Australia

Break Into Fashion

How I Became… Vogue’s First Sustainability Editor

21 January 2020 • By Robin Mellery-Pratt and Sophie Soar

Break Into Fashion

How I Became… Vogue’s First Sustainability Editor

Australian Vogue’s Clare Press carved out a space as sustainability editor as the world began waking up to the climate crisis. Now, she urges those starting in fashion to ‘be bold and forget what's gone before.’

News & Analysis

Outdoor Wear Brand Kathmandu Acquires Rip Curl

30 September 2019 • By Reuters

30 September 2019 • By Reuters

The $236 million deal that sees the last of Australia's big three surf brands fall to overseas control.

News & Analysis

Outdoor Wear Brand Kathmandu Acquires Rip Curl

The $236 million deal that sees the last of Australia's big three surf brands fall to overseas control.

News & Analysis

Australian Wool Prices a Casualty in US-China Trade War

14 August 2019 • By Reuters

14 August 2019 • By Reuters

Australia, which controls 90 percent of global fine-wool exports, is seeing wool grade prices fall by 7 percent over Sino-US trade war.

News & Analysis

Australian Wool Prices a Casualty in US-China Trade War

Australia, which controls 90 percent of global fine-wool exports, is seeing wool grade prices fall by 7 percent over Sino-US trade war.

News & Analysis

Amazon Posts Small Loss in Australia

3 August 2018 • By Reuters

3 August 2018 • By Reuters

The US company launched its website on December 5 racking up a modest loss of £5.09 million, after rattling established bricks-and-mortar retailers.

News & Analysis

Amazon Posts Small Loss in Australia

The US company launched its website on December 5 racking up a modest loss of £5.09 million, after rattling established bricks-and-mortar retailers.

BoF Professional Exclusive

On Social Media, Health Is the New Handbag

11 June 2018 • By Edwina Ings-Chambers

BoF Professional Exclusive

On Social Media, Health Is the New Handbag

‘Insta-fit’ digital influencers like Kayla Itsines with their healthy posts on exercise, food and feel-goodness are part of a seismic shift targeting the insides of our bodies.

News & Analysis

Online Shopping Boom Keeps Hopes High for Air Freight Profits

6 June 2018 • By Reuters

6 June 2018 • By Reuters

An explosion of e-commerce demand is boosting profit at some major airlines despite global trade tensions.

News & Analysis

Online Shopping Boom Keeps Hopes High for Air Freight Profits

An explosion of e-commerce demand is boosting profit at some major airlines despite global trade tensions.

News & Analysis

Amazon Cuts Australia From Its US Site to Avoid Sales Import Tax

31 May 2018 • By Reuters

31 May 2018 • By Reuters

The move will drive traffic to Amazon's Australian website, which has drawn criticism for a thin product range and uncompetitive prices.

News & Analysis

Amazon Cuts Australia From Its US Site to Avoid Sales Import Tax

The move will drive traffic to Amazon's Australian website, which has drawn criticism for a thin product range and uncompetitive prices.

Global Currents

Turbulent Times in Australian Retail

26 May 2018 • By Megan Doyle

Global Currents

Turbulent Times in Australian Retail

Heritage retailers and global e-tailers are locked in battle for the Australian consumer, pitting old guard against new guard while fashion brands get caught in the crossfire.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Can Aesop Keep Its Cool?

11 May 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

BoF Professional Exclusive

Can Aesop Keep Its Cool?

The Australian beauty label has built a global business turning over $215 million a year by defying industry norms and embracing cool, but rapid growth could dilute its cult status.

Global Currents

Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia

21 March 2018 • By Megan Doyle

Global Currents

Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia

Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.