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.

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.

An innovative e-commerce platform set to “change the future of online shopping” is gearing to enter the market next month, offering online shoppers a new and convenient way to browse and purchase.

Surfwear giant Billabong has knocked back two takeover bids from private equity group TPG Capital.

Fashion chain Witchery has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia to offer students the opportunity to contribute to one of the retailer's largest campaigns.

Sydney designer Johanna Johnson has capitalised on a celebrity coup which saw sales boom last year, with a presence at this year's Academy Awards.

Bonds will launch an ambitious marketing campaign tomorrow, as its parent company looks to recover from a 16 per cent slide in underwear sales for the first half of 2012.

A collaboration between clothing giant Gap and renowned designer Diane von Furstenberg will be available from March 15 in just two Australian stores.

A price competitive designer brand will meet with a major retailer for the third time today, as it prepares to shake up the domestic denim market.

The fashion industry's finest gathered at The Intersection in Paddington earlier this week to celebrate the official opening of the Australian Walk of Style.

Fashion chain Witchery launched its 2012 White Shirt campaign this week, the fifth instalment since the brand started supporting the cause to raise funds and awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF).

A vintage fashion hub in Sydney will launch monthly retail events and a style service in a bid to keep up with shoppers' demands and showcase its wares.

Local womenswear label Mela Purdie has opened up about cuts to its wholesale base, a new strategy to streamline the business, and why it's backing its new brand to turnover budgets of over $1 million from its first drop.

Island Pacific has provided operational solutions for the likes of Alice McCall, Anthea Crawford, Bardot, Autograph, Millers, Nautica, Surfection, Rebel, Marcs and Karen Millen. Marketing manager David Tyc offers an insight into etail best practice.

Menswear retailer David Cooper has marked 30 years as proprietor of The Coachman, proving the resilience of independent retailers in a tough trading climate.