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


LMFF lures top gun

LMFF Business Seminar 2011: Jorgen Andersson from ESPRIT takes the stage.

The chief executive from one of the world's largest fashion groups has been lured to join the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF).

Pacific Brands feels the pinch

Berlei: Owned by Pacific Brands.

Clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands has confirmed a possible buy out of the company could be on the cards, following falling profits and a legal scuffle.

Kiargo hits the Silversea

KIARGO: Resort 2012.

Swimwear brand Kiargo will capitalise on the arrival of an international luxury cruise liner next week, with an on-board launch of its 2012 resort collection.

Ambra shapes up

AMBRA: Sales boost.

Intimate apparel giant Ambra has bolstered its shapewear category in the wake of a sales surge.

ABS report fails to shine

The latest retail trade figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed lacklustre sales and a struggling fashion sector.

ASOS snaps up Oz label

Hugo Boss: Is one of many well known brands on ASOS that will feature alongside Antoine & Stanley.

An Australian designer has started 2012 with a bang as his footwear label is head-hunted by e-tail giant ASOS.

Heads up on retail sales period

Witchery: Offers up to 50 per cent off in its post-Christmas sales

Ragtrader has been given the heads up on how retailers have fared during the post-Christmas sales and what apparel has proved most popular with shoppers. Premium

'Absurd' rules must change

Supré: One of many retailers with stores in SA

'Absurd' and 'anachronistic' public holiday rules must change to help retailers, according to the Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA).

MBFWA returns with gusto

IMG Fashion: New York Fashion Week 2011. IMAGE CREDITS: zeduce.org

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) will welcome back its third and largest show venue this year. But that's not all. Premium

Apostrophe 'disgrace' by Myer

Myer: Oops grammar mishap

A Twitter storm broke out yesterday following an error made by bosses at Australian department store Myer.

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