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HK ---> MBFWA

Hong Kong-based designer Harrison Wong records his first day in Sydney for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012.

Shopping centre giant Westfield has announced the appointment of a chief digital officer to oversee the development of the group's online and digital media strategy.

As the second day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012 drew to a close, data mining powerhouse Editd crunched figures to see which trends generated the most buzz online.

Blog advertising community Nuffnang Australia will soon host an inaugural conference, featuring some of the country's top fashion talent.

The head of resurrected fashion brand Brown Sugar has resigned, following a fall out with investors over the future of the company.

Which designers are generating the most buzz at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) 2012? Data mining gurus Editd analyse day one of the event, in the first of a week-long series.

Leading logistics firm DHL is on the hunt for emerging fashion designers with international export plans, and is offering the opportunity to win a prize pool worth $10,000.

Shopping precinct Melbourne Central has launched a new platform specifically created for local and independent designers to showcase their work.

What will be the biggest trends to emerge at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012? ragtrader.com.au asks trend forecasting giants for their predictions as day one of the event kicks off.

MBFWA tourism push

Dion Lee, Camilla Franks, Camilla-Freeman Topper, Rachel Gilbert and Terry Biviano will act as fashion ambassadors during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) 2012.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia will introduce a 'business-matching' service for export-ready fashion designers this year.

Kmart bulks up

Discount department store Kmart will expand its plus-size offering next month, with the roll out of its 'Big Blokes' range.

Ivana & Katerina has created a feminine swimwear collection in 'pop' colors for the summer 2012/2013 season.

The founders of Skype and LinkedIn have invested in a new kind of service that is poised to take the local fashion retail market by storm.

Event of the week

Design maven Carla Zampatti staged a spring/summer 2012/13 collection preview earlier this week via a star-studded event at her Woollahra residence.

Iconic accessory brand Guess Watches has launched new global campaign with local activations, as it look to boost its online presence.