The first instalment of trade fair Swimshow Australia will run from March 23 to 25 on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Ragtrader recently reported on the impact of Queensland’s flood disaster on major fashion retailers.

Activewear brand Lorna Jane will launch into New Zealand next month with a ‘web-only’ model that could be replicated in markets across the globe.

Marilyn Said and Barry Taffs appoint voluntary administrators to their floundering 33-year-old womenswear label, Covers.

Maternity lingerie label HOTmilk is set to release a couture collection to cater for pregnant and nursing women with a taste for something more sumptuous in their top drawers.

Womenswear label Sacred Collections has relaunched the family-owned brand under the leadership of Johnny Sharma, its new managing director and son of the existing owners.

Samoan and New Zealand-based label Mena has set its sights on the Australian market, with plans to launch its debut collection at the Fashion Exposed trade fair next month.

From bright colours and tailored fits, to delicate floral prints and lace-embellishments, fashion agents are predicting a spring/summer season of bohemian glamour mixed with feminine detailing.

The PAS Group has refuted reports the company is under pressure to sever ties with private investors Propel Private Equity.

As Queensland comes to terms with Cyclone Yasi, Ragtrader reports on the aftermath of the state’s flood disaster on page 16.

The Discovery Group chief executive Danny Avidan has hinted at a new designer initiative in the pipeline, following industry rumours he is seeking to purchase two high-profile fashion brands.

One Teaspoon blasted into Sydney retail with two new concept stores opening at once.

Intimate apparel company Triumph International has entered into a partnership with womenswear brand Talulah, ahead of the label’s first stand-alone show at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW).

Underwear of Sweden is growing its apparel distribution arm, adding new Swedish brands to its specialist portfolio.

Luxe baby brand Marquise has joined forces with some of the best in the fashion business to support Sydney Children's Hospital Gold Week through the Marquise designer singlet fundraiser.

Guess has expanded the operations of its Australian online store and given the site a makeover just one year after it went live.