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Event of the week

The Australian Five: Fernando Frisoni, Magdalena Velevska, Kym Ellery, Michael Lo Sordo and Christopher Esber.

Five Australian designers showcased their fall/winter collections at a private cocktail event in New York last night, the culmination of a joint venture between Woolmark and the Australians In New York Fashion Foundation.

Campaign of the week

Howard Showers: Autumn/winter 2012 campaign.

Local label Howard Showers has shot a new campaign starring Vogue 'it' girl and international model Lydia Willemina to promote the launch of its latest collection.

Campaign of the week

Von Follies by Dita Von Teese.

Celebrity Dita Von Teese is set to launch a new lingerie range via Target stores nationally from February, and has released a few racy campaign shots to raise awareness ahead of the debut.

Event of the week

LMFF National Graduate Showcase: Designs by Chris Ran Lin and Ju Young Seo from RMIT.

Earlier this week the industry gathered to celebrate emerging designer talent at the 2012 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2012 (LMFF) National Graduate Showcase, presented by Sportsgirl.

Lookbook of the week

Fashion knitwear brand Cylk reveals its new seamless intimates collection, launching as part of its autumn/winter 2012 range.

Generation next

Online expert: Justus Wilde.

Industry expert Justus Wilde reveals how to make the most of online in a multi-channel environment, from affiliate networks to aggregators. Premium

Tie it up

Saint Augustine Academy: Australian Fashion Week.

Nobody wears a novelty tie like Ragtrader computer whiz Cameron Biggart. He eases us into the new year with a few words on his enduring love.

2011: Learn from the big boys

BILLABONG: While the surfwear giant is facing tough times, Brett Stevenson believers much can be learned from the retailer.

Ragtrader presents part two of a series on how small retailers can learn from the triumphs and failures of their larger counterparts. Premium

2011: Learn from the big boys

BASQUE: Myer house brand.

Ragtrader kicks off a series on how small retailers can learn from the triumphs and failures of their larger counterparts. Premium

Campaign of the week

Sarah Conners: New video campaign

The designer behind the boutique handbag and accessory brand Sarah Conners has created a video to help launch her latest collection – made from python.

latest comments

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Herringbone tailors offering

Herringbone: Made to Measure service.

Premium shirt and suit brand Herringbone has added a new component to its business in a bid to increase its customer base in Australia.

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