How A $4,000 Chanel Vanity Case Is Professionally Restored | Refurbished

[@classicredwine]

It would be nice if Chanel offered this service themselves so that people can retain the actual color and receive genuine Chanel replacement parts.

[@classicredwine]

@@MADEbySOUL I had no idea. Thanks

[@tto8116]

@@MADEbySOUL do you know if celine or jacquemeus has this service?

[@k19aya]

This is surely depreciating the value of the bag once it's been sprayed it's game over nothing original about it

[@LynnLaiNZ]

@@tto8116 celine does - had my bag restored by them

[@defeatSpace]

Why would Chanel do that when they can keep selling more garbage at absurd prices?

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Being a restore myself, I’ve really learned to appreciate these. I want to restore everything. Lol. If only more people fixed items instead of toss and get a new one…. Teach your kids to buy items to last.

[@abouttime2569]

Can you restore my life?

[@ti-lo5hy]

Nothing lasts

[@readmore372]

Nothing first

[@danmakes2497]

Costs is a big problem when it comes to restoring I've noticed, unless it's a cherished or favorite item, it's much easier to just buy a new one then to have it restored since restoration prices are about the same as getting a new one. (Of course it depends on the item and where you ask to get it restored, but that's mostly it.) Plus getting a new version of it is claimed to have been mostly a easier and quicker way to get the new item compared to a restorated piece. (Again depends, but point still stands.)

[@mambowumbo]

the reality is now, products get cheaper and easier to break than it was before. it cost way more to repair/restore things rather than just buy a same new item now. unless you have really expensive stuffs with excellent quality, mostly it's not worth the money and time to repair them.

[@AgathaVienny]

is it the lighting or my eyes, I dont think that's the same yellow as the original?

[@regina_filange2.0]

I love the idea of preserving as much of the original as possible. Even if it means leaving some of the (well loved) signs of wear ❤

[@ninstrebor]

I can’t believe a medium sized Chanel is now $12,000

[@starrgaze_r]

restore my will to live please

[@brianpsx1]

Well done. Really brings it back to life.

[@cocolsls]

I love this model! It looks like vintage piece

[@BlenderStudy]

Thank you for the update, Insider..!! That was a great restoration job..!! the bag now looks brand new..!! @.@

[@Smile20jshdy]

Chanel is a scam. Save your money, don’t let these people rob you just for a dumb name.

[@antoniocastelo2]

Amazing

[@chetiada862]

3 lakh ka bag 😯

[@MegaWarrior456]

wouldnt professionals use better materials and techniques? Is this the best restoration for bags available? Seems like a kids hobby project. Hit me up, I can do a better job to restore the bag.

[@irenitele8497]

I am afraid she is not really trained in restoration. Lesson 1 would be take the rings off even if you believe you are so careful you can scratch the piece you are working on. I also felt this is someone who was more of an scale she/leather repair person who found a niche with expensive items. And that is great! Handcrafts are awesome and they should be recognized and valued. But a conservator/restorer is a different thing. Maybe whomever did this program did not researched properly the difference between one and the other.

[@anougbastroger]

Ok

[@moru254]

Key word.. ‘Vanity’

[@nexusplexus23]

Where did you find the bag?

[@hugohugo990]

Ross

[@crystalharris7394]

WOW

[@henricleiidhyhendriicksall8308]

good

[@canadalife3983]

that colour is so off

[@Capyrkeys]

Seems like Chanel is made from really poor quality materials. I have bags and backpacks that are well over 10 years old and heavily used that look way better than this.

[@dalton6173]

How about you pay a reasonable price for a reasonable product. Then clean it like normal.

[@dumboi5369]

Funny enough, I got a adventure communist advertisement, *break the chains lol*

[@jasonb9562]

Adventure communist? Is that like a commie who does skydiving something?

