Ragtrader magazine's May 2012 edition will feature a special report into Australian designers in the US market.
High street player Nookie is preparing to re-enter the US market in June, aiming to be "well stocked" ahead of strong growth in its domestic business.
Nookie founder Nikita Sernack said the company will work with an LA-based sales agency and a logistics/distribution provider in order to ensure a smooth transition.
"We have previously stocked the US and then took a little break to refine strategy and employ the right sales agency and distribution for the label.
"Choice of sales agency is very important as they will also be integral in guiding your brand in the right direction and introducing it to the new market.
"Ultimately you want to be working with an agency that want to make their money from the sales commission and not just earn from showroom fees. I think it is really important to pair sales with PR to maximise the opportunity."
Sernack said she decided to employ a distribution provider in order to tackle the challenge of servicing the market. Nookie is also well poised to meet the financial investment required for US exports.
"Engaging a showroom in the US will incur a monthly showroom retainer," she said. "This is not something we have in Australia or other export destinations, therefore it is an expense that has not been previously account for."
She said trade show and exhibition fees are also unique to the region, as they are "not nearly as prevalent in other markets as they are in the US".
Sernack is confident of the brand's future in the market, with strong growth locally through department store David Jones, wholesale clients and a revamped digital platform.
"We have ambitions to be well stocked throughout the US market. We are confident the Nookie brand has a bright future in the US market."