Check out a photographic overview of the edition here.
It is the edition which elicited an unprecedented response from industry - so what's in it?
To celebrate Ragtrader's 40th year in business, we took our readers on a ride from Ragtrader's inception in 1972 through to 2012.
Over 170 hours worth of archival research is behind a running timeline throughout the entire magazine, tracing the biggest fashion business stories over the last 40 years.
Alongside the timeline is expert trade commentary from the Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia, as well as trend analysis from RMIT University.
Iconic traders from each decade also share their stories with readers, including Cue, Peter Morrissey, Specialty Fashion Group and eBay Australia.
To celebrate this special milestone, Ragtrader is extending a subscription special offer.
Check out a photographic overview of the edition here.