The footwear brand is hoping for a $2 billion market capitalisation with its initial public offering, which means selling the market on distressed sneakers being more than a fad.

Lately, something has not been feeling quite right in fashion. First Kering, and now LVMH and Chanel, seem to be creeping into crisis management mode.

The self-styled “image architect” Law Roach sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the art and science of celebrity styling and to share the details of his new online learning platform which will launch later this year.

An investigation into labour exploitation in fashion’s Italian supply chains has already entangled Armani and LVMH, accusing the companies of failing to adequately oversee their suppliers. Incoming EU regulation means such lapses in oversight could soon come with penalties of up to five percent of global revenue.

Starting this month, Chinese shoppers can snap up a small beige, crocodile-patterned version of Balenciaga’s iconic Hourglass handbag for $1,947, or 35 percent off on the mainland’s dominant e-commerce platform, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Tmall.

Skincare is going on a world tour.