Overheard

"We are trying to create a luxury brand and don't see Le Tan products as a luxury brand association."

From bright orange to lobster red: the relationship between fashion and fake tan turns a sinister shade. Costarella Design sales manager Paul O'Connor comments on the alleged use of a bespoke frock in a recent Le Tan advertisement.

"Swimwear Couture are our Hong Kong-based manufacturing partners for the Bond-Eye and Lisa Ho swimwear brands and affiliated with our UK based Licensees through Moontide Europe Ltd and the newly formed Bond-Eye Europe Ltd."

And you thought love triangles were complicated. Bond-Eye traders managing director Steve Philpott offers an insight into the nature of his working relationships.

"Could my smile be any bigger?"

Who knew the company of Virgins could evoke such pleasurable sensations? Upcoming menswear designer Donny Galella has the time of his life styling Virgin megastar Richard Branson on his recent trip to Australia.

"Are we to become the 7/11 of fashion?"

Disposable dacks? Pre-packaged panties? Boneless bras? Lingerie boutique owner Melissa Gallagher slaps a short use-by-date on the idea of weeklong late night shopping.