SYDNEY: Cue Clothing Company has remained coy on whether it will extend its recent partnership with designer Dion Lee to spring/summer 2011, with the final winter product drop set to take place next month.

SYDNEY: A battle between iconic footwear designer Christian Louboutin and Brazilian shoe sensation Carmen Steffens could rage over to local soil by the end of this year.

With costs rising in China and Australia's own manufacturing sector continually shrinking, designers are investigating new markets for production. Erin O’Loughlin reports.

Over the past year a legion of designers have broached into retail in Australia, adding bricks and mortar to their existing wholesale businesses. Daniela Aroche investigates why they made the move and the effect it has had on trade.

Women’s retail giant Specialty Fashion Group is on the hunt for brand partners, following the development of a collaborative venture through its City Chic label.

SYDNEY: A shapewear brand that has accumulated over 2500 stockists in 20 countries in three years has commenced its assault on Australia.

Fashion Future is a mentoring program which pairs industry power brokers with emerging talent. over 270 candidates vied for a position with David Jones general manager of womenswear David Bush - Assia Benmedjdoub meets the two who made it.

It houses flagship boutiques for Australia’s biggest designers. Erin O'Loughlin catches up with the man behind The Intersection.

Peruvian trade officials have struggled to lure major retailers such as David Jones, Myer, Just Group and Specialty Fashion Group to preview the country’s capabilities as a fashion manufacturing destination.

The inaugural Swimshow Australia has been branded a “complete non-event”, with select exhibitors threatening legal action against organisers.

Cult unisex label Antipodium has vowed to amend its autumn/winter industry lookbook, following concerns over its decision to run a naked, underage child as part of the campaign.

Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building looks set to be at the centre of two new trade fairs competing for the boutique designer fashion dollar.

There has been a spate of fake designer goods seizures in australia. Assia Benmedjdoub looks at the firm that battles on behind the scenes.

NATIONAL: Rosemount Australian Fashion Week 2011 will be the year of the domestic buyer, as local registrations record steady growth while international delegates contend with the prospect of a strong Australian dollar.

Ragtrader founder and columnist Fraser McEwing provides his signature brand of commentary on issues facing local designers here and abroad.

Womenswear brand Katherine, part of the Seduce Group, has expanded its offering to include a dedicated accessories range.