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The clothing business; the .... ........ (3,5)

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I believe the answer is:

rag trade

(Other definitions for rag trade that I've seen before include "National winner" , "Informal description of clothing industry" , "Clothing business (colloq.)" , "Slang for the garment industry" , "Informally, the clothing business" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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