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Mercury rising

A selection of fashion's finest - including Terry Biviano, Shop Til You Drop editor Justine Cullen, Glynis Traill-Nash, Melissa Hoyer, and designer Gail Elliott - has dubbed an edgy local label as 'one to watch'.

Witchery has defended itself against child sexualisation claims.

Department stores have fared worst in the latest retail trade figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Footwear retailer PeepToe has expanded a tailored brand initiative due to "overwhelming demand".

Takeover time

The Australian arm of a global retail chain will officially welcome a renowned, international accessory brand to its portfolio today, following a swift acquisition.

A question mark hangs over what the future Sportsgirl will look like.

Luxury womenswear label Mrs Press is set to bow out of the retail scene, as its founder focuses on a new publishing venture and notes the slump in traditional retail.

The 101 on 10

Australian fashion publishing stalwart Alison Veness-McGourty believes recent overhauls in the media industry represent an "exciting" time, as she prepares to launch a new luxury magazine down under.

Ragtrader's September edition breaks news on the latest Australian designer brand to enter administration, as well as offer an insider's look into the new Harper's Bazaar's Australia.

Event of the week

South Australia-based retailer Harris Scarfe celebrated the launch of its latest spring/summer collection with a themed beach bash earlier this week.

Earlier this week, Scandanavian shoe brand Ecco set a new world record in Sydney's Darling Harbour, as part of an extravagant branding campaign.

Melbourne-based fashion label A Part of Me is a joint venture between Kate Brook and Kajsa Kvernmo. The latest collection took out Fashion Exposed's Debut Award.

Full speed ahead

One of the world's best-known brands has confirmed plans to break into the Australian fashion market from next month.

Fashion footwear brand Tony Bianco is set to expand its empire with the addition of a new component for the summer season.

Discount department store Target has invested in a new risqué collaborative collection.

DJs new vision

Department store David Jones has unveiled a new format store set to launch next year.