Let's Show How We Do LV Hacks!! Share Your Innovative Ideas and Ways to Modify LV
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I don't recommend hanging anything like that off the straps. I did that for a while, and the leather started detaching from the handle
I place the bucket GM chain on the interior of my preloved speedy 25 and made my own speedy B. I kind of like it more the the actual mono speedy B because there is less vachetta to worry about and I use a mono strap. I can also take off the strap and still have a classic speedy. Not sure how it will hold up but I rationalize this by saying I would rather use the bag then let is sit in my closet so I am going with that for now.
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+1 I want to know too! I've tried to turn my classic speedy into a speedy b but I don't like where the strap connects. I like the way yours look. Please share!
Sure, so first thing the dreaded space between the end of the zipper and the bag. I used that to my advantage to get the small ring through the hole and I fastened it with a strong sturdy pin going through only the zipper fabric and the ring, not the canvas. I figured that if I damaged the zipper than I could replace it, but I did not want anything to happen to the canvas. I then did the same with the other side. I am thinking I may need to add an additional pin to each side to ensure they hold, but for now they are working out great. I also purchase a preloved azur speedy 25 at a great price and did the same with a vachetta strap. I already had the DE speedy B 25. I figured using what I have would work for now and if I wanted I could trade up later.
BTW, you can purchase a separate bucket chain on ebay.
Here is a close up pic. I tried to load more but I kept getting a error. Hope this helps.
All the best!
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Not sure, it is a PM and so you can't carry that much so less likely than the GM. I saw someone using it this way with the MM on youtube. I would say proceed at your own risk, if you see any signs that it is causing a problem then stop. For me, I don't intentionally try to damage my bags, but I want to get the most use out of them and if it means that I will carry it more this way compared to leaving it alone and not carrying it because it is less convenient, then I would just make my alterations and enjoy the bag. If it get's damaged then I cross that bridge when I get to it. But this is just my personal opinion. I carry my Neverfull PMs much more often now with the strap and I am happy to be using them. They are holding up well and I have not seen any damage, same with the alteration to my speedy.
All the best!
I saw someone doing the same thing (cinch the sides) with LV locks. Would need two locks of course, one on each side!