Resource for cleaning/restoring handbags

[Juilletdix]

I have a Loro Piana Globe tote in gold suede that unfortunately picked up some dye from my jeans awhile back. I tried cleaning it myself, without much success and then I spent awhile going through the archives here for suggestions.

I saw that a lot of people recommended Lovin My Bags, but I ended up trying a company called Hallack Cleaners in New Jersey; www.hallak.com
They did an amazing job on my Globe bag. I would never know that it had been discolored! Based on that experience, I sent two Tods bags in (cloth with leather trim) for a general cleaning, and again I was completely satisfied with the results.

Prices run around $150-200, although you fill out an online questionnaire first to get a quote. Customer service has been EXCELLENT!

Just thought I'd pass it along...

 

[LindaP]

Good to know, thanks! By the way I love the bag in your avatar, what a pretty shade of blue.

Linda

 

[Juilletdix]

Thank you!

 

[allisonf319]

HELP NEEDED!
Are my Tod's loafers ruined?
I wore my loafers on a TA flight as they are so comfortable but the guy in the next seat knocked his red wine off his tray table. By the time I realised the extent of the damage the stain had dried. What, if anything, can I do.?