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Iconic Aussie Fashion Brand Suddenly Closes After 27 Years

January 16, 2026 3:30 pm in by

A Surprise Announcement Rocks Fashion Lovers

Beloved Australian fashion label Sass & Bide has stunned fans after announcing it will close all stores nationwide, ending a 27-year chapter in fashion. The unexpected decision has sparked widespread reaction, with many calling it the end of an era.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 10: Model Miranda Kerr (C) showcases designs by Sass & Bide (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
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Stores Set to Close Soon

The brand confirmed it will shut all standalone boutiques and department store concessions by the end of January, with its online store expected to close shortly after. For loyal customers, the news has been met with disappointment and a sense of nostalgia.

Not Goodbye Forever

Despite the closures, Sass & Bide has hinted that this is not the final farewell. In a statement shared with its followers, the brand announced plans to step back and rethink its future, promising a reinvention aimed at a new generation of fashion lovers.

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From Market Stall to Global Fame

Founded in 1999 by friends Sarah Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton, Sass & Bide began as a small denim project in London before growing into an internationally recognised label. Over the years, it has been worn by global stars and has become a staple of Australian fashion.

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 12: Designers Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

What Happens Next

While details remain a mystery, fans are already speculating about what the next chapter of Sass & Bide might look like and when the brand could return. Shoppers should note that any items purchased in store from Thursday, January 15, are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.

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