March on MAFW

SYDNEY: Buyers and exhibitors intent on attending Mercedes Australian Fashion Week 2006 have less than two weeks to register their interest. Pre-registration for the event means your details will be included on delegates lists and that visitors will have a MAFW-accredited pass printed and ready at the rego desk. It also ensures individual designers are informed of your presence so that invites and seating allocations can be issued. For more: mafw.com.au

Good Golly Miss Molly

SYDNEY: Opening two weeks ago in Rose Bay, Miss Molly is a new womenswear boutique offering sort after brands under one roof. Owners, mother and daughter team Dana and Miki Stoliar, have sourced a sort after list of labels including Alice McCall, True Religion and Paige jeans, Tina Kalivas, Cohen and Sabine, Ginger & Smart and maternity jeans by Earl. For more:(02) 9328 2188

Van Heusen Flagship
SYDNEY: Men's shirting retailer Van Heusen unveiled its first Australian flagship store earlier this month in Sydney's CBD. Located at 300 George St, opposite Wynyard station, the concept store offers the latest European and regular cut shirts, plus cufflinks, ties, belts, socks, shoes and fragrances.

Leona in LA
LOS ANGELES:
Sydney-based internationally-recognised "frock" designer Leona Edmiston has opened a new store along Los Angeles' famed Sunset Boulevard. The store is the label's second in the US and eighth in total. For more: leonaedmiston.com

Sock it to 'em
MELBOURNE: Victoria company Clicks has launched a line of socks that aim to take the hassle out of the washing process. The company has developed a line of socks that boast a tag on the side that sits neatly on the leg when closed and can be strapped together during the washing, hanging and drying process. The socks are made from a cotton/nylon/elastane blend and come in five different styles. For more: clicks-socks.com.au

Leather galore
HONG KONG: The Asia Pacific Leather Fair comes to life at the Hong Kong Comvention & Exhibition Centre from March 28 to 31. Focusing on materials, manufacturing and technology, the fair features nearly 2000 exhibitors and is expected to attract in excess of 27,000 attendees. For more: www.aplf.com