SYDNEY: Analysts remain cautious about clothing and accessories retailer Oroton's solid first half profit results predicting the expiry of one of its key licences could have a big impact.

SYDNEY: The man charged with leading the turn around of Australia's textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry has issued a missive urging Australians not to turn their back on the sector.

MELBOURNE: Demand for green fashion doesn't appear to be waning, with a new industry seminar series set to address the latest innovations in sustainable fabrics and production.

NATIONAL: Emerging South African designer Leigh Schubert is among the first wave of international players headed to Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW).

MELBOURNE: Retailers will need to replace sales volume and "churn" with value for money to maximise the shrinking consumer dollar, according to a new report.

SYDNEY: Cult Swedish denim brand Cheap Monday is set to launch its first Australian pop-up store.

MELBOURNE: Fashion retailers at Chadstone Shopping Centre and Dandenong Plaza are among those fined after being caught up in a surprise blitz by the Federal Workplace Ombudsman recently.

NATIONAL: Department store Myer has faced off weak consumer sentiment and falling sales to post a "solid" half year result.

NATIONAL: Luxury accessories company Orotongroup is claiming a bright future following the release of its half year results.

SYDNEY: And then there was one. Christian Lines looks set to be the only male designer to take part in this year's Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) graduate parade.

MELBOURNE: Youthwear retailer Bardot has flown in the face of economic gloom, earmarking two new store openings in the next three months.

MELBOURNE: As the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) drew to a close yesterday, organisers were reporting an "exceptional response" to the consumer-driven event.

SYDNEY: Fabric importer and long time rag trader Philip Smouha has been forced to put two of his fashion businesses into voluntary administration.

PERTH: Womenswear label Jham looks set to expand its stockist base following a key New South Wales agency deal.

NATIONAL: Oxfam has called on fashion companies to disclose their sourcing arrangements, following a damning report implicating leading brands.

NATIONAL: National fashion houses Just Group, Colorado and Sussan are believed to be among a high profile list of retailers who have demanded rent relief from Australia's major shopping centre landlords.