Video-enabled mirrors, wind tunnels and augmented reality: Will Luxottica’s innovative Melbourne store turn its fortunes around?

The new distributor of Seven For All Mankind has earmarked seasonal differences and the brand's year-long absence from Australia as key challenges in the local market.

Consolidated Capital Investments (CCI) is set to make its first fashion acquisition since its recent restructure.

It produces private label products for national retail giants General Pants and Tony Bianco - now it’s eyeing men.

Iconic Australian fashion designer Jenny Bannister recently contributed a blog for www.ragtrader.com.au on the concept of “boutique territorialism”.

Iconic Australian fashion designer Jenny Bannister recently penned a blog for www.ragtrader.com.au.

Premier Investments delivers a harsh assessment of its Portmans restructure, in the wake of an estimated $18.5 million loss for the brand in the 2009/10 financial year.

On September 9, Sydney will take part in a global shopping initiative for the first time.

Fashion industry consultant Kate Vandermeer will host a series of fashion career workshops and marketing ‘bootcamps’ as part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) next month.

Gazal Apparel has signed an agreement with SARL de Gestion Pierre Cardin to distribute Pierre Cardin tailored outerwear for men in Australia and New Zealand.

The company behind Nine West Australia has revived the fortunes of another US-based footwear brand.

Zion has appeared in Darlinghurst in Sydney.

Luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman has spread its reach into the Australian market, with a new flagship store set to launch in Sydney later this year.

Designworks has denied claims it still owes royalties on the sale of over $10 million worth of merchandise for pop group The Veronicas.

MELBOURNE: David Jones' reopening of its flagship Bourke Street Mall stores will mark a historical shake up in competitor dynamics, the retailer said today.

NATIONAL: Witchery is venturing into the childrenswear market, with a new line called WitcheryKids launching later this month.