Business

Norwegian womenswear label by Ti Mo has made a strong launch into the Australian market, securing around 22 stockists at trade fair Fashion Exposed.

The new owners of Midas and Mollini have revealed they will make few changes to the established high street brands.

High Street fashion giant Cue is now reportedly Australia’s largest womenswear manufacturer.

A new fashion business seminar with industry speakers is designed to bridge the gap between start-up and success for emerging fashion designers.

E News Briefs

Former InStyle magazine news editor Matthew Paroz has launched an online Australian eco-ethical fashion directory called How Big is Your Eco.

Who would’ve thought that a business which is committed to being Made In Australia could have so much in common with a business that specialises in everything Made Anywhere But Australia?

Feathers has recovered from the global financial crisis with an unprecedented boom in sales, according to its long serving founder Margaret Porritt.

A desire to replicate the international success of Australian surfwear labels is behind the launch of a new childrenswear brand.

A surge in the Australian birth rate is among the reasons a Queensland children’s swimwear export business will now sell its wares on home soil.

Stalwart Australian footwear business Figgins Holdings has collapsed into voluntary liquidation, with debts in excess of $17 million.

Import imbroglio

Australian shoppers spent $23 billion online in 2008 – The catch is, 43 per cent of this spend went overseas, with UK and US e-tailers reaping the benefits.

Department store David Jones staged its biannual autumn/winter collections showcase.

Accessorise me

Men are muscling in on the accessories market and the trend extends further than old-school ties and cufflinks.

Busters

Designer handbags and accessories are a rife source of ‘inspiration’ for copycats.

Surface appeal

Leather is in constant evolution, with unique innovations in texture, finish and style a prime passion for fashion designers.

Luxury fashion retailer Robby Ingham has continued to raid the executive ranks of competitor Belinda, as it launches a powerful bid to dominate the designer womenswear sector.