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  Designerex has gone into administration
  
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  The startup owes clients thousands of dollars
  
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  READ MORE: Designerex blames legal dispute with Aussie startup for pay saga
  

An Aussie fashion company has gone into administration as customers claim they’re owed thousands of dollars.

couple Kirsten Kore and Costa Koulis, connects renters of high-end clothes with lenders.

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as the cause of the delayed payments.

The company announced on Thursday that it had collapsed and bookings through the website were ‘paused’.

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‘This step allows us to reassess our position, minimise further disruption caused by this provider issue, and explore the best way forward for you – our customers, as well as our investors and stakeholders.

‘The company is working towards any remaining dress supplier payouts and customer refunds to be paid in full, and updates will be provided as they become available.’

Among the lenders who claimed they were owed money was Brisbane woman Natasha Furner, who said last month that she was owed $3,000 for dress rentals dating back to August.

‘It’s so stressful because at the end of the day I’m a mum as well,’ said the 45-year-old.

‘I started a small business. I’m trying to build my business and I just don’t have the cashflow. All I’m asking is for them to pay what I’m owed.

‘I think they need to take accountability for not paying and come through with action. And to remember that their clients, who are the lenders – their business doesn’t exist without us. Their business will fail without us.’

Five other women also claimed they were owed money – some said they were chasing the company for as much as $4,000.

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