Lucia Hill

Nov 5, 2024 | abc.net.au | Keely Johnson |Grant Wolter |Lucia Hill

Spending hundreds of dollars on a designer dress or luxury outfit is out of the budget for many people, but a trend has emerged across the country: to hire instead. While suit hire has been around for decades, designer-dress hire businesses are popping up around Australia, including here in Newcastle, and they're busier than ever. So what's the appeal? Consumers say it's a cheaper, more sustainable option to continual buying.