The next chapter in a long-running and complex dispute between Ugg Australia and a group of counterfeit operators has ended with multiple prison sentences for “one of the worse cases of contempt” before the Federal Court.

MELBOURNE: Antz Pantz is stepping up its department store presence, with its first foray into Myer stores nationally this month.

ADELAIDE: Fair Work is set to inspect more than 500 retail businesses across South Australia to ensure staff are paid correctly.

GOLD COAST: The owners of Tigerlily are set to release a luxury capsule collection by the label's original founder and designer, Jodhi Meares.

MELBOURNE: Underwear label Mitch Dowd has created a new collection for men and women to raise awareness and funds for fertility research.

MELBOURNE: Streetwear brand Vans will capitalise on growing consumer demand in Melbourne with the launch of its second domestic store at Chadstone Shopping Centre.

NATIONAL: Blue Illusion has rolled out the results of its collaboration with Parisian artist Nathalie Lete.

SYDNEY: Sportscraft will bolster its product offer with the launch of a new womenswear diffusion line.

SYDNEY: The Australian arm of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has Camilla Franks in its sights once again.

GOLD COAST: After a spate of acquisitions in the north American market, Billabong has pounced on assets owned by Australia's General Pants Group.

MELBOURNE: Over 30 years after it launched in the US, a sports-focused underwear brand has begun muscling its way into the local intimates market.

GEELONG: Target is set to throw open the doors to its new design and quality assurance centre.

NATIONAL: Over 50 fashion labels have signed on for the country's answer to an autumn/winter designer showcase.

SYDNEY: The new Howard Showers celebrity ambassador will unveil her first red carpet design for the label at an exclusive event this evening (September 29).

NATIONAL: Ginger & Smart has gone one step further in promoting its ethical credentials to consumers.

NATIONAL: David Jones has flagged the roll out of 1000 'branded installations' in its national store network for labels including Sass & Bide.