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How designer label Dion Lee is positioning itself for global expansion

Inside Retail

Dion Lee is a luxury brand established back in 2009 by its namesake designer in Sydney, Australia. The founder and creative director hit the runway straight out of fashion school showcasing his first collection in a Kings Cross car park at Australian Fashion Week in 2009.

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“Doing nothing wasn’t an option”: M.J. Bale CEO Matt Jensen

Inside Retail

Bale in 2009, some of the challenges you faced from the outset, and how you got the business off the ground during those early stages? Matt Jensen: It was a difficult market environment when we launched back in September 2009, given it was the back end of the GFC. But I can’t remember it being too challenging.

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Our last interview with Australian fashion icon, Carla Zampatti

Inside Retail

I had spotted her at previous media events before, such as the opening of the refurbished womenswear level of David Jones on Elizabeth Street, and unsurprisingly, she was just as glamorous in reality as she was in fashion magazines – oversized sunglasses, tailored suiting, perfectly coiffed hair and all.

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High-low: Bianca Spender, Nobody Denim join forces as consumers go casual

Inside Retail

The two businesses have been collaborating for the last nine months on a limited-edition collection that combines Bianca Spender’s sophisticated tailoring and romantic drapery with the more workaday garments on offer at Nobody Denim.

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How fine jewellery brand Carrie K is elevating the customer experience

Inside Retail

Established in 2009, Carrie K stands as a testament to Kan’s unwavering commitment to intertwining tradition with modern allure. Kan revealed that the team tailored the space inside the atelier in response to discussions with its clients, demonstrating a keen understanding of their wants and needs.

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Beyond Starbucks: Three specialty coffee retailers taking Australia by storm

Inside Retail

Market Lane Market Lane, an independent specialty coffee brand founded in 2009, has grown steadily over the years, expanding from its first shop and roastery at the Prahran Market to eight coffee shops in Melbourne, a bustling online shop, and a roastery in Brunswick East. “And, Axil Coffee Roasters Axil. Image supplied.

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The Adoption of Pop-Up Stores by Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

The evolution of pop-up stores took another significant turn in 2009 when the concept expanded beyond retail to encompass industries such as food and beverage, capitalising on the principles of ephemerality and exclusivity.

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