[UK] Handbag Restoration/ Leather Specialist. Any experience?

May 8, 2009
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Hello TPF members :smile:

I am about to be done with exams and wanted to treat my bags spa. I also just got pre-loved Chanel online, which needs some restoration (corner and hardware pigment).

Anyone have experiences the UK based services? So far, I have heard of
1)Handbag Clininc (also known as furniture clinic)
2)The Handbag Spa
3)The Restory (previously Shinebox)

I am not so keen with the idea to send my bags away from me, regardless my temptation to send one to leather surgeon for leather restore :sad: And scare of shipping and customs.

Thank you :biggrin:
 
Hi :smile:

I've had good experience with the handbag clinic in Chelsea. I had this bag I bought vintage that had a funky smell, and they cleaned it all for me and it was perfect afterwards. They even called with updates!

They're really nice in the store, I can't comment on their postal service but I can't imagine it's much different.

Hope this helps. x
 
Hi :smile:

I've had good experience with the handbag clinic in Chelsea. I had this bag I bought vintage that had a funky smell, and they cleaned it all for me and it was perfect afterwards. They even called with updates!

They're really nice in the store, I can't comment on their postal service but I can't imagine it's much different.

Hope this helps. x

Oh wow! Thanks for input :smile: I actually live around Victoria, so I don't think I have to post it. Does their service take long though?
 
Oh wow! Thanks for input :smile: I actually live around Victoria, so I don't think I have to post it. Does their service take long though?

I think it depends on what you want doing, a full restoration may take some time but you wouldn't want them to rush it anyway. My bag clean took about a week, but that's because they had to do it twice cos the smell was that bad!
 
Hello TPF members :smile:

I am about to be done with exams and wanted to treat my bags spa. I also just got pre-loved Chanel online, which needs some restoration (corner and hardware pigment).

Anyone have experiences the UK based services? So far, I have heard of
1)Handbag Clininc (also known as furniture clinic)
2)The Handbag Spa
3)The Restory (previously Shinebox)

I am not so keen with the idea to send my bags away from me, regardless my temptation to send one to leather surgeon for leather restore :sad: And scare of shipping and customs.

Thank you :biggrin:

I'm considering the same with my pre owned Chanel reissue. Have looked at the handbag spa. :smile: But I'm afraid the structure of the leather will become different...:shocked:

I've just sent my Jimmy Choo off for a full spa with The Handbag Spa. I'll let you know how it turns out ☺️

Very exciting! I'm looking forward the hear. Did you take before pictures? :smile:
 
I'm considering the same with my pre owned Chanel reissue. Have looked at the handbag spa. :smile: But I'm afraid the structure of the leather will become different...:shocked:



Very exciting! I'm looking forward the hear. Did you take before pictures? :smile:

Sadly no. I didn't think to take photos until after I sent it. The colour was very faded. The bag was originally black but it faded to grey and the edge coating was cracked almost everywhere so it needed a lot of attention.

I'll definitely share the results though!
 
Sadly no. I didn't think to take photos until after I sent it. The colour was very faded. The bag was originally black but it faded to grey and the edge coating was cracked almost everywhere so it needed a lot of attention.

I'll definitely share the results though!

Ok, but I'm very excited to see pics when you get it back :smile: it sounds like you'll get a new-bag-feeling :biggrin:
The before and after pics on the website sure looks promising....
 
Im here :smile: also waiting to see as well! I did asked and they recommend to dye the bags. So, I bought the cadillac cream to clean them myself. Will prob send them in, when it gets to the point that need professional services.

I also decided to dye the wallet by myself as it could not be clean..