News

Organisers of the inaugural Perth Fashion Week (PFW) are still in discussions to secure the long-term success of the event.

The end of Gasp?

Melbourne fashion retailer Gasp is due to appear at the Supreme Court this morning over a dispute with Australian Air Express.

Luxury etail giant Net-A-Porter has apologised to disgruntled customers of its recent Karl by Karl Lagerfeld retail activation in Sydney.

Gaga gets Exposed

Australian fashion trade fair Fashion Exposed has secured a Lady Gaga exclusive.

New Zealand-owned Rembrandt is embarking on a trans-Tasman expansion of it eponymous brand.

Failed apparel retailer Fletcher Jones will stretch out its in-store sales for three months in an attempt to claw back cash for creditors.

Etail revival

Reed Exhibitions will bring back one-day 'Roadshow' presentations as part of its 2012 Online Retailer event program, for retailers looking to brush up on the online space and e-commerce.

Event of the week

Five Australian designers showcased their fall/winter collections at a private cocktail event in New York last night, the culmination of a joint venture between Woolmark and the Australians In New York Fashion Foundation.

Local label Howard Showers has shot a new campaign starring Vogue 'it' girl and international model Lydia Willemina to promote the launch of its latest collection.

High Street retailer Sportsgirl will release its latest designer collaboration next week.

The highly-anticipated Karl by Karl Lagerfeld collection is set to launch globally via five pop-up stores tomorrow, including one in Sydney but, as ragtrader.com.au reveals, not all has gone to plan.

Sportsgirl collaborator Miss Unkon will soon add another component to its business as it prepares to take the brand global.

A Sydney-based online retailer will deploy cyclists to deliver 'try on at home' spectacles to curious consumers.

Australian fashion magazine editors and PR agents weigh in on the blogosphere, offering insights into the social media storm and revealing their top domestic picks. Trend analysis group Editd provides its own in-depth analysis: how are Australian bloggers trending online?

Australian women's fashion brand Minkpink will launch its first global campaign at the end of the month.

Lorna Jane's namesake founder and creative director has been shortlisted for the Australian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012.