Can Australia handle two fashion luxury forums in one year? 2013 will tell.

One of the world's most prolific activewear brands has restructured its Australian operations.

Surfwear giant Billabong has commenced a trading halt pending a company announcement - but not before its stock soared amid reports of a $527 million takeover.

A centre pioneering digital design creation and printing for the fashion industry is among four projects to receive a $3.7 million funding injection from the federal government.

Stolen clothing and jewellery items have been seized as part of a pre-Christmas shoplifting blitz in Sydney.

New Zealand-based inventory and sales management provider TradeGecko has created a new solution based on growing demand from customers within the fashion industry.

FBI Fashion College rounded up the big names for its annual college parade and graduation gala.

Think that major chains and department stores are blitzing smaller, specialty retailers on all fronts? Think again.

Spencer Lacy's autumn/winter 2013 look book captures its Enchanted Forest collection and was shot at The Establishment Studios in Melbourne by Nick Blair.

Sydney's Broadway Shopping Centre has launched a campaign which merges Christmas, charity and digital innovation.

Fashion etailer Asos has claimed another Australian first.

Adventure apparel retailer Kathmandu has strengthened its board with the appointment of a new non-executive independent director.

A new fashion event is set for Australian shores next year, with a line-up of global speakers from the luxury business and fashion world, locked in to attend.

Department store David Jones has appointed a non-executive director with over 40 years experience across the marketing and financials sector.

Fashion is one of the categories most at risk from shoplifting and fraud this Christmas, with retailers expected to lose billions over the season.

Enterprising small businesses in the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector can now apply for a series of government grants, totalling $2.5 million.