Ragtrader's experienced local editorial team brings you the latest news in the Australian textile, garment and footwear sector.

10 Sep 2010

MELBOURNE: The new director of L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) Grant Pearce will kickstart his international duties at Australialive in the UK next week.

10 Sep 2010

NATIONAL: Shane Warne is set to expand his Spinners underwear line to include men's and boys clothing.

10 Sep 2010

NATIONAL: A private funeral will be held today for Traudl Troska, after the iconic Australian-based designer lost her battle with ovarian cancer last week.

09 Sep 2010

SYDNEY: Cue looks set to be the biggest beneficiary of a major CBD shopping drive this evening, with six retail sites positioned across the grid.

09 Sep 2010

NATIONAL: Keen to know why fashion giant Mango is facing a trademark battle with Best & Less? What recent licensing deal may see Victoria's Secret stores roll out across Australia?

08 Sep 2010

SYDNEY: Seafolly has announced it has issued proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against the director of White Sands Swimwear, Leah Madden.

08 Sep 2010

MELBOURNE: The organisers of Fashion Exposed are behind the launch of a new fair for the fashion, accessories and homewares industries.

07 Sep 2010

SYDNEY: Independent young womenswear label bec & bridge has launched its first jewellery collection for summer 2010.

07 Sep 2010

MELBOURNE: Guess has boosted its online presence for the Australian market, adding watches to its e-commerce division.

07 Sep 2010

MELBOURNE: Country Road's group general manager of retail operations, Glenn Gilzean, is set to follow the path trodden by the company's former CEO, Ian Moir.