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Survival of the fittest

The retail landscape is changing rapidly, and while some fashion companies have folded, others are finding innovative ways to keep their businesses afloat. Daniela Aroche reports.

Ed Harry rises from ashes

Menswear chain Ed Harry has revealed plans to revamp, as it attempts to rebuild the business post-administration.

3D e-tail vision lands

Online savvy fashion retailers may soon be taking advantage of a new 3D software system that has arrived in Australia.

Baubridge & Kay debt opens

BAUBRIDGE & KAY: In receivership.
The books have opened on collapsed retailer Baubridge & Kay, revealing an unsecured creditor toll of $610,980 and debts to National Australia Bank (NAB) of $1.5 million at the time of entering receivership.

Francis in Wonderland

Mixing retail, apparel, photography and film, local label Francis Leon has pieced together an eclectic space with distinct identity. Daniela Aroche explores the store concept.

Maya moves shop

NINA MAYA: Selling online.
Her first season was picked up by department store David Jones before selling out across boutiques nationwide - but designer Nina Maya-Skrzynski has no regrets about pulling all accounts from brick-and-mortar stores this year.

Patagonia makes tracks on Kathmandu

US-based brand Patagonia will challenge Kathmandu’s market share as it moves to ramp up its retail presence in Australia during the next two months.

Linneys’ decades of rock

PERTH: Jewellery chain Linneys will celebrate its 40th year in business with a youth-targeted product offer.

Pierucci exits Australia

SYDNEY: Fashion retailer Roberto Pierucci has announced he will disband his Australian retail network, following the shut-down of his eponymous womenswear line.

Fashion Week future

Earlier this month, ragtrader.com.au reported on the departure of another senior executive at IMG Fashion Asia Pacific. Here, IMG Fashion head of global production, Jarrad Clark, addresses talk of a mass restructure of the local arm.

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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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