The Victorian premier utilised the launch of L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) to reaffirm his commitment to establishing a Melbourne textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) precinct.

Sydney-based accessories designer Christy Leighton is making waves in the US fashion industry as she gears up to launch her spring /summer 2011 collection as part of the Jewellery Exhibition at New York Fashion Week this Thursday.

The brains behind Cerrone Jewellery, Helen Kaminski, Ksubi and more will come together to offer insights on how to best market local fashion brands to international buyers.

Western Australian fashion brand Morrison is set to launch its eighth concept store in Sydney next month, where the label will also debut its winter 2011 collection.

New-Zealand based discount clothing retailer The Warehouse Group has announced that Mark Powell will succeed Ian Morrice as group chief executive officer later this year.

Big Girls Don't Cry Anymore will reduce both the wholesale and recommended retail prices of its Panache Superbra range as part of efforts to increase the brand's depth in stores.

David Jones has severed ties with Sass & Bide after rival department store Myer acquired a stake in the brand.

Myer has done an about turn on its profit guidance for 2010/11 following "significant" sales declines in November, early December and January.

Rumours circulating last week regarding a possible Sass & Bide buyout by Myer have rung true.

Rumours circulating last week regarding a possible Sass & Bide buyout by Myer have rung true.

SYDNEY: Designer label Sass & Bide has bunkered down amid reports of a possible buyout of the brand by department store Myer, with the industry rumor mill going into overdrive.

NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand-based footwear label Kathryn Wilson has launched a diffusion line – Miss Wilson – across New Zealand and Australia.

NATIONAL: Pandora has credited its controversial demand for editorial integration with publishers as a major reason for its success in the Australian market.

SYDNEY: Zanerobe is set to showcase its wares next to some of the country's leading designers, with the sportswear label selected to be part of David Jones' Autumn/Winter 2011 collections launch next week.

EXCLUSIVE: Stalwart Australian fashion label Covers has entered voluntary administration after 33 years in business.

BRISBANE: Australian swimwear label White Sands will launch a diffusion line next month.