Securing a loan to fire up your business might require a sharp suit and good handshake in addition to hard evidence of a solid plan for success.

The majority of Mercury Brands shareholders voted in favour of a new name for the company at its recent general meeting.

The spring/summer season is often touted as the strongest one for fashion retail sales.

While industry analysts are warning of a slow January/February fashion sales period (left), it looks as though boxing day sales did their bit to prop retail figures.

For the past four years, a selection of Australian designers have been invited to take part in a fashion trade event staged around the G’Day USA program.

Luxury fashion retailer Belinda Seper has officially launched a blog offering consumers a preview of fresh in-store arrivals, as well as travel, style and inspirational tips.

Singapore luxury brand distributor FJ Benjamin has embarked on a new Australian project, launching its first domestic store for own-brand Raoul.

Luxury fashion operators are among the first to feel a squeeze in discretionary spending.

Joseph Ribkoff has unveiled a new distribution strategy for Australia, scrapping the licensee model it employed for the past 16 years.

The son of a prominent clothing supplier to Target, Kmart and Myer is building his own business specialising in childrenswear brands.

Wondering what some of the country’s biggest fashion brands have planned for upcoming advertising campaigns?

Sunshades Eyewear is the largest privately owned eyewear company in Australia, with clients ranging from Sportsgirl and Oroton to Big W and David Jones.

IMG Fashion Asia Pacific has quashed claims a new trade event could overshadow the future of its embattled swimwear showcase.

With more retail giants now sourcing their product directly from offshore manufacturers, local wholesalers are beginning to feel the squeeze.

High Street retailer Witchery could unleash its entire product offering across the Asian market, following the launch of its first accessory store in Singapore next month.

NATIONAL: This year's Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) will be the last for the event's founder, Simon Lock.