPLOYERS
296 beauty professionals and aspiring workers from across 53 countries told Business of Fashion Careers their dream beauty company, and why.
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01 L’ORÉAL PARIS
Beauty professionals praise the brand for its ability to “combine creativity with science”, their research & development, and sustainability capabilities that makes L’Oréal “win on all aspects that matter: beauty innovation, culture, media and so on.”
Current employees describe the corporate label as a way to accelerate their global careers, but note lack of strategies, time-intensive work, and internal friction from processes and layered approval structures.
02 DIOR BEAUTY
Beauty respondents particularly take to Parfums Christian Dior as a “reference in fragrances” with innovative training programs, as well as responding positively to initiatives such as the “Women@Dior” mentoring and education offer.
Internal employees value the company’s reputation, high quality products, competitive financial benefits, and LVMH learning opportunities. However, they find the environment to be fast-paced and highly demanding, with intense sales targets, high expectations and operational friction due to corporate hierarchy.
03 CHARLOTTE TILBURY
The founder Charlotte Tilbury herself is a pulling factor to aspiring beauty employees with her efforts in constant improvement of her products.
Insider employees describe the company as a prestigious global brand with high quality products, supportive peers, and generous perks such as hybrid work opportunities and summer Fridays.
Significant to note are large workloads and long work hours that are deemed as below-market pay with high commission.
04 RHODE
Another beauty brand attracting talent from the founder herself, Hailey Bieber, as well as its backing from E.L.F. Beauty and being seen as an innovative marketing and branding disruptor.
A current beauty worker in France notes, “Regardless of Hailey Bieber, every launch, project and campaign visual is top-notch and very inspiring.”
05 DIPTYQUE
Diptyque draws in aspiring talent through its “artistic differentiation and cult following”.
Internal employees say they feel a sense of purpose and value the company’s creative direction and authority, but long-standing employees mention unrealistic targets and a disconnect in staff retention.
06 VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY
Many are attracted to Victoria Beckham herself and the brand she has built, crediting her vision and ability to be highly-regarded by industry professionals.
Current employees note being surrounded by talented peers who create quality products and that the company looks great on a CV.
Some describe disorganized management, conflicting communication, and strict appearance requirements for those who represent the company.
07 BYREDO
Beauty respondents note their positioning in the fragrance market as “a niche brand that represents excellence.” Parent company Puig is also seen as an employer to accelerate careers.
Internal employees credit the perks, work environment, and commission structures - but note some insiders are not receptive to the new leadership and cultural changes since the company’s acquisition.
08 YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTY
Many are attracted to the brand’s global recognition, with fragrances “on the progression to boom in the next couple of years.”
Insider perspectives reveal strong employee benefits and training, but some floor workers and account managers say upper management sets high targets regardless of external factors such as stock shortages or foot traffic.
09 AESOP
Many describe the brand as “committed to sustainability and advocating for the environment”.
Internal employees note it is satisfying to work for an established company with strong values and recognized products but there are career mobility challenges for those outside of Australia.
10 LANCÔME
Aspiring talent is drawn to the brand’s reputation and heritage with a solid reputation for “innovation and business strategy.”
An executive with 20+ years industry experience credits Lancôme for “treating skincare like biotechnology”.
Insider perspectives reveal training being the best in the industry, good commissions and incentives but are frustrated with base salaries and inconsistent management.
FURTHER LEADING BEAUTY BRANDS
11 TOM FORD BEAUTY
12 E.L.F. BEAUTY
13 FENTY BEAUTY
14 CHANEL BEAUTY
15 RARE BEAUTY
16 MAC COSMETICS
17 SHISEIDO
18 MERIT BEAUTY
19 LE LABO AND GUERLAIN
20 WESTMAN ATELIER
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