NEW ZEALAND: A New Zealand websuit maker has had its swim skin approved for use by the international swimming federation FINA.

<p>NEWCASTLE: Westfield's plans to turn its Kotara site into a fashion hub has paid off with more than 25 fashion brands securing space at the site.</p>

NEW ZEALAND: Auckland-based designer Karen Walker is set to create more in her image after agreeing to take on two new assistants.

<p>NATIONAL: Australian retail powerhouse The Just Group has announced an aggressive expansion and refurbishment program in the lead up to Christmas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

NATIONAL: One in three women has never been properly fitted for a bra, a new survey by lingerie brand Berlei has shown.

NATIONAL: A group of high-profile designers have proved that beer isn't the only point of camaraderie between Australians and their Irish counterparts.

NEW ZEALAND: Australian-raised London-based designer Richard Nicoll has opened his doors to a&nbsp; young Auckland&nbsp; graduate.

NATIONAL: &nbsp;Australian womenswear brand Milk &amp; Honey has launched a denim line based around the principles of bra sizing.

NATIONAL:&nbsp;Womenswear retail chain Sportsgirl is heading back to the future.

ADELAIDE: An Adelaide designer has scored his dream job working with legendary Italian design maestro Valentino.

MELBOURNE:Australian department store David Jones has announced a massive overhaul of its Melbourne operations.

SYDNEY: National outdoor retail and wholesale brand RM Williams has had its profits knocked by the drought gripping the country.

SYDNEY: New York-based designer brand Calvin Klein is set to open its first Sydney ck Calvin Klein store.

SYDNEY: Africana looks set to be the biggest trend for spring/summer 2008.

MELBOURNE: Racewear designer Jason Grech has been announced as the&nbsp;inaugural inductee into what is believed to be the country's first fashion hall of fame.

<p>HOBART: The smell of fresh paint - rather than smoke - now fills the air in department store Myer's newest Tasmanian premises.</p>