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Can Nike do it? Shoe giant’s Australian profits dip as it fights to reclaim relevance
The global sneaker brand’s local sales fell in the 2024 financial year, with its headquarters recently installing a new CEO to reinvigorate the business.
- by Jessica Yun
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The fashion designers thinking beyond the clothing rack in remarkable ways
From futuristic engraving to re-using fabrics, four fashion designers reveal how they adapt to an ever-changing world.
- by Jane Rocca
Australia may be the birthplace of the ugg boot, but we are leading the fashion stakes
“We are not fussy and we are not pretentious. The same applies to the way that we dress.”
- by Damien Woolnough
Freaky sneaks: The mutt shoe beloved by Beyoncé and JLo making a comeback
Sneaker heels were everywhere in the 2010s. But the divisive shoe hybrid has a long history, from post-war athletic wear to hip hop.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘Why don’t you pay me?’ Katies, Noni B operator accused of being a ‘predator’
Mosaic Brands, which employs 4000 staff in its stores such as Katies, Rockmans and Noni B, is struggling. To secure its own survival, it appears willing to sacrifice its global suppliers.
- by Anne Hyland and Jessica Yun
Thrifty business: Perth people talk about their passion for op-shopping
Op shops and vintage stores are booming across the Perth metropolitan area for a range of reasons, from saving the environment to standing out in a crowd.
- by Mark Naglazas
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Fashion designers
The Aje of affordability: Luxury label lowers prices for Gen Z
A collection targeted at young customers has Aje expanding its universe and putting rumours to rest.
- by Damien Woolnough
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Myer CEO Olivia Wirth doubles down on profit-sinking exclusive fashion labels
Myer shares have tumbled after the company unveiled its full-year results, but new CEO Olivia Wirth has vowed to invest in its languishing sass & bide, Marcs and David Lawrence brands.
- by Jessica Yun
No winter blues for CBD traders as sales rise, vacancies dive
Melbourne’s CBD has the lowest retail vacancy rate of any Australian capital city as shoppers are enticed back to the CBD for fashion, food and coffee.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Burberry rocked by doubts it will remain ‘a high-end luxury brand’
Worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Naomi Campbell and Vanessa Redgrave, Burberry was considered the height of British fashion. Its reliance on outlet stores has put this in jeopardy.
- by Daniel Woolfson
Pip Edwards steps down from the brand she founded
Three months after relaunching P.E Nation at Australian Fashion Week, the influential celebrity designer is leaving to “pursue new creative challenges”.
- by Melissa Singer
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