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Primark, Uniqlo and Levi's now fix clothes as showy repairs catch on

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Toast, a premium clothing shop, says around a third of its repair customers choose eye-catching mends, while at outdoor brand Finisterre, it's around a fifth. Uniqlo and Primark currently provide in-house repairs and workshops. Levi's plans to introduce workshops this year, having observed that younger customers are keen to mend items but lack the necessary skills.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 October 2026 at 5:54

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