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Fashion insiders weigh in on the uncertain future of Australian Fashion Week

Inside Retail

Fashion industry insiders are speculating about the future of Australian Fashion Week (AFW) following the news of IMG’s exit from the country’s premier fashion event. Since its debut in 1996, AFW has attempted to evolve alongside Australia’s dynamic fashion landscape.

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‘Aboriginal fashion milestone’: Clothing the Gaps launches at Universal Store

Inside Retail

Aboriginal clothing brand and social enterprise Clothing the Gaps will launch at Universal Store later this week. An ally-friendly collection of seven pieces will be available at these sites, featuring bold messages celebrating Aboriginal culture and resistance and encouraging deeper cultural awareness.

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Europe’s largest luxury watch house opens in Promenaden, Oslo’s Fashion District

Retail Focus

Norwegian family-owned watchmaker Urmaker Bjerke has opened Europe’s largest luxury watch house at Eger quarter in Promenaden, Oslo’s Fashion District. When we assumed management of the Promenaden portfolio, Eger was a struggling fashion-led department store. Bjerke House, set over 2,965 sq.

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Melbourne Fashion Hub to launch three-day pop-up event

Inside Retail

Melbourne Fashion Hub will launch a pop-up event featuring 10 local fashion design students and recent graduates, from March 21 to 23. Browne, founder of Style Shifter Media, said the hub offers an innovative, free, open-access pre-accelerator program to Melbourne fashion students and fresh graduates.

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Day two at NRF: Pattern Beauty, Tommy Hilfiger and the power of storytelling

Inside Retail

In a discussion with Sheena Butler-Young, senior correspondent for Business of Fashion , Ross recalled the origin story of her brand and how it stemmed from a personal need of hers. I thought that catering to people who were interested in music and fashion would be my strength, Hilfiger mused.

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Starboard Launches First Land-Based Shops at Las Vegas Resort

Retail TouchPoints

Starboard Group s new land-based vacation retail division, Starboard Resort, has opened its first group of stores, The Boutiques at Westgate Las Vegas, in partnership with Westgate Resorts. Shae , Starboards exclusive fashion jewelry brand, is featured prominently along with Jet Set Candy , a travel-inspired jewelry brand.

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Can smarter warehousing boost Australia’s fashion industry?

Inside Retail

Last year brought some challenges for the Australian fashion industry. High-profile brands like Dion Lee and Mosaic Brands closed their doors, and IMGs departure from Australian Fashion Week disrupted the sector. Fast fashions dominance and its impact Fast fashion has transformed retail dynamics.

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