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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.

VF Corp strikes

One of the largest apparel companies in the world has unleashed a new brand in Australia.

Topshop summer tour

Topshop Australia has imported one of the most iconic traditions of its parent company.

Designer streetwear brand Nique has taken an unconventional approach to the tough trading environment, transforming doom and gloom to grow the business.

Celebrity Dita Von Teese is set to launch a new lingerie range via Target stores nationally from February, and has released a few racy campaign shots to raise awareness ahead of the debut.

Event of the week

Earlier this week the industry gathered to celebrate emerging designer talent at the 2012 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2012 (LMFF) National Graduate Showcase, presented by Sportsgirl.

Fashion knitwear brand Cylk reveals its new seamless intimates collection, launching as part of its autumn/winter 2012 range.

New Zealand-based childrenswear retailer Pumpkin Patch has announced plans to shut-down its retail network in the United Kingdom, due to plummeting sales.

Department store David Jones has announced plans to funnel $450 million into its latest store venture in a bid to boost sluggish sales.