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Fat 4 staff sting

Were there employee entitlements outstanding when administrators were appointed to iconic Melbourne chain Fat 4? Yes, and suppliers had begun to circle too.

Kaftan queen Camilla Franks has endured three thefts in the past two weeks - but she's not the only upmarket vendor to be cleared out.

Bassike, Incu and Ksubi parent company Bleach are among creditors caught up in the fall of Fat 4.

Fat 4 finished?

Iconic Melbourne retailer Fat 4 has plunged into administration - but is there a white knight waiting in the shadows?

A Sydney based importer has snapped up an established European street couture brand, with plans in place to take the local market by storm.

Sorronda sets up

Australian fashion designer Gail Reid has launched her first flagship boutique on Brisbane's James Street.

He has collaborated with the Kardashians, Priscilla Presley, Janet Jackson and Delta Goodrem - what's next on the cards for fashion entrepreneur Bruno Schiavi?

Australian accessory brand Oroton has reported strong growth for the 2012 full fiscal year, but has braced itself for a future fallout after losing the rights to Ralph Lauren.

Adventure apparel and outdoor equipment retailer Kathmandu has bucked the current retail trend and reported a rise in sales and a positive outlook for 2013.

Iconic accessories designer Helen Kaminski fuses artisan techniques and the finest natural materials from across the globe to create its spring/summer collection.

Premier Investments, owner of Just Group and brands, has reported a significant lift in profit for the full 2012 fiscal year, despite tough trading conditions.

Event of the week

Womenswear label One Fell Swoop took centre stage at the Perth Fashion Festival VIP opening night earlier this week.

Fast fashion chain Sportsgirl has joined forces with RMIT University to spearhead an innovative new program for local students.

Wesfarmers, owner of discount department store chains Kmart and Target, has requested shareholder permission to increase its ever-expanding executive board.

Surfwear giant Billabong has confirmed the exit of a second private equity firm interested in acquiring the company.

New Zealand jewellery chain Michael Hill International has responded to two unresolved tax matters raised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) in New Zealand.