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Samantha Lock

Rag trade casualties: why Aussie brands are going broke

Australian fashion is facing a catastrophic crunch.

The spectacular collapse of rag trade stable Mosaic meant household names Katies, Millers, Rockmans, Noni B and Rivers all pulled the shutters down in 2025.

Swimwear brand Tigerlily and luxury fashion label Dion Lee both fell into administration in 2024, while long-standing favourite Sass & Bide announced months later it too would close most of its standalone stores.

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