Australian brands and who owns them now
By Hannah Wilcox, courtesy of The Daily Telegraph.
26.10.2025
Driza-Bone
Renowned for its oilskin waterproof riding coats, Driza-Bone was founded by New Zealand Volunteer Officer Emilius Le Roy in 1898.
The business was acquired by British clothing company Belstaff in the 1980s before returning to Australian hands in the form of the Propel Group in 2008.
In 2023, S.Kidman & Co – a company associated with Gina Rinehart – acquired Driza-Bone.
