MELBOURNE: Pyjama king Peter Alexander will welcome shoppers to his Melbourne Central store tonight (March 20), just days after his parent company confirmed speculation his American operations faced the chopping block.

NATIONAL: The Berlei Group and high-profile swimwear brand Azzollini are among a contingent of Australian companies headed to Hong Kong Mode Lingerie in April.

French Lingerie on the Runway at Fashion Exposed 09

MELBOURNE: Victorian suiting brand Godwin Charli has committed to keeping AFL team The Geelong Cats looking sharp off the field.

MELBOURNE: The fashion industry received a bracing wake up call this morning as expert speakers took to the stage for the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Herald Sun Marketing Breakfast.

NATIONAL: Embattled apparel and footwear group Pacific Brands has gone on the defensive over its remuneration payouts to top executives.

NATIONAL: Australian labels have lent considerable weight to what is being touted as Asia's first online fashion store.

MELBOURNE: Rebel fashion label Romance Was Born was in celebratory mood last night, having taken out the 2009 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Designer Award.

SYDNEY:Department store David Jones has reported a first half profit result of $91.6 million, up by 2.4 per cent on the previous corresponding period.

AUCKLAND: More than 30 workers are now looking for work following a decision by New Zealand fashion stalwart Keith Matheson to bow out of the industry.

SYDNEY: The director of troubled luxury suiting brand Herringbone has spoken of his relief at finding a new business partner, claiming the announcement will allow the brand to refocus on what it does best.

MELBOURNE: Australian designers wishing to cast their business net overseas should be focused, business savvy, realistic, and above all good at relationships.

NATIONAL: Peter Alexander's leap into La La Land looks set to be short lived.

SYDNEY: Luxury womenswear label Cohen et Sabine is the latest high profile casualty of the global credit crunch.

SYDNEY: Luxury accessory brand Coach and eyewear giant Sunglass Hat are the latest players to sign on to Sydney International Terminal's new retail precinct.

MELBOURNE:Local distributor Mico Mico has picked up the rights to a renowned US label with a lot to say.