[@dumboi5369]

@@jasonb9562 no, it’s a mobile and console game, I tried it before, didn’t quite like it

[@keltonlopes2139]

Diamond 💎 🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻

[@whatever5489]

I wish i could do these type of things and gain money instead of studying😑

[@marcellinsrabai3288]

Finition intelligeante

[@paulasofia8645]

OMG

[@matildecarlosmanuelmanuel866]

👏👏👏👏

[@catsberry4858]

I WANT THIS. YELLOWEWWWW

[@miketm8200]

4000?? 😂😂😂

[@gbrissignonogostephane7912]

Wahou

[@teacakesjanie]

I have Coach bags that have held up better than this thing 😑

[@joananascimento4342]

👌🏽

[@icy5619]

This is so ugly…. I guess people buy channel not for their designs…. It’s for just that brand and the logo so if you ever see someone with a channel or a gucci… they are just a bunch of show offs

[@moonlightthecat596]

E

[@vitico1630]

come on stop it-dont change the lighting 😒😡

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[@abahaceud]

I like👍👍👍

[@sungjinrobbinyoon2082]

She wears rings and no gloves while restoring leather goods? Would never hire her... Not to mention not taping her tools?

[@theprofessorfate6184]

she isn't restoring bare leather products. She's painting over leather.

[@leoquest1975]

Did you see the finished product or are you just going to blindly hate on her, because she’s very good at what she enjoys doing and is being recognized for it?😂

[@Sakisasvictorianmask]

@@leoquest1975 That's a weird comment. Restoration isn't just some hobby, it's a job - and this video sells her like a professional restorator, which she obviously isn't. Nothing wrong with pointing that out.

[@SajidHussain-lj5mr]

Would of been much quicker to thrown it into the washing machine 👍

[@barcostudio]

Wouldn’t it make more sense if Chanel used leather for the lining instead of that flaky lining? I feel like for the price that we pay for these bags, we should expect higher quality materials. But thats just me. Great video!

[@beckyy584]

The older items have leather lining. It’s really oppressive they expect people to pay more for lower quality items.

[@XoXoG]

The older Chanel bags were much more worth it.

[@BryanHeartBreaker]

It is leather.

[@afriendabroad2083]

@@beckyy584 not true, I have a vintage chanel bag over 20 years old and it had the flaking vinyl lining. I had the entire interior replaced with lambskin. The outside lambskin was in very good condition. The chain had oxidized so much it had to be replaced.

[@beckyy584]

@@afriendabroad2083 wow I’m so sorry that happened to you. My mother has multiple vintage Chanel bags and they all had genuine leather lining.

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[@Jwilly875]

I can’t believe the interior flaking like that after only 10 years 😱 I have a 10 year old coach bag that I have used every time I go out and it is still immaculate.

[@ruru9796]

some collectors buy Humidifier for their closet to keep their leather bags in good shape

[@Thegorigo]

A $4,000 usd bag and the linining is not even real leather lol

[@krazzysu]

All that money wasted on coated fabric that peels off with age. Chanel, you disappointed me.

[@at136]

It’s leather.

[@krazzysu]

@@at136 leather doesn't peel off.

[@moss8448]

repairing and restoring things to their original state is always a good thing no matter what it is ... well there is some things that can go. it goes against my grain as a human to spend $$ on items that are highly valued just because of the name that is on them or priced astronomically because of a name. but restoring items and not just tossing them to me is priceless.

[@jrrtolkien1295]

Well, in light of recent events, restoring the USSR should be one of the exceptions to being a good thing.

[@b_f_d_d]

@@jrrtolkien1295 I know right

[@phoenixgrove]

Thank you!

[@nixynew732]

The British empire?

[@rejencann7411]

the chain is literally made of gold

[@ojusgoel4826]

I dont think the colour matched 🤔

[@jjba3571]

Yeah, me neither, the new one is more bright

[@raptorgator]

Seems too yellow

[@warrior9694]

Exactly!

[@kell475]

It's a different color that is a little too green...

[@irenitele8497]

I am afraid she is not really trained in restoration as a career. Lesson 1 would be take the rings off even if you believe you are being careful, you always risk scratching piece you are working on. I also felt this is someone who is more of an upscale leather repair person, who found a niche with expensive items. And that is great! Handcrafts are awesome and artisans should be recognized and valued. But a conservator/restorer is a different thing. Maybe whomever did this program did not researched properly the difference between one and the other. Refurbished is a good word. Restoration is not. A restorer would never add paints and sealants like that which could act on the object degrading it further in the future. Painting a piece of furniture is just painting, it is not "restoring". Not keeping in mind the aging of all of the chemicals used for filling, painting, sealing, goes against what a restorer does. So I basically have an issue with the title, not with the artisan. She does a good job in her line of work.

