Restoration Stories

restore a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk with the handbag clinic

Restoring a Louis Vuitton Vanity Case

Some of our favourite restorative work is not necessarily the process of making something look brand new again, but instead, using our specialist techniques conservatively to restore and retain that vintage feel. The lining on this Louis Vuitton Vanity Case had completely come away, it was stained... Read More

restore a vintage Hermes Constance with the handbag clinic

Vintage Hermes Constance Restoration 

We undertook a full Hermes restoration on this 1974 vintage Hermes Constance... Our Artisan’s frequently work on the hugely popular Birkin and Kelly bags; however, when this timeless Constance was booked into our Clinic for a full restoration and replacement strap, they couldn’t resist working... Read More

discover how the handbag clinic removed sharpie ink from a £2,000 chanel

Daughter Doodled on Chanel GST

Our customer didn’t think twice about leaving her GST alone with her daughter… Casualty: Chanel GST Incident: Attack by Sharpie Pen Chanel GST’s are crafted from Caviar Calfskin Leather. Due to leather being a super absorbent material and furthermore, Caviar leather hosting tiny grains... Read More

discover how the handbag clinic removed sharpie ink from a £2,000 chanel

Red Sole Restoration

The Louboutin Red Sole has become one of the most in demand fashion accessories in recent years however, whether worn on board room floors or dance floors, they can show signs of wear over time. As well as restoring scuffs to the leather and offering a range of traditional cobbler services we also... Read More

discover how the handbag clinic removed sharpie ink from a £2,000 chanel

Dramatic Dior Saddle Transformation

Dior Saddles have effortlessly sealed their position in the handbag hall of fame and continue to rise in popularity among the fashion conscious. The lovely Ruby Holley: Fashion Influencer & Sustainability Advocator, reached out regarding her Vintage Tan Dior Saddle. Enquiring about a colour change... Read More

discover how the handbag clinic removed sharpie ink from a £2,000 chanel

Restoring a vintage Chanel

Restoring a Vintage Chanel Bag: How We Did ItAt The Handbag Clinic, our artisans go through several years of in-depth training to develop the skills to achieve the best possible finish on all the bag repair services we offer on different luxury brands. Post training, many of our artisans then go on... Read More

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