Read on for more ethical fashion news, the first Arab Fashion week, American Apparel’s comeback and Alice McCall’s sample sale.

Once a haven for teens wanting to kit out their wardrobe with the latest and greatest in basics, American Apparel has fallen through the cracks of the fashion industry in recent years.

This week we’re all about ethics, sustainability and transparency in the fashion industry with the upcoming Fashion Revolution Week, all thrown in amongst the Carla Zampatti Award and this week’s sample sale.

Lucinda Cripps shot for 'The Model Minute With' by photographer Nicole Wong.

Lucinda from Five Twenty Management shot for Girls & Boys by photographer Nicole Wong.

Some serious business this week with Saint Laurent owing Hedi Slimane $15 million and Nine West filing for bankruptcy, plus a MAAS exhibition, colourful Birkenstocks and a Pared Eyewear sample sale.

Juliette Mesterom shot for 'The Model Minute With' by photographer Micaela Mandorff.

Exclusive Backyard Editorial with photographer Micaela Mandorff and Model Juliette Mesterom

Freshly launched Melbourne-born brand Sans Beast is certainly true to its name – its entire philosophy is based around creating its bags and wallets without using (or harming) animals.

Comme des Garçons to launch their 18th brand online, channel your inner-Paris Hilton with a Swarovski-covered jumpsuit and H&M mark a loss in profit for their first quarter.

This week marks the opening of the inaugural Fashion Hub at the Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas (SCCI) in the heart of Sydney – so prepare to plunge yourself into the world of fashion from a new, unique angle.

Australian designer success, Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton and body positivity by Reformation and ASOS – this Weekly Collection.

Bloggers, design enthusiasts and wannabe fashion queens, get hyped, because the preliminary schedule for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2018 has been announced. We combed through it to find the highlights and up-and-comers you may have missed.

The Capital of Japan is a hot-pot of style, with thousands of distinct designs, take a look at these cool-cats in this edition of Street Style.

Backyard Opera is out in the streets, capturing all the latest in Street style from Sydney and beyond.  Keep an eye out for us ... you could be next!!!

Backyard Opera is out in the streets, capturing all the latest in Street style from Sydney and beyond.  Keep an eye out for us ... you could be next!!!

This editorial, entitled “Throwing Shade” was created in partnership between Backyard Opera (BYO) and Oscar Wylee. Rachel Tee Tyler, ambassador for Oscar Wylee represented women of character in this display of diversity, photographed by Creative Director and Founder of BYO, Toni Veziris.  

Inside Backyard Opera’s studio, Rachel Tee Tyler sits perched on the edge of a white pedestal, studio lights reflecting off her Tortoise shell frames, preparing for the latest collaboration between Backyard Opera and Oscar Wylee

Client Liaison are debuting their own line at MBFWA and fashion awards galore for this week’s Weekly Collection.

Anna Brown shot for 'The Model Minute With' by photographer Toni Veziris.

You know those moments when you’re out and about, when you suddenly spot a shirt – or jacket – or jeans – and you fall in love?

Frda from Five Twenty Management shot for Girls & Boys by photographer Toni Veziris.

Exclusive Backyard Editorial with photographer Toni Veziris and  Model Anna Brown.

Frida Lamberth  shot for 'The Model Minute With' by photographer Toni Veziris.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week hype begins, Instagram rankings for Fashion Month and Versace have finally vowed to stop using fur ... read on.

James Phillips shot for 'The Model Minute With' by photographer Toni Veziris.

Ailene from Giant Management shot for Girls & Boys by photographer Aaron VIII.

With the main runways completed over the past week, the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is in its final few days, so it’s time for a wrap-up on the main trends.

VAMFF Melbourne and International Women’s Day, ethics and sustainability shine through fashion month with Stella McCartney and Balenciaga, nominees are announced for the BT Emerging Designer Award.

Zara fans, rejoice! No longer will you have to trek to your nearest outlet and battle through the crowds: the Spanish retail giants are finally launching an online store for us Aussies.