Brands Teach You to Mend Clothes | Durham News

Major fashion brands like Uniqlo, Zara, and Levi’s are ditching the “buy new” model and rolling out repair workshops to tap into Gen Z’s eco-conscious, budget-savvy vibe. From hand-stitching classes for teens to in-store mending tutorials, these initiatives aim to extend garment life and reduce textile waste — while also testing whether repair can become a profitable, mainstream retail strategy. Critics note overproduction remains the bigger issue, but with digital resale platforms and DIY skills on the rise, this could signal a lasting shift in how we think about clothing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f033fba6408492e2