I finally found a black maxi intrecciato hobo on Vestiaire Collective for the great price of $830. The leather is in amazing shape and the bag looks stunning from the outside. Inside is another story. The lining seems darkened, overall, and there are several large spots of some kind of staining. Fortunately, there is no smell. I purchased the bag knowing I would need to replace the lining and would appreciate any input you all can provide about the best approach to doing so.
While this is a forever bag for me, I'd still like to do as much as possible to preserve it's ability to be authenticated as a real BV bag. With that in mind, is it better to take it to a BV boutique? Or can I send it directly to Modern Leather? Is there some value or benefit to going through the BV boutique that should be considered? I've never had the lining of a bag replaced, so I don't know what I don't know. Is there anything else I should be mindful of and may not be thinking of?
Thanks so much!
While this is a forever bag for me, I'd still like to do as much as possible to preserve it's ability to be authenticated as a real BV bag. With that in mind, is it better to take it to a BV boutique? Or can I send it directly to Modern Leather? Is there some value or benefit to going through the BV boutique that should be considered? I've never had the lining of a bag replaced, so I don't know what I don't know. Is there anything else I should be mindful of and may not be thinking of?
Thanks so much!