Yesterday
Versace’s ‘quiet luxury’ blunder opened door to Prada takeover
Fashion executive John Idol sold the high-end fashion house to its rival for $2.2 billion, amounting to a loss of about $1.1 billion.
This Month
JD Sports hires former Rebel executive as it eyes expansion
The sporting goods business has brought in a new head of stores as the athletics wear sector braces for the arrival of British retailing giant Sports Direct.
Designer Perri Cutten remembered as ‘a pioneer of Australian fashion’
Known for giving Australian women a unique sense of style, Perri Cutten blazed a trail for designers who came after her.
Can Target save itself by becoming more expensive?
Two decades ago, the retailer was flying high with big collaborations. Now it is being beaten by Kmart, its sister brand. The plan is to go (slightly) upmarket.
Cue Clothing and its Veronika Maine brand sold to Britain’s Hilco
The womenswear fashion business was founded and run by the wealthy Levis family. Its chief executive, Simon Schofield, is also leaving after the sale.
Cettire recruits Accent shoe chief Daniel Agostinelli to its board
The online luxury store has overhauled its board and appointed the veteran retailer as it faces continued investor uncertainty about its outlook.
The former banker who created the perfect white T-shirt
Australian-born, New York-based Kiane von Mueffling pivoted into fashion – and found a specialty where she least expected it.
March
Dion Lee’s collapse blows up the wealthy Levis retailing family
Rod Levis started a clothing empire that grew from Cue to Veronika Maine to Dion Lee. Now his son says he was forced out, and is demanding his share.
British giant Frasers to go big on Accent, roll out Sports Direct
The placement price is expected to be set on a volume-weighted average price basis.
‘We don’t want to die wondering’: Jo Horgan on Mecca’s biggest bet yet
The new Mecca flagship in Melbourne will be the world’s biggest beauty store.
Who’s in and who’s out in fashion?
Keeping up with changes in fashion used to mean watching hemlines go up and down. These days, it’s a little trickier.
The woman who wants to see every one of us in an Akubra
The Australian hat brand is 149 years old and wants to get back to its city roots.
Australia’s largest private fashion collection goes up for sale
A piece of this historic wardrobe could be yours, with prices starting from $25.
Crocs turn 23 years old. Time to grow up and get shoes
First there were Crocs, now there’s a mash-up between a sneaker and loafer. Would you wear a snoafer to the office?
Wirth reshapes Myer with sweeping changes to executive team
The department store told investors it had hired four new executives and was replacing its CFO as it takes control of Just Jeans and four other brands.
How July took the suitcase and made it cool
July co-founders Athan Didaskalou and Rich Li have built a coveted luggage brand but not without hitting some turbulence on their journey.
Seven women who just missed the cut in this year’s Rich List
The cut-off for this year’s Financial Review Rich Women List surged by 53 per cent, meaning many high-flyers fell just outside the top 75.
How Ray Itaoui built a $500m retail and property empire
Brett Blundy’s right-hand man has bet big on turning around Best & Less, and the pair once again have lingerie in their sights.
The Iconic shows early signs of a sales turnaround, powered by AI
The online retailer has been overhauling its business after several years of losses, and says the value of merchandise sold has been rising again.
Country Road sales, profit crushed amid restructure
Fashion retailer Country Road’s profit plunged more than 70 per cent due to weak sales, higher operating costs and a split from department store David Jones.