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Australia’s Seamless Scheme, Taxing Fast Fashion, Takes Effect
The Australia Institute's Nina Gbor weighs in on the fast fashion tax and other solutions to the…
Australia Joins Ranks in Push for Fast Fashion Tax
The group has recommended a tax on fast-fashion products in order to fund circular textile initiatives.
New Names Deliver the Buzz at Australian Fashion Week
Thirty-six shows over five days showcased 46 brands, a number of them emerging names.
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The pandemic struck a major financial blow to the Australian jeans maker. Now it's gearing up for a comeback.
Silk Laundry Merges Conservation With Material Innovation
The Australian brand integrated 100 percent organic cotton and pure mud silk into its new collection.
Xefco Scores Nearly $7M in Seed Extension Funding
The Australia-based materials science and technology company raised roughly $6.9 million, which will be used…
Authentic Brands Names First Head of Australia, New Zealand
Lim Mi-Kyoung has more than 25 years of experience in licensing and brand marketing.
EXCLUSIVE: Pandora Partners With Australian Fashion Week
The Danish jeweller is coming on board as presenting partner of the 2024 event, which will take place in…
H&M Pulls ‘Creepy’ Back-to-School Ads After Backlash
Fast-fashion giant H&M got schooled by social media users because they felt the brand had sexualized young…
Banana ‘Breaks Down Barriers’ By Connecting Creators With Suppliers
The crowdfunding fashion platform wants to make it easier for designers to launch brands–and prevent waste in…
Australian Fashion Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Awards Recipients
The three winners will each receive internship placements at an American fashion company in 2024, as well as…
Sir Pre-Fall 2024
Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote's pre-fall collection for Sir proved that the Australian, minimalist-minded…
No Sweat: Bahe Creates Clothing With Innovative Wicking Technology
The Australian yoga and Pilates brand is set to launch in the U.K. with a collection of soft, stretchy…
Alémais Launches Resort 2024 Collection
Buzzy Australian contemporary rtw label Alémais talks with WWD about expansion, the resort collection and the…
Nicole Kidman Does Businesswear in Black Lapel Blazer and White Pants for SXSW Sydney Conference 2023
The critically acclaimed actress joined her cofounder and film producer Per Saari for a conversation about…