the rag trade
noun
chiefly British, informal
: the business of designing, making, and selling clothes : the fashion industry
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Jay does not share his father’s affection for the rag trade, and immediately sets about asset-stripping the company, putting Miranda’s promotion on hold.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
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“The rag trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rag%20trade. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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