The craze for ballet flats looks set to gain a touch of European chic following the Australian release of high-end UK brand French Sole.

Petrol heads everywhere are now able to spend 24 hours a day in their Monaro or Torana... satin boxer shorts.

The Australian arm of Children's toy manufacturer Mattel has accessorised its best-selling car line.

Tonight when weary new mum Kylee Davis rests her head on her pillow she'll sleep a little easier than she used to.

A new shopping tour venture in the city of four seasons in one day looks set to prove a boon for high end designers.

Underwear and footwear heavyweight Pacific Brands has signalled its intention to bolster its outerwear brand portfolio just days after signing an agreement to purchase Globe International's streetwear labels.

The viability of small textile, clothing and footwear retailers has been placed as risk due to an Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) decision to increase the amount paid to retail employees, industry organisations have warned.

Former model-turned-television presenter Chloe Maxwell and high profile designer Alex Perry will headline the 2006 Ragtrader TNT Fashion Retailer of the Year Awards.

AUCKLAND: Cheeky New Zealand knitwear label Sabatini has staged its most audacious coup attempt yet targeting high profile competitor Missoni in its own backyard.

Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton have a reputation for mixing their spots with their stripes.

A group of fashion design graduates are set to give 'learning on the job' a whole new meaning.

In its latest submission to the House of Representatives Review, The Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) has highlighted shortsightedness among government procurement officers when favouring offshore manufacturers for government contracts.

In two months time, Janet Hines will dress 8500 people, coordinate a crew of 300 and help launch the second largest sporting event in the world. Assia Benmedjdoub discovers why this costumier is dreaming of a long, lazy holiday.

Ever since I was knee-high to a grass hopper - and possibly even before - I have been a big fan of the shindig.

Ragtrader talks to three businesses that work across the field of visual merchandising about what changes are afoot for sector.

In today's competitive retail environment stores need to engage all senses to entice customers into a store. What customers hear when they walk through the door is as important - if not more - than what they see, as Samantha Docherty reports.