A FASHIONABLE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR: From the team at Ragtrader

Greetings from all the team at Ragtrader

The team at Ragtrader Online are taking what we consider to be a well-deserved break over the Christmas/New Year period.

BIG CHANGE: Costarella Design will be privatised to allow it to focus on its core fashion offering.

Costarella puts liver first

PERTH: The business founded by Perth fashion veteran Aurelio Costarella is likely to be delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange.
FIGHTING TO STAY ONSHORE: Designers such as Marnie Skillings committed to Australian made goods.

TFIA demands greater support

NATIONAL:The Council of Textiles & Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) has taken another swipe at the Federal Government's review into the sector, arguing the closure of a major manufacturer in Geelong highlighted the dire state of assistance to TCF firms.
BEST FOOT FORWARD: Versace is one of several labels that will be displayed at Esmod's new campus in Sydney's Surry Hills.

Sydney home to new fashion school

SYDNEY: French fashion college Esmod has set up shop in Sydney.
MYER AMBASSADOR JENNIFER HAWKINS: Modelling a frock from designer Leona Edminston.

Myer cost cutting continues

MELBOURNE: Myer communication executives will no doubt be burning the midnight oil in the new year, following a company restructure which has sliced 20 per cent of marketing and creative staff.
SAYING NO: Australian Wool Innovation's moves to reposition its branding have fallen on deaf ears at major US retailer Liz Claiborne.

Aussie wool dagged by major US retailer

NATIONAL: One of the US' largest apparel retailers has joined the growing collective of fashion houses banning Australian merino wool.

Look Books

Download this season's latest Look Books

  • Guanabana - Autumn / Winter 09 LG Guanabana_gallery

  • Karen Walker - Runaway - Autumn / Winter 09 Karen Walker Runaway_gallery

  • Tristan Blair - Snow Blind - Winter / Fall 09

  • BonBon Lingerie - Spring / Summer 09 Spring / Summer 09

  • Maplebrown - Autumn / Winter 09 Maplebrown

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