Leather worker here: I've read a lot of comments and I believe there is a misunderstanding. I believe people are under the impression you could remove 100% of the dirt and oils from a bag purely through cleaning products; that's not how leather-- especially light coloured leather--works. Leather is not naturally white; it's comes in a vachetta colour (almost blush and light tan). In order to make any light coloured leather, a flexible acrylic paint is, if not always, mostly used (that's how most handbags are made these days). Ideally, there are two ways to colour leather: by dyeing or using leather paint. Dyeing is used in more traditional products, which leaves streaks and tones (think of the typical Italian handbags you see in Italy), whereas leather paint is for a consist colour. The thing about leather dye is, you can only really get strong/dark colours. Hence, why leather paint is often preferred in the fashion industry. Unfortunately, the thing about light coloured leathers is they are prone to dye transfer, which also includes oil transfer--basically, anything will stain and cause light coloured leathers to look dirty easily. I understand this bag was VERY neglected, but the cleaner here did use acetone, a very strong chemical to leather, to remove the oil and previous finish best she could; those previous stains from the owner are not coming off, regardless if the bag is clean or not; they're absorbed into the pigment. What I don't understand is why most people are freaked out by this process; leather restorers will paint/redye old leather where it is worn out. This process is standard and pretty practical if you look at their other videos. They do it to dark bags, they do it to vibrant bags, they do it to white bags; it's nothing new or absurd. And yes, the paint has to go above the stitches. The paint is flexible and diluted enough where it will not cause cracking, but this does sacrifice the colour of the thread (which isn't important in this case).

My point being: this lady did her job and she did a decent job. All the criticism targeted at her work just shows most people's lack of understanding on how leather works as a whole. You can't just throw the leather in a bat of chemicals and expect years of stains to come off magically. Leather is fragile, and no such chemical will remove stains from light coloured leathers. I think everyone is being too harsh without actually looking into how white leathers are produced, maintained, and restored :/

The fact that is bag in the condition it is is still 1.5k is insane 😭

Still looked dirty after cleaning, the paint going over the stitching looks like the whole thing just got painted.

Such a beautiful restoration! I would be thrilled if a bag I loved for years could be restored like this one.

If someone is paying 6k for a Chanel bag that has leather paint over the threads in the quilting, they are getting scammed.

Fabulous restoration- but the client doesn't deserve to even own such a bag to let it get this disgustingly dirty. I have bags that are much older than 12 yrs and they look pristine.

This was a superb restoration. Doesn't hurt that the bag had no damage to repair. But still, wow. Great job.
If i saw it in a boutique, i wouldnt know it's not brand new.
Beautiful!

How on earth did the owner let her bag get like this?

After the first coat I thought uh oh this will be a disaster as the stitching was white in some places and almost black in others but when she did the second and top coat it all came together. What a result!

How could you let such a beautiful bag deteriorate to such an extent. Keep those dust bags folks & clean regularly.

Fantastic & meticulous detailed work . Mesmerizing to watch . Thank you .

Beautiful work! ❣️

That looks much better than it did before the clean!

I still love my LV reverse monogram :yt:yutulu:yt: clutch! It's versatile, fits a variety of items, and is definitely a workhorse! I think seeing it everywhere (like the LV speedy) is proof that it's already a classic.

I once redid a Dooney&Bourke bag. I had never gotten so many compliments on a bag in my life! 💕 Such beautiful detailed work from this artist.

This is so satisfying to watch!

Oh! It looks so much better!!!!!!!! Gotta trust the process

I’m glad she’s doing it herself.   That is cool.

WOW!! It looks fantastic! 😀🙌💖✨

Amazing job!