Docride's Hermes Lazarus Thread (can this Hermes be Saved? )

Hello Doc, Can this be fixed? The color and leather are gone in those lighter areas. It is Hermes clemence leather. Thank you:smile:

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Hi There,
The areas with issues could be recolored which would help the bag to look better there are shops that might even do filler and texture for areas with top skin loss.
All the best,doc
 
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Hello Doc,
How are you?

My mom has retired and she has decided to give me her old Herbag to use as a work bag. The leather part is a little bit scratched up. Do you think I can use Cadillac with it? Otherwise, I’ve seen you suggest Meltonian for Herbags before. Could you please advice if this would also work with this one?
If conditioning wouldn’t help, I am also open to have it fixed by a spa.
Thank you and kind regards,
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Dear Doc,
I hope you are well?
I just brought a 2003 Bag In I think Clemence (or maybe Togo?) leather. Its the Massai style.
The bag is in superb condition with no rubbing or damage but the leather feels a little dry to the touch and also I think looks dry.
Its in Ebene so a pretty dark colour I just would like I recommendation for the best conditioner to use.
I looked at the 'leather care' thread and was still confused.
I live in the UK and easy brands to get hold of tend to be Woly and Saphir.
Is there a product from these brands ideally that you would recommend just to nourish the leather.
Thank you for your advice :heart:
 
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Hey there, Congratulations on your cool classic Birkin. Good news , the old touch up color could be improved upon by a trusted restorer, maybe enjoy the bag for now and then send it to a trusted restoration specialist? All the best,doc
Hello Doc, thanks for your reply and the good news, since seller was not open for return/refund unless the bag was proven not authentic. I will take your advice to enjoy it first and maybe after a year or two will be able to send it to a trusted restoration specialist like you.( I just wish I'm living somewhere near you though).
 
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Hello Doc,
How are you?

My mom has retired and she has decided to give me her old Herbag to use as a work bag. The leather part is a little bit scratched up. Do you think I can use Cadillac with it? Otherwise, I’ve seen you suggest Meltonian for Herbags before. Could you please advice if this would also work with this one?
If conditioning wouldn’t help, I am also open to have it fixed by a spa.
Thank you and kind regards,
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Hi there
Looks like you need some color touch up first and then after that sure either of those should would work
Always test a small hidden area first though
All the best doc
 
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Hello Doc, thanks for your reply and the good news, since seller was not open for return/refund unless the bag was proven not authentic. I will take your advice to enjoy it first and maybe after a year or two will be able to send it to a trusted restoration specialist like you.( I just wish I'm living somewhere near you though).
Well , that sounds like a great idea
If you were near by I could help you easier ... but no worries. I can do my best long distance to assist you
All the best doc
 
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Dear Doc,
I hope you are well?
I just brought a 2003 Bag In I think Clemence (or maybe Togo?) leather. Its the Massai style.
The bag is in superb condition with no rubbing or damage but the leather feels a little dry to the touch and also I think looks dry.
Its in Ebene so a pretty dark colour I just would like I recommendation for the best conditioner to use.
I looked at the 'leather care' thread and was still confused.
I live in the UK and easy brands to get hold of tend to be Woly and Saphir.
Is there a product from these brands ideally that you would recommend just to nourish the leather.
Thank you for your advice :heart:
Hi there
The leather might feel dry to you and be just fine especially if it’s a finished leather which can feel dry even when it’s perfectly fine . you don’t see cracks right? And the bag isn’t stiff correct?
woly and saphir make great products
You can go to your cobbler and ask if they have a recommendation as well. Always test a small hidden area before proceeding to use any product on your precious Hermes bag. Do not use a heavily oily or greasy type product on finished leathers.
All the best doc
 
Hi there
The leather might feel dry to you and be just fine especially if it’s a finished leather which can feel dry even when it’s perfectly fine . you don’t see cracks right? And the bag isn’t stiff correct?
woly and saphir make great products
You can go to your cobbler and ask if they have a recommendation as well. Always test a small hidden area before proceeding to use any product on your precious Hermes bag. Do not use a heavily oily or greasy type product on finished leathers.
All the best doc
Thank you !
 
Hi Doc,
I’m wondering what I can do and if whether Hermès spa can do anything for those “dot stains” on the front flap and whether the side can be touched up (is that considered the interior of the bag)?
Much appreciated!

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Hi Doc,
I’m wondering what I can do and if whether Hermès spa can do anything for those “dot stains” on the front flap and whether the side can be touched up (is that considered the interior of the bag)?
Much appreciated!

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Hi there!
Beautiful bag you have there. The spots on the external surface maybe Hermes can address you will have to ask them they’ll need to inspect it in person most likely. As for working on the interior in so far as I have heard Hermes usually does not spa the interior of a bag when a bag is sent to spa services. However they might do repairs according to your needs you will just need to ask them.
Sorry I couldn’t answer according to what Hermes would actually do or not do. Good luck
All the best doc
 
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