Where will Sass & Bide open its first international store? Why has River Island changed its entry plans into the Australian market? How many millions does embattled womenswear chain Events owe creditors? Which menswear powerhouse is venturing into womenswear?
These are just some of the questions Ragtrader answers in its May edition, jam-packed with exclusive news on the biggest developments in Australian fashion.
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Having just wrapped Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2013, Australian designers are also offered professional advice on how to cope with the financial burden of producing orders.
Sass & Bide CEO David Briskin and womenswear icon Yeojin Bae extend the conversation in a power roundtable, covering offshore manufacturing, financing, strategic planning and the future of local design.
An Australian fashion manufacturer details her vision for the sector and how she plans to revolutionise the concept of local production.
Ever wonder what it takes to showcase at an international trade show? One leading designer takes us on her journey to Coterie, revealing the highs and lows of taking on one of the biggest high-end spectacles in the US market.
These are just some of the highlights in an issue loaded with expert commentary, analysis and hard-hitting news.
