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Love Island's Paige's fury as fashion firm goes into liquidation owing thousands

Paige Thorne is one of a number of stars said to be "furious" after fashion label Forever Unique went under.

The firm, owned by Real Housewives of Cheshire's Seema Malhotra, has gone into liquidation after signing big money deals with a number of high profile figures.

Love Island star Paige is just one celeb said to be impacted by the Manchester-based company's collapse.

The 25-year old, who appeared on the hit ITV2 dating show in 2022, signed a contract last year following her stint in the villa and released a 40-piece party wear collection in October.

Last month it was reported that she was preparing to launch legal action.

But things have taken an unwanted turn for the star and the firm (James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)
Forever Unique is owned by Real Housewives of Cheshire star Seema Malhotra (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Forever Unique has worked with dozens of celebrities over the years, including the likes of Holly Willoughby, Amanda Holden and Charlotte Dawson.

Paige is said to be furious with insiders saying she will be left seriously out of pocket.

A source told The Sun : "Paige is furious as it's been stressful enough taking legal action, but now creditors have got involved, chances are she will never see the money she was owed.

"She's angry and upset, the whole thing feels like a nightmare.

"Paige isn't the only one who is upset either - lots of celebs have worked with the brand over the years and are owed money that they likely will never claw back."

Mirror Online has contacted representatives for Paige and Forever Unique for comment.

Celebs turned out for Paige Thorne and Forever Unique Launch Party at Menagerie Bar in Manchester (Parfitt Pictures / SplashNews.com)
Seema Malhotra's company has gone to the wall, it is claimed (ECB via Getty Images)

Paige was the first Love Islander to work with Forever Unique and landed the huge opportunity just weeks after leaving the villa.

She teamed up with Seema to create a clothing collection filled with occasion wear and jetted off to Rome to shoot the campaign for her collection.

As of 7 April, the Forever Unique website and brand remains fully operational and orders are still being received.

Liquidators Begbies Traynor say Dress Me Online, which trades as Forever Unique, employed 21 people.

Seema is not listed as a director of Dress Me Online, but her husband Sandeep Malhotra is.

The fashion brand is said to have collapsed after "all options had been explored" to keep the business open and running.

Amie Johnson, insolvency director at Begbies Traynor told the publication "Every option was explored but there was no choice but to enter the company into liquidation."

She added: "A combination of the economic climate, inflation and issues in recovering from the pandemic have resulted in these circumstances.

"Creditors have been informed and we will keep them up to date with progress."

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