[@colem209]

Cringe elitist

[@regina_filange2.0]

I actually liked this one. I tend to silently cry when I see repairs done by deconstructing and unstitching the bag completely, tearing out the lining, or even replacing the handles all together. I appreciated that she used a light airbrush of paint. If I were the customer, I personally would have asked for just cleaner and conditioner and only slight touches of paint on seams and lining. But, still a beautiful outcome nonetheless ❤

[@aniquinstark4347]

It genuinely disturbs me that people would pay $4000 for this.

[@stantubatunow]

rich people buy whateva brand, quality dosen't matter🤷‍♀️

[@Dreamcatcher108]

I'm a design graduate. I know none of these things are worth the pricetag. Luxury labels aren't worth it.

[@tiamelancholyjeoncockity]

This is a really great restoration, Chanel doesn’t exactly live up to its name, their stuff is just overpriced and not worth the money 💀

[@user-vg7ll3vj2t]

Some people collect Chanel or any other famous brands not only for the luxury brand, but for also business I suppose. Such as this one, after a decade, it’s value has risen up to 70% its original value so maybe that’s another reason.

[@The.WeedFairy]

Nothing that is created ans sold by designers is worthy of the price. In my opinion, if someone has the money to buy useless stuff like this, than this person should rethink her/his life choices and maybe feed some homeless people or help a family in need instead.

[@stankythecat6735]

Meh…. I would have replaced the lining as the “repaired” lining looks awful, also… that hand stitching is wrong . A saddle stitch is preferred as it was the original stitch, it’s the stitch that Hermes uses.

[@Robfenix]

“Worth” $5000. Sure… Unless the person saying a price is offering that amount of money for it, the prices are just made up.

[@luka5208]

On top of that, a restored bag is always worth LESS than an unrestored one (in good condition).....

[@daniburke9452]

Not true it just depends on the style of the bag especially if it's discontinued or a highly sought after style

[@memineaussi-cj4op]

The paint job she did was awful.

[@omilos0]

4 am and watching Chanel get restored

[@cruzin4406]

Thats one overpriced lunchbox right there

[@krazzysu]

She kind of painted over the Chanel writing inside though 😕

[@fumikoh6231]

It’s funny to think that all this care is going into an item made in a sweatshop that’s actually worth like $10

[@attabanana4709]

I was thinking the same thing! Where did the other $3990 go? The CEO?

[@sillyhelen]

So, please know that I /know/ you're being hyperbolic but it kind of bums me out to see someone being so cavalier about the labour (as well as the craftsmanship) that goes into items like this. I'm not going to pretend I know anything about this specific bag, but if it IS an authentic Chanel bag, it was made in either France or Italy. In general, leather goods, especially designer leather goods, and especially something like a handbag, can't be made in a sweatshop in the way you seem to be picturing it, they require detailed and painstaking craftsmanship that just wouldn't be feasible at the kind of speed required in that environment. Plus, the materials alone would cost a lot more than $10, leather isn't cheap. But more importantly, even if it WERE made in a sweatshop, this would still represent hours of someone's dedicated labour, including a lot of hand-stitching. That person would deserve to be paid an appropriate wage. Even if this were a random bag and the seller had somehow paid $10 for it, that would in fact be a massive undervaluing of its actual worth in materials and labour. Obviously it's still been marked up tremendously, but it's worth acknowledging the fact that our idea of the worth of textiles and craftsmanship has been completely skewed by fast fashion. Even the cheapest of textiles are not actually cheap, they're just exploitative.

[@lexismith3670]

@@sillyhelen its not leather though. Its coated fabric. Leather doesnt peel.

[@ballislife9092]

@@lexismith3670 only the inside lining is coated fabric probably to cut down cost. The exterior is made with quality caviar calfskin

[@parrolet5774]

Don’t be a hater 🤣

[@bren7067]

Shouldn't she be cleaning that while wearing gloves? She doesn't know where that dirt came from.

