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The Quiet Collapse of Clothing Repair in London — And Why It Matters More Than You Think

London's tailor shops have almost disappeared over the past 20 years. This isn't just nostalgia—it's a carbon crisis. With 2 million tonnes of CO2e annually from London's clothing consumption, we've systematically dismantled the repair infrastructure that could cut that footprint in half. The London Textiles Action Plan now acknowledges we need subsidised repair services. But the network of skilled repairers has to be rebuilt first.