What Happened to Clothes Doctor After Dragons’ Den?
Clothes Doctor appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2019, Series 17 Episode 4. The business was a repairs, altercations and restorations of clothing. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Lucinder O'Connor walked into the Den in 2019 with a repairs, altercations and restorations of clothing. They were asking for £70,000 in exchange for 3% of the business.
Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.
The Deal
No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Lucinder O'Connor left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Clothes Doctor is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2019, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Clothes Doctor Still in Business?
Yes. Clothes Doctor appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Fine Diet App, Rehook, Bespoke Classical Music, Barking Bakery. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07440609
- Registered Name
- THE CLOTHES DOCTOR LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2010-11-16
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 96090
- Registered Address
- Kiosk C Link Mall, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TF, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-01-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £10624
- Employees
- 2
- Period
- 2024-02-01 to 2025-01-31
- Officers
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LINSKILL, Paula Kirsten
— director
Kiosk C, Link Mall, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TF, United Kingdom
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LINSKILL, Paula Kirsten
— director
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