Ragtrader names the movers and shakers in Australian fashion this year.

Last year’s awards delivered over 100 entries from the country’s leading retailers including Country Road, The Iconic, Kookai, Carla Zampatti, Camilla and more.

The platinum partner will join a host of industry sponsors in what promises to be another sold-out event.

Paul Zahra and Bernie Brookes, former CEOs of David Jones and Myer respectively, share their predictions.

Puma opens new Oceania HQ in Melbourne

The brand has held a local headquarters in Moorabbin for more than 40 years.

Forever New restarts United States rollout

Forever New had initially jumped into the US market in late 2019.

Expert issues warning on AI pricing systems

“The technology is improving very quickly, but the rules around fairness and transparency are still catching up."

Consumer confidence climbs out of historic low

ANZ economist Sophia Angala said the lift was led by improving confidence in economic conditions.

NZ inflation still above threshold

The largest upward contributor to the annual inflation rate was electricity, up 12.5 per cent.

Dotshop bets on growing vintage fashion market

“Customers expect a point of view that reflects how they really shop," Dotshop founder Lisa Ruffle says.

RB Sellars, Woolmark unite on Merino workwear push

RB Sellars CEO Jim Gall said the partnership was designed to close the gap between performance workwear and agricultural end-use. 

Fashion “at the centre” of retail insolvencies surge

FY26 retail insolvencies are projected to hit a new peak.

27 peak bodies call for cuts to regulatory costs 

This all comes three weeks ahead of the Federal Government’s handing down of the 2026-27 Budget.