Ragtrader

Ragtrader Magazine Established in 1972, Ragtrader magazine delivers in-depth news, insights, and commentary on the clothing, footwear, and accessories industry in Australia. In recent years, it has formed official collaborations with events like Australian Fashion Week, Fashion Exposed, and the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, while also leading and endorsing important seminars and conferences in the industry.

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City Chic rebrand hits new phase

20 hours ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Australian plus-size retailer City Chic has marked its rebranding strategy with a new retail concept launch in Sydney’s west. The brand has officially opened its newest location in Wetherill Park at Stockland Shopping Centre. This adds to over 70 stores across Australia and New Zealand. “Our newly updated store design marks an exciting evolution for the brand, redefining the way we celebrate curves and style,” City Chic chief brand officer Carley Turner said.
Apparel spending slips by 1.9% in New Zealand

21 hours ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Apparel spending in New Zealand has fallen by NZ$6 million in April 2025 compared to the prior month, new seasonally adjusted data from Stats NZ revealed. This has offset the overall lift in retail spending across New Zealand, which rose just 0.2 percent, or by NZ$12 million in month-on-month terms. These Stats NZ figures are based on electronic card transactions data.
Consumer confidence lifts after Labor's election victory

21 hours ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence increased further in the last week following the Labor Government’s landslide re-election. Consumer confidence is now at 88.3, up 0.8 points in the last week following a 4.1 point lift in the week during the election.
AFW 2025 BUYERS: Lane Crawford buyer Ramya Giangola

21 hours ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

In an Australian Fashion Week special, ragtrader.com.au asks key buyers about trade, trends and what's on their agenda. Next up is Ramya Giangola – buyer for global retailer Lane Crawford and accommodation chain Rosewood Hotels, and founder of Gogoluxe. Which Australian designer brands do you stock? Matteau, Alemais, LMND, Christopher Esber, Commas. Which designers are you most looking forward to seeing at AFW this year? Courtney Zheng, Esse, Paris Georgia, Matin, Aje, Beare Park.
Culture Kings’ parent clocks 6% sales lift in AU/NZ

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Australian-born streetwear brand Culture Kings has helped drive a 6 per cent lift in group sales for its US-based parent company A.K.A. Brands in the Australia/New Zealand market for the first quarter of 2025. The sales lift across AU/NZ follows a 9.6 per cent fall in local sales for the US group in the fourth quarter of 2024, and an 11.1 per cent fall in sales for the full-year last year.
400 jobs impacted following Colette collapse

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Up to 400 jobs are expected to be lost following the collapse of Marquee Retail Group, the owner of accessory retailers Colette By Colette Hayman and The Daily Edited. Restructuring firm Mackay Goodwin confirmed the news with Ragtrader, adding that most of the Colette By Colette Hayman stores are already closed, except for 10 which are currently running stock clearance sales.
How Colette’s latest collapse will affect Lovisa

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Low-price jewellery retailer Lovisa is set for a rustling ahead following the recent collapse of Colette by Colette Hayman, according to analysts at Citi. In a flash note to investors, the analysts project that the short term will be a challenge for the low-price retailer, as Colette by Colette Hayman clears stock through heavy discounts of between 60 per cent and 80 per cent. However, in the medium-term, the wind up of the Colette business opens market space for Lovisa.
400 jobs to go following Colette collapse

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Up to 400 jobs are expected to be lost following the collapse of Marquee Retail Group, the owner of accessory retailers Colette By Colette Hayman and The Daily Edited. Restructuring firm Mackay Goodwin confirmed the news with Ragtrader, adding that most of the Colette By Colette Hayman stores are already closed, except for 10 which are currently running stock clearance sales.
Tariff backtrack drives up Aussie fashion share prices

2 days ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

There are quite a few winners in the Australian fashion market following the 90-day pullback on tariff impositions between China and the United States. Earlier this week, the White House confirmed both countries will each lower tariffs by 115 per cent while retaining an additional 10 per cent tariff for the next three months. Other U.S. measures will remain in place. This means the 145 per tariff on China will drop to just 30 per cent.
Carla Zampatti opens Fashion Week with 60 looks

2 days ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Designer label Carla Zampatti has opened AFC Australian Fashion Week 2025 with a runway event on Sydney Harbour. Held along the front of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Circular Quay, Carla Zampatti sent 60 styles down the runway to mark its 60th anniversary, in a collection called Ubiquity. Of the 60 looks, 14 were exclusive designs by Australia’s leading fashion designers.