Getting a kick out of shoes February saw zany new footwear brand Fiebiger launching amid cocktails and shoes aplenty.

It might seem like Blak Basics designer Teresa Hodges is one of the fashion world's overnight success stories. After all, she has more than trebled her stockists after just two seasons of operation. But, as Nicole Curin-Birch discovers, none of this comes as a surprise to the 27-year-old designer.

NATIONAL: Australian apparel giant Pacific Brands has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO).

NEW ZEALAND: Australian fashion students have dominated proceedings at the 2008 ID Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards.

NATIONAL: Sydney-based wool marketing group Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has admitted fast tracking a research development program to develop viable alternatives to mulesing.

SYDNEY: High-end men's and womenswear brand Herringbone has appointed a new software supplier in an attempt to improve productivity.

<p>BRISBANE: Queensland-based designer Deanne Maiocchi will volunteer her mistakes during a free talk at QUT later this year.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>SYDNEY: Australian pearl and jewellery brand Autore is enjoying a spate of international celebrity.</p>

ADELAIDE: Womenswear brand Mai-Loui has revealed plans to move back into the wholesale market following a successful stint at US showcase G'Day USA in February.

MELBOURNE: Global outdoor footwear, apparel and equipment specialist The North Face marked the opening of its Elizabeth Street store in sweaty style.

SYDNEY: Italian menswear brand Canali has set its sights on the Australian market.

<p>MELBOURNE: Fashion agent Rhonda Martinez has been invited to join Olivia Newton-John on a celebrity walk to Beijing that will raise funds for cancer research and care.</p>

<p>SYDNEY: Boutique womenswear label Ginger &amp; Smart has revealed plans to open a second store in the new Ivy complex in Sydney.</p>

NATIONAL:Youthwear retailer General Pants has taken its marketing and promotional strategy to a new level.

<p>NATIONAL: Kevin Rudd's new Labor Federal Government has revealed plans to conduct a widespread review of the TCF sector.</p>

<p>MELBOURNE: Childrenswear label Sudo is marketing its latest autumn/winter collection as a dose of Melbourne &lsquo;cool&rsquo;. </p>