“2011 was an extremely busy year for luxury retail expansion in Australia…So what’s behind the flurry of store openings in Australia?” (BoF)

“Users of the Bloomberg Terminal are among the richest demographic in the world, and advertisers will soon be able to reach them via a new luxury lifestyle magazine… Bloomberg Pursuits is a spin-off of Bloomberg Markets, the monthly business magazine that also goes to Terminal users.” (WWD)

“Since he began his career in the early ’70s, Manolo Blahnik has dominated the shoe world. And this season, with the demise of the heavy wedge and the return of the stiletto and mule, every woman worth her salt will be wearing his uniquely crafted designs.” (WSJ)

“The British Fashion Council will spotlight a clutch of young designers from around the world as part of a cultural program to mark the 2012 London Olympics. The inaugural International Fashion Showcase will take place during London Fashion Week, and showcase the work of some 80 emerging designers from such far-flung locales as China, Australia, Uzbekistan and the United States.” (WWD)