What began last year as a few mutters (you read it in Ragtrader first) about the commercial impact of private internet imports has now become an avalanche.

A flurry of store openings kept those in the fashion business extra busy pre-Christmas.

A former buyer and strategist for Net-a-Porter, Sass & Bide and Figgins Group has ventured out on her own to compete in the high-end footwear market.

The Safilo Group will increase its distribution of Hugo Boss eyewear in Australia following local success with the brand.

Fabric trends change as quickly as hem lines.

In November 2009, the Australian government awarded a $6.245 million grant to a local footwear consortium.

The Australian Shoe Fair will be held in Sydney from February 11 to 13, 2011.

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

Mossimo is set to triple its store network and overhaul its product offer as it prepares to celebrate 25 years in operation.

David Jones announces 30 new department store exclusive brands.

Nearly Nude is preparing to attack the US, Canadian and UK markets as its partnership deal with a major international shapewear giant develops.

How can designers plan for a more lucrative autumn/winter 2012?

Three industry heavyweights weighed in on Spring/summer 2011 at a recent trend seminar in Sydney. But it wasn’t all catwalk talk.

A long-running battle between activewear giant Nike and a company which produces a line of cosmetics under the same name has taken an unexpected twist.

SES Fashions is looking to expand into Western Australia following its establishment of 47 doors along the east coast of Australia.

Natasha Welsh has turned her hand to interior design with the opening of her first boutique.