Let's Show How We Do LV Hacks!! Share Your Innovative Ideas and Ways to Modify LV

[504Crystal]

That looks great! You do have steady hands, it looks like it came from LV that way. I'd be happy the way it is, do what makes you happy.

Thank you! When I was trying to decide how I wanted to design it, the stripes and initials & the LV symbol were the hardest to choose between. The LV seems to have the vote!

LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!!

Thank you so much!!!

This is beautiful. You could charge to personalize bags and make a fortune!

Thank you, and Really?! I never even knew that was a thing! I should seriously look into offering this

Wow - looks great! IMHO, the stripes might be too much...I think it's perfect just as it is - you are very artistic

Thank you so much! The LV as is seems to be the popular consensus!

 

[504Crystal]

this is so pretty! and i would personally leave it as is. on days when i dont want it to be loud, i would carry the plain side.

Thank you! This seems to be the general opinion, I’m going to leave it as is I’m on the lookout for another LV, one that’s used but with canvas in good condition. Maybe I can do the stripes and initials alone on that bag

 

[EmmJay]

I’m not sure if this is considered a “hack” but here goes! This Damier Azur Speedy 30 was given to me back in 2009. It originally had the vachetta leather trim and handles. This was the 1st LV bag that I ever owned. I’m new to the LV game and I knew absolutely NOTHING about caring for vachetta leather. Needless to say I trashed the handles and no amount of cleaning that I tried made any difference. I packed her away and never used it again. I was recently inspired by the Monogram bags with black leather trim so I just said “what the hell”! It wasn’t like I was using the bag anyway. I’m pretty artistic and I also am a self taught nail tech so I have very steady hands. I painted all the trim black with acrylic leather paint and used a satin finish as a top coat. I wanted them to be just a little shiny buuuuuut it came out way shinier than I expected I then printed an enlarged LV symbol from the internet and traced it onto the bag. I used the same paint and I am sooooooooo pleased with how it came out (besides the shiny black that is). I only painted one side, but I think I want to do something to the other side. Maybe a “racing stripe” down the center of the other side with my initials? I don’t know...what do you ladies think? Do you think that’ll be too much? I’m thinking it’ll give me the option of wearing either side and it would be like having 2 bags instead of one. All suggestions are welcomed

If you were local to me, I would let you paint one of my LVs. I see you’re in NOLA. Who dat!!!
This could be a great income source for you. If you’re ever in the DFW area, let me know. I’ll pay you to paint my bags, that’s assuming you’re not global by then and I can afford your prices. Lol

 

[504Crystal]

If you were local to me, I would let you paint one of my LVs. I see you’re in NOLA. Who dat!!!
This could be a great income source for you. If you’re ever in the DFW area, let me know. I’ll pay you to paint my bags, that’s assuming you’re not global by then and I can afford your prices. Lol

Y’all have me all confident lol! WHO DAT!!! I am going to look into doing paint customizations on bags. I’ve only used this one 2, maybe 3 times since I’ve painted it. I need to make sure that the paint not only looks pretty but also lasts. If I do decide to offer this as a service to people, would you be comfortable with insured shipping? Ion’t really know how much confidence I have in USPS if I’m being honest lol!!

 

[mangojuice]

I’m not sure if this is considered a “hack” but here goes! This Damier Azur Speedy 30 was given to me back in 2009. It originally had the vachetta leather trim and handles. This was the 1st LV bag that I ever owned. I’m new to the LV game and I knew absolutely NOTHING about caring for vachetta leather. Needless to say I trashed the handles and no amount of cleaning that I tried made any difference. I packed her away and never used it again. I was recently inspired by the Monogram bags with black leather trim so I just said “what the hell”! It wasn’t like I was using the bag anyway. I’m pretty artistic and I also am a self taught nail tech so I have very steady hands. I painted all the trim black with acrylic leather paint and used a satin finish as a top coat. I wanted them to be just a little shiny buuuuuut it came out way shinier than I expected I then printed an enlarged LV symbol from the internet and traced it onto the bag. I used the same paint and I am sooooooooo pleased with how it came out (besides the shiny black that is). I only painted one side, but I think I want to do something to the other side. Maybe a “racing stripe” down the center of the other side with my initials? I don’t know...what do you ladies think? Do you think that’ll be too much? I’m thinking it’ll give me the option of wearing either side and it would be like having 2 bags instead of one. All suggestions are welcomed

i would leave it as is! same train of thought - its like having two bags! kudos on the custom work, it looks great. what brand of paint did you use? i also have taught myself to do nail art and have been tempting to create my own jun takahashi undercover graphic on a wallet but im so scared of acrylic cracking!

