Red hot in NYC! Three bag rehab reveal!

[emilybug]

The bags are so classic and beautiful! Another great job, Kate!

 

[pursenut72]

Beautiful work! I've been thinking for a while now of hunting some classics down and you've inspired me. These are the bags that made me fall in love with Coach so long ago. Thank you for sharing!

 

[katev]

beautiful!!!

You never cease to amaze me! Fantastic job!!!!!

Those all look amazing!! WOW!!

Stunning as usual Kate!

Inspiring as always KateV!

The bags are so classic and beautiful! Another great job, Kate!

Beautiful work! I've been thinking for a while now of hunting some classics down and you've inspired me. These are the bags that made me fall in love with Coach so long ago. Thank you for sharing!

Thanks so much. I enjoy working on them but once again I warn you all that "rehabbing is addictive!"

 

[century]

Amazing!!! You truly are "The Bag Whisperer". Great Job!!

 

[katev]

Twins on the NYC convertible clutch except mine is true red red. I found it at a different goodwill than the one I work at for 35.00. a bit high but I got my employee discount so it was only like 31ish with tax. Also I wouldn't have paid that much except it really is in exceptional condition. Extremely clean inside and the only marks on it are a couple tiny light ink marks that don't show when the flap is closed. I love the red leather and burgundy bags. Those are beautiful rehabs. It takes guts to dunk any red color based bag.

I try and stay at $20 or under for my rehab projects but I have spent more for rare bags and bags in great shape. I think that $31 for a red convertible clutch in great condition sounds like a bargain!

I was at the thrift store recently and they had a navy convertible clutch for $30 and it was coated in shoe polish and missing the hangtag! I passed on that bargain!

 

[shellindc]

Kate, that second bag, the red one, you posted cleaned up AMAZINGLY AWESOME! I want that bag, LOL! You are the rehab guru!

 

[KatK]

Loving your rehabs. Great job making these bags stunning again!!

 

[aagh]

Stunning as usual!! I would love to see all you rehabbed bags in one big family shot!!

 

[Jersey Girl]

Great finds! You did an amazing job as always on the bags! The vase looks great all polished up too!

 

[madisonave5011]

love love LOVE everything!!! The Katarina in the Parprika color is amazing too! So I know you've recommended Wenol polish for your hardware but are there any special tools or process you use when polishing your hardware?? I notice yours has come out so well!! I feel like mine don't come at as well as yours!!

Congratulations on all your goodies again!

 

[pslpursemom]

Excellent job!! I always get inspired to try and do my own rehabs when I see your reveals.

 

[CA-Anonymous]

As usual, you've done a fabulous job on these beauties!!!

Has anyone told you or do you know what causes that white powdery appearance on the first purse you showed?
I noticed that some of my Legacy bags and older vintage bags have that look when I take them out of their dustbags/storage cases.....I am always so worried of losing color by washing them, so when I see it I just use the Apple Cleaner, then re-condition w/ Apple conditioner, but it doesn't seem like doing this really gets out the 'powder' look, just covers it up a little...
Just wondering, other than giving them a bath, if there's anything I can to do to get rid of it?

 

[Tomsmom]

Wow gorgeous, they came out amazing!!!

 

[MedtechCarol]

Amazing!! I can't believe all the red that came out and STILL the bag ended up looking so fabulous!! What a great job as always....you are the queen of rehab!! Congrats on a job well done!!

 

[yellowbernie]

Once again awesome job. Congrats on all your hard work.