repair longevity

Let’s talk about a little secret that luxury brands probably don’t want you to know: Repairing your luxury goods is like giving them a second (or third, or fourth) life—and it’s a lot cheaper than buying new. Trust me, a well-maintained Chanel bag can survive more seasons than your TikTok addiction.

Here’s the tea: A solid repair can extend the life of your luxury items by years. We're talking about keeping that $2,000 handbag looking fresh well into the next decade, rather than having it start to resemble a chew toy after a couple of seasons. If you repair your goods, you can stretch their lifespan up to five times longer, reducing the need for replacements and preventing about 73% of potential waste from luxury fashion ​(productsup.com)​(Trove).

In fact, according to Trove, a resale expert, luxury customers who repair and trade in items often spend twice as much in the resale market later on because they’re more confident in the product’s durability and value​ (Trove). That well-maintained Hermès scarf? It's now practically an investment piece.

The added bonus? A repaired item keeps your eco-footprint dainty. The fashion industry is a bit of an environmental diva—it accounts for a whopping 10% of global carbon emissions, but extending the life of your luxury goods through repairs is one of the easiest ways to keep things sustainable ​(Verified Market Research). By reducing the need for new materials and production, repairs (ahem LAUNDERD) contribute to that whole “circular economy” thing, which is basically a fancy way of saying you’re helping save the planet one refurbished Gucci loafer at a time​ (productsup.com).

So, the next time you notice a scratch on your beloved designer bag or a button missing from your blazer, don’t panic (or worse, throw it out!). Instead, send it in for a repair. Trust me—your wallet, your wardrobe, and the Earth will thank you.