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The fashion designer Lisa Gorman will depart the business that bears her surname, after 22 years in business.
Known for her colourful prints, artist collaborations and playful, almost childlike cuts, Gorman’s womenswear label has built up a cult following in Australia, with fans trading and reselling popular garments online through dedicated Facebook groups.
Founded in 1999, Gorman sold to local conglomerate Factory X – which also owns high street stores Dangerfield, Princess Highway and Jack London – in 2010. Since the sale, the brand has expanded to over 50 bricks and mortar stores, including dedicated children’s boutiques, and also retails online.
“The Gorman label has achieved a level of recognition within the Australian fashion landscape that I could not have imagined,” Gorman...