MELBOURNE: Apparel company Elwood Clothing has won a ground breaking copyright infringement case against high street casualwear brand Cotton On.

PERTH: Western Australian fashion brands face a tough time securing retail space in the state with planned extensions to 12 centres now put on ice.

NATIONAL: Surfwear giant Billabong has announced it will open its first airport store in Singapore this year - confirming its commitment to regional development in the face of a weakening American market.

SYDNEY: Eveningwear designer Alex Perry has built his reputation on the red carpet - and the setting for his autumn/winter 2000 collection show is set to be no less glamorous.

SYDNEY: Wool research and promotion organisation Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has unveiled a new range of performance fabrics designed for next-to-skin wear.

SYDNEY: Fashion print suppliers could soon be rushing to harness photographic imagery after design leader Collette Dinnigan teamed with Sony to create an innovative gown.

DUNEDIN: One of New Zealand's oldest jewellery businesses is facing liquidation.

MELBOURNE: Menswear label Kromosome is preparing to enter the German market following an exclusive distribution deal with Loftwerk52 in Dusseldorf.

SYDNEY: Retailers such as Ralph Lauren, Fendi and French Connection have helped drive earnings growth at Sydney Airport.

NATIONAL: Department store David Jones has been afforded the same rights as Myer when it comes to promotional activity among its retail concession stores.

MELBOURNE:A leading global specialist in product lifecycle management (PLM) systems is claiming Australian fashion businesses could be revolutionised by its offer.

NATIONAL: Swim Fashion Week @ Sanctuary Cove looks set to be dominated by Australian designer labels.

MELBOURNE: Melbourne Textile Agencies (MTA) has expanded its offer to fashion houses after clinching agreements with three leading Spanish fabric suppliers.

NATIONAL: Myer has proved the grass really is no greener on the other side, with a downgraded profit forecast for fiscal 2009.

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

MELBOURNE: Country Road has announced a strong trading performance for the fist half year ending December 31 2008.