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MBFWA welcomes HK

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) 2012 will play host to four of Hong Kong’s most renowned designers next week, as they prepare to show their collections in Australia for the first time.

brandsExclusive has raised the stakes for a week-long international designer sale this month, with vintage Hermes and Chanel leather goods thrown into the mix.

Community and industry event Fashion Palette has secured some of Australia's top designers for its latest instalment, including Jayson Brunsdon, Nicola Finetti, Arthur Galan, and Bettina Liano.

Unsecured creditors have been hit in the tens of thousands as part of the latest industry collapse, this time an etailer specialising in designer jewellery and accessories.

Luxury multiplies

One of the country's most well respected boutique luxury destinations will enter the multichannel realm next month.

Online fulfilment company ShippingEasy.com has cemented its position as Australia's broadest multi-channel online shipping platform, following four new integrations with leading e-commerce platforms.

French Connection has recreated the romance of 1950's French cinema in its 'I Am' autumn/winter 2012 collection.

Discount department store Target has partnered with the world's leading apparel fit expert Alvanon to launch Australia's first and largest country-wide sizing study.

Australian-based apparel company Jupi Corporation has launched a new campaign for its men's underwear label MensFit.

Event of the week

Australian designer label LifewithBird celebrated its 10th anniversary and launched its spring/summer 2012 range via an exclusive collection preview yesterday.

One of Australia's leading fashion etailers has joined an innovative partnership in a move to boost brand awareness ahead of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA).

An established Australian accessories label is set to release a second brand to market, with plans to secure department store distribution by the end of the year.

Local label Opus 9 will launch its first e-boutique this month, which will be used to facilitate an innovative roll out approach for future collections.

One of the world's largest fashion groups has announced the launch of its first e-commerce site in Australia.

Nookie looks north

High street player Nookie is preparing to re-enter the US market in June, aiming to be "well stocked" ahead of strong growth in its domestic business.

Westfield will once again collaborate with fashion consultant and trend forecaster Yasmin Sewell, this time launching a special activation for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA).