Know when to DIY

Know when to DIY

GETTING IT RIGHT Don’t be tempted to remove stains from your bag or makeup and lipstick marks on the lining. You risk doing more harm than good by attempting a bit of DIY! Remember that all skins are not tanned and treated the same. The process will dictate how the leather will respond to cleaning […]

The Art of Handbag Repair: Restoring Your Prized Possessions

The Art of Handbag Repair Restoring Your Prized Possessions

There’s a unique bond between individuals and their handbags. More than mere fashion accessories, these bags bear silent witness to every shopping spree, and Sunday brunch, and hold our world in their stitches and leather. They mark an emotional connection and a financial investment just as an artist invests in a painting, many individuals invest […]

Sustainability: What to do with old handbags?

Blouses

HOT TOPIC Sustainability is a hot topic. There are simple ways for all of us to do our part. The next time you clean your closet, don’t throw out your old handbags! The same for leather jackets and coats. Sometimes we forget the saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Just because you are […]

Zipper Life 101

Leather bag zip

SPLIT ZIP What’s the first indication your zipper needs replacing? When the zipper opens while you zip it. Some say, “just replace the slide.” Replacing the slide alone is a temporary fix, and eventually, the same issue will happen. The same can be said when installing a new zipper and using the original slide because […]