Torsa's night out

Those in the fashion business love nothing more than a good knees-up and a chance to get out and about. Below Ragtrader produces the photographic evidence.


This month saw Torsa opening a new boutique in High Street Prahran with a SKYY Vodka-sponsored bash featuring cocktails, canapés and clothes. Friends joined Torsa owner Romy Klooger and Klooger's hand-###
:Masterclass makeover
The talented designers behind Queensland-based fashion labels Talulah, Always Habit, Michelle Rotheram, Riot Swimwear, Saywell and Stretch Out were treated to a day of mentoring classes, courtesy of a joint initiative between the state government and the National Retail Association. The Masterclass, featuring a host of presentations on to###
:MBFF jumps to life
International supermodel Kristy Hinze was the star attraction at a fun-filled event staged to launch the official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival in Brisbane recently. Hinze joined Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and festival director Lindsay Bennett in launching the official festival program set to showcase the work of 27 Queensland designers, six national designers and eight retail centres. The event runs from August 29 to September 2. ###
:Purely new
Champagne, sushi and a smorgasbord of pretty faces were spotted at the launch of new leisurewear label Red Island at the Purely Merino store in Adelaide Airport recently. Spotted among the crowd was AWI Chairman Ian McLaughlan, Purely Merino concept manager Nick Poole and retail consultant Frank Kisvarda.