It should be easier to match on a black bag than some of the other colors. Another tip that is probably obvious to everyone but me-I almost snipped off the old straps before I started working on mine, but, DUH, it's so much easier to work on a bag you can hang up-I waited till I was finished.
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It should be easier to match on a black bag than some of the other colors. Another tip that is probably obvious to everyone but me-I almost snipped off the old straps before I started working on mine, but, DUH, it's so much easier to work on a bag you can hang up-I waited till I was finished.
Thanks! I have always just used a soft cloth but thanks to the advice of Madisonave5011 I recently bought a Kiwi horsehair brush and I am learning how to use it to give my bags a nice shine!
I saw the discussion about the fake one, this was different, and darned if I can find that listing again! It was in my "watch" list for awhile and I recently cleaned it up and it's not there any more.
It could have been Cashin for Meyers, but if I remember correctly it was a similar unused Cashin bag with the cards and tags that came with. I searched completed listings and everything but since I can't remember how I found it, it's not coming up.
Can't remember how much it was either, must have been more than $9.99 or I would have snagged it myself.
I saw the discussion about the fake one, this was different, and darned if I can find that listing again! It was in my "watch" list for awhile and I recently cleaned it up and it's not there any more.
It could have been Cashin for Meyers, but if I remember correctly it was a similar unused Cashin bag with the cards and tags that came with. I searched completed listings and everything but since I can't remember how I found it, it's not coming up.
Can't remember how much it was either, must have been more than $9.99 or I would have snagged it myself.
Here is the link for the prototype lot and I remember the one with the cards also, it was not Coach; I will look for it too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
I remember salivating over this one! I can't believe that these photos still come up after a year though...
I think I would take this to Coach to see if they can replace the straps first. I don't know if they do that, but it looks like a simple enough repair, and if anyone would have the right materials it would be them.
I just noticed this pricey red leather Cashin for Sills jacket. It has an overlarge pocket in the form of a handbag incorporated into the design of the jacket, how unusual! (NMA)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-Bonnie-...=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item4aafc9cd26
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-Bonnie-...=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item4aafc9cd26
katev said:
What a cool coat! Bonnie was such a visionary, really, a woman ahead of her time.
I need some advice. I got this cute little shoulder bag with the attached inside kisslock coin purse. It appears to be two-tone, but I am not sure. I think the trim is going to need some touching up, and I don't know if I should try to match the main color of the bag or keep it two-tone. Hyacinth doesn't know if they made this bag in a spectator version. I'm almost convinced that it is two-tone because even the trim on the inside where it wouldn't have been exposed to fading is a different color. This bag has already been bathed but not conditioned.
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I have a question about using acrylic paint to rehab a white leather bag. I recently picked up a white legacy zip at a garage sale for $8 and Hyacinth has authenticated the bag. The bag was in good shape and the inside is very clean. I gave it a bath and it brightened it up but it still has a dingy look to it and some scuffed areas. I could try washing it again but I'm not sure that would make much difference.
I am thinking of trying the approach, used successfully by other rehabbers, of mixing the leather cpr and acrylic paint and rubbing the mix into the surface of the bag. I have a few questions for those that have used this technique, please take a look at AT pics at the link below and let me know what you think, thanks!
- Do you think that this bag is a good candidate for the conditioner and paint mix?
- Should I polish the hardware first or wait until after I condition/paint the bag?
- About how much paint do you add to the conditioners?
- Do you recommend any specific brand/shade of white paint? I have a bottle of acrylic white paint but it is a bright white; is it better to get something a little less glossy and more chalky?
- How do you apply the mixture, with your fingers?
- After it dries do you apply another application of plain conditioner?
- Do you have any other advice or tips for working with the mixture?
Thanks in advance!
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh....html?highlight=white+legacy+zip#post22152284
I am thinking of trying the approach, used successfully by other rehabbers, of mixing the leather cpr and acrylic paint and rubbing the mix into the surface of the bag. I have a few questions for those that have used this technique, please take a look at AT pics at the link below and let me know what you think, thanks!
- Do you think that this bag is a good candidate for the conditioner and paint mix?
- Should I polish the hardware first or wait until after I condition/paint the bag?
- About how much paint do you add to the conditioners?
- Do you recommend any specific brand/shade of white paint? I have a bottle of acrylic white paint but it is a bright white; is it better to get something a little less glossy and more chalky?
- How do you apply the mixture, with your fingers?
- After it dries do you apply another application of plain conditioner?
- Do you have any other advice or tips for working with the mixture?
Thanks in advance!
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh....html?highlight=white+legacy+zip#post22152284
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