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SS25 with BARTS: Back to the Roots

For the new SS25 collection, BARTS travels to summery Australia, the land of the vast outback, tropical beaches and unique flora and fauna. With the overarching theme of ‘Back to the Roots’, BARTS creates a collection inspired by the natural beauty, local cultures and summery colours that can only be found Down Under. Credits: BARTS Credits:...

Retail

Ksubi returns to Australian retail with first flagship store

After cementing its presence in global cities, streetwear brand Ksubi has returned to its home country of Australia to open its first flagship store in the region. Located in Melbourne, the store itself “signifies the brand’s continued growth”, a press release read, offering a curated selection of Ksubi’s global collections within an “elevated...

ManagementFeatured

Brand Machine Group expands into Australia

Brand Machine Group (BMG), the international fashion brand owner and licensing house, has expanded into Australia with a new showroom in Syndey to showcase its portfolio of fashion brands. BMG's Sydney showroom, located in Surry Hills, is part of the group’s broader expansion strategy into Asia Pacific and will give buyers across the region...

BusinessFeatured

Australia Institute calls for fast fashion regulation as textile waste consumption rises

The Australia Institute, a public policy think tank, has called on the country’s government to regulate the fast fashion industry as the consumption of textile waste almost surpasses that of the US. In a new discussion paper entitled ‘Textiles waste in Australia’, Nina Gbor, the institute’s director of the Circular Economy and Waste programme,...

Report

Dion Lee places Australian arm into administration following investor departure

New York Fashion Week regular Dion Lee has placed its Australian arm under administration, appointing insolvency firm dVT Group to oversee the procedure and explore the next steps. The move comes after the brand, which hails from Sydney, Australia, saw Cue pull out as an investor after the local retail chain underwent a “strategic review”. DVT’s...

Business

American Apparel launches e-commerce in Australia and New Zealand

In a bid to expand its reach in the two markets, American Apparel has unveiled a dedicated e-commerce site for Australia and New Zealand, where the entirety of its 2024 product line will be available. Prior to this, the brand had been sold primarily through third-party sites and its parent company’s overarching website, Gildan Brands. In a...

Fashion

From edge of extinction to Australia's croc 'paradise'

Darwin - If you want a snappy death, one expert's advice is to leap into a river near the Australian city of Darwin -- within minutes, you'll be in the jaws of one of the hundreds of crocodiles that stalk its murky waters. That's the promise of Grahame Webb, whose conservation efforts are credited with helping wrestle Australia's saltwater...

Business

Australian environment minister warns clothing industry 'must roll back fast fashion'

Tanya Plibersek is considering regulating the garment industry. The Australian environment minister spoke of a possible levy on the sector, which is responsible for between 4 and 8 percent of global CO2 emissions, as reported by ABC News. Australia has a fast fashion problem. The average Australian buys 56 garments every year and, according to...

Fashion

Carla Zampatti to return to Australian Fashion Week

Australian womenswear designer brand Carla Zampatti is returning to Australian Fashion Week this May after four years away. In a statement, IMG, which produces Australian Fashion Week, stated that the brand would present her resort 2025 collection at the Carriageworks on May 13 at 6pm, the opening night of the five-day event. This will be the...

Business

LeSportsac steps into Australia through Bluebell deal

American label LeSportsac has entered into the Australian market with the launch of its first pop-up in the region, initiated through an ongoing partnership with Asia-based brand operator, Bluebell Group. The opening builds on the continued relationship between the two companies, and comes on the back of recent activity by LeSportsac in...

Business

Oxfam poll: Australian consumers want fashion brands to pay workers living wage

According to a recent poll by charity retailer Oxfam Australia, consumers do not trust the claims that Australian fashion brands are making in regards to the treatment of overseas garment workers in their supply chains. This comes as no surprise with the industry recording a staggering two billion dollars in expected profits on one hand and...

Fashion

Rebecca Vallance named designer of the year at Marie Claire Australia awards

Marie Claire Australia hosted its annual Women of the Year Awards this week, at which it was unveiled that Rebecca Vallance was to be honoured with the designer of the year award. The designer, who started her eponymous label over a decade ago, was recognised for her determination, entrepreneurial spirit and creation of womenswear, with a number...