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Fashion industry insiders are speculating about the future of Australian Fashion Week (AFW) following the news of IMG’s exit from the country’s premier fashion event. Since its debut in 1996, AFW has attempted to evolve alongside Australia’s dynamic fashion landscape.
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.” He said the space is “not just another beauty store” and that the decision to place the store in the middle of the fashion precinct at Southland shopping centre was intentional. He plans to travel to three states this week to sign off on additional locations.
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