Highs & Lows Claremont store closes after 18 years
Beloved Perth streetwear retailer Highs & Lows has suddenly shut its Claremont store on Bay View Terrace. The closure marks the end of an 18-year chapter for the local community. Read more.
Beloved Perth streetwear retailer Highs & Lows has suddenly shut its Claremont store on Bay View Terrace. The closure marks the end of an 18-year chapter for the local community. Read more.
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