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LVMH buys into Swedish label Our Legacy

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“It’s not like we needed the investment from a cash-flow perspective – our revenue figures doubled three years in a row and we achieved really healthy profitability,” Jockum Hallin, Our Legacy co-founder, told the BOF. It also has three stores in South Korea, in partnership with local distributor Handsome Corp.

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How MFW’s student runway opens doors for Australia’s emerging designers

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Australia has a lot of potential for more culturally diverse and sustainable brands – Nath Couture seeks to bridge this gap by bringing a fresh perspective, incorporating cultural storytelling with a commitment to sustainable practices and ethical production,” explained Tran. “I

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Accent Group to open four Hoka stores by Christmas

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“Hoka is positioned for its next phase of growth with a portfolio of new store openings marking an important strategic next step both from a sales and brand marketing perspective,” said Hamish Allison, Accent Group’s GM of performance division.

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Why luxury brand Leo Lin is positioned to be Australia’s next big fashion export

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But Good doesn’t want to oversimplify the fight for Australian fashion brands to land dream retail partners, from her perspective, it always comes back to the quality of the garment and the brand’s ability to be a storyteller.

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Hip Pocket Workwear appoints Peter Fiasco as its first CEO

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We look forward to the fresh perspective and strategic direction he will bring to Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety, they said. His overarching focus will be on marketing, supplier support, and activities to drive growth within franchisee businesses.

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Charles & Keith co-founder Keith Wong on the brand’s global expansion 

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KW: From a retail experience perspective, we just wrapped up a pilot ‘Designer In Residence’ project at our Gangnam flagship with South Korean designer, Seokwoon Yoon that was launched during Seoul Fashion Week. IR: Are there any exciting collaborations in the coming months?

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PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival is turning the runway into a spectator sport

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From Ralphsmiths perspective, the starting point for conversations surrounding fashion events and Australian Fashion Week should be what the fashion industry needs and where the gaps are. Over the weekend, the Australian Fashion Week confirmed that it had secured funding from Destination NSW for AFW to go ahead in 2025.

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