 

[504Crystal]

i would leave it as is! same train of thought - its like having two bags! kudos on the custom work, it looks great. what brand of paint did you use? i also have taught myself to do nail art and have been tempting to create my own jun takahashi undercover graphic on a wallet but im so scared of acrylic cracking!

Thank you! I think I’ll take everyone’s advice and leave it at is

I used Angelus black leather paint and Americana DuraClear matte varnish. Michael’s has them both online. Michael’s also has an acrylic finisher but they were out so I took a chance on another varnish. If you look on YouTube at custom Jordan repaints...I tried to use I saw them use. I figured you need extra flexibility for sneakers so that should be more than sufficient for a bag!

I love the Jun Takahashi/Nike collab stuff that I’ve seen online!!! Some Takahashi-esque graphics would look SO bomb against an LV background!!

Isn’t doing your own nails so satisfying?! When you’re all done and they look exactly how you pictured them?!?

 

[LuigiZ]

I put my lock over my luggage tag to weigh it down and prevent it from flipping over to the back

I use a big plastic shopping bag on either side of my laptop in my keepall 45 to keep it upright so I can use it as an everyday bag

TRY this. i use graffiti clear plastic its removal able works great ( should be longer but that is all i had at the time

 

[LuigiZ]

6 key multi-cles sometime needs an easy way to attach to a bag D-ring, so used an LV ring key chain hung off one of the key attachments:
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Detail of clip point:
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LV ring key chain is awesome, but can sometimes be a bit short, so ordered an extra chain from rebirthday off ebay (lots of people use these for their pochettes) and hacked it to mirror the LV ring keychain:
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Comparison between LV ring key chain and hacked rebirthday clips and chain:
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I sometimes use the toiletry pouch 26 as a clutch, but wished it had a strap. Combined a very small brass key ring w/ the LV dragonne amovible:
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Overall of toiletry pouch 26 w/ dragon amovible:
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I wish clochettes would be included with every bag that had keys and locks. In lieu of that, used one of rebirthday's clips and small keyring to hold keys for my cruiser 45. Best of all, keys can be removed at any time in case you need to actually lock the bag and leave it in a hotel room:
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Preloved luggage tag. Had it hot stamped, but because of the age and patina of the vachetta, the SA said the stamp would be best without any color or foil. So I got home and colored it (very carefully) with a black sharpie marker. No fading and just as clear as a normal hot stamp:
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my is 98 and i had it hot stamp three 12 weeks. ago. in gold color

 

[LuigiZ]

6 key multi-cles sometime needs an easy way to attach to a bag D-ring, so used an LV ring key chain hung off one of the key attachments:
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Detail of clip point:
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LV ring key chain is awesome, but can sometimes be a bit short, so ordered an extra chain from rebirthday off ebay (lots of people use these for their pochettes) and hacked it to mirror the LV ring keychain:
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Comparison between LV ring key chain and hacked rebirthday clips and chain:
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I sometimes use the toiletry pouch 26 as a clutch, but wished it had a strap. Combined a very small brass key ring w/ the LV dragonne amovible:
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Overall of toiletry pouch 26 w/ dragon amovible:
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I wish clochettes would be included with every bag that had keys and locks. In lieu of that, used one of rebirthday's clips and small keyring to hold keys for my cruiser 45. Best of all, keys can be removed at any time in case you need to actually lock the bag and leave it in a hotel room:
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Preloved luggage tag. Had it hot stamped, but because of the age and patina of the vachetta, the SA said the stamp would be best without any color or foil. So I got home and colored it (very carefully) with a black sharpie marker. No fading and just as clear as a normal hot stamp:
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try this easy and cheap