[@fpengelbrecht9314]

You can get a 100% all round genuine leather bag, hand made with care and creativity that will quite literally last a lifetime if taken care of, for less than a quarter of the price you pay for expensive cheap rubbish made in a factory by a designer brand. Seriously the state and quality of designer wear these days is absolutely shocking, and yet sheeple still buy it 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@epoch707]

It’s all about the brand for luxury items like Chanel

[@fpengelbrecht9314]

@@epoch707 Nah I get that, but I often wonder what those OG designers would think if they saw that their once quality and luxury products are now cheap plastic rubbish and that the quality of the goods the "everyday Joe" on the street has (ie a locally made leather bag/item) has 10 000 times better craftsmanship and basically a lifetime durability if taken care of

[@Jehraldeen]

What brands would you recommend for full leather bags?

[@fpengelbrecht9314]

@@Jehraldeen Brando in South Africa (they ship internationally) Troop London too

[@jordanabendroth6458]

The real tragedy is someone believing that that bag is actually worth $3000

[@illusunati]

It's not about it's true value, it's about the status message it sends.

[@PakaBubi]

Oddly satisfying to watch this at 2:45 am

[@NostaIgiaJunkie]

I really hope the lining is genuine leather. While the lining hadn't deteriorated too badly yet, if it is faux leather it will continue to degrade underneath the paint. The faux leather material flakes off no matter how well it is cared for. Relining it in a satin of the same color would've been more practical, because those repairs will not sustain daily use

[@cris_here]

I'm going to say it is for the sake of retaining cost value, which I assume the owner would want.

[@tara_nguyen]

It’s not leather. She said it’s a coated fabric.

[@raptorgator]

Maybe that's why the sad piano music is playing at the end...she knows it's fate...

[@Hehe-yw8hl]

I would been happy with the bag before it was restored 😅

[@Open6a-fx4qf]

I never think a bag will increased in value even after some restoration. It’s just second hand product with that “brand”

[@catsberry4858]

You’d be wrong. Some restores look absolutely new

[@leoquest1975]

If I learned anything from this video, it’s that I need to hire her. There’s so many steps that need to happen to make sure it’s done properly and there’s no way, I’m testing my rookie restoration skills on a $3,000 bag. She’s extremely talented.😊 Note: This is also a career infomercial for very talented paint artists in other industries who might be interested in making some side money, but weren’t sure how to get started.

[@ladida9084]

0⁰

[@catherinedarcy9760]

What a crappy quality bag! It should have lasted longer before it started to fall apart like this. Might as well get a non designer bag. Apparently, it's the same quality as this bag.

[@luka5208]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@jjba3571]

Yeah, they ahve always tell us is cuz is more durable, but nah, they are overpriced for the sake of be overpriced

[@BigBossIsBack]

People see Chanel price and think it's the highest possible quality, in reality Chanel is barely middle of the pack when it comes to quality. They've been getting cheaper and cheaper since 2000 but the price keeps going up

[@aakanksha2968]

Why was depreciation not applied. oh wait that an expense This is why it is expensive

[@jaredmcclelland1368]

Incredible that a several thousand dollar bag uses bonded leather instead of real leather. I guess now I know to never buy anything by Chanel.

[@jurandfantom]

Thanks for upload. It was hard to believe that 4000$ product lose elements just like cheap Chinese version (i mean that cover inside). Seriously for that price somebody do such thing? Indeed have famous brand name and call 10000% more than product is valued in materials and amount of working hours

[@at136]

This is not a new bag, it’s a vintage bag from the early/mid 90s!

[@glbernini0]

Amazing walk through of restoration steps! Maybe now I can get motivated & polish my shoes!

[@Truth1561]

Lol not shoes but I’m currently cleaning all my bags and purses!

[@carlo9524]

Cases like that are usually restored using special tools called credit card or a wad of cash, and serviced at the botique.

