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#903
Thomasmmouse said:
This is my Neverfull GM I just purchased last week for airline travel. I added 4 brass carabiners to the side of the bag to keep it cinched in, and 4 brass decorative D hooks to hang things off of.
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Be careful! I used to do this with LV licks on each side, then I noticed it was causing wear and stress on the leather and canvas it was attached to. If done too often it may eventually crack or tear!
 
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#907
Hack Question/ Opinions Requested.

I have a Cabas Mezzo like the one pictured. (Sorry I couldn’t send a picture of mine. It’s actually in a storage tub in the top of my closet). Anyway, my straps are shot, the bag itself is great. My question is, how do you think it would look if I took off the square gold connectors, replaced them with thick gold spring rings, and added chain straps instead of the leather ones? Do you think that would work, or is it just too large of a bag? Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks! IMG_1621.jpg
 
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WonderWoman76 said:
Hack Question/ Opinions Requested.

I have a Cabas Mezzo like the one pictured. (Sorry I couldn’t send a picture of mine. It’s actually in a storage tub in the top of my closet). Anyway, my straps are shot, the bag itself is great. My question is, how do you think it would look if I took off the square gold connectors, replaced them with thick gold spring rings, and added chain straps instead of the leather ones? Do you think that would work, or is it just too large of a bag? Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks! View attachment 4135979
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The straps may be uncomfortable since the bag is heavy. How about doing what you described but also attach the snap rings at the ends and attach the original straps for comfort? So you will need 8 gold spring rings. I'll include a picture.
 

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I think it would work, but instead of chains, maybe McCraft or Mautto can make you vachetta straps that you can attache? If everything else about the bag is good, maybe ask LV how much to jut replace the straps? How are the chaps (leather pieces holding the straps to the bag)?

Or maybe, something like this on each side? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Real-Leath...46:m:mgbLAU2vwA2qL2ha8XSFyMQ&var=552870810194

Or, these https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chain-Genu...8d:m:m3hgNCwgrMI9x-TB7ahgdPA&var=561269967681

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1PC-3-4-Ge...5e:m:mDTMXD7Lcc_f9legUSRczYg&var=561446390216
 
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WonderWoman76 said:
Hack Question/ Opinions Requested.

I have a Cabas Mezzo like the one pictured. (Sorry I couldn’t send a picture of mine. It’s actually in a storage tub in the top of my closet). Anyway, my straps are shot, the bag itself is great. My question is, how do you think it would look if I took off the square gold connectors, replaced them with thick gold spring rings, and added chain straps instead of the leather ones? Do you think that would work, or is it just too large of a bag? Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks! View attachment 4135979
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I had LV replace the straps on my Totally MM and it was good as new! Well worth the $$$.
 
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Thomasmmouse said:
This is the Thompson. I cut off the leather strap because it was to short, and I wanted a cross body bag. I then went to the store and and purchased a monogram BANDOULIERE XL. I also dyed the leather black. I now love this bag!
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Thomasmmouse said:
I Purchased these off eBay also, I think they come from Hong Kong, or Thailand. They are solid metal, and they unscrew to go over the straps.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253151265933
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Wow wow wow, excellent ideas. Permission to copy! :blush:
 
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