NATIONAL: The trend for high street retailers to collaborate with established designers on unique collections is not over yet.

NATIONAL: The trend for high street retailers to collaborate with established designers on unique collections is not over yet.

NEW ZEALAND: Charles Parsons New Zealand has appointed an exclusive international distributor for its recently acquired marine apparel label, Line 7.

SYDNEY: The traditional art of beading was touted as a key drawcard for manufacturing fashion in India at the Brand India Trade Fair in Sydney.

SYDNEY: The traditional art of beading was touted as a key drawcard for manufacturing fashion in India at the Brand India Trade Fair in Sydney.

SYDNEY: A designer who harnesses solar polar and a not-for-profit wool company are among those who have scored top honours in a fashion awards program.

SYDNEY: Four decades of designing, knitting and running her own retail operation have earned Sydney based designer Vivian Chan Shaw a lifetime achievement award.

NATIONAL: Australian fashion designers still have a long way to go in catering for the needs of more mature age shoppers, according to comments on ragtrader.com.au's inaugural blog post.

NATIONAL: Westfield Australia's footwear retailers have outperformed their fashion store counterparts in the three months to September 30.

NATIONAL: Australian hoisery importer Ambra Corporation has made its first venture into viral marketing with a two minute film inspired by the vampire phenomenon.

NATIONAL: Professor Roy Green's review of the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry continues to impact on government policy, over 12 months after the review was completed.

NATIONAL: The initial share price for outdoor wear retailer Kathmandu has been set at A$1.70.

NATIONAL: The national advertising complaints board has dismissed the latest swipe at a Cotton On marketing campaign.

SYDNEY: Romance Was Born has added to its growing list of accolades, taking home the top prize in the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA).

SYDNEY: Designer Brent Wilson has collaborated with German beer brand Becks to create a collection in homage to the 20th anniversary of the destruction of the Berlin wall.

MELBOURNE: Men's apparel and accessories will be dramatically increased at the new David Jones flagship store in Bourke Street.