News

Boutique trade show Premiere has boosted its program schedule to include business seminars for the first time and has secured a raft of industry experts to present at the debut event.

BSI back on track

Australian-based manufacturer and distributor Beyond Sportswear International (BSI) has recorded a slight drop in total revenue for the half year ended December 31, but has high expectations for the second half.

Australian retailer Bonds launched its star-studded campaign this week.

Local designer Michael Lo Sordo reveals his autumn/winter 2012 collection, mixing leather, metallics and assymetrical hems to create tailored pieces with an edge.

Event of the week

Alex Perry rounds up celebrity friends for the launch of his 2012 Specsavers eyewear collection.

Controversial womenswear retailer Gasp is hoping to make headlines for all the right reasons.

Emerging jewellery brand ToniMay will commence a month-long residency at Westfield Sydney this evening, with plans to capitalise on this opportunity through a push into New South Wales.

Little Joe blues

Designer womenswear label Little Joe will endure its second creditors meeting later this month, following its recent collapse into administration.

Fashion house UnderCoverWear (UCW) has reported a significant drop in revenue in first half figures for the 2012 financial year.

Ed Harry and Queenspark are among the retailers who have signed up to the newly launched Westfield and Groupon collaboration.

Fashion retailer Country Road has welcomed a new executive to its board, as it prepares for a challenging six months ahead.

Oroton is set to push into the clothing category with a ready-to-wear show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012.

Shoppers were keen to scoop a bargain in the January sales as the latest retail trade report proves.

One of Australia's most respected global fashion designers has weighed in on a hot button industry issue, ahead of a forum which will tackle it next month.

Billabong bulks up

Surfwear giant Billabong has boosted its management ranks with the appointment of two former executives from Super Retail Group and Target Australia, after knocking back two takeover bids from US private equity group TPG Capital.

Sell-out suspenders and in demand vintage bras have resulted in Target bringing forward the launch of its second celebrity endorsed lingerie collection.