 

[LuigiZ]

great ideas, beautiful bags. keep it coming ladies

ladies what about us guys... i love louie my wife not she like the H bags LOL

 

[LuigiZ]

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Using the cable ties leaving a little room so you can move up & down the chain when needed or u can undo the cable tie when you need to remove/add key

I absolutely love my key pouch been using it for years most useful product I’ve ever purchase can also put cards in but I don’t like how stuffed it gets when I do that with my keys

please try this, can get smaller are large easy
https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Solid-Br...WAAAOSwt0FZCOwG:sc:USPSFirstClass!90034!US!-1

 

[mangojuice]

Thank you! I think I’ll take everyone’s advice and leave it at is

I used Angelus black leather paint and Americana DuraClear matte varnish. Michael’s has them both online. Michael’s also has an acrylic finisher but they were out so I took a chance on another varnish. If you look on YouTube at custom Jordan repaints...I tried to use I saw them use. I figured you need extra flexibility for sneakers so that should be more than sufficient for a bag!

I love the Jun Takahashi/Nike collab stuff that I’ve seen online!!! Some Takahashi-esque graphics would look SO bomb against an LV background!!

Isn’t doing your own nails so satisfying?! When you’re all done and they look exactly how you pictured them?!?

so funny, i was thinking about using the angelus paint but of course was hesitant and paranoid lol. but thanks for the kick in the butt, i think im gonna go for it now! i really want to do the middle finger "monogram" since i cant find the pouch for resale anywhere i really slept on it when it first came out.

yes. 100%!! at times i want to go to the salon just to feel pampered but i just know nothing is going to come out how i want it to - even down to the length and shape of my toe nails.. im a crazy person lol. i used to do really simple designs on my hands but ive since moved on to purchasing a nail stand, using press on nails, designing those and glueing them on and i absolutely love it. its become a hobby of mine. nice to meet a bag and nail enthusiast

 

[504Crystal]

so funny, i was thinking about using the angelus paint but of course was hesitant and paranoid lol. but thanks for the kick in the butt, i think im gonna go for it now! i really want to do the middle finger "monogram" since i cant find the pouch for resale anywhere i really slept on it when it first came out.

yes. 100%!! at times i want to go to the salon just to feel pampered but i just know nothing is going to come out how i want it to - even down to the length and shape of my toe nails.. im a crazy person lol. i used to do really simple designs on my hands but ive since moved on to purchasing a nail stand, using press on nails, designing those and glueing them on and i absolutely love it. its become a hobby of mine. nice to meet a bag and nail enthusiast

Do it!! Just practice on something else 1st. Also....I used vinyl tape to tape around the pipping and where the handles connect to the purse. Also, I used a lot of thin coats instead of thick coats for the “LV” I did. Because of the bumpy texture of the canvas, the paint wants to run slightly. Thin coats kinda keeps that to a minimum. If you’re not painting the trim, the tapping isn’t necessary.

So I’m not crazy then??? I’m NEVER satisfied when someone else does my nails!!! The shape is ALWAYS off and the acrylic is NEVER laid right lol! I end up mad at myself while I’m doing 60% of job over...kicking myself for waisting the money! Absolutely great to meet another bag lover and nail diy-er!

 

[mangojuice]

Do it!! Just practice on something else 1st. Also....I used vinyl tape to tape around the pipping and where the handles connect to the purse. Also, I used a lot of thin coats instead of thick coats for the “LV” I did. Because of the bumpy texture of the canvas, the paint wants to run slightly. Thin coats kinda keeps that to a minimum. If you’re not painting the trim, the tapping isn’t necessary.

So I’m not crazy then??? I’m NEVER satisfied when someone else does my nails!!! The shape is ALWAYS off and the acrylic is NEVER laid right lol! I end up mad at myself while I’m doing 60% of job over...kicking myself for waisting the money! Absolutely great to meet another bag lover and nail diy-er!

ahh thanks for the tips!

 

[bayborn]

I wish I could do my own nails. Maybe I have shaky hands but I can never get a clean polish look. It's like a 5 year old painted my nails, lol