[@dasjac7977]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@moonlightthecat596]

This is so satisfyingggg

[@Luciana-yk1pf]

Asmr version of this would be heavenly

[@barbodzadeh5950]

if I pay 1500 dollars for a purse I expect it not to disintegrate in 10

[@pb7199]

great restoration! i feel like many people who own leather bags/luxury items dont actually maintain or clean them properly so they end up wearing down rather fast! in my opinion if you're paying a premium for a well made product then you definitely don't want to let it get to a state where it looks old and worn

[@emmablanky-5090]

if i’m paying 3k for a bag it better not wear out so quickly . Should last a good 10-20 years at least

[@catsberry4858]

This one was in very good shape, tho. Very few issues. Most I see restored are in way worse shape

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

Great to see the care and attention taken. Makes me very surprised to see how she's working the chain links at 8:49 though. Should use two pairs of pliers and open and close chain links by wiping the edges past each other, not by moving the edges directly away and pressing together like she's done here. Her method stretches the link shape, often damages the metal because of the force used trying to close the gap, and will never get a snug closure so the chain is at added risk of breaking at that point.

[@Truth1561]

How satisfying! Beautiful job .

[@pariskimart]

this mustard yellow rocks!!

[@jakllenW402]

She no wear glove to protec her hands :( it is bothering me. But she made it so nice again

[@raynpark6166]

Why would someone spend thousands on something that isn't gonna last more than a decade.

[@kuohero1817]

Because they don’t know where to spend all their money at

[@DonLee1980]

can you restore a chanel bag that has been cut in half by a Russian KOL?

[@muffinfluff2476]

Funny to see a professional using a hairdryer not a heat gun, is it because its so fragile? And do you use angelus paints?

[@nukapuka]

Enjoyable watch. I'm into furniture flipping but this was nice 2 watch.

[@AnastaziaValvaine]

have the same one.. can i send it to you? mine is "made in china" bought in Hongkong a few years ago 40 USD.. 🤭(a joke.. calm down ok?) And hey - Chanel didnt want that you restore them, They wants you to buy new bags, or can't you afford it? Gucci - Chanel - Louis Vuitton, all overrated / overpaid. almost all parts of these bags are now made in china. Only the "final production" still takes place in the country of origin, and most of them are temporary workers. i saw a documentary about it, so don't be fooled into thinking "all parts are genuinely made in France or Italy". Manufacturing value here 50 USD? selling price 4000$. Good profit margin... you don't buy quality, you buy "prestige". Right? Right. serious question: are you a professional Restorer? 🤔

[@V2Vids]

This is exactly what’s wrong with the world.

[@tshiamomogale207]

What do you mean ??

[@jusmecatalina]

There are all sorts of investments so why is this one triggering? This bag performed better than some retirement plans.

[@leoquest1975]

What’s wrong with this video? If anything it’s a great thing to see. Ever heard the quote, “Waste not…want not.” Instead of letting the bag go to waste, the owner is preserving it. If the owner just threw the bag away, what would you say then? 😂

[@G5xgajsjY793]

Out of all the things going wrong in the world you are worried about restoring hand bags?

[@klaudinegarcia8932]

This is one of the reasons why luxury fashion is better than fast fashion. It never goes out of style that's why people pay good money to restore their Chanel bag.

[@mjaf]

i love your rings!!

[@mychannel8809]

Mixing the colour by eye… very impressive

[@alhambra1]

Restoration made it look fake though

[@lawattraction8933]

Amazing job!!!! Do you think is a good idea to apply with airbrush a clear coat sealant with gloss to give muy purse a more shiny look?

[@LaitoChen]

You could wear some freaking gloves.......All those chemicals being absorbed into your skin. Yikes

[@juliengaspillo1876]

This is healing

[@orion8835]

It was so gross before. The DNA crawling all over those glamorous filthy bags. So much better. People are so dumb to not get their bags cleaned if do it themselves. I always clean my bags.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Gotta love the elevator music

[@Xanderall]

How much does this kind of restauration cost??

[@catsberry4858]

For the highest quality restorers they may charge about $200 roughly. This didn’t need much work done :)

[@EulaPeters]

Interestingly, that in a*yutulu*, the inside sewing at the handles is more carefully made (leather is not so frayed), than in the original one.

[@normagonzalez1427]

It would be better if you had replace the linin. The person who took it with you will have to do it agaim

[@justothergirl]

hello can u tell d brand name n colour exact name which u used for hardware polishing

[@AK-jj3cp]

Just cringing at the fact that she's not wearing gloves while repainting that bag🤨

[@JoLowden-oz9no]

You have done a superb job on this beautiful little case.

[@qthxng]

5:52 why is she painting the metal gold plate??? should u not tape that off as well????