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>

GOLD COAST: High-profile designers Trelise Cooper and Jonathan Ward were on hand to officially launch the 27th NRA Australian Fashion Design Awards and Festival on March 10.

SYDNEY: Designers aiming to get serious bang for their buck at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) are being urged to attend a special business workshop.