This week Federico Marchetti was appointed non-executive director to the luxury fashion house’s board, while Coty appoints Sue Y. Nabi as its chief executive.

They are joined by global brands including Puma and Levi Strauss, which have all signed a letter urging the country to amend trade union law.

Fashion brands are exploring alternatives to today’s standard materials, with key players focused on more sustainable substitutes that include recently rediscovered and re-engineered old favourites as well as high-tech materials that deliver on aesthetics and function.

A shoe design in support of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement could land Vans in hot water with Chinese consumers.