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As 2012 begins, Daniela Aroche asks industry figures to discuss what lies ahead for independents.

Ready, set, stock! Preview the latest products hitting the market.

Q: How have new fabric innovations affected your product offering?

T-shirt retailer BlackBook has opened its second store in Melbourne Central’s recently revamped ‘The Corner’ precinct. Assia Benmedjdoub looks behind the concept.

Womenswear designer Karen Walker has capitalised on her partnership with department store Myer, recording a 49 per cent increase in premium sales for the season, as both prepare for a joint export drive.

Every month, Ragtrader pairs RMIT fashion and design students with an established designer for a professional one-on-one. In this edition, RMIT graduate Sarah Curtin asks Citizen Deconstructed director Robert Rigutto for his advice.

The co-founder of fashion footwear brand Nine West, Vince Camuto, is gearing up to unleash his self-titled shoe and accessories label in Australia this year.

TOP SELLERS: There was much anticipation about the launch of Australia’s first Topshop store last month.

Each month, Ragtrader profiles one finalist from the 2011 National Retailers Association (NRA) Young Retailer of the Year awards. Here, 22-year-old Target business manager Katherine Powell tells her story.

Newfangled web features and more than 10 new cutting-edge designers will be added to MyCatwalk.com next month as part of its Australian web relaunch.