Ragtrader brings you the latest news in the Australian textile, garment and footwear sector.

19 Jun 2013

Iconic designer Jenny Kee has been crowned as the 2013 Australian Fashion Laureate recipient, recognising her contribution to the Australian fashion industry over the past 40 years.

19 Jun 2013

Adventure apparel retailer Kathmandu has confirmed the return of its CEO Peter Halkett to the helm.

19 Jun 2013

Department store giants Macy's and Bloomingdales are one step closer to Australia. Premium

19 Jun 2013

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed online competition and consumer issues as a key focus going forward, with group buying websites, product safety and consumer guarantee rights high on the list.

18 Jun 2013

Administrators for iconic design house Lisa Ho have confirmed that they have begun to disband the brand's retail network, following a failure to attract buyers for the business as a going concern.

18 Jun 2013

A mining venture? An Australian fashion business has brokered an unexpected deal. Premium

18 Jun 2013

The Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia will lose another executive this week, with industry liason Paula Rogers leaving on June 20.

17 Jun 2013

Glue Store, Boohoo.com and TheIconic.com.au are offering women a 17.5 per cent discount this month and next, as part of a gender rights lobby.

17 Jun 2013

Sportswear giant Running Bare has stepped up to take the brand to the next level and strengthen its local presence. Premium

14 Jun 2013

Womenswear brand Zimmermann has continued its push into the US market, revealing its latest collection to top tier buyers and media overnight on the back of its biggest store opening to date.