Would you get a *vintage* Speedy's handles replaced?

alichelsealyn

alichelsealyn

O.G.
Aug 14, 2013
606
22
#1
Hello everyone :smile:

I got my very first LV in May from a luxury consignment store in Amsterdam that my boyfriend bought back for me. I got a Speedy 25 in monogram, she's 19 years old and I think she's in great shape. The inside is spotless, no stains or anything - the only thing aged is the outside leather pieces, especially the handles but they aren't too bad either.

My question is would you replace the handles on a vintage Speedy or any LV for that matter? I'm debating it for when I can afford it down the road. I'm kind of thinking I should just leave them because the handles are part of it's history. Below are some attached pictures of my Speedy :biggrin:
 

Attachments

  • IMG_6886.JPG
    IMG_6886.JPG
    683.8 KB · Views: 761
  • IMG_6887.JPG
    IMG_6887.JPG
    706.5 KB · Views: 729
  • IMG_6888.JPG
    IMG_6888.JPG
    774.7 KB · Views: 720
  • IMG_6889.JPG
    IMG_6889.JPG
    850.9 KB · Views: 696
#4
I love the look of vintage darkened handles! My Speedy is 20 years old and the handles look very similar to yours. I love that they have a dark patina, so I don't have to worry about protecting the vachetta as much.
 
#5
It depends on the condition of the leather... If its just darkened vachetta, no need but if its dry and cracky, its a must!!!


Sent from my iPhone using PurseForum
 
#6
maico said:
It depends on the condition of the leather... If its just darkened vachetta, no need but if its dry and cracky, its a must!!!


Sent from my iPhone using PurseForum
Click to expand...



+1 agreed. What's a little pigmentation colour? : ) I would be more concerned on the 'condition' of the leather ie cracks /dryness.
 
#8
What i saw on your posted picture, the handle seems fine! Just a little conditioning will do the trick! :tup:

I have this speedy mono25 for more than 10years... The vachetta handle is quite dark, but i dont care, because i love the vintage look of it! Its my on the go bag until now!:hbeat::hbeat::hbeat:
 
#9
maico said:
What i saw on your posted picture, the handle seems fine! Just a little conditioning will do the trick! :tup:

I have this speedy mono25 for more than 10years... The vachetta handle is quite dark, but i dont care, because i love the vintage look of it! Its my on the go bag until now!:hbeat::hbeat::hbeat:
Click to expand...


Do you know of a good product for conditioning?
 
#13
These don't look bad! I remember when you first posted it was this one and another one in bad shape. The handles look okay, you could buy coach pony scarfs and wrap the handles. I wouldn't replace the handles, you could use that money to save for another bag. I think you said that you're both young students. Wrapping the handles would look nice.
 
#14
You can also try cleaning it with lovin my bag's vachetta cleaner . It is a set of three includes cleaner, leather conditioner and protection. They have a website where you can purchase it. I use this with all my lv vachetta and also on my vintage noe. : ) . Post your before and after as well ; )
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top
Back