It's a little chicken and egg, the bridal shop was able to command high prices because they were the only game in town and served a luxury segment of the market

It's a little chicken and egg, the bridal shop was able to command high prices because they were the only game in town and served a luxury segment of the market. As a result less people want to repair clothes. But if there was high demand, there would be a competitive market of general purpose tailor, and repairing clothes would be cheaper & more attractive.