The new CEO has a monumental task ahead of him as he begins work on Nike’s turnaround strategy. Success means resetting expectations, showing evidence of meaningful innovation, recapturing the attention of sneakerheads and earning the trust of retailers.

BoF sits down with Joe Robinson, creative director and artist behind Joe Freshgoods Inc., to discover how he has built a reputation as one of the sneaker and streetwear industry’s most impactful storytellers.

It’s the second time in the past month that Challice, Mulberry’s parent company, has rejected an offer for the leather goods maker.

Dolev Elron, a menswear designer for Acne Studios, wowed the fashion jury with his distorted jeans and tank tops. Accessories winners Chiyang Duan and Clara Besnard also twisted bags, belts, and eyewear.

LVMH kicks off earnings season for the sector on Oct. 14, and will likely offer some guidance on whether the category’s problems represent a cyclical bump in the road, or a structural shift.

Imran Amed shares his key findings from recent fashion weeks in London, Milan and Paris as the industry grapples with a slowdown that has raised questions about the long-term business model of the luxury sector.