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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 4 MIN

NZ clothing brands being ripped off by offshore fast fashion

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New Zealand clothing brands say they have had enough of offshore fast fashion giants using their images and ripping off their designs. For Aotearoa's fashion industry, the legal line between inspiration and straight up copying is thinner than a mesh top. It has prompted calls for tougher penalties and stronger monitoring across fast fashion sites, as well as better protections for small businesses. Bella Craig reports.

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