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Collapsed fashion house Monti Australia re-enters the ragtrade - with some burnt creditors footing the bill.

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Australia's newest fashion college, ironically also the world's oldest, is set to throw open its doors to the general public early next month.

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Ragtrader talks to Gary Novis about yiddish and sweeping floors.

Perth fashion veteran Aurelio Costarella will shortly delist his company from the Australian Stock Exchange in a move to help free him from the "onerous responsibility" of running a public company.

Australian womenswear brands Cue and Veronika Maine have reportedly reaped the benefits of releasing garments from their transeasonal collections earlier than usual.

Fashion educator Penelope Leonard is on the winning side of an odyssey that has lasted more than 36 months.

Iconic Australian sheepskin footwear brand, Emu Australia is set to expand its brand offering with the launch of a premium womenswear collection.

Prestigious Parisian college Esmod is set to challenge Whitehouse as the industry's most exclusive private fashion provider.

The Federal Government has been accused of backflipping on its election promise to protect embattled workers in the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.

Global vibes

United Kingdom-based discount retail group Primark has launched an internal inquiry over allegations illegal immigrants were paid just over half the minimum wage to make fashionable knitwear for one of the company's bestselling ranges.

Jeans giant Levi's' recently announced global re-branding strategy will spark new Australasian stores, along with branding and product initiatives designed to broaden its target markets.

The Federal Government has been accused of backflipping on its election promise to protect embattled workers in the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.

One Teaspoon has diversified its product portfolio and appointed five new international distributors in an attempt to ward of recession woes.

Overheard

"Week two was when the shit hit the fan." It is not know whether the smelly assault continued into week three. Cue chief executive Rod Levis details department store sales activity since the start of the new year.

A new trans-global womenswear label with a conscience promises to answer growing demand for on trend green clothing.

Tight scheduling deadlines mean the inaugural instalment of Swim Fashion Week @ Sanctuary Cove will be dominated by domestic players.