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Cue secures Myer maestro

SYDNEY: Cue Clothing Co has enlisted a former department store executive to its ranks.

Question Time

Assia Benmedjdoub asks a range of fashion sectors to look back on the year that was.

Cable pop a permanent

Australian luxury knitwear brand Cable will turn its pop-up shop concept into a permanent flagship store in January.

Battle of the titans

Armani Exchange:  Recently opened a 240m2 flagship at Chadstone.
As more and more of our once humble shopping centres continue to devour prime retail zones across Australia, Pippa Chambers speaks to industry experts about the future of these growing giants.

Tom Gunn takes off in 2012

SYDNEY: Footwear brand Tom Gunn will launch a Sydney flagship store next year, along with a debut bag collection and a second design collaboration with Gary Bigeni.

Belinda back in the blue

Alexander Wang: Belinda supplier.
SYDNEY: Corporate recovery lawyers believe the latest twist in the travails of luxury retailer Belinda International could see the company enter liquidation.

The boutique trader

Pippa Chambers speaks to several traders on boutique strips to find out what issues they face and what the future holds for them as they compete against the surge of apparel conglomerates.

Sheike goes national

SYDNEY: Womenswear brand Sheike has detailed the first stage of its national retail rollout, with an interstate push commencing next year.

LMFF breaks with celebs

Melbourne: L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) has altered the creative direction of its 2012 campaign in a bid to increase retailer engagement.

Tricky business

Despite the number of fashion company administrations this year, a handful of businesses have been snatched from the flames and retained by their owners. How is this possible? Daniela Aroche reports. 

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Oz designers axe label

Eleventh Commandment: Designers end their label.

Australian denim and apparel label the Eleventh Commandment has announced plans to scrap the brand.

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