Overview
- The company confirmed on its website it is closing remaining stores and e-commerce, with a 30% clearance sale underway.
- The closure is expected to be completed by the end of January 2026 after a prolonged contraction of the business.
- Current owner Matthew Gowty has indicated he intends to sell the brand following the shutdown.
- Founded in 1924 in Warrnambool, the label once operated major factories in Warrnambool and Mount Gambier that employed about 3,000 people.
- The announcement comes a day after Sass & Bide said it would cease trading, reflecting continuing strain across Australia’s fashion sector.