Business

SYDNEY: Westfield Bondi Junction has thrown its support behind students of the The Whitehouse Institute of Design, offering three $5000 scholarships towards tuition.

How has the broader industry changed since Fashion Exposed first launched in 2000?

Sportswear giant Adidas is the latest brand to benefit from lodging notices with customs services.

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Queensland native Geoffrey J. Finch will showcase his womenswear label Antipodium at London Fashion Week (LFW) this September.

A business relationship forged at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) has aided Camilla Franks in scoring three international distribution deals.

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Surfwear giant Billabong has launched a new online competition designed to engage consumers the world over.

It’s a bit like Crocodile Dundee all over again, only this time, the subject matter has less to do with wrestling crocs as it does with wearing their quilted, crackled skin.

China is quickly turning from the clothing supplier from heaven to the clothing supplier from hell.

Industry heavyweights from across the retail, wholesale, design and publishing sectors were on hand to either present or witness the inaugural Fashion Future Business Management Seminar.

Wholesale group Hotsprings has reaped the benefits of its first celebrity apparel venture, with a host of department store and retail chains confirmed to stock its Ruby Rose line.

Sourcing ethical footwear manufacturers can be a minefield – particularly for brands looking to produce offshore.

Bespoke vs volume

Bespoke footwear guru Andrew McDonald recently ventured into the ready-to-wear category.

Bare your sole

The Australian Shoe Fair is just around the corner.

Volume control

A decade-long sales plateau was a clear sign to Kmart managing director Guy Russo that a major shake-up of the national department store retailer was vital.

Denimwear label Ksubi has continued to claw back from its collapse earlier this year, restructuring its retail arm to maximise sales.

UK retail giant Next is the latest international player to charge into the Australian market, with its trend-driven Lipsy label set for release in summer 2010.