Australia
Ksubi Bows at NYFW, Plots Global Expansion
The Australian denim brand will make its solo debut at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 7, ahead of…
Australian Senate Passes Bill Targeting Forced Labor
Amid mounting concerns over forced labor in Xinjiang, the Australian Senate approved a bill that would ban…
David Jones’ Profit Surges
The Australian department store chain saw 282 percent growth in adjusted earnings for 2021, with double-digit…
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Nobody Denim incentivized Australians to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in exchange for the opportunity to…
First Nations Couture Spotlighted by Australia’s Indigenous Fashion Awards
Now in their second year, the NIFA awards recognized Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative talent…
‘Exploitative, Predatory and Potentially Dangerous’: Lorna Jane Fined $3.7M for Covid Prevention Claims
The Australian brand acknowledged it misled customers with antiviral claims for LJ Shield Activewear, but…
Fresh Faces, Indigenous Voices Reenergize Australian Fashion Week
Australian Fashion Week returned to Sydney this month after a two-year hiatus with a new, inclusive spirit…
Australian Fashion Week’s Smoking Hot Opener
Delegates at this week's resort 2022 collections showcase will be greeted by a traditional Indigenous Welcome…
StockX’s New Authentication Center Helps Aussie Shoppers Skirt Supply Chain Woes
Australian buyers would see lower fees and shorter ship times, while sellers would get lower fees…
Xinjiang Allegations Rankle Lawmakers Down Under
As Australia considers a crackdown on Xinjiang imports, signs abound that China's alleged human-rights abuses…
Physical Shows, Virtual Showrooms Unveiled for Australian Fashion Week
While almost 90 percent of presentations will be live runway shows, the event is also ramping up its digital…
Gordon Brothers and Ritchie Bros. Form Joint Venture
The two formed a joint venture to work on asset dispositions for the bankrupt and restructuring markets in…
Australian Designer Carla Zampatti to Be Honored With a State Funeral
The veteran Australian designer died in Sydney on April 3, one week after a fall at the opera.
The Swimwear Industry Floats Along
But will the momentum subside amid a harsh winter and a lack of travel?
G’Day USA AAA Arts Gala Goes Virtual
Described by George Clooney as "easily the best actor of her generation," Cate Blanchett was among the…