LK Bennett launches repairs with The Seam
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LK Bennett is making a series of positive strides on a range of sustainability initiatives, which includes this month's launch of a new partnership with repair and transformation platform The Seam. The service “connects customers with local makers to breathe new life into their existing pieces… through repairs services, basic and complex alterations, and bespoke re-imaginings”, for clothing, footwear, handbags, and jewelry.
LK Bennett said it has been able to achieve an overall ESG+ Performance rating of 52% (51% for Environmental impact, 56% for Social Impact, 51% for Governance and 50% for Innovation). This has been achieved by incorporating circular economy principles within its business model via the LK Borrowed rental service and partnership with clothing donation service Thrift+.
Included are its sustainable sourcing efforts spearheaded by experienced buying and design teams (with an increased percentage of products each season utilizing sustainable fabrics), and a focus on four of the UN’s ‘Sustainable Development goals - gender equality, good health, clean water, and responsible consumption. This has been achieved through a dedicated ‘Employee Assistance’ program and active and regular partnerships with local, national, and international charities, it said.
