On January 1, 2010 the highest duty rate on clothing will drop from the current 17.5 per cent to 10 per cent.

The mystic Melbourne buzz once again came to the fore when the city's most host profile fashionistas glammed up for the official Spring Fashion Week launch.

International trend agency Worth Global Style Network (WGSN) has named Susanna Kempe as its new chief executive officer.

Myer has moved to scotch rumours that the appointment of fashion industry veteran Howard McDonald will result in radical changes to its apparel and footwear departments – at least in the foreseeable future.

With a completely revamped image, a sharp new marketing campaign and a personalised approach to sales, Howard Showers is looking to shake up the contemporary womenswear market.

The Indian Government has backed a multi-pronged attack on the Australian textile, clothing and footwear market, aimed at securing a greater share of our lucrative leather trade.

The Australian footwear manufacturing has done it tough in the past and is doing it tough now, but some companies are standing firm.

Lauren Whiting is taking a big step forward with shoes for the larger footed lady – and the odd discerning gentleman as well.

Sydney designer Kari Maitz is taking a brave step forward with the first showing of her children’s shoe label Minime at the Australian Shoe Fair this month.

Jeanswest is pushing ahead with an aggressive international expansion strategy despite the global economic downturn.

Jets creative director Jessika Allen reckons she has captured the essence of the Australian male – and it can be summed up in just one little brief.

An increase in the number of clients not paying their bills has forced Australia's pattern-making community to make drastic changes to the way its members do business.

Wallflowers were out and confidence was key when myer launched its spring/summer 2009/10 collections in Sydney last week.

Hiring staff for a job in fashion retail used to be a rather simple affair.

"If all brands were of the same sizing standard, we wouldn’t be able to fit everyone."

"Right now there is a critical mass of attention on fashion."