Believed to have its origins in the ancient Chinese Song dynasty, the practice of Feng Shui is still considered to be a path to successful living.

Although the possibility of building a profitable export business is rated as remote by most Australian clothing companies, the Jason Brunsdon label stands as testament that it can be done, as Fraser McEwing reports.

Build long-term customer relationships

Renovating your store or investing in clothing and textile manufacturing equipment is a major investment for your business. Mathew Nolan shares some sound advice on surviving, and capitalising, on store renovations and machinery upgrades.

After months of twiddling their thumbs around the drawing board, organisers of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) have re-emerged with a new business plan for 2007.

Camilla Franks

Newcastle store Abicus has elected to show in its sixth birthday in style by undertaking a major renovation.

New Zealand fashion house Zambesi has been forced to re-think its designs for Air New Zealand uniforms following a fiasco over fabrication used.

SYDNEY: The Fashion Enterprise Awards have a long way to go before reaching their full potential, industry spokespeople have said.

SYDNEY: A mother's affair with floral bouquets has paid big dividends for childrenswear label Babybuds.

Australian lingerie brand Crystelle is tapping into its feminine side.

The country's fashion in the fields entrants will be able to choose from a plethora of high-end international and local accessories brands following the re-launch of David Jones' cosmetics hall.

There is a sheepskin footwear product for every season according to Emu Australia's newly-appointed product development manager Mario Pirrottina.

Translating international runway trends for the Australian market just got a whole lot timelier due to Fashion Group International's (FGI) push to dramatically advance its trend seminar schedule.

MELBOURNE: Australia's first on-line custom T-shirt company Foghorn plans to tantalize consumers with the promise of unique, individualised fashion statements, according to its founders.

A small but savvy league of Australian designers are about to make a fashion first.