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Melbourne-based designer Lisa Barron campaigns against the passing of controversial outworker laws for the sector.

Accent gets urban

Accent Group is the second major fashion distributor to launch its own e-commerce portal this month, following a menswear venture from Sydney-based Gazal.

Yeojin Bae honoured

Australian fashion designer Yeojin Bae will be announced as one of the Australian Pavilion 2012 Goodwill Ambassadors at the Sydney Opera House this week.

Retail sector woes are behind a four per cent drop in magazine ad page volumes for the 12 months to December, according to new research.

A leading European sports apparel brand has revealed plans to increase its activity in the Australian market.

Event of the week

Denim brand Levi's celebrated the launch of its Water>less jeans last night, with a star-studded event at Slide bar on Sydney's Oxford Street.

Fashion Week force

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia looks set to welcome a host of leading international department stores, retailers and e-tailers to its spring/summer 2012/13 instalment.

Local menswear brand Utility has launched a short film to promote the brand, ahead of the release of its fresh winter collection.

Artisan jewellery label Zoemou has released its latest collection 'Nomadic Sun', inspired by Navajo culture and their celebration of animal and nature. The range features bold graphic rings, tribal eagle brooches and reversible unisex Navajo patterned dog chains. Zoemou has backed its campaign with a video featuring Australia's Next Top Model contestant Rebecca Jobson: https://vimeo.com/37149424

Premier Investments, owner of Just Group and brands such as Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E, Peter Alexander and Dotti, has reported a 2.4 per cent drop in net profit after tax.

It was among the biggest fashion distributors in Australia - now after rationalising its brand portfolio, the firm is preparing to tackle the world of e-tail.

The Fair Work Amendment (Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry) Bill 2011 passed into law today with the support of the Greens and the Independents, following a controversial inquiry.

Chain retailer Sportsgirl has announced the launch of its first digital initiative in-store, as it continues to push forward on the multichannel front.

Pricing merchandise correctly may seem like a complicated exercise, but this is not the case, writes international speaker Mark Davis.

Zara blazes south

Zara parent company Inditex has praised its "warm welcome" into the Australian market - and signalled further expansion plans across the Asia Pacific.

Kathmandu at a loss

Adventure apparel retailer Kathmandu has announced a 36.2 per cent drop in earnings before interest and tax to $12.7 million (AU$9.9 million) for the first half of the 2012 financial year.