Showcasing our shoe and handbag repairs with before and after photos
The shoulder strap on this Furla Piper Top Handle Tote bag had come loose as the leather loop and gold ring to which it was attached to the body of the bag had torn off and gone missing. We re-created the missing leather loop and replaced the missing hardware.
The once firm and secure waxing on the edges of the straps of this classic Loewe hobo bag had started to crack and tear. We fully restored the existing straps by cleaning and conditioning them and then re-edging / re-waxing them.
These Wittner boots were manufactured with stiletto heels that were pleasing to the eye but a little difficult to walk in. Having regard to the boot’s structure and the need for comfort and longevity, we replaced the stiletto heels with a thicker pair.
This Status Anxiety tote bag lacked a firm closure and failed to keep the owner’s items secure. We installed two sets of magnetic snap closures — one on each side of the bag, to allow the bag to be easily closed and retain its flexibility and profile.
This Alexander McQueen tote had accumulated numerous scratches and scuffs on the exterior of this bag and the interior suede that had become dirty and discoloured. We cleaned and conditioned the interior and exterior of the bag before performing a full leather colour restoration.
This Yves Saint Laurent bag was manufactured to a high-quality standard, but its zipper came to break. As the zipper was irreparable, we proceeded to custom prepare a replacement zipper and securely attach it to the bag.
This retro Prada tote bag had become a mere shadow of its former self, with the leather looking particularly tired and the straps frayed and starting to tear away from the bag. We cleaned and conditioned the leather before repairing the straps and reinforcing them.
The lining on this Hèrmes Birkin bag was in a terrible state, peeling away and covered in mould. We removed the mould and restored the lining by stripping the outermost layer of the leather interior and restoring the remaining leather.
The soles and heels on these Church’s Oslo Gibson shoes had worn all the way through to the welt. We re-heeled the shoes and performed a half re-sole before protecting the new leather half soles with thin rubber soles over the top.
This accordion sides on this Yves Saint Laurent Sac De Jour handbag had become scratched and discoloured due to wear and tear, including friction with the weighty attached padlock. We clean and conditioned the leather before recolouring / refinishing it.
