Briefs
Lloyd's new venture
SYDNEY: Renowned leisure and resortwear label Henri Lloyd has opened its second Australian concept store. The store, located on the first floor of Sydney's Chatswood Chase, features more than 1500 square foot of retail space. Operated under licence by Burke Marine, the store is based on the international Henri Lloyd design and features fresh white timber panelling and walnut stained wooden shelving. The range available in store includes Henri Lloyd women's and menswear as well as Atmosphere 360, footwear and sunglasses. The label's existing store is in Sydney's Mosman while Henri Lloyd Australia also operates a 40 square metre concept store on Hamilton Island. For more: 02 9638 4333.
In to win
GOLD COAST: AMP has launched a new competition aimed at celebrating the cream of its fashion retailers. The inaugural competition will see fashion retailers across six AMP Capital Shopping Centres compete to find a national finalist. The chosen retailers will then win the opportunity to showcase a collection of garments in the 28th NRA Australian Fashion Design Awards broadcast on April 8 as well as the chance to win an international travel package to Paris valued at up to $15,000. Voting closes March 30. For more: 07 3257 3144.
Black out
SYDNEY: Online luxury boutique Le Black Book has delayed the launch of its international designer offering due to the global financial crisis. Founder Kath Purkis, who stocks a premium range of Australian brands ranging from Daniel Avakian and Kirrily Johnston to Melanie Cutfield and Rachel Gilbert, said she had secured 10 international accounts but was biding her time before launching them online.
Quiksilver loss
NATIONAL: Surfwear giant Quiksilver has failed in its attempt to prevent German apparel retailer Oliver Bernd Freier from registering its stylised QS trademark in Australia across several categories including clothing and accessories. The hearing officer determined there was insufficient evidence for Quiksilver's objection to succeed as the global surfwear brand had failed to establish relevant grounds or to offer any evidence to suggest QS was in common use, formed a relevant acronym or abbreviation or was likely to be wanted by other traders. Quiksilver was also ordered to pay costs associated with the case that dates back to 2004.