Repairs, Alterations & Upcycling

At RAVS, we believe great clothing deserves to be worn for as long as possible. That's why we're proud to offer a professional repairs and alterations service from our Uplands store, carried out by our talented in-house seamstress, Lucy Trousers.

Whether it's repairing a favourite jacket, altering the fit of a pair of jeans, or giving a much-loved garment a new lease of life, our service is open to everyone—not just RAVS customers. We want to help people keep wearing the clothes they love, reducing waste while making sure every piece fits and feels just right.

The same philosophy runs through everything we do. Wherever possible, we repair, restore, rework, and upcycle our own vintage pieces instead of letting them go to waste. Sometimes that means mending a small flaw, while other times it means completely reimagining a garment into something fresh and unique. Every item deserves the chance to be loved again.

If one of our products has been repaired, reworked, or upcycled by us, we'll always mention it in the product description, so you know exactly what makes that piece unique.

By repairing and reimagining clothing, we're not just preserving vintage—we're helping to create a more sustainable future, one garment at a time.